Archived Samantha Nivens Show

Welcome! Today's episode is with Orangetheory Fitness Asheville (OTF), on Hendersonville Rd, in South Asheville. OTF is a super fun challenging workout that uses heart rate, science based training to push you to get the most effective workout. It’s a combination of strength training & cardio using treadmills and rowers. There is a new workout every day, pumping music, and amazing coaches to push and encourage you!

Today you get to hear two different inspiring sweat stories that led both Megan and Cori to OTF! How Megan needed something to challenge & push her, because going to the gym to ‘do cardio’ just wasn’t cutting it or fun for her (or most of us:)! How Cori is a mom of two and was struggling to lose the baby weight after baby number two - like going the opposite way and still gaining weight, until one day she decided enough was enough. Cori found fitness, lost 40lbs, and now shares her journey to push others as a trainer! Hear all that and more - enjoy!

Welcome! This week learn all about JoyRyder, Rhythm based Indoor Cycling, in Biltmore Village. Co-Owner and Instructor, Dana Marsh, and dive into her sweat story, how JoyRyder came about, what kind of class is rhythm based cycling, charity rides, and so much more! Also, they are now offering first class FREE for locals, so go check them out!

Welcome! In this episode I get to interview Arnaldo Alvarez, Owner and Coach at HEW (Hard Exercise Works) Asheville. You all are in for a treat! Arnaldo shares his personal sweat story, from being 60lbs overweight his first time in, to losing 40lbs in 4 months, then becoming a coach, to eventually owning the gym. It is evident HEW wants to see each and every member successful, from having knowledgeable coaches, welcoming all ages -from 9 years old to 80 years old, accommodating those with kids with an area for them to hang out and play, to modifications for adaptive athletes, and so much more. They have created an amazing community within HEW and support Asheville as a whole. I hope you all enjoy and learn as much as I did!

Welcome! This week learn all about Crossfit with Co-Owner and Coach, Scott Mirkin at South Slope Crossfit. They are celebrating their year anniversary this month and what a year it has been! Learn about Scott's sweat story how he went from learning how to get fit going to a regular gym, to YouTube videos, to finally going to a Crossfit box. Learn about the amazing community that Crossfit as a whole fosters and that they focus on and cultivate at South Slope. Hear the barbells drop in the background and enjoy this episode!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to give you all a quick update why there was no podcast interview this week. I am in full on Mom land - figuring out how I can do it all with a newborn and a toddler! Although I thought I could do it all, I am behind and figuring out how to get everything in! There will be a new episode on Tuesday next week and just giving everyone a heads up and being real:) Thank you for understanding and your patience!

In this episode, I interview Brooke Tyler, Owner, Instructor, Licensed Acpuncturist, and Teacher Trainer at Clasique Acupuncture and Pilates Studio. Clasique offers private pilates sessions, equipment and mat classes, and complete care with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Brooke shares her sweat story that has continually evolved, as is evident seeing how Clasique has continually evolved! Get a taste of Brooke's energy and enthusiasm for health and fitness, what kind of community she fosters, all the services at Clasique - including her new CoreSelf online pilates service - and more in this episode!

Gym/Studio Interview of the Week! This week learn all about Scorch Fitness - A Lagree Studio - located in the River Arts District here in Asheville. I get the opportunity to talk with Heather Cutts, the Founder, part Owner, and teacher at Scorch. She shares what the Lagree Method is - what is Scorch?! Her sweaty story of how she found and stays with fitness...and so much more! Enjoy!

No matter what is going on in life, can you take a small moment, a part of your day to stop and breath and be present...and then be grateful. How can you apply this to your 'Sweat Life'? If you are just starting to exercise, let it go for a few days, aren't where you want to be, just pause and start fresh today. Be okay with exactly where you are right now on your journey and be grateful for being able to walk, to workout, to have a car to drive there, to have shoes, and whatever else comes up for you. Big love and hugs!

Today is a BIG day! I am 40 weeks pregnant, today is the official due date for my second little boy! In honor of this day, I have 5 Tips to a Healthy Active Pregnancy, as I even worked out this morning! Super grateful to share my journey and tips to help all mothers, spouses, and friends that are along the same journey or hoping to be soon! Thanks for listening - Enjoy!

Pure Yoga Asheville Interview continued! Hear more about the studio and Laura to feel super informed and answer more of your questions.