If you have belonged to a gym, studio or attended classes at your local Community Center, you most likely have either participated or have observed a PIlates  class… Read more “Is Pilates Considered Strength Training?”

  Sometimes finding 5 minutes in your busy week seems impossible. There’s work, family responsibilities, house work, phone calls to be returned, emails to contend with, and… Read more “Healthy Eating for Busy People”

  Whether you run, bike, do yoga or are a desk jockey you most likely know how important it is to keep your hamstrings flexible. Too tight… Read more “Four Effective Hamstring Stretches You Should Be Doing”

  There are so many obstacles that try to impede on our daily commitment to be active and exercise. We all know the culprits: we’re busy, we’re… Read more “Monday Motivation You Can Use Everyday”

Now that the more relaxed days of summer are behind us its time to start thinking about making healthier food choices for ourselves as well as our… Read more “Healthy Packable Lunch Options the Whole Family Can Enjoy”

I am sure you have all heard  the myth surrounding women and weight training, that it can make you bulky and is unattractive. The opposite is actually… Read more “The Link Between Muscle and Your Metabolism”

  When I started eating cleaner six years ago I was shocked at how much simpler it was once I embraced one simple rule: cook from scratch as… Read more “The One Tip For Eating Cleaner NOW”

If you are like me, you may often find yourself looking for something quick and easy to make on a busy weeknight that is nutritious, but also… Read more “It’s Meatless Monday! Give these Vegetarian Tacos a try”

Body weight exercises have always been considered part of a good training program, but as functional training has gained popularity and Boot Camps and Obstacle Races have… Read more “The Benefits of Body Weight Exercises”

  Pull up movements do a great job of toning and building the muscles of the upper back and posterior shoulders. Unfortunately, many women shy away from… Read more “Pull Ups for a Strong and Shapely Back”