The Fitnessista

HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask ReviewFebruary 08, 2022 at 11:40AM Sharing a full review of the HigherDOSE red light face mask and if it’s worth the cost. This post is not sponsored, but you can use my referral link to check it out and FITNESSISTA75 for a discount. Does anyone else get a kick out of beauty products that scare the heck out of their family members?  It’s a little toooooo satisfying to turn a corner wearing a sheet mask and watch the Pilot jump when he sees me.  I also have to say at this point, no one is truly phased by my antics anymore. It’s not unusual to see me wearing a charcoal face mask, a sheet mask, have Frownies attached at various points all over my face, or to emit a lovely red glow as I wear my LED mask. …

How to make bone broth and how to use it in your routineFebruary 07, 2022 at 11:00AM Sharing some tips on how to make bone and how to use it in your routine.  The weather outside is frightful… and it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with a mug of bone broth. I’ve been a huge fan of bone broth for years – especially during the winter months – and thought I’d share a post about how to make it and some of our favorite uses for bone broth.  This post was written in collaboration with Mia, our Fitnessista RD, so if you have any nutrition topics you’d like us to cover, please let me know. We’re hosting a free 7-day reset together starting on February 21. Check out all of the details here! How to make bone broth and how…

Friday FavesFebruary 04, 2022 at 11:30AM Hi hi! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? The girls have a sleepover, back-to-back birthday parties, and I’m teaching a barre class. I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead. 🙂 It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I love hearing about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below. Life/random: We went to Phoenix last weekend for a Wing awards ceremony. I love little getaways to Phoenix because it’s super close, and they have amazing shopping, restaurants, and new spots to check out. I mentioned that my dress from RTR was a fail, but lulus saved the day. (I’m LOVING RTR Unlimited for everyday things, but…

Mediterranean egg bites (gluten-free and dairy-free)February 03, 2022 at 11:15AM Sharing a dairy-free and gluten-free recipe for Mediterranean egg bites. Try this as a high-protein meal prep option! Hey hey! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a great one so far! It’s been busy as usual – lots of amazing discovery calls for our new nutrition program – but I’m looking forward to some weekend fun with the crew. 🙂  For today’s post, I’m excited to share a recipe that we’ve all been enjoying lately: Mediterranean egg bites. I made a batch as part of meal prep and they made amazing quick breakfast and lunchtime staples. (I love them in a Siete almond flour tortilla!) They freeze beautifully and the kids loved them, too. (I would be happy to say that Maisey didn’t try any of these, but she might have…

Fitness Tips For Busy MomsFebruary 02, 2022 at 11:02AM Sharing some fitness tips for busy moms today. SO many of us are juggling work, kids, life, and it can feel overwhelming.  Hi friends! How’s the week treating ya? I have 1:1 client calls all day today and am excited to meet up with a friend for a morning workout.  For today’s post, I wanted to put together a roundup of tips for my busy mom friends out there. I know that my mama friends have to think about so many things and juggle a variety of tasks throughout the week, and it can be hard for moms to focus on their own self-care and fitness. In today’s post, I’m sharing some practical tips on how to make fitness a part of life despite busy schedules.  Fitness Tips For Busy Moms  Wake up early……

Lower body barre with weights {video}February 01, 2022 at 11:40AM This 20-minute barre burner targets the muscles in your lower body and core, and will light.them.up. Check it out below and lemme know if you try it! Hey hey!  For today’s post, I have an all-new barre workout for you! This one is short – perfect to squeeze in a quick afternoon workout – but spicy. This lower body barre workout with weights will target the muscles in your lower body, particularly your quads, inner thighs, booty, and core. (Leggings are here // top is Carbon38. Use the code GINAHAR for 15% off your order $100+) Here’s the full follow-along video if you’d like to give it a try! Lower body barre with weights {video}  xoxo Gina Combine this workout with any of these to make it a longer workout: Cardio barre and…

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For HerJanuary 31, 2022 at 11:42AM Sharing my top picks for Valentine’s Day gifts for the gals in your life, or ideas for your own personal wish list! Please share any of your ideas in the comments! Hey hey! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? We went to Phoenix for a fancypants event for the Pilot’s work, went on a family hike, I taught a virtual workout class, and trained a client. I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend! For today’s post, I’m sharing some Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her! Whether you’re shopping for someone special, or sharing this list with your partner, there are tons of great ideas here. Please share any gift ideas in the comments below or anything that’s on your personal wish list! Gifts for the fitness fanatic: – Our favorite wireless…

Friday FavesJanuary 28, 2022 at 11:12AM Hi hi! Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week. What’s going on this weekend? We have a fancypants event for the Pilot’s work in Phoenix, and are also going to a birthday party, I’m training a client, and teaching a live HIIT and strength class for Fit Team members. I hope you have a happy weekend ahead! Speaking on Fit Team, new workouts went out TODAY. If body recomposition is your goal, you would definitely benefit from a structured plan (with room for flexibility because life), group accountability, and motivation. If you want to join us next week, email me gina@fitnessista.com with FIT TEAM and I’ll send ya over a private invite. It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around…

096: What is progressive overload and how to implement it in your routineJanuary 27, 2022 at 11:09AM Today’s podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Stephen Cabral. He was on a recent podcast episode and I’ve learned so much from him over the past couple of years. I was thrilled when he offered to partner for the podcast! If you head to this page, he’s offering a free HTMA mineral and metals test + 30 minute health consult. All of you have to do is pay for shipping! I can’t wait to receive my results. Today I’m going to talk about progressive overload and how you can use this in your routine to life heavier weights over time. This should be especially helpful to my friends out there who consistently strength train but but always use the same weight, set, and rep amounts.  Listen to…

How to improve metabolic flexibilityJanuary 26, 2022 at 11:05AM Lots of tips here on metabolic flexibility and how to improve it.  Hi hi! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far. I’m subbing a Tabata class and then heading to coffee with a friend. I hope you have a lovely day today.  For today’s post, I’m chatting about something that I just recently started to pay more attention to over the past couple of years: metabolic flexibility. As I learn more biohacking tips and strategies to improve my health, I’m excited to share more of this info here. This post was written in collaboration with Mia, our Fitnessista RD. If you have any questions for her or topics you’d like to us to cover, please let me know! We’ll also be doing an Instagram live this Friday at…