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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Strength barre workout

Hi! Happy humpday to ya. Anything fun on the agenda? Liv and I are off on a little adventure this morning. 🙂 In the meantime, I wanted to share a new barre burner I put together. I’m a huge fan of changing up my strength training routines, and I especially love that barre workouts, while…

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Multitasking + 9 killer kettlebell moves

Hi friends! How’s the day going? Don’t forget to enter our Skyscapes giveaway each day this week! Whenever I get asked for productivity tips -especially more now that I have a little one to chase after- I share some words of wisdom that Bex was kind to bestow upon me:  STOP MULTITASKING.  (Source) I have…

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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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“Hop to It” Jumping Cardio Interval Workout

Here’s an Easter workout with lots of hopping, to get you feeling just like the Easter Bunny! This Easter HIIT workout will have your heart pounding in a short amount of time with no equipment needed.  How’s your morning going so far? I’m still feeling glorious after an AMAZING Zumba class last night. I went…

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15 minutes, 15 moves, total body workout

Good morning <3 How’s the day treating ya so far? Last night, we went over to Kyle and Meg’s new house to watch the b-ball game and celebrate Meg’s mom’s bday.  Kyle grilled burgers, and served them with waffle sweet potato fries, fresh veggies and avocado, and we brought a giant salad to share: (Romaine,…

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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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