Merry Christmas friends! I’m popping in quickly to share your 2023 Christmas Crusher Workouts. It’s hard to believe but this is the 10th anniversary of these holiday themed workouts! The Christmas Crusher tradition started back in 2014 when I created a holiday-themed workout for my personal training clients. We had so much fun with it that [...]
Workouts
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One Dumbbell Driveway Workout + The Week & Faves
May 13, 2023 { 0 comments }I have a driveway-friendly workout for you today that only uses one dumbbell. You could also totally make it work with bodyweight only if you need a workout that you can do anywhere. Here are the details! ONE DUMBBELL DRIVEWAY WORKOUT There are 6 movements that you’ll go through for a total of 3 rounds. [...]
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Mini Band Glute Activation Exercises
April 5, 2023 { 2 comments }I am a huge fan of using mini bands for glute activation exercises. Let’s just say that my personal training clients are very used to me saying, “let me grab a band” at the start of their sessions. I love to kick off a strength training workout with some glute activation to ensure that they [...]
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2022 Christmas Crusher Workout: Sleigh My Name
December 23, 2022 { 1 comment }Ho ho ho! I have a holiday treat for you! The 9th annual Christmas Crusher Workout is here and our 2022 theme is…SLEIGH MY NAME! We’re spelling out S-A-N-T-A with a set of movements that are sure to have you feeling like holly jolly jello! :) THE CHRISTMAS CRUSHER WORKOUT TRADITION The Christmas Crusher tradition [...]
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Two Total Body Strength Workouts: 30 and 45 Minutes
October 2, 2022 { 10 comments }I am here with not one but TWO total body strength training workouts. The first is 30 minutes in duration and utilizes dumbbells and a stability ball. The second is 45 minutes in duration and utilizes dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. Both can easily be executed in the gym or at home! I used to share [...]
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Full Body 60-Minute Dumbbell Workout + Last Week’s Workouts
April 23, 2022 { 2 comments }What I have for you today is a quick recap of how I moved my body last week along with a 60-minute dumbbell workout that I got in at home that crushed me in the best ways! I also ended up going into a tangent about home workouts and working out with little kids so [...]
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2021 Christmas Crusher Workout: A 25-Minute AMRAP
December 22, 2021 { 8 comments }Welcome to the eighth annual Christmas Crusher Workout! This year you will be tackling a 25-minute AMRAP workout and it’s a great blend of strength, cardio and endurance. The Christmas Crusher tradition started back in 2014 when I created holiday-themed workouts for my personal training clients. We had so much fun with it that I [...]
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40-Minute Total Body Dumbbell Workout (No Jumping!) + Scenes from This Week
December 8, 2021 { 10 comments }Hello and I hope you’re all having a nice week. My week has been a little different as I’m taking some time off of teaching yoga this month while we continue to navigate my mom’s health. I’m actually heading to Durham this afternoon for a quick visit. Finn has been the source of many smiles [...]
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45-Minute Total Body Strength Workout + Recent Eats
December 4, 2021 { 5 comments }Happy SEC Championship Saturday, friends! My Bulldogs are facing off against Alabama this afternoon for the SEC Championship title and it will be such a sweet victory if it happens. We are pretty much guaranteed a national championship playoff spot no matter what but really rooting for this win over Bama! It is TIME! I [...]
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30-Minute Dumbbell HIIT Workout + Hi From Tennessee
August 28, 2021 { 6 comments }Hello and happy weekend from eastern Tennessee! I am back at Vidya Yoga + Fitness (yes, we had a name change for trademark reasons as we grow!) for the first weekend of our FOURTH 200-hour yoga teacher training (read about our first one and how I got involved here)!!! What an honor it’s been to work [...]
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5×5 Dumbbell Workout + Recent Eats
February 16, 2021 { 3 comments }Hello and I hope this finds all of you staying warm and dry. What crazy weather that we are having all over the country right now. In Charlotte we are getting a short reprieve from a week of rain before it’s 37 and raining again on Thursday. I met a friend for a walk this [...]
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Injury Prevention: 5 Core Exercises for Runners
February 10, 2021 { 4 comments }This is the second in a series of posts about running and injury prevention. The first was about dynamic stretches to do before you run for injury prevention and today’s post is about core exercises for runners. Having “core strength” and “building a strong core” are phrases that you commonly hear in the fitness industry, [...]
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2020 Christmas Crusher Workout
December 24, 2020 { 7 comments }It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time for my annual Christmas Crusher Workout! What started as a joke when I created a ridiculously hard but fun holiday-themed workout for my personal training clients has turned into a six-year tradition that many of you also participate in! I will quickly note that this year the [...]
