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😉 Do some curls for the girls. Bicep curls are a great way ..
😉 Do some curls for the girls. Bicep curls are a great way to build upper body strength in your arms. Even women can do them to build a balanced physique. Just because a woman may not train them as much as men there are still exercises we should all do. You never want to neglect training any area of your body due to whatever silly things society may lead you to believe when it comes to stereotypes. 💪🏽 Let’s curl.
Plate Front Raises for the Win 🏆 This is great for buildin..
Plate Front Raises for the Win 🏆 This is great for building up shoulder and core strength. Grab a plate one that isn’t too heavy for you but just challenging enough. Lift on the way up however don’t lock out your elbows. You should maintain be a slight 15° bend and bring the plate out straight in front of you at shoulder height, then bring them back down. Remember to exhale as you raise the plate up, and inhale on the way down. Ready, set, lift.
10k steps a day keeps the doctor away. Let’s take a long wa..
10k steps a day keeps the doctor away. Let’s take a long walk near the beach. Getting those steps in matters. Whether it’s a stroll around the park, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking around town you’re going to be glad you made time for your health. Your goal should be to get in 10,000 steps daily as this will help your focus be more on point, deliver you more energy, and help boost your heart health. I’m doing this you can strengthen your immune system to ward off unwanted illnesses. It will make your lungs and...
Sundays are the best for rest days in my opinion. It’s a fac..
Sundays are the best for rest days in my opinion. It’s a fact that a rest day or days are crucial for optimizing muscle growth. Without it you would never give yourself enough time to recover. So enjoy the time to relax and let your muscle tissues repair themselves like they were meant to. Today I walked around outside with a friend instead, to get those steps in without doing anything hardcore. There’s nothing wrong with physical activity on your rest days as long as it’s LISS meaning, a low intensity steady state type of activity. Ho...
How to stay healthy when on the go. Bring a water bottle to..
How to stay healthy when on the go. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Take a healthy snack in your bag or backpack so you’re not tempted to stop for unhealthy choices such as fast food. Wear comfortable shoes when running errands. Or at least have a backup pair to ensure your feet stay comfy while on the go for an extended period of time. Take a tennis ball to practice better posture while driving by, simply placing it on your back in between your seat and keeping it in place. Check the restaurant menu ahead of time, so you know you...
Get your daily dose of healthy and your daily routine in ord..
Get your daily dose of healthy and your daily routine in order to fuel your day and workouts better. Do you take vitamins everyday? Some will say it doesn’t matter however, I notice a real difference the days I don’t take my vitamins I don’t feel as energized or healthy internally. I truly believe they do what they say when it comes to making up the difference in consuming vitamins from what your body doesn’t get through food. Make sure to check the labels to see if it’s a good quality vitamin product. If it’s stuffed with a bunch o...
Spent all day shooting content for you guys. About to releas..
Spent all day shooting content for you guys. About to release a little more of everything especially more fitness. Hope you enjoy all of the hard work that goes into the photos, videos & daily coaching I do to help guide you to live a healthier and fitter life. You deserve to experience life at its very finest.
You know the saying reach for the stars? Well, we’re going t..
You know the saying reach for the stars? Well, we’re going to apply that to reach for your toes. You will stretch if you know what’s good for you. This stretch can help improve your back and hamstring strength. So stop and stretch. By the way, you can literally do this at work while standing up as well. Engage with what’s good for you.
If you ever find yourself on your fitness journey, experienc..
If you ever find yourself on your fitness journey, experiencing doubts, self consciousness, feeling like you’ll never fit back into those jeans. Do you find yourself constantly checking the scale, purposely buying clothes that don’t fit putting pressure on yourself to magically lose the weight, starving yourself just to look more lean? If you’re doing any of these things, I encourage you to release the idea that you have to control every little thing. I want you to focus on the fulfillment you experience from letting go of the control a...
How To Tricep Rope Extension: Set the pulley to the highest..
How To Tricep Rope Extension: Set the pulley to the highest height setting on the machine. Keep an overhand grip on the rope. Take a step backwards. Your shoulders should be over your hips, with a neutral neck and head position with your chin tucked. Your upper arm should be against your rib cage. Maintain neutral shoulders. While maintaining your alignment, squeeze your triceps to begin straightening your elbows. Finish the movement by squeezing your triceps, while maintaining a slight bend in your elbows. Movement should only occur at ...
