Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I am SUPER PUMPED to cheer on the Panthers tonight. I decided to channel some of my enthusiasm into creating a killer “Super Bowl Super Set Workout” for you guys! Read all about super sets and why I love them in this post. I organized the workout into four super sets [...]
Weekly Workout Recap
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Weekly Workouts: I’m Working with a Personal Trainer!
January 31, 2016 { 22 comments }This was the happiest week! I started working with my own personal trainer! I know some of you might be thinking, “wait what?” but let me explain. For the past couple of years I have been saying that I need a trainer and considered hiring someone to work with or program for me. It’s not that [...]
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Weekly Workouts + Travel Yoga (And Love for Balance 30-A!)
January 25, 2016 { 19 comments }My default travel workout is to throw on a pair of running shoes and hit the road. It’s easy, free and a great change of scenery. That said, it can be really fun to try out new classes and gyms if time allows and options are available. Usually when I’m visiting my parents I stick to [...]
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Weekly Workouts + Lots of Strength + A Killer Pulling Workout
January 17, 2016 { 12 comments }Happy Sunday morning! It’s currently snowing in Charlotte. Nothing that’s sticking, just big wet flakes that melt the second they hit the ground but it makes for a pretty and cozy morning with a cup of coffee (and some chia pudding!). I’m gearing up for a marathon day of teaching…four classes total today including yoga, [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Treadmill Time + “Add 5 Reps Workout”
January 10, 2016 { 14 comments }We have officially reached the time of year where I embrace the treadmill. Don’t get me wrong, I am NOT complaining about temperatures ranging from the 20s-40s when that’s balmy for many of you (and I am fondly remembering all those 70 degree runs I had in November and December). What I do find is [...]
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Weekly Workouts: End of the 62 Day Challenge + Moving for Energy
January 3, 2016 { 11 comments }I was feeling the “holiday hangover” something fierce last week. I found myself feeling pretty low on energy, taking more naps than normal and sleeping later than usual. I blame it on the cumulative effects of running around, stress, indulgent foods, parties and more drinking than normal. The weather we’ve had for the last few [...]
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Holiday Week Workouts + Energy For One More (Giveaway!)
December 27, 2015 { 137 comments }Hi! How was everyone’s Christmas? (for those of you celebrating) I will be posting my recap of Christmas weekend on Monday morning but I thought it was time to check in after taking a little blog break since last Wednesday so I’ve got the weekly workout recap along with a giveaway. As I announced back [...]
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Holiday Highs and Lows + Weekly Workouts
December 20, 2015 { 17 comments }Hi! I don’t know about you guys but I’m feeling the holiday hustle in full force. The ratio of “what I hope to achieve and do” versus “what actually happens” is pretty comical right now but I’m just taking it one day at a time. I thought for today’s weekly workouts post that I would [...]
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Weekly Workouts + December Favorites Playlist
December 13, 2015 { 7 comments }Happy Sunday! I didn’t exactly have the most relaxing start to the day. Zoey ate about 15 miniature red velvet cupcakes off the counter on Friday morning (wrapper and all) so her tummy is still paying the price for those two minutes of glory. We were in the shower together at 8 a.m. cleaning up [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Dream Big & Then Go After It!
December 6, 2015 { 16 comments }Hello. (It’s me.) I typed “Hello,” looked at it and the song immediately popped in my head. Are we forever ruined on the word hello? Ha. I didn’t mean to disappear for 3 days but my Friday and weekend got busy and I know you guys are busy on the weekend too so I figured [...]
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Ambassador Announcement + Weekly Workouts + A Farewell
November 29, 2015 { 16 comments }Does anyone else feel a little out of sorts right now? I feel like it’s been one big weekend for the last 5 days. We kept calling the days we were gone for Thanksgiving “the weekend” and then got back and it actually was the weekend. One of the biggest perks about this 5 day [...]
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Weekly Workouts: A Yoga Challenge & Current Focus
November 22, 2015 { 14 comments }I loved my week of workouts this week! I am participating our annual yoga challenge at the studio so it’s been pushing me to get to my mat more and the difference it’s making in my body is wonderful. I’m feeling really open and really good. The challenge is 62 practices in 62 days or [...]
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Weekly Workouts Away: Lots of Running + BodyPump
November 15, 2015 { 12 comments }I am home in Charlotte after spending the last week in Georgia. I think this was the longest I’ve been away from Charlotte in almost two years. While I appreciated every second of time being with my family, it was so wonderful to see my girls and get a big hug from my fiance after [...]