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Bodyweight Glute + Ab Workout
November 18, 2020 { 1 comment }I’m popping in today with a killer bodyweight glute and ab workout for you guys. One round of it takes eight minutes and burns like crazy! It’s perfect for when you’re short on time or as an add-on to another workout. You can also do multiple rounds of it and turn it into its own [...]
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Sunday Morning Stuff + Glutes, Chest and Back Dumbbell Workout
August 30, 2020 { 6 comments }Happy Sunday morning! I am sitting here eating this yogurt bowl, drinking coffee, listening to Taylor Swift’s folklore album and getting ready to jump on a Zoom meeting for our Sunday morning yoga teacher training session. (Bowl details: FAGE Total Plain 5% with honey, bananas, peaches, Purely Elizabeth granola, dried cranberries and Wild Friends Nut [...]
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Total Body Mini Band Workout
June 17, 2020 { 4 comments }It’s been too long since I shared a workout on my blog. (And a recipe too…I promise I’ll get back to it soon!) I filmed and shot a few new workouts last week so I have some good stuff coming for you. We’ll kick it off today with a total body mini band workout. I [...]
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Changing My Evening Routine for Better Sleep + Leg HIIT & Plank Core Bodyweight Workout
April 30, 2020 { 7 comments }Hi everyone. It’s been a pretty solid week over here. After last week’s sleep issues, I decided to make some changes to my evening routine. Here are a few: Eat dinner earlier. Drink some sort of relaxing tea blend before heading upstairs for bed. I have moved my meditation to bedtime instead of morning. I’m [...]
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Working Out During Coronavirus + A Fun, New Home Bodyweight Workout
April 12, 2020 { 8 comments }I have received questions and feedback from clients and readers about working out during the coronavirus pandemic. Some people are working out more than ever and enjoying mixing up their routines by taking various virtual classes and trying different fitness platforms. Some people are struggling to make home workouts happen due to time restraints, kids, [...]
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Step Stool Bodyweight Workout
March 22, 2020 { 0 comments }Thank you all so much for your encouraging and helpful comments on my last post. I’ll be live streaming classes for Charlotte Yoga and VIBE5 Fitness + Yoga this coming week. You can take my live stream classes from wherever you may be! You don’t have to be a client of either studio and there are [...]
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20-Minute Lower Body HIIT Dumbbell Workout
March 10, 2020 { 4 comments }This post is sponsored by lululemon and ShopStyle and includes affiliate links. I have been teaching group fitness classes like strength and HIIT for 12 years, and yoga for 9. I love teaching group fitness and yoga equally but there nothing like the energy of a group fitness class to light me up! I do [...]
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30-Minute One Heavy Dumbbell Full-Body Workout
February 12, 2020 { 3 comments }I know you guys love a good dumbbell workout as much as I do and today I have an awesome one for you! The only thing you need to get a tough but effective full-body workout is one heavy dumbbell. I taught a lot of these movements in my strength class yesterday at VIBE5 and [...]
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Upper Body + Mini Band Booty Workout
January 16, 2020 { 1 comment }I was absolutely thrilled to receive such positive feedback last week about posting workouts here on my blog as well as on Instagram. I hear you guys loud and clear that you like having them here, and so do I! I have some super exciting things in the works for this year when it comes [...]
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Two New Workouts: HIIT Kettlebell + Legs & Core Bodyweight
January 10, 2020 { 10 comments }The last time you heard from me was Monday morning then I blinked and it was Friday morning and I’m just getting the opportunity to sit down and write this post. I have been working on the elements of it for two days but kept getting pulled in different directions before I could finish. It [...]
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2019 Christmas Cookie Crusher Workout
December 22, 2019 { 4 comments }It’s time for my annual Christmas Cookie Crusher workout! I started this yearly tradition back in 2014 when I programmed a “Cookie Crusher”-themed workout for my personal training clients and then shared it on my blog. It’s been a hit with clients and readers ever since. So many of you have shared that you love [...]
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Raise the Bar Dumbbell Workout
October 29, 2019 { 2 comments }This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jack Link’s. All opinions are 100% mine. Today’s post is all about #RaisingTheBar on two things: 1) your average snack bar and 2) your average dumbbell workout. I’m here to tell you all about an awesome new savory, real foods snack bar + to [...]