🥳 Happy New Year! Wishing you all of the very best this life..
🥳 Happy New Year! Wishing you all of the very best this life has to offer along with loads of happiness. May you make this year even more amazing. 💧 P.S. If you woke up a little hungover today get you some electrolytes, and indulge in lots of high quality H2O. You’ll be back to feeling incredible in no time, ya just need to rehydrate. 🥂 Cheers to a new chapter, 2023.
From me to you, 10 Lessons Learned from 2022: 1. Intention ..
From me to you, 10 Lessons Learned from 2022: 1. Intention is everything. When you actually act on what you want don’t be surprised when you actually start getting what you desire. 2. Goals are meant to be both big and small and taken seriously. Consistency wins the race in the end not wishy washy excuses. 3. If you can see it in your mind, chances are in your favor that you can hold it in your hand. 4. Write down goals that kinda scare you in a good way. Then when you achieve them within short time frames (less than 30 days like I did) y...
How will you carry yourself into the New Year? Hopefully lik..
How will you carry yourself into the New Year? Hopefully like the baddie you are, whether you realize it yet or not. Ways to become more confident in the new year. •Write out all of your goals •Practice better posture •Hit the gym minimum 3-4 times a week •Do a physical activity 30 mins daily •Drink water 1/2 your bodyweight in ounces •Eat mostly healthy foods to function your best With just a few more days in 2022, let’s make every moment count.
Have some time to crunch outside? If you want to get some ph..
Have some time to crunch outside? If you want to get some physical activity going jump squats are perfect to get that heart rate and metabolism fired up. Jump squats target your quads, hips, hamstrings, and glutes. So let’s start working those muscles for a perky booty shall we. 🍑
For the love of stimulants. Anyone that knows me knows I enj..
For the love of stimulants. Anyone that knows me knows I enjoy feeling good. Should you indulge in some before your training session or not? The answer depends on your preferences. It’s not for everyone, some people can’t handle the energy boost it gives. Personally I never take one that has more than 200mg of caffeine because my system can’t tolerate it. A lot of days 1/2 a scoop does the trick. You can also get incredible energy from food alone. However if you’re wanting an extra pick me up, you can enjoy some stimulation before yo...
The energy you put into your training matters. If you don’t ..
The energy you put into your training matters. If you don’t have enough energy to fuel your body you can’t perform to the best of your ability, this includes during exercise too. So how do you get more fuel you may ask to perform better daily? Your muscles will use glucose from carbohydrates for fuel. Glycogen is the way the body processes and stores glucose. If you’re about to embark in some high intensity exercise then your glycogen stores are your muscles' main source of energy. So with that said it’s healthy to load up on some...
Got back pain? Sometimes random things will happen and that’..
Got back pain? Sometimes random things will happen and that’s okay. There’s a solution to every problem. Today while spending time catching up over coffee with a friend my back out of nowhere suddenly started hurting and I felt discomfort when breathing. It felt as if a disc had slipped in my back. When this happened I naturally went to the chiropractor as I do personally feel like they help me a lot with relief even if it is initially temporary. I understand people have opposing perspectives on this which is totally ok. There are other so...
Merry Christmas 🎁 I hope you are having the most magical hol..
Merry Christmas 🎁 I hope you are having the most magical holiday! Make sure to fully enjoy yourself and be present with loved ones or friends, enjoy delicious food, and stay jolly. ❤️
Merry Christmas 🎁 A little something for you from my last Ch..
Merry Christmas 🎁 A little something for you from my last Christmas photoshoot. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄 I’m so thankful for all of you, and hope everyone gets to enjoy the incredible holiday each one of you deserves!
Let’s go with the flow. Stretching will have you feeling rel..
Let’s go with the flow. Stretching will have you feeling relaxed, as it has been proven to actually calm your central nervous system. Feeling anxious? Especially around this time of year with everything going on when it comes to holiday plans, parties, cooking, etc. Take a couple minutes to let go of everything and just focus on the movement you are currently doing. Focus on the present. Your mind and body will thank you afterwards. When you reach a state of relaxation, you’re welcome. 😉 Now let’s stretch in peace. ✌🏽
Wishing you all the best and good vibes on your fitness jour..
