4.4 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? It’s our performance of Carmina Burana with the symphony – I can’t wait!! – and Liv also has a dance competition. In between that, the ...

Chicago eats: Alinea review + menu details

  Hi friends! How are you? Hope you’re having a happy Monday! I’d love to hear about your weekend and what you were up to! Today, I’m sharing a very exciting Alinea review! In 2017, we took an ...

Spring Clean Your Mind: 4 Simple Ways to Declutter Your Mental Space

When we think of spring cleaning, we usually picture decluttering closets, deep-cleaning kitchens, and tossing out expired beauty products. But what about the clutter we can’t see?Mental ...

Lumebox review and if it’s worth it

Sharing my full thoughts on the Lumebox and if I think it’s worth it! If you’ve been wanting to add one to your collection, check it out here and use the code FITNESSISTA for $260 off. Hi friends! ...

The best cardio strategies for perimenopause

Sharing my thoughts on cardio during perimenopause the best cardio strategies.  Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your morning is off to a great start! How was the weekend? We went to my ...

3.28 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? It’s my brother Bailey’s wedding day (I can’t wait!!) and P has basketball. I’m teaching double barre classes and other than that, we’re ...

Words Matter: The Dangerous Impact of Restricted Words on Women’s Health Research

In 1967, two women illegally ran the Boston Marathon. At the time, women were barred from participating in marathons. In fact, it wasn’t until 1960 that women were even allowed to compete in the ...

Finding the Best Bras for DD+ Sizes is a Struggle—But Wacoal Elevated the Game

I’ll be the first to admit: My work-from-home life means I basically live in sports bras and bralettes. If it’s not light support, wire-free, and free from cup separation or encapsulation, I don’t ...

Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale Review

I’m excited to share a full review of the new Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, Salt River, AZ. This kid-friendly resort has lots of fun options for families. Read on for the good… and the bad. 😉  ...

Episode 159: “How to Eat More Veggies and Make Them Delicious” with Jess Smith

Let’s be honest: most of us have tried to eat more vegetables—only to watch them slowly wilt in the back of the fridge. Or we associate veggies with bland, boring “diet food” and force ourselves to ...