My Story of Overtraining Syndrome, Part 2: What is OTS?
Overtraining syndrome is a condition in which individuals experience fatigue and a decline in performance due to excessive training.
Dance Research – Let’s Geek out on the Exercise Science!
Did you know that ballet dancers have the same cardiovascular demands soccer players, distance runners, and gymnasts? Read more in this research review.
Is High Intensity Always Best? Heart Rate Variability & Readiness Training
Learn how monitoring heart rate variability not only helps you reach peak athletic performance but ensures you are doing it in a healthy sustainable way.
“What the Tuck” – Fix that Anatomy in Barre Fitness Classes
Stop compromising the body in barre classes with the crazy tucked pelvis position! It does not allow for neutral posture, ultimately causing risk of injury.
How to Coach Visual Learners: Motor & Mirror Neurons
Mirror Neurons are a special class of brain cells that fire not only when someone performs an action but also when someone observes someone else making the same movement.
Improve Posture & Reduce Lower Back Pain in Group Fitness Classes
6 Tips to improve posture among group exercise participants that focus on building posterior chain strength, stability & mobility, and kinestetic awareness.
Let’s Challenge 3 Common Barre Fitness Class Beliefs
Teach safe barre classes by being educated and understanding false information from popular fads seen in barre fitness classes.
Exercise Science for Fit Pros: Understanding Muscle Anatomy
Head spin a little bit when thinking about anatomy? Well here is Anatomy 101 made simple!
How to Avoid Foot Injuries in Barre Fitness Classes
Barre Fitness Instructors, did you know that excessive plies in releve put participants at risk for injuries in the feet, knees, and ankles?! Check out why.
Music & Exercise – Get to Know the Research
Science shows us that music impacts exercise performance; just what group exercise has been saying for years!
Create Scientifically Sound Indoor Cycle Classes
"The ignorance of exercise science in the cycling studio has to stop."
Understand the Science to Create Great HIIT Workouts
High intensity training is great, until it is isn't! Learn the science of how and why to train max effort intensities.
Exercise Physiology is Fun! Understand Your Cardiovascular System
Your heart beats, your lungs breath, and muscles work for you - but do you understand how all this happens? Get a quick science review and master technique!
4 Reasons Fit Pros Need to Understand Exercise Science
A good group exercise class is about more than walking around and telling participants to do more reps, learn the science to ensure classes have focus and purpose.
Creating Active Dynamic Warm-Ups for any Workout
Stop messing around, and learn the 6 layers of an active dynamic warm-up to actually prep your team for activity.
Neuroplasticity: Your Brain & Movement
Cardiovascular exercise is documented to increase brain activity. Learn the science behind neuroplasticity and how to apply it to your classes.
I’m an Exercise Scientist NOT Nutrition Scientist
Stay within your scope of practice.
Fit Pros: Understand How to Train Auditory Learners
Can you communicate with an auditory learner in your Group Exercise Classs?
- 12 Things You Didn’t Know About Summer N. Sides… - November 14, 2019
- Class Themes: World Suicide Prevention Day 2019 - September 10, 2019
- Playlist & Themes: Labor Day 2019 - August 31, 2019
- My Story of Overtraining Syndrome, Part 4: A Rare Fungal Infection & Surgery - August 24, 2019
- My Story of Overtraining Syndrome, Part 3: A Follow-Up (4-months later) - August 23, 2019
- My Story of Overtraining Syndrome, Part 2: What is OTS? - August 23, 2019
- My Story of Overtraining Syndrome, Part 1: A Confession & Journey - August 22, 2019
- The Importance of Microphones, Windscreens, & Mic Belts for Group Fitness Instructors - July 10, 2019
- GXunited is New & Improved – Announcing our New Brand & Website - January 30, 2019
- 3 Tips for Motivating Small Group Fitness Classes - December 17, 2018
- 5 Benefits of Yoga for Cyclists - June 21, 2018
- BREAKING NEWS! Stages® Indoor Cycling is Announced as Les Mills New Global Bike Partner - June 10, 2018
- 23 Music Resources for Group Fitness Professionals - June 10, 2018
- The Down and Dirty History of Barre Fitness - May 20, 2018
- Dance Research – Let’s Geek out on the Exercise Science! - May 15, 2017
- Foster a Growth Mindset in Your Group Fitness Classes - March 30, 2017
- Teaching Tip: Make Your Calendar Explode in Color! - February 14, 2017
- Remember What it Feels Like to Be a Beginner: Inside My Story - January 31, 2017
- Let’s Demand Better Group Fitness: Breaking Down Cliques - January 20, 2017
- Everyone is Watching – Reactions Matter - January 10, 2017
- 15 Tips from an Instructor’s Experience as a ClassPass Participant - December 12, 2016
- 5 Reasons to be a GX Participant Again - November 17, 2016
- Improve Posture & Reduce Lower Back Pain in Group Fitness Classes - November 1, 2016
- Is Social Media Killing the Fitness Professional? - October 9, 2016
- “Oh Sh*t” Moments as a Group Fitness Professional - October 2, 2016
- Exercise Science for Fit Pros: Understanding Muscle Anatomy - September 28, 2016
- Understanding the Group Fitness Athlete - August 9, 2016
- 11 Tips for Teaching What You Love By Saying NO - July 12, 2016
- Understand the Science to Create Great HIIT Workouts - June 22, 2016
- Exercise Physiology is Fun! Understand Your Cardiovascular System - June 22, 2016
- Fun Times at Aqua & Sports Camp - June 11, 2016
- Creating Active Dynamic Warm-Ups for any Workout - June 7, 2016
- 5 Tips to Support Group Fitness WallFlowers - May 26, 2016
- Fit Pros: How to Stay Calm when Teaching - May 19, 2016
- Making a Yogi out of Anyone: 2 Flows for Any Class - May 10, 2016
- 4 Tips for Longevity as a Fitness Professional - May 5, 2016
- Tips for Avoiding Group Exercise Instructor Nightmares - April 28, 2016
- I’m an Exercise Scientist NOT Nutrition Scientist - April 28, 2016
- Fit Pros: Be the “Go To” Substitute - March 15, 2016
- 6 Reasons to Take a Sick Day as a Fit Pro - March 10, 2016
MS: Kinesiology
BS: Exercise & Sports Science
BA: Dance
NSCA: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ACSM: Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
Yoga Alliance: 200-hr RYT
ACE: Group Fitness Instructor
Balanced Body: Reformer Level 1 Coach
Schwinn: Indoor Cycle Instructor
RRCA: Running Coach
