Do you love your core? In celebration of love month, this episode is all about why YOU should love your core! It doesn't matter if you have toned abs or not, your core is deserving of some serious loving. In this episode I'll discuss some major reasons your core deserves your affection: * What your…

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How much do you move every day? Do you fit movement into your day beyond exercising? As we discussed last week, this is very important to your health. In this episode I'll cover the top ways to get more movement each and every day * How to stack functions at home to move more *…

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Is there a difference between physical activity and exercise? Yep, there is. So which is more important for your health? Turns out they are BOTH important, and increasing your physical activity levels AND your exercise levels can have long reaching health improvements. In this episode you'll learn all about how to maximize physical activity and…

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Do you focus on your habits? Habits are a buzzword in the fitness world right now, and for good reason. If you can automate the behaviors that will lead to your goals (fitness or otherwise), then you have a much greater chance of actually achieving those goals. So after you set all your fabulous goals…

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New Year's Resolutions - do you love or hate them? I admit that I love to go through and set intentions and goals in the new year. In fact, I love it so much that as a faculty instructor at a university, I do this at the beginning of every semester too! I have worked…

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How you finish is more important as how you start. When it comes to the end of the year, reflecting on the past year is the best way to set yourself up for the new year of your dreams. Sounds confusing? Don't worry - I will show you how to go through a step by…

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Wanna know what the hottest gift of 2018 is? Well, I got ya covered. It doesn't come in a fancy box or have a big bow - but it is the most powerful gift we can give ourselves or a loved one. Our mindful presence! Yep, mindfulness is it. And it is more sought after…

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How do you feel about the holidays? Is it the most wonderful time of the year or the most stressful time of the year? Either way, this episode has tons of tips to help you be healthy and fulfilled during the holiday season (by doing them your way). In this episode I'm helping you thrive…

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So what is the core anyway? As a Pilates and anatomy instructor, I have spent a lot of time learning, thinking, and teaching about the core.  It's one of the topics people ask me about the most so I decided to answer some questions in this episode.   In this episode I'm covering all things…

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Wellness is more important than being healthy. That may be a controversial statement yet wellness is the key to having healthy, happy, fulfilled lives. And the best thing about wellness is that if you are doing it right your wellness regime can be fun, entirely unique, and liberating. In this episode I'm walking you through…

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