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If I could choose just one cardio modality to use for the rest of my life and to prescribe, it would definitely be hill sprints. Cranking up a hill at full throttle like a freakin’ gazelle is one of the most effective things you can do for both fat loss and conditioning, doesn’t require any equipment AND gets you outside, […]

One movement. To rule them all. Okay I’ve never actually seen Lord of the Rings, I just know the reference from Clerks 2… BUT, there really is one movement that does rule them all and that not one person can afford to skip in the gym. Whether your goal is to build a great physique, get really strong, or to […]

We’ve reached that frigid time of year filled with stomach bugs, sore throats, runny noses and general ickiness. While sometimes it’s inevitable that those germs latch onto us and unleash their wrath, there are a few things we can do to make sure our immune systems are as resilient as they can be to put up their best battle against […]

It’s easy to assume that because I own a gym (and post a lot of obnoxious deadlift pictures) that I work out all of the time, spend my free time prancing through fields of kettlebells and mobilizing my hips with the grace of a Greek goddess, but it’s actually quite the opposite. I spend the majority of my time when […]

We’ve all heard the phrase “With great power comes great responsibility.” While this is true, what if we flipped it to: being fully responsible gives you power. Being in your power means taking your situation, or your life, by the horns, steering it in the direction you want to go and understanding that you are fully responsible for you. It […]

Deadlifts are arguably one of the most valuable and badass movements, ever. Ever, ever. The deadlift and its variations are an integral part of any fitness program for anyone who wants to truly level up and these bad boys deliver the most bang for your buck – whether the goal is pure strength, getting in better shape, losing fat or […]

There’s nothing that I love more than seeing women go out and grab life by the you-know-what, push the limits and defy the norm.  The increase of women’s participation in action sports has exploded over the past 20+ years and there has been a tremendous, liberating shift of women showing the world we can play hard, take a hit and […]

Kummerspeck is the word the Germans use to describe overeating as a result of emotional distress such as grief, loss or trauma. It literally translates to “grief bacon.” Although the word is pretty fun and silly, the feelings and actions associated with it are not. Emotional pain and conflict have many physical symptoms and can vastly affect someone’s relationship with […]

Making strength training more accessible to women is what I live for. I really want every woman to have the opportunity to pursue her physical potential and enjoy the indescribable feeling of a strong, capable body and the independence it brings. Besides that, I want women to choose the most effective means for transforming their physiques, which means placing a […]

When I first started pursuing strength in the gym years ago, I didn’t have aesthetic goals in mind. I was in school for automotive and swiftly learning that trying to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field when I had to ask for help breaking bolts and lifting tires, was NOT looking promising for me. It took me at least […]