In dance, there are many common injuries that can put a dancer out of class for weeks, even months in order to recover. We discussed a...

Going along with my pointe series, I wanted to talk a little bit about turnout. I have a student who struggles with hip mobility and...

When preparing for pointe, dancers need to have strong ankles and toes. Without the required strength, the stress of being en pointe can...

As a dance teacher, I've dealt with a lot of questions from my young students about pointe. It's the dream of most young ballerinas to...

I am getting more and more excited about the updates to A Dancer's Diary! I've learned a lot since the first publishing that I'm thrilled...

If you're like me, working out at home is your favorite way to workout. Going to a gym can be expensive and intimidating. As a personal...

A lot of people who have high blood pressure and certain heart issues, experience high levels of triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type...

I am so excited to announce that I've been working on a Spring Video series for my YouTube channel! This series will focus on teaching...

Whenever I'm working with a new client, I always make sure I know what their goals are. Goals for weight-loss or weight-gain, goals for...

I'm throwing it back by re-posting a post that I wrote back in March of 2017. The reason for this is because I really enjoyed this DIY....

Okay, any men reading this, avert your eyes. We are going to delve a little deeper into a subject that a lot of dancers and athletes...

One of my passions in my career, and the main reason why I chose my career in the first place, is helping young dancers and athletes...

It's that time of year. The time where leaving your bed in the morning is like jumping into an igloo and even socks don't keep your feet...

I thought this national "holiday" was pretty funny, so why not share it? A lot of people, including myself sometimes, get down on...

I would like to take this time to celebrate every personal trainer out there. You are awesome! As a personal trainer myself, I know how...

This post is sort of a part 2 to my post last Wednesday, Thoughts on Veganism & Vegetarianism. The reason why I wanted to write this type...

Much to the chagrin of those wishing to be more physically active, cardio is an important part of the fitness routine. Cardiovascular...

So, before I get started, please remember that the thoughts I present in this post are based on scientific research and my knowledge and...

I love listening to music while I'm working out. Who doesn't? It makes the workout seem a bit shorter and more fun when you have great...

Have you ever struggled with your flexibility? I'm right there with you. Sometimes I feel that I was born inflexible. I've struggled with...