I am doing everything in my power to do all the things. The things right now to keep me feeling my best as I continue through my forties... One of the easiest ways to do this is to lift weights. Obviously. But I also want to continue the activities that I enjoy, like running — and I want to make it more productive and more beneficial for me in the long run. So I have recently started adding weights to my body in one form or another when I run or walk. I am doing this in the most comfortable, best looking way possible… with Omorpho.

When I was in Nantucket this summer and half the barre class showed up wearing Splits59 head to toe, it was time for me to give this brand another look. Since Nantucket is my fashion mecca for the summer, I just knew the women in my class were onto something. And if the Splits fall collection is any indication, then I am going to have to agree with the ladies of my Nantucket barre class. This brand is really good. I mean, really good. It’s high quality. The fit is just right and comfortable. The styles are on trend and fashion forward … as far as activewear goes. And the brand is giving us something different and more exciting than the usual.

The kid workouts at D1 have been referred to as a “better version of a gym class.” And I kinda love that. Most kids do really enjoy gym class, and from what I observed, the D1 athletes were laughing and learning and working hard in the gym. So for me, any program that instills positive feelings about exercise, especially at such a young age, will always get my applause.

As I sent all three of my kids back to school last month, I wanted to do something to show my gratitude to the special humans that are turning our little monsters into educated, presentable, contributing parts of society. So I teamed up with the new Vuori store in the King of Prussia Mall to share these teacher approved, back-to-school looks.

I’ve delayed writing this week’s blog post because admittedly, I don’t know how much I have to offer about improving mental health. I feel like this is an area that I could really use some help with. So as I sit down now to write this post, only the day before I plan to go live with it, I’m ready to write. I know exactly what I want to say and how I want to say it. The reason for this epiphany is that I just came in from a run. Exercise. That is how I clear my mind. Find out the other small things I am doing to improve my mental health.

When I say that I want to get back to a healthy diet this month, it is so very different than the way I used to think of a “healthy diet”. Getting back on track this September for me, today, means less alcohol, less snacking, less processed foods, and more of the good stuff. The foods that make me feel my best. The foods that give me energy. The foods that fuel my body and help me meet my fitness goals. Those are the reasons why I eat what I eat today.

Getting your health in check can be completely overwhelming. There is just so much information out there and so many opinions. I'm hopeful that this post will give some guidance on where to start.

Juggling mom life, work and all my own personal stuff requires me to prioritize my to-do lists every single day. All summer long, my priorities were with my family. And that’s fine. Priorities are always going to shift. But I am ready to shift back to myself a little more. And because of that, I am joining you guys to make September a month to get back to me.

Being a college student is expensive, especially when you’re a college student on the Main Line. And I want to help all the bright, young minds in the audience to make sure you guys are moving, as well. You don’t need a college degree to know how important exercise is for stress management. So with the start of the another school year at your favorite area university, here’s a list of where to go to get your sweat on at a discounted rate. Grab your sneakers, the latest trending water bottle and don’t forget your student ID… this is where all the kids are working out on the Main Line for less!

Everyone and their mother want to do Pilates right now. But what does it mean to say, “I want to do Pilates”? So I’m breaking it all down for you with this post. And to do so, I spent the past few weeks visiting with some of the most popular Pilates (and “Pilates-like”) studios in our area to have the real pros help me help inform you.

This is what I brought home from Nordstrom. And I promise it’s worth the brief disruption from dips in the pool and trips to the ice cream shop. You can thank me later when you find yourself grabbing all of these pieces.

My NSale 2024 Try-On Post is here!

These awards are nothing more than a little fun way to wrap up the tour. Sure, they are just my personal opinion, and I always invite you to go check out a workout on your own and form your own damn opinion! But at the end of every studio tour I am in absolute awe of what I just experienced and some standouts need to be noted.

The month is halfway over which means I have two more weeks to tour a bunch of local studios. I’ll be heading down the shore for week three and I’ll finish the month all over the Philly area suburbs. Check out where I’ll be June 17-30.

It’s days away, and I am so pumped for this June. For those of you who don’t already know about my June Studio Tour, I spend every day in June going to a different studio. That’s 30 days of 30 different workouts. I love to get this community involved so I am sharing my schedule in advance in hopes that some of you can join me along the way. I’ll share any special deals and discounts here to entice you even more to workout with me in June. Because having friendly faces in class always makes the workout better!

While I have supposedly entered my walking era, I don’t like to break tradition over here. And truthfully, I can’t really give up running altogether because I do love it, especially this time of year. So I am still delivering my annual running shoe try-on review in the spring, when my running (or this year, walking) outside kicks back up. The good news is that all the shoes in this post are great for running or walking any distance whether it be a mile, a 5K or a marathon. These shoes will all work wherever your fitness adventures take you. So that is why I am calling this post My Annual Daily Trainer Review because all of the featured shoes are great everyday trainers for your “whatever” activities.

Nike is embracing the walking “trend” by creating a sneaker made just for walking. Sure, you can walk in your running sneakers. But doesn’t this popular form of exercise deserve a sneaker all its own?

I love to do activewear hauls at the start of the new season. I sift through all the pages and racks of my favorite activewear brands’ websites and stores. I’m looking for pieces that are fresh and new to show you. This haul was completely driven by the gorgeous and inspiring spring hues (and one fun print… gasp). So push those blue light glasses up and make sure your wallet is close. This spring activewear haul is good and sure to get you moving, in one way or another.

It’s not everyday that you hear a gym owner opening a separate gym to honor its female members. That’s what Charles Knowles did when he opened LOVE. Learn all about the story behind this female-inspired infrared studio in Conshohocken that is run by a very special woman.

I have more girl power coming at you and this one is all girl and all power! Jenna Fisher is the female founder behind the largest all women gym in the city (and now Ardmore). Train & Nourish is for women, by women. All of the trainers are women. And all of the members of this strength focused gym are women. It’s a place where women can go to get stronger, while feeling completely comfortable in a gym setting. In fact, that is why Jenna created Train & Nourish when she opened the first of her four gyms.