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HIIT Training
HIIT training (high intensity interval training) is a form of training where we work as hard as we can for an allotted time, rest and start all over
What is Functional Fitness and Why Would I Need It?
Hey there! I think sometimes people may be intimidated by the term “functional fitness”. Sounds like something super tough and grueling, doesn’t it? Well, rest assured it is not!
…been a long time coming…
Hey there! It’s been too long since I felt like sitting down and writing. Way too long. The best intentions were cast aside, always something better to do. Maybe
Podcast: How Your Mindset Changes Your Life
Today Joanna has Shawn Tegtmeier, a certified Personal Trainer and Published Author, that changed her mindset from a chain smoking couch potato to a full time personal trainer that inspires others to change their own lifestyle. They are discussing how a simple change to your mindset can change your life into something that you never dreamed of.
Podcast: Chain Smoking Couch Potato No More
Shawn Tegtmeier has an amazing life story. As she tells it, you can't help but admire how she made a major life change one step at a time. Shawn's life now as a personal trainer and accomplished marathoner, is the end result of her asking the question...
A Wonder Woman Bracelet
As some of you may or may not know, I run simply to cross finish lines. Not to beat a time or try to go faster, simply to cross the
Cake By the Ocean Tours
Super excited! Tomorrow we are taking off to join our friend Beth in Naples for our fourth annual “Cake By the Ocean Tour”. Okay, it’s not what you may be
Do You Believe in Angels?
“Look at this picture,” my husband said sliding his laptop under my nose. “Ummm, a guy in a boat. What am I looking at and why?” “That’s Tony from work,
Intentions… What are yours for 2020?
Okay, here we are, getting ready for 2020. Are you busy mapping out what your resolutions, your intentions are for the upcoming year? Below are the usual go to’s: Weight
Oh, everyone is at the party!
I’ve been training for 11 years. To this day I still absolutely love my job, my clients, everything about it! I thought I’d share a few tidbits of some of
Blah, blah, blah… Breakfast is the Most Important Meal
I know! I know! But I don’t have time for it! Oh my gosh! I hear this all day, everyday. Actually I fall into that trap myself sometimes. I know
We All Have a Choice
Not sure what it is about the early morning hours. I think I have always loved them; well at least in my adult life. Climbing out of bed, padding to
Finnish Farmer Arms
Arms down, not so bad... Arms up! Look out! I think we all have that one (okay, maybe more than one) part of our body we focus on
I am so hungry!
Got it! Ever have those days when you don’t have time to eat something good? By the time you get home you are scarfing down anything you can get
Don’t Forget the Simple Things to Make Us Happy…
This past week with this crazy, ridiculous weather I have found myself in a bit of a funk. Initially I thought it was just me and I had somehow put
WebWire: “Brittany Runs a Marathon” Inspires Author of “Running with Walt”
New movie and book focus on female couch potatoes who overcome obstacles to become marathon runners.
An Evening of Wine and Cookies
Hi! Super excited! My friend Pam, owner of The Running Depot is hosting not one, but two book signings! The first one is this Saturday, the 14th from 7:30am -
Starting The Day Right
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Keeping Yourself Healthy
Hello! For those of you who don’t know me or know my story, this may be kind of humorous; as I have Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow cancer) which is currently
Why I Love to Run
Hello! Please bear with me as I am writing my very first blog EVER! I thought I’d pick this particular topic as it is near and dear to my heart.
