You already know the health and physical reasons to strength train. I’ve told you time and again that you’ll have better posture, balance, stronger muscles, reduced fat mass, stronger bones, and better joints. But have you thought about the positive effects it will have in the rest of your life? Every day you come across […]

I’m going to use running as an example today, but you could interchange it with almost any sport that you can’t live without. I want you to seriously think about it; what if you couldn’t run (or play golf, do spin class, or dance) anymore? Running is a hobby for your health, but if you […]

As a runner myself, I know that when someone loves running, they RUN. And run. And run. All you need to do is lace up your sneakers and you have an amazing way to relieve stress, decompress, re-energize, or kickstart your day. It makes you feel good and helps you to handle stress, your job, […]

I’ve always felt like September is the true start of the year, because that’s when school starts. After 12+ years of my own education and the years of my daughters in school (16 years and counting), September is a time of new beginnings. If you want to get back into a fitness routine, this is […]

I find that when people avoid doing squats, it’s often because their back or knees hurt. The pain could be for a number of reasons, but if you aren’t hurting from an injury, it likely stems from weakness or poor mobility in the body. Your body is trying to tell you that it wants to […]

Have you ever been told that you should start weight training, or that you need to get stronger to prevent injuries? Or you might just be curious about how to use the weights at the gym. It can be intimidating to try something new, especially when there is equipment involved, but it doesn’t have to […]

Let’s get to the bottom of things, and talk about butts. Have you noticed that big butts are “in” over the past several years? It’s so interesting how body parts can be “in” or “out”, and how if we just wait long enough, our body can be trendy. But whether you like big butts (and […]

When I teach a beginner’s Pilates class, you would think that each person was in the same boat; they’ve never done this before, the terminology and movements are new to them, and it’s unlike any other fitness modality. Yet many people are surprised when they can’t do a “simple” roll up, while the person next […]

Hi, my name is Melissa, and I’m a recovering people pleaser. Did you know that about me? It might surprise you if you only know me through my classes or social media. I offer advice on how to make time to work out, and am vocal about how important it is to take care of […]

It’s in our nature to keep looking forward. What am I going to do tomorrow? What is the next goal I want to achieve? We look at the big picture and the big goals we set for ourselves – and that’s what we tend to celebrate. Crossing the finish line is always exciting (don’t I […]