This post is sponsored by AbDolly, LLC. I am always looking for new ways to spice up my workouts and I recently discovered an awesome piece of equipment that has been helping me do just that! This is the AbDolly but don’t let the name fool you. The AbDolly is great for core training but [...]
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15-Minute Bodyweight Workout + Friday Favorites
September 22, 2017 { 15 comments }Happy first day of fall! In typical southern fall fashion, the high in Charlotte is 88 degrees today but it looks like we’ll get a break and see those fall temperatures in about a week or so. The pups will be very happy about that! It’s been a while since I wrote a Friday favorites [...]
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Total Body Tabata Blast Workout: A 36-Minute Sweat Fest
August 24, 2017 { 13 comments }You guys are going to LOVE this Total Body Tabata Blast Workout. I’ve taught it three times this week and all of my students had great things to say about after…and LOTS of feedback about how they were feeling the day or two after. ;) I love a good tabata workout. They’re such an amazing [...]
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Weekend: Lots of Yoga + Namastay Kitchen + First Stair Master Experience
July 31, 2017 { 14 comments }Thanks for your slipper recommendations in yesterday’s post! I’ll be sure to let you know which ones I decide on. I feel like I have some really solid options now. :) I can’t say that our weekend was especially restful or relaxing but it was fun and rewarding. Lots of this. On Friday afternoon I [...]
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Another Visitor + 90-Minute Workout Playlist + Last Week’s Workouts
July 17, 2017 { 3 comments }All of my guests departed over the weekend. My mom left on Saturday and the girls left on Sunday. It was an amazing week but I have a renewed appreciation for quiet and cleanliness at the moment. :) I’ll be sharing a post about the second half of their visit later this week…most likely Wednesday. [...]
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How to Get the Stink Out of Your Workout Clothes + Descending Interval Super Set Workout
July 6, 2017 { 10 comments }This post is sponsored by HEX Performance. Keep reading to learn about a new way to clean your sweaty, smelly workout clothes along with an awesome descending interval workout that I’ve programmed to get you sweaty! :) If you’re a regular reader of my blog, I’d say that the chances are high that you deal with [...]
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Weekend Recap + 30-Minute Treadmill Endurance Workout & Weekly Workout Playlist
June 5, 2017 { 7 comments }Like I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I spent all weekend in prenatal yoga teacher training. I am going to dedicate an entire post to it later this week (so much to share!) but here is what my weekend looked like outside of training along with a recap of last week’s workouts (including an awesome 30-minute [...]
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33-Minute Total Body Dumbbell Workout
May 11, 2017 { 20 comments }I’m so excited to share more workouts with you guys now that I’m programming for Y2 Strength. The workouts are perfect for sharing on my blog because they require minimal equipment and space. The only equipment we are using right now is dumbbells and bands and the workouts are done on yoga mats. Super efficient! [...]
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Day In the Life Wednesday
May 3, 2017 { 27 comments }You guys always seem to love day in the life style posts so I made an effort to take more photos than usual to document my Wednesday. It was a good day. :) 7:30 a.m. – wake up naturally but decide to close my eyes and snooze a bit longer. I am still feeling wiped [...]
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Reader Questions Answered: Cauli Rice, Yoga & Pregnancy, Sleep Schedules, Group Ex and More!
April 20, 2017 { 14 comments }Happiest of Thursdays to you guys! I hope your day is off to a great start. I frequently receive emails and messages from readers with questions about a whole range of topics. I often feel it would be relevant and useful to many if I answered some of them on a larger scale. I’ve themed [...]
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A new weekly workout playlist for you + 15 of my favorite Spotify playlists + last week’s workouts
February 19, 2017 { 7 comments }I spend a significant amount of time every week putting together playlists for my yoga classes. I’m a little crazy but I don’t like to use the same playlists over and over. I find that keeping my music fresh keeps the class fresh for my regular students. Also, different classes have different vibes so I [...]
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30-Minute, 3+ Mile Hill and Sprint Treadmill Interval Workout + A Playlist to Go With
February 7, 2017 { 10 comments }I am so appreciative of all the love and support you extended to me regarding last night’s post. I feel extremely grateful that I can share content in the bucket of recipes/workouts/useful stuff as well as the more personal/life/yoga/growth stuff and feel that you’re on board no matter what and that we’re all growing stronger [...]