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Dumbbell & TRX Superset Total Body Workout + Weekly Workouts
November 8, 2015 { 15 comments }I’m excited to have a new total body workout workout to share with you that combines two of my favorite training tools…supersets and the TRX! My clients love the TRX and I also enjoy incorporating it into my own workouts. Last week I put together a total body superset workout (read about supersets and why [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Longest Run of Half Training & Hitting 24 Miles for the Week!
November 1, 2015 { 18 comments }I’m on a little bit of a high from my runs this week. I hit my highest mileage week of training coming in at 24 miles in just 3 runs. Each run felt so good and strong. There was the rainy 3-miler turned 6-miler on Tuesday. Don’t you love those runs where you set out [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Loving the Long Run
October 25, 2015 { 19 comments }This training cycle I have found that my long runs are my favorite of the week. Since reworking my schedule so that I don’t teach early on Saturday or Sunday, I feel like I have all the time in the world to sleep in, have some coffee, get my run in and relax. I usually [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Halfway Through Half Marathon Training
October 18, 2015 { 13 comments }Happy Sunday! I hope you guys are having a great weekend. I slept in and ate donuts so it’s been a pretty magical morning over here. More on that when I post the weekend recap tomorrow. I’m a little over halfway done with my “informal” Thunder Road Half Marathon training. The race is November 14. [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Double Digit Long Run!
October 11, 2015 { 13 comments }Holy cow…I haven’t had a “post long run feeling” like this in a long time! This week of workouts started out pretty calm and ended up kind of intense. I planned on doing my long run on Saturday but it rained ALL.DAY.LONG. Unless I wanted to run in 60 degrees with steady rain, I needed [...]
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25 Minute Clock Workout + Weekly Workouts
October 4, 2015 { 9 comments }Super quick check in tonight. My weekend has been a sea of boxes, U-Haul Trucks and eating out. The good news? I survived moving. Here are my workouts for the last week. More on the move coming soon in the weekend recap! For now it’s a miracle that I got this post up. :P Monday [...]
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First Half Marathon Training Long Run + Weekly Workouts
September 27, 2015 { 14 comments }Hi! I hope y’all had a great weekend. I spent my weekend at the beach in Isle of Palms for our Core Desire Yoga retreat. It was such an amazing weekend. Full recap to come tomorrow. Thanks much for your support in my announcement that I’m going to tackle 13.1 yet again. After taking a [...]
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My Experience at Bar Method Charlotte + Weekly Workouts
September 20, 2015 { 13 comments }Good morning! There’s just nothing like waking up naturally at 7:30 on a sunny Sunday morning, making coffee and relaxing with nowhere to be. Tomorrow’s 4:55 a.m. alarm will not be quite as kind! This week’s workout recap is going to focus on something you never see around here…Bar Method! Last Tuesday evening I was [...]
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Back to Strength Focus + Weekly Workouts
September 6, 2015 { 25 comments }Happiest of Sundays to everyone! Hope you’re having a lovely Labor Day Weekend! Sullie and I hopped in the car and headed down to Georgia to hang out with my grandmother for a few days. Judging from this SnapChat I posted this morning (follow me @JenDeCurtins), I think it’s safe to say all parties are [...]
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Weekly Workouts + Fitness Fashion with The Track & Field Store
August 30, 2015 { 8 comments }Hey everyone! I have a quick weekly workout post for you now and then I’ll be back later with a weekend recap. It was a quiet week on the workout front because things have been anything but quiet on the life and work front. All good stuff though. And as I say on repeat, part [...]
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Why You Should Sign Up for Yoga Workshops + Weekly Workouts
August 23, 2015 { 12 comments }Hi everyone. It’s been a rainy Sunday here which has been really cozy and good for productivity. For today’s fitness-themed post I thought I would talk about why you should sign up for yoga workshops. Oftentimes, students (especially those in their first 1-2 years of practice) don’t sign up for workshops because they think they [...]
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Barry’s Bootcamp Review + Weekly Workouts
August 16, 2015 { 15 comments }While I was in New York City I had the opportunity to finally check out a Barry’s Bootcamp class after hearing about it for years. This trendy workout blends cardio and strength for a killer hour-long workout. I was eager to see what all of the hype was about. You’ll find Barry’s Bootcamp in big [...]
