Health & Fitness

Can you crack a watermelon by squeezing it between your thighs? Having that level of inner and outer thigh strength isn’t exactly necessary, but working on your abduction vs. adduction strength will serve you in plenty of ways that don’t involve the ability to explode a fruit. “The adductors help with pelvic stability, which can […]

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? P has some basketball games and then the girls and I are off to Phoenix for dance. (The Pilot has a huge work event so that’s his life lately.) It’s going to be a busy one, but I really look forward to the weekends and love

If you’re working ergonomically, constantly pulling your shoulders back and engaging your core, only to find yourself still in a slump, the answer may actually be in your pants. As it turns out, the position of your pelvis can affect the alignment of your whole body. “And while someone may be trying to correct their

Hi friends! I have the perfect Halloween podcast topic today… let’s talk about parasites 🙂 I’m chatting with my friend Kate Mills all about these creepy crawlers, including: – What are parasites and how do you know if you have them? – Her health journey – Her favorite detoxing strategies – and so.much.more *Friendly reminder

Sharing the recipe for one of my all-time favorite crowdpleasing recipes: 4-ingredient guacamole.  Hi friends! How’s the morning going so far? I’m off to the girls’ school for a bit, taking a barre class, and then to my annual derm apointment. Friendly reminder to get your skin checked! (I could make a weird segway into

Let’s be honest: There’s a “stereotypical body” problem in Pilates—even though any body that does this exercise is indeed a Pilates body. If you’re a beginner, don’t fit the stereotypical Pilates body type, or have a physical limitation that keeps you from doing a standard version of a move, there should be no embarrassment in

Sharing some of my favorite herbs for brain health. As always, talk with a doctor before making any fitness or nutrition changes, or starting any new supplements.  Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I’m getting my nails done today (yesssss) and have coaching calls this afternoon. For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit

When you first hear “circuit training,” it may sound somewhat complicated. However, it’s actually a very straightforward way to improve your endurance and strength. Circuit training workouts incorporate a variety of exercises that can be tailored to practically any fitness level. What’s more, they may help you combine two workouts into one for a more

Sharing my thoughts on food dyes and which ones to avoid, if that’s one of your goals.  Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you had an amazing weekend. Ours was a good one – three soccer games, dinner with friends, some swimming, and some chill time. I also got some work stuff done since I’d

Sharing some meal planning tips for the busy moms out there + a template you can use. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a good morning! I’m getting things ready for Fit Team (join us here) and some errands to run later. For today post, I wanted to chat