About a year ago I had a big realization while at the gym. I remember that day so clearly. I made a couple of notes in my phone about how I was progressing on my pull-ups (still hard AF but getting better). Then I played around with some new kettlebell skills I learned from one of…
About a week ago I decided to sell my heart rate monitor watch on eBay. I’ve actually been really into selling my stuff lately for two reasons: 1. August is usually a real slow month for dance teachers and I’ve been pretty broke. 2. I have never liked clutter and love the feeling of getting rid…
There is no doubt that there are plenty of great health benefits to exercising and moving your body on a regular basis. Being committed to a fitness routine is often seen as a virtue, and those of us who work out regularly are consistently praised for our discipline and work ethic. If something is good,…
Today at the end of my Yoga Sculpt class I encouraged my students to come chat with me after class and ask me any questions they might have. I was expecting/hoping that I might get asked to help someone with their chaturanga or tell them the name of the song that I used during squats….
A body positive fitness professional huh? It’s an unlikely combination considering the prevalence of diet culture in the world we live in. I notice it every time I teach or take a dance, yoga, or group fitness class. It’s there every time I glance at my Facebook feed, and whenever I’m at any sort of…
Last week as students filtered into my group fitness class, everyone was in a good mood because of the weather. As Justin Timberlake reminds us this time of year, it’s gonna be MAY. 😉 As I started my class on a set of calf raises, I excitedly announced: Hey friends! Summer is coming! You know…