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A Pull Up Workout To Try + Workouts and This Week’s Dinner Menu
January 22, 2017 { 1 comment }Hey there! I hope you guys had a great weekend. Mine was super low-key and included things like a 90-minute massage, a long walk with the pups, dinner with friends and more stuff that you’ll hear about in tomorrow’s weekend recap. For now…let’s chat about workouts and meal planning. I’m so excited about this week’s [...]
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The 2016 Christmas Cookie Crusher Workouts (Home and Gym Versions!)
December 20, 2016 { 11 comments }I have started a bit of a tradition with my personal training clients with my Christmas Cookie Crusher workouts. They started back in 2014 with my small group and are officially now a “thing” even though I’m not training them anymore. Here’s the 2015 workout. I gave up training my small group of friends at [...]
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7 Tips for Finding Time to Workout (from your fellow readers!)
November 30, 2016 { 21 comments }I come to you at 9:45 p.m. from the couch. We just finished dinner. Tanner is cleaning the kitchen and I am just getting to blog stuff for the first time today. I got tied up at work today and ended up skipping my workout in favor of a) walking the girls and b) going [...]
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Your Thanksgiving Workout Guide: Body, Mind and Spirit
November 23, 2016 { 7 comments }I have been sharing holiday-themed workouts for years but this Thanksgiving I want to deepen my workout offering to include not only the physical body but mind and spirit as well. Most of you have shared with me in the past that you enjoy getting a good workout in on Thanksgiving morning before you spend [...]
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Halloween-Themed Workouts: Spooky Sprint & Climb Treadmill Workout + Boo Bodyweight Workout
October 30, 2016 { 8 comments }I love creating holiday-themed workouts and I thought Halloween was the perfect time for TWO Halloween-themed workouts…an indoor treadmill workout and a do anywhere bodyweight workout. You never know when that Halloween candy will have thinking, “I need to stop, drop and sweat!” (Maybe never? That’s okay too!) Also, the days are getting shorter and [...]
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Barbell + Resistance Band Workout for the Booty and the Whole Body!
October 13, 2016 { 5 comments }I’ve got a barbell and resistance band workout for you today that’s no joke. I put this workout together for myself yesterday at the gym and I am feeling it something serious today. The workout includes a lot of squatting, glute activation and deadlifts. Most of what I did here wouldn’t typically make me this [...]
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7 Minute Plank Workout
September 21, 2016 { 3 comments }Today I’m sharing a 7-minute plank workout that features five different bodyweight plank exercises from my book. Planks are one of my favorite exercises to utilize in yoga classes, personal training sessions and my own workouts. There are countless variations of planks from those requiring bodyweight only to weighted planks to stability ball planks and much, [...]
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Sweat, Strengthen and Flow Outdoor Workout + Event Recap
September 13, 2016 { 5 comments }Hey guys! I’m so pumped to share all of the details on the Sweat, Strengthen and Flow Workout that I hosted for my community along with Premier Protein last Saturday morning. I’ve got a bunch of photos from Saturday’s event as well as a workout graphic so you can try it out for yourself! I’ve [...]
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The Couple that Burpees Together…Burpee Couples Workout + HYLETE Review
August 31, 2016 { 14 comments }This post is sponsored by HYLETE. Today’s post combines three of my favorite things. 1) New workout gear. 2) Working out with Tanner. 3) BURPEES! HYLETE recently offered to send a sampling of their workout apparel for both Tanner and I try out and we decided to give it the ultimate test with a sweaty [...]
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Jumping July HIIT Workout + Playlist
July 20, 2016 { 16 comments }I have taught a few group exercise classes at the Y this month, including a HIIT class last Sunday that was a total sweat fest. I knew as soon as class was over that I had to share the HIIT workout with you guys. The workout features three blocks of four, 45-second intervals that have [...]
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5 Summer Strength Workouts for Women
July 13, 2016 { 11 comments }Good morning! My eyes popped open at 4:10 a.m. and I couldn’t go back to sleep. Given that I had clients at 5:30 a.m., my wake-up time wasn’t too early but I did lounge in bed for a little while (I read this wonderful piece by Jennifer Anniston) before getting up at 4:50. It is [...]
