The Fitnessista

5 more frequently asked fitness questionsJanuary 11, 2022 at 11:00AM Sharing 5 more frequently asked fitness questions and my thoughts. Check out the first post in this series here! Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I’m taking a new-to-me workout class today (I’ll report back soon!) and have back-to-back calls the rest of the day. For today’s post, I wanted to share some more fitness FAQs since ya’ll seemed to enjoy the last one I did! So let’s dive into your questions about plateaus, time, motivation, where to focus our energy, and more below. Have a burning fitness question? Leave it in the comments section and I’d love to take a look! 11. I’ve hit a plateau – why is this happening?!   When you hit a plateau, this is a great time to access your current fitness and nutrition routine…

Sculpt Society ReviewJanuary 10, 2022 at 11:26AM Sharing my thoughts on Sculpt Society and if I’d recommend this workout! Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a wonderful one. We celebrated Liv’s birthday with friends and also enjoyed a long hike with Maisey. It was the perfect weekend. For today’s post, I’m excited to share a new-to-me workout format: Sculpt Society! I was ad-targeted for this one forever, and since I always love trying new workouts and absolutely love dance cardio, I figured I’d give it a whirl. This workout program was founded by Megan Roup (you can check out her Instagram here) and I’ll share a full review below. Heads up that this review isn’t sponsored; I signed up for a 7-day free trial and am going to keep my subscription for a couple of months. I’ve tried a…

Friday FavesJanuary 07, 2022 at 06:05PM Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We’re finishing putting the Christmas stuff away – it’s taken a while lol- and celebrating Livi’s birthday! I can’t believe this little goose is turning 10 tomorrow. They say time flies and they don’t lie. We brought her home from the hospital to the very house we’re in now, where Bella used to guard over her in her bassinet. Her birth story in on the blog here. This girl is brilliantly smart, the kindest friend, an incredible gymnast and dancer, loves books, being the best big sister, and I can’t wait to see what she continues to do.  (Someone hold me. And yes, I’ll be making our yearly photo collage tomorrow!!) It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of…

Fitness gadgets and extras for 2022January 06, 2022 at 05:00PM Sharing my top fitness gadgets and extras for 2022. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a great one! I’ve got some 1:1 clients this morning and subbing a Tabata class. It’s also date night tonight and I’m excited to catching a meal and a full conversation with my favorite guy. 😉  For today’s post, I’m sharing some of my favorite fitness gadgets if you’re considering adding to your collection for 2022 health and fitness goals. Friendly reminder here that you need exactly zero fancy gadgets to make positive healthy changes. All you truly need are some sneakers that fit well and aren’t too worn, something to use for resistance (bands, water bottles, bags of rice, cans of beans), a plan, determination, and a safe place to get…

094: Removing environmental toxins with Dr. Stephen CabralJanuary 05, 2022 at 11:51AM Hi friends! Today, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Cabral to the Healthy in Real Life podcast. I’ve followed him on Instagram for a long time and I always love the opportunity to learn from him. I hope you enjoy this episode – it’s packed with so much info and so many great tips for vibrant health and wellness.  094: Removing environmental toxins with Dr. Stephen Cabral Here’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode: How to remove, reduce, and eliminate environmental toxins in your life The importance of balancing your hormones How Ayurveda can accelerate your health results Rebalancing gut health and improving digestion And so much more. Here’s a little bit more about Dr. Cabral: Dr. Stephen Cabral is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of…

Looking back on 2021 and my goals for 2022January 04, 2022 at 11:34AM Hi friends! How’s the year going so far? 😉 The kids are back at school this week, I’m back into teaching and training clients, and it’s FREEZING here. It’s like all of a sudden Tucson got the memo that it’s winter. The past week was absolutely lovely, with lots of time outside (before it turned into an arctic tundra), sleeping in, and get-togethers with friends. It feels good to get back into a routine but man, we all loved winter break.  For today’s post, I thought I’d do a recap of the past year and share some of my goals for 2022. I always love talking about goals and sharing my personal ones in this space. It’s nice to have a little accountability out there, and I always love to…

093: Tips for new years goals and resolutionsJanuary 01, 2022 at 10:50PM Hi friends! ’Tis the season for resolutions and goal setting, and I LOVE the excitement of a bright, shiny, new year. I’ll be sharing my goals and reflections next week on the blog, but for today’s podcast episode, I wanted to share some of my top tips for setting goals this year. I hope you’ll give this short episode a listen and THANK YOU so much for all of your support with the podcast and wonderful reviews – I appreciate it so so mucho. 093: Tips for new years goals and resolutions – Aim for SMART goals: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely.  – Ask yourself “why” over and over again until you realize your true motivation between your goals.  – Choose something that makes you feel excited, or something that…

Friday FavesDecember 31, 2021 at 05:36PM Hi friends! Happy Friday and Happy New Years’ Eve! What are you up to this weekend?? Any fun plans for tonight? We’re meeting up with some friends for a family party (kids + adults) and spending the rest of the weekend cleaning up Christmas (wah) and getting ready to go back to school/life etc.  I feel like I’ve been completely lazy all week this week… and it’s been pretty glorious. Our house is a disaster, we’ve been sleeping in every single day, and I’ve been living the pajama life. The past month was extra busy and it felt good to enjoy some quiet, calm, and some non-productive times after all of the craziness. I feel rested and ready to get back into it next week! It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I…

Top Posts and Pages of 2021December 29, 2021 at 05:48PM Hi friends! How’s the day going? It’s rainy and lovely here, so we’re enjoying a slow morning before meeting up with friends.  As we finish out the year, it’s always fun and insightful to back and see which posts and pages performed the best. It gives me some insight into the types of posts you like to see here on the blog, and also how people find me! I use this as inspiration to create content throughout the year, along with your incredible survey suggestions and feedback. 100% of the time, it also encourages me to keep being my random all-over-the-place self. 😉  Top Posts and Pages of 2021 1. How to set up your Peloton bike, or any spin bike I’m proud of this post and was pumped to see it top…

HIIT Treadmill Workout For BeginnersDecember 28, 2021 at 11:53AM Sharing a HIIT treadmill workout that’s perfect for my beginner friends out there! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful morning. Today, I’m chatting about treadmill workouts since it’s getting chilly out there and many of us are taking our workouts indoors. While I can get very bored on the treadmill just slogging along, I LOVE treadmill workouts designed with a purpose. A treadmill is an awesome way to get in an effective cardio workout and exercise indoors, and HIIT treadmill workouts can help break up the monotony of a steady-paced run. What is HIIT Training? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. HIIT workouts alternate between periods of hard work and rest. You’ll work as hard as you can, take a little time to catch your breath, and repeat. The beauty of…