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Let's talk ABS! Did you know you should work and rest them the same as you do your other muscle groups? What's your favorite ab excercise?

Did you know this? Do you often change up your workouts? ??

It's your LAST MONDAY OF 2020!! Make it count! #MondayMotivation

???? WEEKLY CHALLENGE TIME! ???? ??This weeks challenge will help you feel GREAT give you energy improve your sleep and build amazing momentum for you as we head into 2020. ????????Your challenge is to finish your year strong and get in at least 4 WORKOUTS this week! :) ... "Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic." Robin Sharma ??Even if your diet isnt as clean as it usually is this holiday week, you can still make time to move your body. ?? You will feel so much better if you do! Itll help with your mood, your energy, and your sleep. ?????The possibilities for your workouts are endless. ?????You can go for a brisk walk or jog, swim, or hit the studio for a class or training session ?????You can do yoga, lift weights, follow an exercise video, crank out some cardio, or get some outside activity of your choice. ?Its completely up to you how you finish 2020 and I think epic is pretty amazing goal. Im definitely in on this one are YOU? ??Let us know in the comments. ??

???Whats one of your family holiday traditions?! Do you have a weird one? A fun one? Do you bake cookies? Go caroling? What do you do?

??Quick caffeine tip: One way to cut back on your caffeine consumption painlessly is to water down your caffeinated beverages! ???Add decaf, macadamia milk (so good!), water, or other caffeine-free liquids to them so you still get the same amount in your drink but with less caffeine. #TuesdayTip

Happy Holidays to all! ?? What's your favorite thing about the holiday you celebrate?

#HappyNovember What is one goal you have for this month?

???? WEEKLY CHALLENGE TIME! ???? ?Serious question: Do you control your caffeine/coffee intake, or does it control you? Do you ever wonder if you can get through the morning (or even the day!) without it ?? This weeks challenge is all about your caffeine intake! ?????? ?? Dont worry Im definitely NOT asking you to suddenly go cold turkey. ??This is more about being INTENTIONAL, AWARE, and MINDFUL of how much youre actually consuming it. ??? Heres the thing about caffei...ne: in general, for most healthy people, up to 400 mg is considered safe (although some people are more sensitive to it than others). ? That works out to about 4 cups of coffee or 8 cups of green or black tea. Energy drinks vary from 40 mg to 250 mg. ??????? Over time, you can become desensitized to it so you want more and you also can become dependent on it to get through the day. ??? Then, when you dont get enough, you can end up with withdrawal symptoms like headaches or feeling like were coming down with the flu. Not to mention the fatigue! ??The challenge this week is to check yourself on caffeine: how much are you really drinking? And then CUT BACK by 50% to 75%, which should still give you enough to avoid headaches, but still feel how it affects your body. ?? Are you IN?! BE BRAVE and join us. Let us know in the comments! ?????? See more

#HappyHalloween Don't trick yourself by treating yourself! ??

Sometimes you just need a little pep-talk! ??????

If you're feeling fancy, try this scallops + Brussels sprouts recipe for #TastyThursday! #EatTheRainbow?? Scallops are an AMAZING source of protein!

Not our usual #WorkoutWednesday kind of post but we get this question a lot so we figured we'd help you out! These are some smart snacks / meals to eat AFTER a workout! Have you worked out today? What'd you do?

To keep with our theme of apples this week from our weekly challenge - we wanted to talk about apple cider vinegar! Do you take a shot of this everyday? It can be a little rough at first (so we suggest dilluting with some water) but the benefits are AMAZING!! #TrainerTipTuesday ??

Quite possibly the most powerful #MondayMotivation quote. It is so so true! ????

???? WEEKLY CHALLENGE TIME! ???? ???????? Have you heard the old saying, An apple a day keeps the doctor away? ?? It turns out that isnt as wild as it sounds! There is actually science to back up the claim that apples can help keep us healthy which is why this weeks challenge is to eat an apple a day! ... Studies show that apples and apple products can help cut down on the risk of developing: ?Cancer, ??Heart disease, ?Asthma and ??Alzheimers disease. While at the same time having powerful benefits when it comes to: ?? Battling the effects of aging, ?? Managing diabetes, ?? Helping with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight, ?? Bone health, ?? Lung function, and ?? The digestive system ???? When you shop for your apples this week, whenever possible go organic. Non-organic apples are often sprayed with chemicals during the growing process and also are coated to keep them looking good on grocery store shelves. ??? There are literally dozens (if not more!) of apple varieties to experiment with. This is a great time to try new ones: Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Jazz, and more! Will you be joining us? Let us know in the comments along with your FAVE type of apple! ??????

?????How are you doing at night without screen time? Is it easy? Hard?Do you notice that you're sleeping better? ????????Since blue light can really be messing with your sleep, try downloading a blue light filtering app.

#HappyFitFriday Are you working out today? What about this weekend?

Love this simple pork & cabbage stiry fry recipe. It is so easy & tastes like an eggroll - without all the breading & frying oils! ?? Try it with a little Sriracha for a kick! ?? #EatTheRainbow?? #TastyThursday

Love this #dumbbell workout for an easy, quick #WorkoutWednesday. Will you be doing this one at home or at the gym? ??