Author Archives: thetrainerlife

What am I doing at the gym? A lot of my clients as well as friends ask me how many reps of an exercise should they be doing, how much weight etc. etc ? Some people want to do 10 some say 15. But do you know why you are doing this? What the amountContinue reading “Reps, Sets, Weights. What are you doing?”

Happy international women’s day ladies! It is a day to remember to treat each other with respect and know that you are a badass, now and forever! Women have to wear many different hates in their day to day lives and it is not an easy task. But we are made for it. If weContinue reading “International Women’s Day!”

SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain by John Ratey, MD Being in the fitness industry I already think that exercise is important for everyone’s day to day life no matter what age. There are tons of studies, test, and every magazine has their get fit quick advice. One thing all ofContinue reading “Spark – A book review!”

This afternoon I went to my first running class at Mile High Run Club and it was an awesome experience! These frigged temperatures are not exactly my ideal outdoor running weather. I am running my 5th half marathon, the Brooklyn Half Marathon in mid May and I’m thinking of running one before then, so IContinue reading “Mile High Run Club!”

One of the biggest problems people have with working out, is time. People especially in NYC jam pack their day full of a to-do list and working out is either last on the list and the first thing to get bumped off as well. Some of my most dedicated clients that carve out the timeContinue reading “9-5’s How to balance Work and Working out!”

I have been in the fitness industry for eight years and a trainer for five of those eight years. And one of the top things I believe woman say to me when they begin a training program is I want to “tone but not be bulky”. I hate to say this but it is justContinue reading “Women and the Truth about getting Bulky!”

Low carb, Paleo, Cabbage Soup diet, Atkins, Juice Cleanse, No Sugar…Meal Plans, Meal Prep! With all of these diets, trends and fads you would think everyone would be super healthy fit and pharmaceutical companies wouldn’t be thriving because we would all just stick to our designated diets. Ummmm… 1/3 of this country is obese andContinue reading “DIETS, DIETS, DIETS!!!!!!”

First thing first! When I’m training a new client there are some essential things I believe a person should learn. Disclaimer- Always be cleared by your doctor for physical activity especially if you are coming back from an injury or a surgery. Once you have done that you are ready to go. My top 5Continue reading “Training…And where you should Start.”

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday. If you are anything like me you threw caution to the wind and you just enjoyed the holidays and didn’t concern yourself too much with your fitness lifestyle.  My normal healthy eating habits took a vacation and I enjoyed what the holiday season hadContinue reading “New Year, New Goals, New You!”