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Standard treadmills are so yesterday.. Gone are the days of boring treadmill workouts. With the latest and greatest, indoor workouts for runners are actually enjoyable. Not only that, they are also helpful for runners to train smarter, recover faster, and prevent injury. Even though the weather is getting warmer, you still may want to bring…Enjoy… Read more

Just do it When my awesome friend Katie D. messaged me about this House of Go Pop-up in Chicago where we could go try on new running shoes and take amazing pictures, I jumped all over it. This was the first Nike pop-up that I’ve gone to and I had so much fun! House of…Nike… Read more

Rowing is great cardio If you haven’t tried rowing yet, you should. It’s a great form of cardio that hits all the major muscle groups, including your legs, back, and abs. But if not done properly, you can easily injure yourself. Ain’t nobody got time for injuries! These are the top rowing mistakes I see…Top… Read more

Do you eat breakfast? Many gym members I talk to tell me they skip breakfast. Usually, they’re rushing out of the door and barely have time to put clothes on before commuting to work. While it may be difficult to get up extra early, that first meal will help you in the long run. Not…Breakfast:… Read more

The need for speed We all want to be faster, regardless of ability or pace. There’s a part of me that wants to run another marathon only to run it faster. Not sure when I will, but I have a feeling another marathon is in my future. You can turn to a structured plan and…Dorsiflexion:… Read more

Are you a runner? If so, then you’ve likely already started registering for your races this running season. Last year, I ran a few fun runs (i.e. Star Wars Half Marathon and the Hemingway 8K), but I mostly just trained for that marathon thing. This year I’m scaling back and hoping to use my experience…2018… Read more

Do you eat enough greens? The original “dark leafy green” delivers an impressive two dozen vitamins and minerals that you need to workout and recover well. Vitamin K and potassium are essential to building bone and healing muscle. Eating spinach doesn’t have to be a boring cold salad though. If you’re like me, you get…Diet… Read more

Working out is hard.. But when you feel your body becoming stronger, your energy levels increasing, and your pants feeling looser, it’s worth it. The problem is, at one point or another, everyone has put in work and felt like they were reaping zero gains. Besides being very frustrating, it can cause even “gym rats”…Zero… Read more

Do you suffer from lower back pain? Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints I hear from my gym members when I ask them if they have any injuries or soreness. But along with this complaint comes the fact that most don’t know what to do to help relieve this type of…No… Read more

We’ve all been there.. Your week is going great, you’re getting in your cardio and strength training like a boss. Then Aunt Flow comes to town. And if you’re anything like me, you never know when she will be visiting but when she comes, it’s very apparent. Heavy flow, terrible cramps, and the cravings for…Aunt… Read more