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Sweaty Summer Yoga Flow {video + photos + giveaway}
July 5, 2016 { 84 comments }Raise your hand if your workouts have taken a turn for the sweatier since the arrival of summer! It’s a HOT one here in Charlotte (we’re supposed to hit triple digits this week!) and it seems like I’m sweating buckets no matter if I’m at the gym, at the yoga studio or working out outside. Case in [...]
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28-Minute Bodyweight Tabata Workout + Weekly Workouts
June 19, 2016 { 3 comments }Hello. Reading all of the reasons why you love to run has been both heartwarming and motivating. So many times I found myself nodding my head, smiling and saying “YES!” Thank you for sharing and if you every find yourself in need of a little running inspiration, read these comments! (Wearing Lululemon Power Y Tank, [...]
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Rest/Workout Balance + Weekly Workout Recap
June 5, 2016 { 18 comments }It’s been a month or so since I’ve done a weekly workout recap. I took a short hiatus from posting them weekly and I’m not sure if I’ll go back to day-by-day weekly recaps or maybe do a “recent workouts” type post occasionally like I do with recent eats. As you guys know, my focus for the [...]
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5 of the Best Exercises for Glute Activation (and why should include them in your workouts)
May 31, 2016 { 33 comments }Glute activation exercises are something that I include in almost every one of my sessions with my personal training clients. I wasn’t surprised to discover when I started working with my trainer that she was on board the glute activation train too. We do a lot of it in our sessions. You might be wondering…what is [...]
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Cardio, Glute and Core Workout with Rowing, Deadlifts and BOSU Exercises
May 24, 2016 { 12 comments }Call me crazy but working legs is my favorite! I am on team “leg day, every day.” While I might give my trainer the side eye when she tells me it’s time for pull ups, I will never hesitate to do a squat, lunge or deadlift. I stayed at the gym after training one of [...]
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30-Minute Bootcamp-Style Workout
May 10, 2016 { 19 comments }I’ve got a bootcamp-style workout to share with you today that’s right around 30 minutes and features bodyweight exercises so it can be done anywhere! What you’ve got here is 10 movements that will be performed for one minute each, straight through. You’ll take a 1-2 minute break at the end and then do it [...]
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Simple Unilateral Circuit + Why You Should Be Doing Unilateral Exercises
April 20, 2016 { 8 comments }Today I’m sharing a simple unilateral circuit that can be added on to the beginning or end of your workout to help you increase balance and stabilization, improve muscle imbalances, enhance proprioception and promote good functional movement. I frequently include unilateral exercises into both my clients training plans and my own due to their benefits. What [...]
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Sweaty Strength + Plyo Workout
April 5, 2016 { 84 comments }Today I’m sharing a workout with you that combines strength training and plyometrics. I love interspersing plyometric exercises into my clients workouts as well as my own. They are a great way to train power and speed while also driving the heart rate up. The workout I’m sharing today features a strength training exercise followed [...]
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Recent Eats + On the 30s HIIT Workout
March 24, 2016 { 9 comments }Good morning! I have some recent eats and the HIIT workout I taught last Sunday to share today. But first… In case you somehow missed it, yesterday was National Puppy Day! I think I like this day even more than National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! :) It’s a great excuse to share some puppy pictures. Baby [...]
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Weekend + Workouts
March 21, 2016 { 42 comments }I’m a day late in getting the workout recap to you. I sat down last night to write it and was going to do a high level overview on the Spring Equinox but then inspiration took over and it became its own post. I love it when that happens. :) Friday was spent in the [...]
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38 is Great Chipper Workout + Best New Noodle Replacement + Packing Madness
February 23, 2016 { 19 comments }Hi there! In the world of fitness we crazies like to celebrate birthdays and special occasions with some extra fun challenges. I’ve mentioned several times before that I train a small group of friends at 5:30 a.m. once a week. We get super excited when it’s someone in the group’s birthday. This week we were celebrating [...]
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2016 Valentine’s Day Partner Workout + My Weekly Workouts
February 14, 2016 { 1 comment }Happy Valentine’s Day! Last year I shared a Valentine’s Day partner workout and I thought it would be fun to put together another one for you this year. I love this partner workout because most of the exercises are interactive and/or hands on. Sweating together is a great way for couples to connect while doing [...]
