Are you a positive person or a negative person or perhaps somewhere in between?  Let me tell you the power of positivity is a very strong thing.  Believe in yourself, you may heard that 100's of times throughout your life; well if you haven't listened to those words closely it is time you do!  If you don't believe in yourself no one else will!  What kind of attitude do you think you are going to be sending out to your kids, your spouse or even your potential mate if you are negative about yourself all the time?  How are you going to attract positivity if you are negative all the time?  Believe me, I get it!  I really do!  I have struggled with negative thoughts about myself for my entire life but if we want to achieve something like finishing a race, losing weight or maybe even getting through one single workout we have to put it in our head that we can do it and we have to really believe that!  If you dig deep inside and know you can achieve something, guess what - nothing can stop you!  Don't you want to see how far you can go!  What kind of goals you can accomplish!  The possibilities are endless!  Like I have written on one of the walls in my studio - BELIEVE AND YOU WILL ACHIEVE - I love it, lets all believe in ourselves and each other and see what we can make happen!  I would love to help you, contact me today! read more →

It is getting to be that time of year; the Holidays are right around the corner so time to start shopping!   What a better idea to give someone then the gift of fitness.  I have Gift Certificates available so let me know who you would like one for and I will get one ready. read more →

For those of you who want to have a session with me early in the morning but are afraid about having time to run back home and get ready for work; well feel free to get ready here.  I have a shower in the studio and you are free to get ready here for work or wherever you have to go.   Book your appointment today. read more →

Want to save a little money and do your training sessions with a partner but don't have anyone in mind?  Email me and I will see if I can find someone that will be a good match for you. read more →

I see so many people that wear their athletic shoes way past their prime.  Yes, they may look good on the outside but chances are they are wearing down on the inside and they can do more harm then good.

It is important to be aware of when your shoes need to be replaced. If they are no longer absorbing the pounding and jarring action, you are more likely to sustain ankle, shin and knee injuries. Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after three to six months of regular use (or 350 to 500 miles of running). However, look at the wear patterns as a good indicator for replacement. Any time the shoe appears to be wearing down unevenly, especially at the heel, it is time to replace the shoes. Additionally, if the traction on the soles of the shoes is worn flat, it is time for new shoes.


Some tips from ACE (American Council on Exercise) for how your shoes should fit:


•General recommendations include get fitted for footwear toward the end of the day. It’s not unusual for an individual’s foot to increase by half a shoe size during the course of a single day. However, if you plan to exercise consistently at a specific time, consider getting fitted at that exact time.

•Allow a space up to the width of your index finger between the end of your longest toe and the end of the shoe. This space will accommodate foot size increases, a variety of socks and foot movement within the shoe without hurting your toes.

•The ball of the foot should match the widest part of the shoe and you should have plenty of room for your toes to wiggle without experiencing slippage in the heel.

•Shoes shouldn’t rub or pinch any area of your foot or ankle. Rotate your ankles when trying on shoes, and pay attention to the sides of your feet and the top of your toes, common areas for blisters.

•Wear the same weight of socks that you intend to use during activity. Look for socks that are made with synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyester or Coolmax® for better blister prevention.

Proper footwear is so important not only for your comfort during your workout but your safety! read more →

According to a study at the Duke University just four months of exercise is as good as prescription meds at boosting your mood and reducing depression.  So not only will you look better you will feel better too!  Contact me today to book a training session. read more →

I am so excited to finally be telling people about my studio.  This has been a dream of mine for a long time and Jeromy and I have talked about it for awhile and after a lot of hours and hard work (I am very lucky to have a very "handy" husband...he has worked so hard on this) I am ready to start working with clients here.   Please check out the rest of my blog and contact me if you would like to make an appointment.
Also, I wanted to say a special thanks to Sarah Ortiz for designing my business cards which you see at the top of the blog.  Creativity is not one of my strong points and it certainly is hers.
Thanks to Kip, Zack, Troy, Andy, Kevin and my brother and sister for the help you provided. read more →

I am very excited to say that the time is coming closer and my studio will be opening soon!   Contact me soon to reserve a spot because space will be limited.  Stay tuned for more details but please check out the rest of my blog for information about my services as well as other helpful health information! read more →