the best TRX exercises

The TRX always freaked me out a little bit. For one, it kind of looks like a torture device. I remember the first time I saw one and was like, “I’m supposed to CLIMB that?” (A hint: you’re not. Haha.) Eventually, I got to know and love the TRX thanks to classes in Tucson and…

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The “I don’t want to work out” workout

Hi guys! How was the day? So happy to hear you liked the dessert recipe. It’s a good one. In fact, it just made the perfect post-Zumba treat 😉 This week. Since I’ve been under the weather this week, I’ve received a couple of questions about working out while you’re sick. (Today, Liv and I…

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20-minute head to toe workout

(all you need is a pair of dumbbells) Hi! Hope you’re enjoying the day so far. It was a perfect cloudy morning and afternoon: a trip to the library, soup in the slow cooker, and cleaning up around the house. I feel like I’m currently surrounded by a mountain of laundry, but at the same…

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Tabata and strength workout! Build and burn

Hi! How’s your afternoon going? Hope you’re having a great one so far! I stayed back from hiking to catch up on some work, and also enjoy a rare treat: a nap! So good. Today, I have a new workout for you that’s a mixture of two of my favorite things: Tabata and strength. You…

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Compound crusher workout

  Hi guys! Hope you’re enjoying your day so far <3 It’s been an interesting week. I fully believe that the full moon affects energy/mood/toddler behavior. During naptime, I usually blitz through the to-do list, but this week, I watched a couple episodes of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the finale of So You Think You Can Dance.…

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Beach burrito + quick weights circuit

When family comes to visit us in San Diego, we take them on incredible adventures to places they’ve never been before.  (Tarjay.) Ok, we’ll take them to the beach, too 😉 Today was beach day, and the weather was absolute perfection: sunny with a cool breeze. It was also a first for Liv: she went…

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Blast and burn circuit

Hi! How’s your day going? It’s a good one over here because we’re about to pick my mom and nana up from the airport. I can’t wait to see them! I’ve been getting things ready around the house, we went to Liv’s yoga class, and played with a few of the thousands of cats that…

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180 reps workout

Good morning! Hope you’re all enjoying the day so far. I can already tell my blog schedule is going to be a bit erratic over the next couple of days as we get unpacked and settled. Thank you for your understanding <3 We made it! Most of our household goods made it, too 😉 Mom,…

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Fit Tuesday! Total Body Circuit Workout

Happy Fit Tuesday! (I like that a little better than the *other* name for today) To celebrate, I have a Fit Tuesday Workout for ya below. Yesterday included more succulents (I think I have a problem),  I was originally going to make a quiche for dinner, but was really craving some soup, so we got…

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All-new Tabata circuit {video}

Hi friends! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day so far <3 We’ve been laying low after yesterday’s birthday events. It’s been nice to enjoy the cloudy day, playing and relaxing. I love the little tradition we’ve started with having a low-key pizza night at our house the night of her actual birthday, and her official…

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“Burn it to earn it” circuit

 Morning, friends! Happy Monday. Hope you had a lovely weekend <3 I went to the track for a running workout, but the lights were out and it was totally dark. Since I have yet to invest on a headlight, I came home for a little Barre3 online workout instead. It was fun to do something…

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Tabata strength circuit {video}

Is anyone else really excited this week? It’s not just the visions of Black Friday shopping and face-planting into some stuffing, but I really love our family traditions. We always end up playing poker, the guys golf, and we spent a lot of time eating and chatting around a bonfire. Thanksgiving is one of my…

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