Sweat Diaries: Weekly Fitness Routine
Let's talk SWEAT! Now, I want to start this blog post to say that my current fitness routine is what works best for ME. Everyone is different. I truly believe that the most important part about your fitness routine should be finding something that you enjoy and look forward to! If you're waking up and DREADING going to whatever class or workout you're signed up for - something needs to change. Not saying that I look forward to every workout. However, it should make you feel good about yourself, accomplished and HAPPY at the end. In this post, I'm going to...
Fitness Journey & Motivation with Lindsey McMeen
Happy Thursday everyone! If I'm being completely honest, today was the FIRST day I've done an organized workout in 7 days - that's a LONG time for me. I've been traveling, busy, jet-lagged, etc. but I needed to listen to my body, get a few things done and SLEEP. Throughout my fitness journey, it's always been a struggle to just listen to my body when it needs a break. If you're ALWAYS going, you will have no time for recovery at all. I found this interview with Lindsey, who is a Barry's Bootcamp Trainer and ACE Certified Personal Trainer SUPER eye...
How This Equinox Trainer Gets Swimsuit Ready!
You guys!! It's so close I can FEEL it!!! What is that you ask?! SUMMER - AKA Bikini season! Can you tell that I'm just a teeny tiny bit excited about that?! We're starting to see the sun and feel our hands when we're walking outside in Chicago and I couldn't be MORE grateful. SO, I thought - what better way to kick off Spring really arriving this weekend than with a post on how we can get Bikini Ready?! There are still a few months until it's truly here in Chicago if we're being totally honest, so hopefully this post...
How This Barry’s Bootcamp Master Instructor Keeps Workouts FUN!
Today, you’re in for an EXTRA SPECIAL Barry’s Bootcamp treat. Let me intro this post by saying this: If you’re in the Chicago area, and you haven’t taken Matt Dye’s class at Barry’s River North, you need to go sign-up. Like, NOW. It’s a party every time - and you’ll never regret it. Sometimes working out can seem a bit more like a chore than a release, and this really shouldn’t have to be the case. There are ways to keep it fun, positive and something you can look forward to! Some of my favorite tips are to create FAB...