Core exercises for balance and strength don't have to include crunches! These 3 core exercises are creative and such fun to try! See for yourself. When
Travel Workout You Can Do ANYWHERE!
Travel workout routines are important if we're going to keep healthy and fit. Exercising while traveling may not be the most fun, but it is important. This
5 Ways to POWER UP Your Push Up Exercises
Push up exercises are fantastic for core strength but if you feel confident in your form and strength, here are 5 ways to POWER UP your push up exercises! Gain
4 Tabata Training Compound Exercises {And a Workout to Try}
Tabata training using compound exercises is the best way to make the most of your Tabata workouts! Use these fitness tips and my Tabata workout to get into the
Ditching Resolutions for a Fun and Flavorful 2015
I was going to title this post... "How to Make Healthy Resolutions Fun, Flavorful, and Achievable." But I just couldn't. I couldn't bring myself to focus on
Why Easy Sessions Make You a Better Athlete
Each month I get to a point where I just need a break. Instead of trying to push through workouts and act all invincible, I remember the 45 minute rule. The one
Holiday Fitness Accountability! Get Fit and Festive
Welcome to a little Monday Motivation. You see, last week I posted 3 ways to REINVENT yourself. Yes, I am slowly working on that. But I also think focusing on
Should You Focus on BIG Muscle Groups in a Workout?
I've been a personal trainer since 2004. Wow, has it been 10 years already? I guess so. So much has come and gone with fitness trends since then. And I'll be
Fitness in 5 Minutes
Well, Texas is starting to semi feel like that FALL. Which means cooler mornings. Which means I take my boot camp class outdoors for more than half the time. Oh
Functional Fitness Focus and Routines
I’ve been teaching Group Exercise for almost 10 years now, wow, I feel old. But actually, I started off teaching when I was in college. Back then, it was all
Fall Outdoor Fitness Routines: Walking and Intermittent Sprinting
Last week I mentioned that I found my running mojo. Apparently it was hiding in Colorado. Along with all the great FALL WEATHER, trails, mountains, and
Fall Run Gear to Help Ease You into Cooler Temps.
Yesterday marked the first day of Fall, and unfortunately, Texas has yet to get the memo. It’s humid and 90F. Hey, that’s better than 100F. Fall likes to creep
The Latest and Greatest Fitness Moves
You know I love to spice things up with … my Fitness CLASS! Haha. But jokes aside, I make my class try out Crazy Cotter combinations at least once week. It
5 Food and Fitness Tips and Tricks
When it comes to food and fitness, I’m all about making things more simple, do-able, and effective. Aren’t we all? And these days, simple and effective are my
The Top 10 Benefits Of Kettlebells
I have a confession. Actually, I have two confessions. First, I LOVE and HATE kettlebells. I love them because they are so gosh darn effective! I hate them
Do Runners (and all Athletes) Really Need a Walk Break?
I'm not sure how walking got such a bad rap from runners and endurance athletes, maybe it's because they see it as a sign of weakness? In actuality, I think,
A Plyometric Workout You can Do Anywhere
Let’s workout together today, shall we? In honor of WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, I thought I’d walk you through one of my outdoor strength and sweat classes with me. This
Making Workouts Purposeful
A month ago I wrote a post about my Spring Fitness routine and why I focus on a “vision’' versus a specific goal. Well, a month has passed and that vision is
Spring Fitness Routines and Why I Prefer to Focus on a Vision
Spring in Texas, it’s pretty much the best time ever! The wild flowers and bluebonnets are blooming, the sun is shining, and the temperature is a pleasant 70F.
The Difference Between Building MUSCLE and Building STRENGTH
Welcome to another Try it out Tuesday. Today I have something special to try, it’s called… BREAKING OUT OF MIDDLE GROUND. You know, the one you might be stuck
“Stressing Over Stress is What Makes Stress so Stressful”
Welcome Marvelous Monday! I think I should start off by explaining last week’s RESTING more than a day post. Yes, I closed comments for that post so that we
Taking your Workout Outdoors
Okay, I think Spring is here to stay. We hit 80F twice this week, which means we’ve been training outdoors almost everyday. That’s a good feeling (minus the
Quick Workouts: Thirty Minute Thursday
This week has been eating us alive. In fact, the kiwi and I just had to laugh at ourselves and the MESS of a week it's been. Lots of subbing at the gym, house
x2 Performance, Inch Worms, Mochi, and More
It’s Try it out Tuesday! I haven’t done one in a while. Okay maybe a long time. But I have a few things I (we) are trying out and a few things I think you
High Rep Workouts- Are they Beneficial?
High Rep Workouts…. are they beneficial? Oh I get that question a lot. And you know what? It can be argued either way. Hear me out on this one. I’ve got a few
Burpees or Bust Challenge and Roundup
Burpees or bust! This workout challenge roundup is going to put you straight into the burpee hall of fame! Well, if you thought last week’s crazy Cotter
Gluten Free Talk- Health, Wellness, and Fitness.
Let's talk. You see, I often get asked about this "gluten free" lifestyle. Like what to eat and when if you are active? Should an active person/athlete go
Friday’s FOR by FOUR: Food, Fitness, Holidays, and more.
Well happy Friday and first week of December is done! Still can't believe Christmas is in a few weeks. I just started my shopping today. And I'm pretty sure I
Carrot Ginger PB Bread & a Fitness Friday Exercise
Well it happened. I got sick as a dog on Wednesday night and in bed all day yesterday with the flu. Oh man oh man was that brutal! I don’t remember the last
Yoga for Running- 3 Poses to Practice Now!
We’re gonna talk about it today ---> Yoga! I love yoga. But you know what? I didn’t always love it. I learned to appreciate the moves for what they did for
Exercises: Activating Glutes for Injury Prevention
It’s Fitness Friday. We’re talking glutes, no “BUTTS” about it! More specifically, let’s talk about how we FIRE the glutes. No, not the Donald trump way
Motivation Monday: 5 Ways to Get Better Results from Strength Training
G’day! Today is “MON” day, aka “MY” day and I’ll be focusing on my slow down challenge. Definitely taking advantage after working most of the weekend. But I
