Category: Workout
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Breaking it down: The Suitcase Squat
Sunday’s workout had a different variation the squat in it and I had some requests to expand more on this great move and why it’s a must for your training program! “Functional” is a word thrown around all the time in the fitness world, and honestly, it kind of drives me nuts. Why do we…
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Awesome hotel gym = awesome workout!
I am in love with the gym at the Crowne Plaza HY36 in New York City! This is by far one of the best spaces I have seen in a long time, and the crazy part is that I never encountered a single person in here the entire weekend. This workout started with an adventure…
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A workout to kick the week off right
There is something about the start of a new week, it always feels like a great day to get after it in the gym! Today I wanted to challenge myself with some of the motions that I am weak in, which unfortunately is most everything these days. But all you can do is keep plugging…
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Chain movement workouts
I’m always looking for new ways to challenge my body and change up my workouts. But one thing I always keep consistent is simplicity. Enter the Chain workout, a set of exercises that are all connected together! The combos are never ending, but one of my favorite options is to use a kettlebell to complete…
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Finish off your workout with this leg killer!
After 4 days of dealing with some sinus issues, it felt awesome this morning to be able to get back in the swing of things. After taking on one of Jen Comas’s Dumbbell Domination workouts, I finished with this leg challenge that left me shaking! Set a timer for 10 minutes and at the top…
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A quick pre turkey day tabata
Looking for a way to get your heart rate up with no equipment needed? Here are two great exercises that you can pair together for a tabata (20sec sprint, 10 sec rest, repeat 8x). The controlled Mountain Climber and Skater Steps! Part of the reason I love combining motions like this is that they work…
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Hello Lake Tahoe!
I’m visiting one of my favorite places on earth this weekend, Lake Tahoe! My parents live in the cabin my Grandpa built in 1960 and it’s filled with so many fun memories from my childhood. There is nothing better than breathing in the clean, pine tree filled air and taking in the amazing views of…
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More tabata fun!
Last week I shared a few ways to do tabata intervals that help make it easy to create a workout. Lately I have been getting 4-5 strength and metabolic style workouts in throughout the week, but it’s nice having a day focused more on heart rate training. Since my days of going for a run…
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Kettlebells and Core, a sweaty combo!
I’m bring you today another variation on a workout I posted form Vegas last week. The goal is to set a time for 20 minutes and go through the exercises as fast and safely as you can! I was able to average a 135 heart rate during this today which is crazy for me but…