celebrity series #3: Serena Williams

Serena and Venus Williams are amazing role models for women. Obviously, because of their success in an area usually dominated by men, but also because they dress however they damn-well-pleases. Both sisters have shown up on the court in some campy, colourful, GLORIOUS outfits and went on to WIN (and sometimes lose -- they are …

celebrity series #2: Yeezy

As we were finishing the Jlo Rise & Grind, I asked members if there were any requests for who to do the next week. The only stipulation was that it had to be a man, as we were going to alternate weekly between a guy and a girl. One member said: "You know, I'd be …

setting new (quarantine) routines

I've used the first few days of quarantine to deep-clean, to organize, to change our internet plan, and to do all the little projects that have been on my forever to-do list. It was on day three of quarantine while cleaning out the contents of the freezer (and clearing all the old Christmas cookies and …

celebrity series #1: Jlo

At the end of 2019, I became obsessed with Jlo (more so than before). Specifically, her role in Hustlers. Even more specifically, one of the last scenes when she's walking to the atm in a sports bra and a Juicy Couture sweater right before she gets arrested. I really want that sweater. This admiration for …

at-home workout equipment worth your $$$

Maybe you're trying to save some money by cancelling your gym membership, or too lazy to get to the gym (me, most days), or there's a pandemic going on in the world that is keeping you house-bound, having a few pieces of gym equipment around your home is never a bad idea. You DO NOT …

functional strength training routine (body weight)

FACT: functional strength training (running, jumping, lifting, and carrying) strengthens your immunity. Also a fact? Getting out of your comfort zone is a part of exercise. Your gym may have closed but that doesn't mean you can't work out. Get on board with social responsibility, flatten the curve, and use this as an opportunity to …

motivation manifesto

having M O T I V A T I O N... Isn’t just setting your alarm; Isn’t just showing up to the studio; Isn’t just a selfie at the gym; Isn’t just spending 25 minutes or 45 or an hour in class. I’m very fortunate to work where I do. I’m always at the gym. …