As some of you already know, I spend a good chunk of 2022 prepping for the Dragon Door RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) certification.
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I have suffered through my fair share of injuries. I’ve had a fractured wrist, hip impingement, tendonitis in a few places, and yes, herniated discs in my back.
I know what you’re thinking “of course you have! “ And now you’re probably thinking “this is I shouldn’t use kettlebells or lift weights”.
You might be surprised to hear this, but NONE of these injuries were the result of kettlebells. In fact most of them happened while I wasn’t lifting weights at all.
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By the end of the week our fridge is a graveyard of past meals and unused prep. I’ve started keeping frozen empanada discs on hand to combine these odds and ends with some saucy goodness to make a killer Friday night finger food. If you don’t have some of these ingredients feel free to substitute! Any kind of chicken or protein will do (we loved these with vegan sausage), sub pepper for the mushrooms, and (vegan) mozzarella or cheddar for the goat cheese.
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There are many diet fads out there: Whole 30, Keto, South Beach, you name it. The problem with many of these diets is that they force you to cut things out and are not really sustainable. When working to achieve your fitness goals, you’ll probably get lots of different advice about the right approach to nutrition. And the truth is, different diets work well for different people. For some, Whole 30 and keto help them achieve their goals.
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Vacations are so important. They are a time to rest, relax, and reset from the commotion of daily life. I love escaping New York City, but for me, vacation doesn’t mean a break from working out. Check out this quick HIIT, total-body workout that I designed to help you get your heart rate up and gets you working hard in only 12-15 minutes.
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What happens when you put a Trainer and a Physical Therapist in a room together? We compare notes!
Curious what that conversation looks like? We are going to let you in on it!
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Injuries happen to all of us. Some are the result of trauma. Others are simply from our anatomy oraging. Regardless of why we hurt, we shouldn’t have to live with the pain.
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The Ab Lab: How I grew an Inch Taller
That’s right, I actually grew an inch. The secret? It has everything to do with the core.
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If you’ve ever taken a class, or a personal training session with me, you are already familiar with my pre-workout warm up. Today I’m breaking down my signature total body mobilization dynamic stretches so you can do them at on your own. These movements target the shoulders, arms, back, chest, hips, legs, and ankles.
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