Wishing you all the best and good vibes on your fitness journey. No matter what it looks like or where you’re starting from the possibilities are endless to get you to your goal big or small. You CAN do it. Even if you gained 10-15 lbs over the holidays, we can reverse that. There’s always a way. So once the self pity party is over (if that’s the case) for you not feeling your best in your holiday clothes, it’s time to get to work. Little habits over time add up to grander changes over time. These can look like swapping the elevator ...
Fitness is a lifestyle. You can design your life anyway you..
Fitness is a lifestyle. You can design your life anyway you would like. The same applies to when it comes to the way you choose to stay physically fit. You can get schedule your workout around your day, you can choose to include workout partners such as a friend or spouse to make it more fun, change up your music playlist to stay inspired, include outdoor activities to prevent plateaus, the list literally goes on and on like a Christmas list. How are you going to design your lifestyle when it comes to the world of fitness. Fit it in your day...
Go with your Gut. You ever wonder why your intuition speaks..
Go with your Gut. You ever wonder why your intuition speaks to you through your gut? It’s because your gut is known as your second brain.🧠 The gut–brain axis is one of the most powerful relationships in our body. Our enteric nervous system is made up of 100 million neurons, the network of nerve cells lining the digestive tract is so extensive that it has earned the nickname the second brain. Between the base of the brain and our gut there is a thick cable of neurons that form called the vagus nerve. This serves as a way for informatio...
The hardest lift of all is lifting your bum off the couch. A..
The hardest lift of all is lifting your bum off the couch. Although it can be simple to fall into complacent routines, choosing the one that’s more challenging, will be more rewarding in the long run. Once you stop training for a lengthier period of time it’s so much easier to keep the momentum going because it feels second nature to naturally accomplish your workout within the 24 hours that we get blessed with each day. If you stop exercising for too long it gets harder to get back into the groove of things. Personally I don’t like to ...
Today we’re lifting heavy shopping 🛍️ bags. You can actually..
Today we’re lifting heavy shopping 🛍️ bags. You can actually burn way more calories throughout your day while doing regular things such as holiday shopping. Never underestimate how many calories you can burn in situations like this for what’s known as your TDEE which is your total daily energy expenditure. These are the calories you burn throughout your day doing tasks like running errands, going on a walk, walking your dog, shopping, food shopping, the list goes on. Park further away from the stores to get those extra steps in.
In light of todays travel 🧭 I wanted to share with you that..
In light of todays travel 🧭 I wanted to share with you that it is actually super easy to get a solid suitcase workout in. Whether it’s a 15lb backpack carry on or a 50lbs maxed out filled suitcase there are so many different types of lifts you can do with this. Suitcase Squats Single Arm Back Rows Elevated Push-Ups Overhead Shoulder Press Try some of these out next time you’re headed to your next destination if you don’t have time to hit the weights, and let me know what you think.
Leg stretches are such a nice release of muscle tension. Her..
Leg stretches are such a nice release of muscle tension. Here are different kinds of leg stretches you can do to feel extra flexible. This is going to help improve both short-term and long-term range of motion. Toe Touches Pigeon Pose Piriformis Stretch Lunge with Spinal Twist Standing Hamstring Stretches Quad Stretch Inner Thigh Stretch Supine Leg Stretch Let’s get flexible!
Can’t wait for you all to see what’s in store because today ..
Can’t wait for you all to see what’s in store because today is photoshoot day. Lots more fitness and other shenanigans coming your way. Stay tuned for workout videos galore. Have a great day fit fam!
Be like a Butterfly 🦋 Let’s stretch it out. Benefits of t..
Be like a Butterfly 🦋 Let’s stretch it out. Benefits of the butterfly stretch are that it helps to loosen up your hips, back and also inner thighs. It may ease any discomfort you feel overall. It also provides a calming effect which may help you manage and let go of stress. Try it out and be free like a butterfly.
Let me do you a favor and boost your dopamine levels aka hel..
Let me do you a favor and boost your dopamine levels aka help you become happier naturally. Dopamine is known as a neurotransmitter. Dopamine is responsible for allowing you to feel motivated, pleasure and satisfaction. What allows you to get your fix of more dopamine? Engaging in exercise, getting enough sleep, listening to music, meditating, and spending time in the sun can all boost dopamine levels. Overall, a balanced diet and lifestyle can help you achieve your natural happy high.
