8 Fitness Myths Wrecking Your Results

These fitness myths are setting you back and keeping you from your goals.

How To Write A Workout Plan

Personal trainers and fitness coaches are fab–they tell you what to do, motivate you, and keep you on track. So what happens when you’re left to create your own workout plan and be in charge of your own fitness? No sweat! You’ve got this. Writing a workout plan takes time and lots of thoughtful planning,…

8 Positive Changes to Make in 2019

Soon, we’ll be accidentally signing “2018” on everything before realizing it’s MARCH of 2019. Seriously, the saying should be “at the speed of life” not “light,” because wow where did 2018 go?  And with every new year comes notebooks and newsfeeds full of New Year’s Resolutions. This year, I’m skipping the resolutions. Although 2018 was…

Best Gym in Dallas

There’s one question regarding travel I get more than any other: How do you workout and prioritize fitness while on the road?  My best advice can be summed up in 3 bullets: Focus on the purpose of your trip first. If you’re taking a vacation because you desperately need to relax–KICK BACK and let yourself…

7 Ways to Get (and stay!) Motivated

Next time you’re thinking about staying in and skipping the gym, utilize these 7 tactics to get (and stay!) motivated.

Techniques For Life’s Overwhelming Moments

Sometimes there are moments, or entire days, where life feels overwhelming AF. Nothings seems to be going the way it should, everyone is annoying (sorry friends), and the world is testing my boundaries. You know what I’m talking about? If not–you probably don’t need to read this blog post. And, I’m also jealous of you….

3 Steps To Creating A Winning Nutrition Plan (without counting calories)

Today’s blog post comes to you from a trainer at the downtown Des Moines AnyTime Fitness–Zach. I met Zach a few months ago when he was new to the gym and I’ve been following his fitness journey on Instagram ever since! Look for his bio at the end of the article.  Today, with social media,…

Muscle Growth: Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think

Your alarm sounds, jolting you awake. Your eyes are tired and your muscles sore. You stretch your arms above your head and groan, dreading the long day ahead of you; already tired. In today’s bustling world, this is the story for many. Sleep takes a back seat to our jobs, kids, hobbies, the gym, and…

Healthy Mind AND Body: Why Choose When You Can Have Both?

Taylor shares her story of how she found mental peace and clarity while also pursuing a stronger body.