Skewers scream summer! Not only are these mad healthy, but they’re delicious and pretty tough to mess up. A couple appies, these babies, and some iced cold beers, and you’ve got yourself a complete meal.
Grab friends at your next … Read more
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Figo Episode 3
Roasted Red Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Croquette
The color of the beets add festiveness to your Valentine’s Day dinner! This recipe is simple but makes you look like a gourmet chef. Use this salad as a starter or side dish to your home cooked date night. Pair … Read more
Figo: Episode 2!
In FigoFit, Peanut is showing you an original move called the downdog to push-up pyramid. A fantastic exercise for tightening the arms and toning the shoulders. We also get the yoga benefits from the downward dog, especially in those often-tight … Read more
Crunching Numbers for the New Year
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
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
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
