A really great part about having a blog is that I can share stories with you, but also that I can remember them in the future. Not that I’d ever forget this one, but I’m eager to write it down while the details are fresh. This past Saturday, in the middle of a blizzard, Matt (or as you may know…
Hey friends, what a weekend! I have so much to share from the blizzard of 2016. I'm going to kick it off with the launch of the new ShapinUp.com. This project has been a long time coming and I am beyond thrilled with all of the changes as my little blog grows and evolves. As I begin life in the new…
There’s been an ongoing debate for years: what’s better for you, cardio or strength training? The answer depends on what type of results you’re looking for. If you’re strictly trying to lose lbs or sweat out last nights margarita, I’d suggest cardio, but if you’re looking to build muscle and tone, strength training is a must. Really though, you need…
[image from last winter in NYC, will this year be as bad?] Wednesday mornings are simultaneously my hardest and my favorite morning of the work week. While I teach or workout most mornings, Wednesday’s are particularly challenging because it’s the earliest class that I teach, starting at 6:15am and it’s close enough that I can walk (1 mile to be…
Describe your perfect Saturday. Does it involve a solid workout followed by a delicious brunch with friends? For me, that’s an ideal weekend itinerary so this weekend I joined Ketanga for a Brunch & Burn event: a sweat session at Refine Method followed by a group brunch at Westville. We met at Refine West Village at 12:45 and went through…
Just one week into the new year, is it too early to check in on those resolutions? You may think so, but we need to start the year strong, right? One of my resolutions was to up my self care. This can be interpreted in a number of ways but one huge way that seriously affects your entire day and…