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Yoga Inspired Core Workout
October 22, 2019 { 7 comments }I am in a great place right now with my yoga and fitness work. I currently have five permanent yoga classes, two group strength classes and I’m training a client twice a week. Yes, you read that right! I’m personal training after an almost two year hiatus. A friend of mine asked if I would [...]
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Total Body Cardio + Strength Bodyweight Workout
September 26, 2019 { 5 comments }Whew, Y’ALL, this week! Work has been busy with teaching classes, managing teacher training, discussing/negotiating collaborations/partnerships and executing blog projects. To be honest, I’m at a crossroads where I need to narrow my focus and I’m having a really hard time deciding where to place it. I fully realize that this is a positive problem [...]
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Summer Bodyweight Workouts + Jumping on the Bicycle Short Trend
July 18, 2019 { 7 comments }This post is sponsored by lululemon and ShopStyle and includes affiliate links. I love a good bodyweight workout. They are not only convenient but also extremely effective! In all of the group strength classes that I teach, I always warm up with bodyweight only for the first 10 minutes or so before adding external weights. [...]
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Do Anywhere Dumbbell Workout + Fueling with Biochem
May 21, 2019 { 7 comments }This post is sponsored by Biochem but the opinions and workout are my own. I am excited to introduce you to a new protein powder line that I am really liking right now, as well as to share a dumbbell workout that you can do anywhere with one set of dumbbells! As you all know, [...]
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100 Rep Bunny Burner Bodyweight Workout
April 19, 2019 { 4 comments }The 100 Rep Bunny Burner Bodyweight Workout…how’s that for a workout name? :) It’s been too long since I’ve shared a workout with you guys and today I have a fun Easter bunny themed workout where all of the movements incorporate hopping. This workout is awesome because in the 100 reps you get… Upper and [...]
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Last Week’s Eats & Workouts + A Descending Interval Workout
March 10, 2019 { 8 comments }I am fully aware that daylight savings time happens every year but it never ceases to make me say, “I can’t believe it’s still light outside.” Totally changes the feel of the day. More about that in my weekend recap. For today, last week’s eats and workouts along with a descending interval workout that I [...]
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Bodyweight Booty Workout: 5 Exercises to Shape and Sculpt Your Glutes
February 21, 2019 { 6 comments }I have a quick bodyweight workout for you today that’s all about the BOOTY! I am on a mission to build back my backside post-baby and I thought you guys might want to join in the glute strengthening fun! ;) So what we’ve got is five exercises that you’ll do 20 reps of (all but [...]
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Best Workouts of 2018 + Best of 2018 Workout Playlist
December 31, 2018 { 9 comments }Happy New Year’s Eve! Mine is going to be pretty wild and crazy with an early baby bedtime, a 7p social at my parent’s condo development and plans to be in bed reading by 10. I’m hoping to snooze through the clock striking midnight. Related, I’m reading Kristin Hannah’s “The Great Alone” and I can’t [...]
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2018 Christmas Cookie Crusher Workout {Gym + Home Versions}
December 20, 2018 { 9 comments }Today was a really good day. It started with a great workout with friends followed by an exciting meeting about my return to teaching yoga in Charlotte in January. I can’t wait to tell you more very soon. The rest of the day involved some work in a coffee shop, cuddles with my boy, a [...]
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Best Bodyweight Workouts for Holidays and Travel
November 21, 2018 { 5 comments }Hello, hello! Turkey day is upon us and I know many of you are gearing up for a day of family, friends and food. I also know that many of you are like me and enjoy squeezing in a workout along with your holiday festivities. I have pulled together some of my favorite bodyweight workouts [...]
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Candy Crusher Halloween Workout + October Workout Playlist
October 29, 2018 { 5 comments }Happy Halloween Eve! I am getting so excited to dress up Finn on Halloween. There’s a little block party in my neighborhood that I’m going to stroll him over to. I also can’t wait to show you guys his costume…it’s pretty cute! (photo Wanda Koch) In anticipation of Halloween, I thought we could all use [...]
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Fall Into Fitness Round Up + Go For A Run Driveway Workout
September 17, 2018 { 7 comments }This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. I have a fun round up of fitness products to share with you today along with a workout that puts some of them to good use! I recently received a “Fall Into Fitness” box from BabbleBoxx.com with some products that I was excited to give a try. I’m going [...]
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Summer Tabata Workout + August Workout Playlist (Throwbacks!)
August 22, 2018 { 12 comments }Since August is almost over (how did that happen!?), it’s time for your August Workout Playlist + a super sweaty, super challenging tabata workout to go with it! I posted this tabata workout on Instagram stories on Saturday morning and was flooded with requests to turn it into a blog post with a graphic…so here [...]
