Participating in a local Turkey Trot is a bit of a tradition for me and Ryan on Thanksgiving morning. This year we are opting out of a Turkey Trot, mainly because the Turkey Trot that appeals to us most doesn’t allow strollers, but I am still hoping we can uphold our tradition of working up…
Killer Upper Body Superset Workout
If you are looking for an upper body workout that will really challenge you and work your muscles to fatigue, today’s killer upper body superset workout is the one for you! Supersets alternate back and forth between two exercises with no rest in between the exercises. There are many different kinds of supersets and whether…
Things I’m Loving Friday #86
Hello, hello! I’m checking in with your usual Things I’m Loving Friday blog post a little late today because I got caught up at the gym after teaching first thing this morning. It’s instructor evaluation time at my gym and having my boss take my classes always makes me a little nervous even though everything…
24 Week Prenatal Appointment + 30 Minute Workout
Hello, hello! I hope your afternoon is shaping up nicely so far! After a month away from the OB/GYN’s office, I was more than ready to head back in today for our 24-week prenatal appointment. (24 week bump photo from this weekend!) Though our ultrasounds are apparently all done now, I got the next best…
10 Workouts To Try When You’re Bored At The Gym
On Saturday morning, I walked into the gym without a real workout plan in mind. Since I just taught a total body barbell strength class on Friday, I didn’t want to focus on weights and since running on the treadmill isn’t really in the cards for me right now due to pregnancy-related discomfort, I felt…
Bodyweight Lower Body Workout
Fact: I gravitate toward upper body exercises when it comes to strength training. To me, they’re a lot more fun and interesting and for whatever reason, I enjoy feelin’ in the burn in my shoulders, biceps and triceps! I have to push myself to incorporate more lower body exercises into my routine from time to time,…