I’ve gotten pretty skilled at being in my comfort zone. I’m good at it, comfortable in it and cozy. That said, I rarely stay in it. There’s something magical about leaning out and looking around. I’ve come to learn it’s safe out there, but also very unknown and very uncomfortable. Learning new things requires leaving...Read More

Top 5 Moments (so far) as a FITT-RX Member & Trainer • The Inov-8 235 Burpee Challenge – A few years back, we partnered up with fitness shoe company Inov-8 and Fleet Feet Sports for a fun fitness challenge at FITT-RX for the launch of a new shoe. The challenge – 235 burpees as fast...Read More

  It’s not a secret that I love seeing those little faces at the studio. Over the years, I can’t even begin to count the amount of parents who’ve made comments about their kids running “boot camps”, participating in school and local running clubs, or even spontaneously performing burpees in the kitchen. They are watching...Read More

    The war against those F#*@ing bumps! According to Scientific American, 90% of women are impacted by those dreadful bumps. The bumps haunt them every morning, noon and night. Every time they catch a glimpse of themselves in the mirror, the bumps jump out at them like that damn Freddy Krueger in Nightmare on...Read More

The Legacy Behind Katie Kare   Over the last few weeks, Katie Kare has undergone a few renovations. The kids were excited to see the colorful paint, change in floor and a few new toys added to their collection. Throughout this transformation a handful of parents have asked why this space is called “Katie Kare.”...Read More

  NY’s Resolutions:   Checking  In  You enjoyed the holidays, maybe a little too much.  2017 will be different, you promise yourself.  You will meal plan, exercise 5 days a week and get plenty of sleep.  Early January, you are on track and rolling strong.  But by early February, the excitement and sense of urgency start...Read More

Staying Motivated I’ve never had much of a problem motivating myself to workout. It was always part of my routine Monday through Saturday, with a rest day on Sunday. I’ve been doing it for years. Don’t get me wrong, some days were definitely harder than others, but I would take a class or go for...Read More

  Pushing Your Fitness Goals Further: What Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone No matter where you are in your fitness journey, I guarantee you can think of a pinpoint moment where you took a step back and were proud of a healthier decision you’ve made. Don’t believe me? Think of the first time you walked...Read More

I can’t think of anything I hate more in my life than being injured.  (Well, I can think of one thing, but that’s for another blog.)  And specifically, being injured badly enough that there is truly no lower body exercise you can do for roughly 6-8 weeks is my own personal hell.   Whatever did...Read More

If I had a dime for every time I heard “I bet you have been doing push-ups on your toes forever,” or “pull-ups must come easy for you,” or “running is one of your strengths,” my reply for each of these statements would be NO, NO and NO! If you knew me in high school...Read More