29, Trainer at The Hub Health & Wellness
MY FITNESS TIP: Sustainable beats intensity. If you do an easier, less ideal plan and never stop, it will always win over something more intense that you can only do for a short time.
IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT: A set of adjustable dumbbells.
ALWAYS IN MY GYM BAG: Water, electrolytes, and some good music!
MY FITNESS IDOL: Anyone I see over 70 who is still active, working out, and playing sports.
DREAM WORKOUT PARTNER: I’m a big fan of the health and fitness podcast MindPump, so one of the hosts would be fun and insightful.
MY DIET: I have an 80/20 approach to healthy foods and indulging. I put most of my focus on getting enough protein and eating enough calories to have energy throughout the day.
MY GO-TO SNACK: A protein smoothie or yogurt bowl!
WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED: How I feel when everything is dialed in. When my training and nutrition are good and consistent, my mental, emotional, and physical health feels much better. Life is hard but much easier when you have consistent healthy habits.
SETBACKS: I always have setbacks — injury, vacation, or getting sick. But, I always fall back on my habits and start back up as if I was doing it for the first time again. Give yourself the grace to go slow and enjoy the process.
GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD: I never want to let my physical fitness get in the way of enjoying and experiencing life.
FAV WAY TO WORKOUT: I like lifting weights to develop strength and mobility.
BIGGEST FITNESS MYTH: Females shouldn’t lift heavy weights because it will make them bulky.
BIGGEST NUTRITION MYTH: You have to give up what you enjoy to be healthy. Moderation is key — let’s be healthy and still enjoy food! The enemy isn’t carbs, fats, or proteins. It’s just overconsumption.
MY TYPICAL WORKOUT DAY: I do a five to 10-minute warmup and address any tight or sore areas, followed by up to an hour whole-body workout focusing on lifting weights through a full range of motion.
MY ADVICE: Slow down, and don’t rush to get to your goal. Burnout is real, and often, the cause is doing too much too fast.
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