FAV WAY TO WORKOUT:

HIIT! It’s fast, tough, and effective — and CRAZY important for women. We all used to think the more the better, but current research shows that women need weights and HIIT. The constant cardio is so bad for our hormones, joints, and any gym goals we have.

BIGGEST FITNESS MYTH:

I have two. First, that as a woman, weight lifting will make you bulky. It is the BIGGEST lie out there. Second, long bouts of cardio will help you reach your weight loss goals. It’s actually the opposite. Short, quick bursts of cardio and resistance training are where it’s at.

BIGGEST NUTRITION MYTH:

Carbs are the enemy. We need carbs not only for energy but also for brain health.

MY TYPICAL WORKOUT DAY:

HIIT session followed by resistance training.

MY ADVICE:

Consistency is what counts. Life happens, and you might have to miss a week or more in the gym. But if you stay consistent through your life, those missed windows will not matter. Stay with it and never stop. Switch it up if you have to, but don’t stop.

MY FITNESS TIP:

Pick up the heavy weights!

IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT:

Probably a set of dumbbells. The options are endless.

ALWAYS IN MY GYM BAG:

Deodorant and electrolytes.

MY FITNESS INSPIRATION:

The people who come to my classes are my inspiration. They show up no matter what’s going on. I can be having a rough day, and as soon as we all start working out together, things are so much better.

DREAM WORKOUT PARTNER:

At the moment, Dr. Stacy Simms. I would do whatever workout she told me to do!

GO-TO SNACK:

Coffee with protein.

DIET PHILOSOPHY:

Don’t exercise in a fasted state, especially women. Also, eat when you’re hungry and don’t eat when you’re not.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED:

The desire to stay strong, healthy, and independent in my old age.

NEWBIE ADVICE:

Everything is hard the first time you do it. Start slow, keep going, and don’t give up, even on those days when you’re sore. Consistency is what counts.

GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD:

I want to stay strong and continue to fool everyone with my age! I’m not training for the perfect body. I’m training to be strong and independent when I’m 95.