Tis the season for an influx of new gym memberships, 15 minute waits for the elliptical, angry regulars, confused beginners, and busy trainers cashing out. Yes, tis the season for fitness new years resolutions! While I treasure this time of … Read more
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12 Tips to a Happy & Healthy Holiday
1. Embrace your inner dasher
Tis the season for intervals! I’m adamant about getting my clients to change up their cardio workouts when the 1-hour elliptical jaunt has gotten all too comfortable. Not only are intervals efficient of your time, … Read more
FigoFit Planksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Try out Trainer Peanut’s 4 move workout on thanksgiving morning with your friends or family! This one is a great one to lean out the legs and crush your core. Burn the calories earlier so you feel a … Read more
Figo: Lunges and Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash
This FigoFit & FigoFood episode has us gearing up for Thanksgiving Day!
For FigoFit, Peanut demonstrates a step back lunge and single arm press. This is a great move to tone the shoulders and tighten up the legs! Add this … Read more
Resistance Training 101
With the help of my meathead best friend Julie, I’ve demonstrated and explained the most basic resistance training exercises that require dumbbells and just bodyweight. Most exercise prescriptions I provide for my clients include these fundamental moves, so it’s essential … Read more
Paiese sulla Parma
These are some throw back photos from the spring of 2013, living in Italy. For three months, I lived in the small village of Colorno, north of Parma. This is the region of the real Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! While I … Read more
shape your shoulders and tone your obliques
This is the shoulder shaping and oblique toning superset! All you need is a medicine ball for these two moves.
1. Pivot press (12 reps on each side) 2. Med ball mountain climber (30sec).
*Alternate for 3-5 sets.
**Use this … Read more
Nike Pro Bra Experience, NYC
Down in the heart of Soho, Nike was determined to show women how your boobs should really feel during a workout. Secured and like they’re not even there–that describes my breasts when they’re at their best during a sweat sesh.… Read more
Reach the Beach: Muscle Definition Workout
Peanut’s easy-to-do circuit is sure to blast fat, burn calories, and tone & tighten your trouble spots! Quick, safe and effective. Complete the circuit 2x minimally, and up to 5x for max benefits! Make sure you stretch the day after. … Read more
A Chef’s Finals Week
It was my final week living in Italy. I had finished up my stage at Peck in Milano, made an impromptu trip to Sicily for the weekend, then arrived to the familiar village of Colorno. This small town hosts my … Read more