Fitness Friday #1 – Zumba
New series on the Fit for Life blog! Each Friday, I’ll write a new fitness focus post (Focus is my 2015 word!). Sometimes, I will focus on a thought of the day, or a move you can try, or a class. Stay …
Category: Fitness
Looking Ahead: 2015
2014 was certainly a year to remember. I’m always excited on New Year’s Eve — the prospect of a new year, a chance to try something different, switch up the routine, and set some attainable goals! I’m a goal-driven person. …
PiYo Live in Chestertown
I’ve been so fortunate to teach PiYo Live for the past 3 years. I found PiYo through my Master Coach/Trainer Vanessa Head, after I signed up to take a Turbo Kick instructor course with her. After a few years of teaching …
Hiking in Grand Teton National Park
I had the opportunity to visit Wyoming this fall for a work trip! Since it’s Wyoming (totally out of the ordinary and awesome), and since I knew I’d be in Jackson, which is at the opening of the Grand Teton …
How to Rock a Group Fitness Class
This year marks 5 years of teaching group fitness for me. I can hardly believe it! I’d been taking 4 Zumba classes per week for about 4 months when I decided to make my move and become an instructor. Early on, …
Strawberry Spinach Smoothie
I simply cannot keep this to myself. Usually, on M/W/F, I make a green monster smoothie for lunch, adding spinach, banana, protein powder, and milk. I’m normally pressed for time since I teach a lunchtime class, and a smoothie can …
New Fitness Schedule
I can feel it in the morning air: the season is getting ready to change. Can you feel it? Maybe I’m just excited for chilled air, tall boots, pumpkin everything, and the start of school. Or maybe, what I’m really excited about …
We have a Route One Apparel Winner!
Route One Apparel provided the headband for this giveaway. Thoughts and opinions are my own. As is Maryland. #MarylandMyMaryland We have a winner! Congrats to Chelsea from the ‘burgh (PGH what!) for winning this sweet headband from Route One Apparel. …
Route One Apparel Headband Giveaway
Route One Apparel provided the headband for this giveaway. Thoughts and opinions are my own. As is Maryland. #MarylandMyMaryland August 2014 marks TEN years that I’ve lived in Maryland (counting undergraduate years at Washington College). To celebrate, I’m hosting a …
She’s Got Legs
I haven’t taken a live yoga class in more than a year. Instead, I’ve opted to practice a bit of yoga every day, after classes, in my backyard, whenever the mood strikes. I love having a disciplined practice, which is one …