Health & Fitness

The sumo squat is an excellent exercise for strengthening and toning your glutes and inner thighs, while also improving hip mobility. By slightly modifying the traditional squat, the sumo squat works your muscles in a unique way. Incorporating this squat variation into your workout routine can be seriously beneficial. This sumo squat got its name […]

Hi friends! Happy humpday! Looking for a booty workout? Check out this one; it’s one of my very faves. I hope you’re enjoying the week so far! Spring Quinoa Salad with Artichokes, Feta, and Asparagus When I first wrote this post, we had just gotten back from an awesome Vegas vacay. It was so good

There’s no shame in picking up a workout routine with a particular aesthetic goal in mind. But it shouldn’t be your only motivation for exercising—and that couldn’t be more true when you’re training your midsection muscles to reap the benefits of a strong core. “The core is, I would say, probably one of the most—if

Sharing the latest guide I’ve created that you can download completely free here.  Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a wonderful day so far! I’m off to the kids’ school for a bit and looking forward to recording a podcast episode for IHP later today. For today, I wanted to share

When you hit the gym with the goal of getting sculpted legs or toned abs, you may not typically consider your grip strength. This often forgotten area is actually a key area of focus for those who study longevity: Having good grip strength has been found to be an indicator of healthy lifespan. Plus, in

Sharing some of my favorite stretches for better posture.  Hi friends! How are ya? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! I have a Spanish lesson today and am meeting up with a friend for lunch. I hope you have a fun and relaxing day ahead! For today.. let’s talk about posture. (And how

You’re never too young to prioritize balance training. It may enhance1 memory and spatial cognition, lower2 the risk of injury in athletes, and improve2 postural control, the latter of which contributes to better motor performance in sports. One way to get your fill: Incorporate yoga poses for balance into your movement routine. A 2022 study

Sharing a comparison between Pilates and yoga, and which one I like more 😉  Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one! We officially have spring fever over there. I want to replant the garden – I let everything outside die when I was dealing with the great

If you thought your days of planking were over when you graduated from high school gym class, you may want to reconsider. This classic move provides several benefits that can keep you healthy today and throughout the years ahead. “Planks are an incredible core exercise,” says Stan Kravchenko, NASM-CPT, a personal trainer and founder of

Hi friends! How was the week? I hope you had a great one. What’s going on this weekend? We have a birthday party, a night out with friends, and I’m teaching a barre class.  I also can’t wait to crawl into the sauna blanket this afternoon; it’s a little chilly today. I’ve love to hear