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Super Bowl Super Set Workout + Weekly Workouts
February 7, 2016 { 15 comments }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 [...]
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Escaping Winter Storm Jonas + Things To Read + Ways to Sweat
January 23, 2016 { 12 comments }Good morning and happy Saturday. Let me first start by saying that I hope all of you being impacted by Winter Storm Jonas are safe and warm. I couldn’t believe the coverage coming out of DC, NY and NJ this morning on The Weather Channel. We definitely had our fair share of winter weather in [...]
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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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The 2015 Christmas Cookie Crusher Workout
December 23, 2015 { 10 comments }Merry Christmas Eve-Eve! Last year I shared a Christmas Cookie Crusher workout that ended up being a huge hit among my clients, friends and blog readers. Many of you have shared that you’ve used the workout all year long! If life’s been looking a little like this lately…I’ve got a workout for you! I train [...]
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Give Thanks Workout + Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
November 25, 2015 { 14 comments }Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I’m currently traveling to beautiful Edisto Island in South Carolina where I will spend a few days with my fiance’s family. The original plan for this Thanksgiving was for my parents and grandmother to come to Charlotte and I would host Thanksgiving for the first time but we had to cancel. We’ve [...]
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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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Cardio Strength Workout
May 19, 2015 { 17 comments }Hey! I’ve got a great workout for you today. Since I started teaching group ex again, I’ve received requests from many of you to post the workouts on the blog. Always happy to share my knowledge! I’ve updated the Peanut Butter Runner workout board on Pinterest and you can also check out my workout page [...]
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Upper Body Super Set Workout
May 14, 2015 { 17 comments }I have an upper body workout to share with you today. I have been trying up my strength training a little bit lately because it seems like a lot of my workouts over the last few months have been quick three mile runs and yoga practices. It’s hard for me to get to the gym [...]
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Resistance Band Workout + Date with Fitness Giveaway
May 5, 2015 { 199 comments }This post is sponsored by Natural Delights but workout and ideas are my own! :) I have a fun post for you today that features a great at-home workout and a prize pack featuring one of my favorite sweet fruit snacks. Read to the end of the post for the giveaway! A few weeks ago [...]
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30 Rep Rowing Workout
January 8, 2015 { 12 comments }Most of the U.S. is experiencing extremely cold weather right now. Here in Charlotte the temperatures dropped down to 10 degrees last night and we barely broke 30 today. I get that these may be balmy temps for some of you…but not for my Georgia blood. This weather makes me move my workouts indoors to [...]
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Butt Burner Cardio Blast Workout + Weekly Workouts
November 30, 2014 { 14 comments }I have a great workout to share with you today that I did a couple of weeks ago for my own workout and have since put several clients through. It’s a killer combo of legs and cardio. But first… Some puppy cuteness for you. Zoey goes from 90 mph to crash in about two seconds. She is all [...]
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Pre-Turkey & Pie Burner Workout + Weekly Workout Recap
November 23, 2014 { 8 comments }Hello and happy Thanksgiving week! It’s my favorite holiday of the year! In preparation for the upcoming feast, I have a great workout to share with you that’s high in intensity and sure to make some room for the turkey and pie! :) In addition to testing this workout myself, I also put several clients [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Squat Burpee Ladder Workout
October 26, 2014 { 18 comments }Welcome to the weekly workout recap. This is the week that squats nearly did me in and running took a back seat to life. First, the squats…I LOVE to squat. It’s my #1 favorite exercise of all time and I do them all the time. Last week I took my weekly barbell squat workout to [...]
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A Total Body Weekend Workout to Get You Moving!
October 3, 2014 { 12 comments }Hi everyone! TGIF! This was one heck of a week. I’m thrilled to see the arrival of the weekend and my big Friday night plans include sitting on the couch. I’m cooking dinner and can’t wait to turn on the TV for the first time this week and catch up on Scandal. It’ll be early to bed [...]
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3 Things I Love About My HM Training Plan + Last Week’s Workouts
September 22, 2014 { 12 comments }I have completed three weeks of my half marathon training plan and although it’s early days, I have to say this is probably my favorite plan that I’ve ever followed. For those of you who asked, I’m using Smart Coach through Runner’s World. You input a recent race time along with your upcoming race distance [...]