As my current favorite TV doctor says, “how y’all doin’?” This is a quick and dirty post about… well, future quick and dirty posts. I’ve been doing a lot of self-reflecting over the last couple of months, and I realize I impose a lot of additional stress and pressure on myself – much of which is…
Have you ever hit a fitness plateau? Have you ever known you were on the plateau right when you hit it? I recently hit a plateau and didn’t realize it for a couple of weeks. I couldn’t figure out how I could be teaching indoor cycling classes at least three times a week, playing volleyball…
This post is sponsored by Brita, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. At three indoor cycling classes a week, plus a minimum of two volleyball games a week, PLUS whatever other types of training (e.g. running!) I do each week, I drink a lot of water. Unfortunately, because I do not…
I have some updated goals, y’all! I’ve been rocking and rolling with my level of activity and getting into running again. I’m noticing little changes, like the fact that I can teach a full indoor cycling class with fewer water breaks for myself, that I have more definition in my arms, that my legs are…
I finally got to try cryotherapy! My friend Tikima (the second half of DMV Fitness Fam) got us hooked up with our first sessions at Thrive CryoStudio, which is located inside Symmetry Salon in Rockville, Maryland (right next to the Twinbrook Metro station). I had seen ads for Thrive all over the place – including…
I couldn’t believe it myself: I went for a long run last night, and I actually enjoyed it! I’m currently in training for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run, which I still can’t believe is in less than two weeks! It’s funny because, while I haven’t been running a ton, I actually have done a decent…
With all of the cycling and running and volleyball and general running around I’ve been doing, I have started feeling little aches and pains that I know are the result of not being strong enough, and still being much heavier than I prefer. And so, I have set two goals for myself: increase my strength…
I finally got to try 305 Fitness, y’all! A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to a special DC-area influencer event hosted by 305 Fitness. (Hat tip to Fitt for the flagging this event for me!) My friend Tikima (the other half of DMV Fitness Fam) joined me while we got our twerk on!…
It’s here!!!! What’s here, you ask? Why, only February, the BEST MONTH OF THE YEAR! Yeah, my birthday is coming up in just under two weeks, and I am excited about that, but I’m also excited to share some amazing news with you guys: The February 4K by 4PM Challenge is starting! Woohoo! This time…
*Disclaimer: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.* This is a 30-minute strength and core circuit. This circuit targets your posterior chain, biceps, triceps, and core. You want to begin the workout with a 3-minute warmup (included below), and make sure you end with a cool down and stretch. Equipment Needed: Medium Dumbbells Barbell* (can…