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Dealing with Exercise Guilt + Weekly Workouts
August 9, 2015 { 34 comments }A few weeks ago I received a question from a reader about exercise guilt. “Do you ever feel exercise guilt when you are unable to exercise for a few days? I ran my first 1/2 marathon 2 weeks ago and I have not been as active as I was prior to my race. Any advice, [...]
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NYC By the Numbers + Weekly Workouts
August 2, 2015 { 23 comments }It’s been quiet over here for the last three days because NYC has taken all of my attention. We haven’t stopped moving since we landed on Friday. We have eaten, walked and sight seen our way around this city and I can’t wait to share our trip with you. I’ll get to that when we [...]
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How To and Why Single Leg Deadlift + Weekly Workouts
July 26, 2015 { 17 comments }Earlier this week I shared a video on Instagram of two exercises that I love to train stabilization, glute strengthening and glute firing. One is the single leg deadlift. When I train clients I usually have them spend 5-10 minutes working on stabilization exercises which frequently include things like single leg squats and deadlifts. I [...]
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The Benefits of AMRAP Workouts + This Week’s Workouts
July 19, 2015 { 21 comments }Hi and welcome to the weekly workout recap! I regularly consider whether or not to keep writing this post every week because sometimes it feels a little “all about me” and redundant but then I receive feedback that it’s really helpful for some of you and gives you ideas and inspiration. As a compromise, I’ve [...]
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Summer of Stairs…And Weekly Workouts
July 12, 2015 { 21 comments }I make my clients run stairs on the regular because it’s really great cardio. It’s quick and efficient for getting the heart rate up and a nice change from running and rowing. And I think it’s safe to say that most of my clients would pick stairs over burpees. ;) Recently, I’ve been including more [...]
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Best Workout Week: Boot Camp, Circuit Classes, Yoga and a 5K!
July 5, 2015 { 16 comments }I’m super pumped to share this week’s workout recap with you because for the entire week I felt motivated and challenged. I got out of my rut this week and actually attended a boot camp, participated in some circuit training classes at the gym and ran a 5K race. I’ve said this so many times [...]
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A Total Body Strength Workout & A Cardio CrossFit Workout + Weekly Workout Recap
June 28, 2015 { 9 comments }Hope everyone has enjoyed the weekend. Rainy weather yesterday brought in some cooler weather. It’s currently 79 and low humidity and it’s amazing. A welcome change after two weeks of 98-100 degree days. I’m going to head out for a run and soak up the sunshine after I publish this post. Here’s my recap of [...]
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International Yoga Day + Weekly Workouts
June 21, 2015 { 14 comments }Happy Father’s Day and Happy International Yoga Day! It’s also the Summer Solstice, which marks the official first day of summer. Today over 10,000 people will practice yoga in Times Square in New York City in honor of the solstice and International Yoga Day. The event is taking place from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. [...]
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Vacation Week Workouts (Mini Golf Counts, Right?)
June 14, 2015 { 20 comments }Good morning! I sure do wish that every Sunday morning looked like this…coffee with a view! My beach routine goes a little like…sleep in, coffee and computer on the balcony, smoothie, more coffee and computer, workout, shower, beach. It’s pretty amazing. As most of you know if you’ve been reading any length of time, I [...]
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Weekend + Weekly Workouts
June 7, 2015 { 26 comments }Hope you all had a lovely weekend! Here are a few quick snapshots from mine. (Whoa, hey! Here I am!) I kicked off my Friday evening by meeting a friend to run. We ended up going six miles in 80+ degree weather and humidity so I was a sweaty, red faced mess at the end [...]
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A 92-year-old woman ran a marathon today…we gotta keep moving!
May 31, 2015 { 9 comments }Hi and hope everyone has enjoyed the weekend. Read to the end of the post for an inspirational marathon story. I have two new Spotify playlists for you and the weekly workout recap. First up is a yoga playlist. Spotify kinda drives me crazy in that they don’t have a lot of the remixes of [...]
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A New Kind of Saturday + Weekly Workouts (CrossFit Luke Hero WOD)
May 24, 2015 { 8 comments }Hello and happy long weekend! This long weekend is especially sweet for me because I have drastically cut back on my weekend teaching schedule. I went from teaching 3-4 classes every weekend to one on Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. It feels pretty amazing not to have to teach at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday and 9 [...]
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Running, Weights & Cupcakes
May 17, 2015 { 28 comments }Hope it’s been a great weekend for everyone! It’s been a very sweaty weekend over here. I taught two hot yoga classes on Saturday, took a hot yoga class and met a friend for a run with temps in the 80s (I had those lovely salt crystals on my face after the run). And today [...]
