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

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

Training For My First Bikini Competition

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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!

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Small Victories with Trainer Peanut

I’m about a week out from the Fitness Atlantic 2014 in Connecticut! One small victory, one day at a time in reaching my ultimate goal. Slip ups have ABSOLUTELY happened, but I didn’t let them overcome me. I didn’t come … Read more

Protein Time

I love my protein shakes. I use them post workout and sometimes as meal replacements. They fill me up and help me recover from my workouts. Protein assists in building lean muscle so I can stay jacked as hell.

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weekend self-control

Your health goals will not be met if you let your weekends go to hell. While I believe that a bit of indulgence and having fun is of the utmost importance, you can still enjoy foods and have drinks while … Read more

life lessons learned in italian culinary school

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LA ESPERIENZA experience

If there was ever a time that I thought I was “the shit” in the kitchen at my school or while on my internship, it was often quickly repressed by a complete and absolute failure on my … Read more