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
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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
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: 6-Pack Circuit Workout
It’s summer, and that means it’s time to reach the beach! Do these 5 moves 2-3x per week for 4 weeks to strengthen and tone those abs!
In this circuit, we’re working the entire core: the rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus, … Read more
In Season Produce this Spring
Choose recipes that contain produce of the season! As the air becomes fragrant with warmth and vegetation in April, May, and early June, I like to think green. Some of my favorite choices include:
asparagus
spring peas
artichokes
zucchini
lettuce… Read more
Training For My First Bikini Competition
In late February, I decided to sign up for my first bikini competition. It has been something I’ve wanted to cross off my bucket list for some time now. Having worked as a trainer alongside many body competitors, I have … Read more
The Best Weight Training Exercise for Runners
Running Season is here! Try out the Smith Machine Step Back Lunge for your cross training workouts. Hit the finish line faster with this move to target your GLUTES and ABS for strength and tone!
Complete 10 reps on each … Read more
tight body mini circuit with trainer peanut
Tighten up your legs, arms, shoulders and abs while challenging your cardio capacity! All you need is a set of dumbbells and a timer for this full body interval training workout. 3 moves, 1 minute each. Take a 1 minute … Read more
