How to Be More Active with a Desk Job (Without Adding Another Workout)
If you’ve been wondering how to be more active with a desk job, you’re not alone. Sitting all day can leave your body stiff, your energy low, and your motivation completely zapped. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough – your body wasn’t designed for this. Before the Industrial Revolution, daily life naturally involved […]
How to Recover from Overtraining: What No One Told Me About Pushing Too Hard
If you’ve been wondering how to recover from overtraining, you’re not alone. For years, I lived in a cycle of overtraining, and I didn’t even realize it. To the outside world, I was thriving: leading training teams, training clients, working long hours, and squeezing in my own intense workouts before or after (let’s not forget […]
Cardio for Beginners: How to Start and What Actually Works
Yes, we’re going to talk about the “C” word—cardio for beginners. For many, cardio feels like a daunting or even punishing part of fitness. If you’ve ever thought, “I hate running,” or “Cardio just isn’t for me,” you’re not alone. As a former high school and college runner, I used to get questions like, “How […]
Getting Back Into Working Out After Surgery
Let’s be honest: getting back into working out is no easy feat, especially after undergoing surgery. I faced a long, challenging path back to fitness following my back surgery. I felt scared and isolated, navigating a journey without a clear plan. Ultimately, it took me about 18 months before I felt “normal” again. I’m sharing […]