The Fitnessista

F45 vs Orangetheory (my full review)January 25, 2022 at 11:45AM Sharing a full review of F45 and how it compares to Orangetheory. Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’m so happy you liked the Valentine’s Day gift guide! If you have any awesome gift suggestions for the guys out there – my gift guide for Her is coming up early next week – please leave them in the comments section of that post. For today, I wanted to chat about a new workout love and I’m SO pumped to share all of the details: F45! If you haven’t tried F45 yet, you’ll probably start to hear more about it soon and see the fitness franchise pop up in your area. Our beloved San Diego babysitter told me she loved F45 years ago and that I needed to check it out. We…

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For HimJanuary 24, 2022 at 11:33AM Valentine’s Day gift guide for him. Share your ideas in the comments section. Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one! I taught barre and trained a couple of clients, and we had an epic brunch at Ventana. I’m feeling refreshed and ready to get back into the weekly routine.   Today, I’m popping in with a Valentine’s Day gift guide for the guys since it can kind of be impossible to shop for them. Sharing some gift ideas here, but I always love to hear if you have any awesome guy gift ideas! Please share the goods in the comments section. For the fitness fanatic: The best sports headphones. We both have these and love them! A classic metal vent tech tee. The Pilot’s fave workout shorts.…

Friday FavesJanuary 21, 2022 at 11:52AM Hello hello! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We have some house projects that we’re going to work on (painting our outdoor walls, emptying and organizing the playroom) and I’m sooooo looking forward to movie night tonight, a hot yoga class, and brunch with the fam. I hope you have a lovely and relaxing weekend!  A couple of things to mark on your calendar: Be sure to join me and Mia on Instagram live next Friday at 12:30 EST to introduce her to everyone, talk about what she’s doing here on the blog and Fit Team, share the details for our nutrition coaching program, and do a little nutrition Q&A. We’d love to hang out with you there! Our Beautycounter team is hosting a Galentine’s themed pop up on February 9th at 5pm PST. If you’d…

Fitness Trends for 2022January 20, 2022 at 11:14AM If you are planning to start a fitness program, it’s fun to consider what trends are on the horizon. Learn about some of the biggest fitness trends for 2022 here. Hey hey! How’s the week treating ya? It’s been a busy but good one over here! I’ve been recording podcasts, filming workout videos (new barre video coming next week), and finally feel like our house is back in order after the holiday and birthday events. For today’s post, I thought it would be fun to look into my fitness crystal ball and see if I can guess what the future will hold for fitness studios and workout popularity. I do these posts almost every year (here’s 2020’s when I thought it would be less dependent on technology. LOL) and it’s interesting to assess the climate…

One Pan Pasta TossJanuary 19, 2022 at 11:48AM This one pot dish is perfect for weeknights or when you need a quick, versatile & customizable meal that the entire family will enjoy!  It is loaded with protein, healthy fats, fiber & flavor. Bonus, leftovers are even more flavorful after the pasta has a chance to absorb all of the flavors of the herbs and prosciutto overnight. Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I hope you’re having a great one. I’m so excited to share this meal with you guys because it’s one we’ve all been loving! I asked Mia to create a meal for the blog that promotes balanced blood sugar, packed with nutrients and protein, and this is what she delivered. She created the recipe, sent it over to me to test out, and I took the photos below.  This…

TRX Workout Plan for BeginnersJanuary 18, 2022 at 08:52PM Sharing a total body TRX workout plan for beginners. As always, talk with a doctor before making any fitness changes and modify as needed! Hi friends! How’s the day going? I’m hopping in between training clients today and looking forward to Taco Tuesday later tonight. Any day that ends with chips and a ‘rita is a friend of mine, indeed. For today’s post, I’m sharing a TRX workout plan for beginners! As you guys know, I’m a huge fan of the TRX suspension trainer and it’s been a staple in my workout routine for years. What is the TRX? TRX stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise and was developed by Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. He was deployed and wanted to create something that he could easily use for resistance training. He created the first…

The Great Book Review of 2021January 17, 2022 at 11:39AM Sharing the books I read in 2021 and whether I’d recommend adding them to your collection. (SO ready for pool season to come back!!) Last year, I set a pretty lofty goal for myself: read three books each month. I know for some of you it may not seem like a lot, but I was at a point where I didn’t make time to read. I was watching TV or working until I crawled into bed each night, and I remembered how much I genuinely enjoy reading and vowed to make it a priority. I told myself I’d aim for one fiction, one non-fiction, and one personal development or health-related book each month, and I did it. 🙂 I think having the blog for accountability made a huge difference and I looked forward…

Friday FavesJanuary 14, 2022 at 11:06AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! I’m so glad the weekend is heeeeere. What do you have going on this weekend? I’m looking forward to catching an F45 class with a friend (I LOVE IT – more below) and heading off with the fam on a little roadtrip. I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead! A huge highlight from this past week was celebrating Liv’s birthday! I can’t even believe she’s 10. This kid is so brilliantly smart and has a heart of gold. She’s made such amazing friends and is the best big sis to P. I’m so proud of her and being a mama to these two incredible kids is my very favorite thing. The annual birthday pic collage: (brb going to cry)  She wanted a pig themed party – she loves baby pigs – and…

095: Fitness myths and how to train for your goals with Danny MatrangaJanuary 13, 2022 at 11:35AM Hi friends! I’m SO excited to welcome Danny Matranga to the show today. You may have seen me sharing his posts on Instagram and I always appreciate his wisdom and balanced mindset.       View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Follow him on Instagram here. 095: Fitness myths and how to train for your goals with Danny Matranga I was thrilled when he said he’d be on the show, and here are some of the things we’re talking about in today’s episode: – His background and how he became a personal trainer – Fitness myths he typically sees and how he helps his clients with mindset shifts – Things he does in his daily routine…

DIY Raised Garden BedJanuary 12, 2022 at 11:40AM Sharing a full how-to for making your own raised garden bed at home + stay tuned for a printable PDF how-to. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. I wanted to re-share and update this post, since the Pilot made an amazing PDF with the plans he used to build this raised garden bed. It would be perfect for a winter project and could be ready in time for spring planting! Gardening has become one of my very favorite things and it’s been pretty amazing to walk outside and have everything I need to make a salad. 🙂  DIY Raised Garden Bed For today’s post, I wanted to share the new garden the Pilot built! We used to have two orange trees on the side of our yard, but had them removed. They…