It’s been about four and a half years since I became a personal trainer, and about the same four and a half years since I first started strength training. Looking back on this time, so much has happened… By “so much,” I mean the shift in my awareness around wellness and fitness, the changes in
Ask yourself honestly: when you think about working out, what is the first thought that enters your mind? For so many people, it sounds like this: If this is your daily soundtrack, exercise will always feel like an uphill battle. When movement is driven by guilt, obligation, or punishing yourself for what you ate, it
As a personal trainer, designing a tailored, effective workout plan is the baseline. It is the absolute minimum I will do for you. But here is a reality check that a lot of fitness pros skip over: a workout usually lasts about one hour. So what happens during the other 23 hours of your day?
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As a personal trainer, designing a tailored, effective workout plan is the baseline. It’s the absolute minimum I will do for you. But here is a reality check that many fitness professionals overlook: a workout usually lasts about one hour. What happens during the other 23 hours of your day? Think about it this way.
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I’ll be honest: I haven’t written a blog post for a month. I felt guilty about that. As a personal trainer, a mom, and the founder of NakaNaka Fitness, I felt like I had to be a constant source of “perfect” motivation. But the truth is, the last few months haven’t been perfect. They’ve been
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Are you ready to embrace the fresh air and hit the pavement this spring? Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking to complete your very first 5K, how you move and how you train your heart are the two biggest factors in whether you’ll finish feeling exhausted or empowered. The “Game Changer” Form Fix
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If you follow the latest in wellness, you’ve likely heard the term Zone 2 Training. In 2026, it has officially overtaken HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) as the most talked-about metric in the fitness world. But what exactly is it, and why is it the “secret weapon” for high-performing professionals? What is Zone 2? Physiologically, Zone
Happy New Year! We’ve officially stepped into 2026, and if you’re feeling a little heavier from the holiday season or a bit overwhelmed by the pressure of “resolutions,” you aren’t alone. Many of us start January aiming for a fresh start, but the key to actually reaching that finish line isn’t just willpower—it’s how you
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Happy New Year, everyone! ✨ As the sun rises on 2026, I am sending every single one of you a massive wave of positive energy. Whether you are starting this year with a clear plan or just a quiet hope for more “me-time,” I am wishing you a year of resilience, laughter, and breakthrough moments.
Fitness, Growth, and the 26.2 Mile Resolution: My 2026 Vision 🏃♀️✨ Read More »
Snowboard season is here, and the call of the mountain is getting louder! We all want to progress, carve deeper, and ride longer without the brutal leg burn or the risk of injury. The secret to leveling up your riding this winter doesn’t start on the snow—it starts in the gym. I’m passionate about snowboarding,
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