workout

new workout: {arm} sandwich workout #1

March 27, 2012
Thumbnail image for new workout: {arm} sandwich workout #1

Tank top weather is right around the corner. I’m suddenly paying more attention to those dumbbells at the gym to tone up my arms and shoulders! I came up with the sandwich workout yesterday: 4 toning & strengthening Tabata moves (focused on one body part) sandwiched between 30 minutes of heart-pumping cardio.  It’s designed to get [...]

7 comments Read more…

new workout: power hour #1

February 20, 2012
Thumbnail image for new workout: power hour #1

Good morning! How about starting off the week a little sweaty? I thought it’d be fun to start formulating some workouts since I’m studying to become a certified personal trainer while finishing up grad school classes this semester.  I created this this full body workout at the gym last week and loved it so much I [...]

8 comments Read more…

HIITing the Beach

December 29, 2011
Thumbnail image for HIITing the Beach

Hi friends!  How are you today?  I’m soaking up every last bit of my 3 week vacation.  After a wonderful week-long visit, my parents left early this morning to head back to the States so Rob and I took advantage of a leisurely morning at home.  We had originally planned to make a big brunch [...]

2 comments Read more…

A Morning at the Barre

November 28, 2011
Thumbnail image for A Morning at the Barre

Good Monday morning! I apparently have little control over my jet lagged hormones.  I was wide awake at 5:30 this morning, 90 minutes earlier than I wanted to be.  Instead of wasting time tossing and turning and trying to fall back asleep, I decided to take advantage of this rare burst of energy so early [...]

11 comments Read more…

Move! New Pages to Inspire Being Active Every Day

January 6, 2011

I hate the word “exercise.”   Don’t you? Your doctor tells you need more of it, those toning tips you read in magazines leave you confused & twisted in awkward positions, and then you flip the television on and see Jillian Michaels screaming terrifying things in the faces of this season’s “The Biggest Loser” contestants.  No [...]

1 comment Read more…