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Mother’s Day + Yoga, CrossFit, Running, Hiking Workouts
May 10, 2015 { 7 comments }Happy Mother’s Day! I am SO missing my mom today. I haven’t seen her since Christmas…way too long! Luckily I have a long visit planned next month. Counting down the days! I had fun reaching out to all of my mommy friends today and wishing them a happy Mother’s Day…many are celebrating their first Mother’s [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Plank Challenge, CrossFit and Running Pace Variance
May 3, 2015 { 6 comments }Hi… I didn’t forget about you but at least I left you with a really amazing recipe. It’s been great to hear that some of you have already tried and loved the pad thai recipe. It’s one of my faves! But about the last few days…I led my first Core Desire Yoga weekend intensive with [...]
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Weekly Workouts: CrossFit Progress + Quest for the Press
April 26, 2015 { 8 comments }Quick Sunday night check in with the weekly workout recap. I did a little of everything (as usual) this week but nothing crazy. As I’ve mentioned about a million times before, I don’t plan my workouts. I just monitor how I feel day-to-day and do whatever it is that fits best with my schedule and [...]
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Back to Group Ex, Two New Playlists & Workouts
April 19, 2015 { 21 comments }Hi! Let’s talk about some housekeeping items and then I’ll get to TWO new playlists and weekly workouts. 1) Kind Giveaway Winner The winner is #33, Claire. I emailed you! 2) Redirects to the App Store on Mobile OMG. I’m losing my mind. Some of you have shared that you’re being redirected to the App [...]
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Energetic Exchange & Teaching Yoga + Playlist & Workouts
April 12, 2015 { 19 comments }I don’t even know where to begin. This week was exhilarating and exhausting. I taught more yoga classes in a single week than I ever have since I started teaching. In an average week I teach around 10 classes. I would say my sweet spot is 7-8. This week I taught 14. For some of [...]
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Easter + Weekly Workouts
April 5, 2015 { 11 comments }Hi! I hope everyone had a very happy Easter! I had a good day but I always really miss my parents and my grandmother on this day. I’ve taught yoga on Easter morning for the last four years in a row. As I shared recently, I’ve been feeling ready to give up Sunday morning “yoga [...]
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Weekend + Workshop + Playlist + Workouts
March 29, 2015 { 9 comments }Hey, hey! The remainder of my weekend consisted of more yoga, sushi, lots of work and some puppy play time. I went out for sushi on Saturday night and it was blissful. Sushi Guru has THE BEST SUSHI in all of Charlotte. If you live here…go! After sushi I convinced myself that Zoey still fit [...]
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New Playlist + Weekly Workouts
March 22, 2015 { 7 comments }Hi there. Hope it’s been a good weekend. Quick check in with a playlist and this week’s workouts. Here is a link to my playlist for the week. I couldn’t embed it in the post because it contains some songs that aren’t on Spotify. I included them anyway but you’ll have to find them elsewhere [...]
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An Outdoor Park Workout + Weekly Workouts
March 15, 2015 { 12 comments }Oh my gosh…today has been perfection. First, I slept until 9:30 a.m. for a whopping total of 10 hours of sleep last night. Life changed. Second, I had an entire day with nowhere I had to be and nothing I had to do and it felt awesome. I didn’t put on makeup and stayed in [...]
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The Best Weekend + A Great Week of Workouts
March 8, 2015 { 14 comments }This has been a really great weekend. I’ve been trying to spend as much time outside as possible because the weather has been incredible. It’s 70 and sunny right now! I’m currently sitting outside and working. Zoey is playing in the rosemary bush and Sullie is sun bathing. I had a pretty awesome Saturday. I taught [...]
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New Music Sunday + Weekly Workouts
March 1, 2015 { 13 comments }I hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. It’s 34 degrees and raining here but it makes for a cozy, productive day. It was especially nice for teaching hot yoga this morning. I made a new playlist for class. And here is the Spotify link to follow. I am really trying to embrace Spotify to [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Revisiting the Filthy Fifty
February 22, 2015 { 22 comments }A big thank you to everyone who pre-ordered my book, Ultimate Plank Fitness. I really appreciate all of your kind words and support. Read about how you can pre-order the book in this post. Regarding the giveaway…some of you brought to my attention that it is against FTC regulations to require purchase for a giveaway [...]