innovative dinner for two

I found some random things in the fridge and freezer. Next, I started drinking this delicious bottle of white wine that I just bought at the Chelsea
Market wine shop. Voilá! This is what I came up with. A new … Read more

diet vs. discipline

Ditch the diet people. Understand that fitness and nutrition is a LIFESTYLE. I’m sick of seeing diet pills and workout machines on TV that “guarantee” that you’ll lose 10 pounds in 1 week. They don’t work, and they’re probably not … Read more

roasted acorn squash with quinoa & cauliflower pilaf

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My fiancĂ© thought we should eat more veggies. Last week, I bought a bunch of random vegetables at the farmers market. Wanted to see what I could do with them. He said vegetables, I made tonight’s dinner vegetarian. Put that … Read more

nike training club in milan

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In the collage, notice photos of me with my various lady groups of the city of Milan. I trained groups a few times per week with Nike Training Club workouts (check out NTC and download the app! It’s awesome and … Read more

this is what homemade from scratch looks like

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I’ve been tackling some different types of ravioli each week. I assemble these hand-crafted masterpieces for private weekly clients, personal training clients, and ONLY if there’s extra, my own family.

I dabbled in them a bit while in New York … Read more

a #FIGOfit workout tip for you

Step up your ab routine with hanging leg raises! Do em up at the gym, your at home pull-up bar, or neighborhood park monkey bars! Happy hanging:)

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INTERVAL TRAINING: THE BEST CARDIO WORKOUT

HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING is better than AEROBIC CARDIO TRAINING

ex: elliptical sprints vs. elliptical at an easy-moderate intensity for 45 minutes

Why?

  • time efficiency
  • better cardio respiratory benefit
  • increased fat burn
  • increased general metabolism
  • increased aerobic capacity
  • post-exercise metabolic
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strive to thrive

Always a health and exercise enthusiast, I have devoted much of my young adulthood to helping others get into shape and gain confidence. People desire to attain a beach body but are torn when it comes to eating. My goal … Read more