When most people think about exercise, they think about calories burned, pounds lost, dress sizes dropped,chasing a number on the scales or looking a certain way. But what if I told you that some of the biggest benefits of exercise have absolutely nothing to do with weight loss? As a Personal Trainer I've seen people start classes hoping to lose a few pounds. What often surprises them is that after a few weeks, they're talking less about the scales and more about how much bet

Sometimes the Instructor Isn’t OK Either When people come to classes, they see the smiling instructor at the front of the room. The loud music. The energy. The motivation. The encouragement. What they don’t always see is the person underneath it all. And this Mental Health Awareness week, I think it’s important to say out loud… sometimes your instructors/ coaches aren’t OK either. And truthfully, honestly, Lately, I haven’t been OK. Not in a dramatic “everything is falling ap