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Jump for July Bodyweight Workout + July Workout Playlist
July 24, 2018 { 10 comments }Since July is coming to a close soon, I thought it was time to get your July workout + playlist posted! July’s workout is all about jumping intervals and features bodyweight movements only so you have no reason not to get this done wherever life or vacation takes you! JUMP FOR JULY BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT Here’s [...]
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Learning to Love Walking + Keep Climbing Treadmill Walking Workout
June 27, 2018 { 17 comments }I’ll be honest…I used to have no patience with walking as exercise. Why would I walk if I could be running instead? Sullie was a great running partner until she was about 6-7 years old and decided that walking was more her speed. I started to appreciate walks with Sullie at the end of the [...]
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7-Minute AMRAPs HIIT Workout + June Workout Playlist
June 13, 2018 { 5 comments }It’s time to share some workout motivation with you! Today I’ve got a HIIT workout that can be done anywhere with no equipment along with your June workout playlist. The playlist features two hours of amazing music to help push you through your runs and gym (or at home!) sweat sessions this month. As for [...]
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Upper Body Superset Workout + May Workout Playlist
May 10, 2018 { 19 comments }Hello friends! I’ve been MIA but there is no baby to report yet! :) Yesterday was a busy day that didn’t leave me any time for blogging and then this morning I taught a yoga class, took a yoga class and baked sourdough bread while I did car research. My check engine light came on [...]
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AVICII Tribute Treadmill Workout: 30 Minutes of Hills, Sprints and Endurance Set to Music!
April 25, 2018 { 10 comments }Today I really missed running. I missed it when I was out running errands and saw others out running. I missed it when I was walking the dogs and the humid rain had moved out leaving us with the most beautiful 70 degree afternoon. I even missed long runs when I was driving down a [...]
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Compound Movement Dumbbell Workout
April 22, 2018 { 8 comments }Hey guys! Let’s talk about one of my favorite subjects today…getting sweaty! I have a killer new dumbbell workout to share with you that I know that you’ll love. Dumbbell workouts tend to be a crowd favorite since you can pretty much do them anywhere with minimal equipment and get a full-body strength training workout. [...]
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Why I Supplement with Omega-3s (especially in pregnancy) + Total Body TRX Workout
April 4, 2018 { 4 comments }This post is sponsored by Omax3 Omega-3 Supplement. I’m super excited about today’s post as I have some information to share with you on my new favorite omega-3 supplement as well as a TRX workout that is easy on the joints and safe for pregnancy. I have been taking an omega-3 supplement (I’ve used both [...]
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3 Set Dumbbell Strength Workout + Rehydrating with Watermelon Juice!
January 29, 2018 { 28 comments }This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tsamma Juice. All opinions are entirely my own. What better way to kick off the New Year than with a focus on STRENGTH! I don’t know about y’all but when the temperatures drop, my motivation to workout outdoors does as well. I find myself [...]
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The Best Workouts of 2017 + Best Workout Songs of 2017 Playlist (4 Hours of Music!)
December 28, 2017 { 7 comments }I’m having a dance party over here at my desk listening to the four-hour playlist I just put together that compiles all of my favorite workout songs from 2017. This year I was super dedicated to putting together regular playlists for you guys to help you through your runs and gym sessions – I hope [...]
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2017 Christmas Cookie Crusher Workout: Home + Gym Versions
December 22, 2017 { 6 comments }Although I’m not personal training at the current moment, I couldn’t let the holiday season pass by without putting together my Christmas Cookie Crusher workout! These workouts were an annual tradition for my clients and we usually brought each other cookies or some other goodies on the day that we did it. I think this [...]
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December Workout Playlist + Workouts at 17 Weeks + 45-Minute Strength Workout
December 3, 2017 { 41 comments }Happy Sunday! I arrived in Florida yesterday afternoon to visit my grandmother. The weather is absolutely gorgeous here on the panhandle – it was in the low 50s and sunny this morning and is supposed to warm up to 73 today. I forgot to bring a bathing suit but think I’m going to swing by [...]
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Fired Up…for the Outback Bowl + a Crazy Hard Tabata Workout!
November 29, 2017 { 3 comments }This post and tabata workout are sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. I am so looking forward to college football bowl season this year as I eagerly wait to see where my Georgia Bulldogs will end up. After last week’s big upset of Auburn beating Alabama, we’ll be facing off for a second time against Auburn for [...]