Sharing With Your Clients

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 I am fortunate enough to genuinely like every client that I work with. I work with men, women, moms, athletes, cancer patients, and more. Each client has unique needs, unique goals, and unique health issues. 

My client shown here....Doug...is an old co-worker of mine. I have known Doug since I was 17 years old and he in honestly one of my favorite people! 

Doug is like 6'5" which makes this move a wee bit more impressive!

He works hard and is always willing to try the crazy moves that I throw at him!

Here is an outline of Doug made out of sweat on the floor of the studio!

Doug has consistently had issues with his sinuses. He struggles with Allergies, sinus infections, etc.  I suggested he try Eucalyptus Oil as a steam extractive to help open up his sinuses for pressure relief. 

He puts a few drop of 100% therapeutic grade Eucalyptus Oil is a steaming cup of water and breathes deeply. He states it makes his sinuses feel better but has noticed the most change in his eyes, he has actually stopped using his eyedrops. 

It's always nice when you can share with your clients and they have good results!

One thing that I will not be sharing with Doug....

My new "Killer Caboose" yoga pants from Soybu

Could you imagine Doug's long hairy legs in these "5 star hot pants"?!?!?

All joking aside, I love Soybu's clothing line! They have the best pants!! This Killer Caboose line is no exception. They feel and fit great and are easy to wear both in or out of the studio!

Do you have a favorite go to workout outfit?

Any home remedies that your swear by?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Research by Comparison

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 Over the past few months, I have gotten the opportunity to try a variety of health and beauty products.  Some I have liked, some I have not, but I think it is important to try a variety of items to find out what your really like and what works for you. 

I have tried several different types of Argan Oil, a leave in hair treatment that is supposed to help tame frizz and make hair soft and shiny. So far, I haven't had great luck and even gave a bottle to my sister. After 3 different bottles, I found one that works for my hair! The Instanaturals Argan Oil Blend with Jojobo oil and coconut oil works well in my curly, frizzy hair! My sister liked the HSI leave in oil and uses it when she straightens her hair.  We have different hair types so we like different products, we wouldn't have known that without trying a few different products.....now..we are both happy!





I fell in love with Adovia Dead Sea Mud mask! I got the opportunity to try PURE Dead Sea Mud Mask and was extremely hopeful. It's all organic, minimal products, and feels great on the skin. BUT...it is absolutely awful to try to get off. It literally sticks like glue to your skin. It's very user unfriendly, I was very disappointed. Thankfully I still have plenty of the Adovia Dead Sea Mud!

                                                          

Of all the product lines I have tried lately, I have been most impressed with Instanaturals and Adovia's health and beauty lines. Both focus on using natural ingredients to provide a quality
product. So when I got the opportunity to try Eye Gels from both companies, I was pretty excited. Both Eye Gels are designed to get rid of fine lines around the eyes giving you a more youthful appearance.  I am super excited to have both product because they are both awesome! The Instanaturals has more of a cooling tingle but they both feel great on the eyes and seem to work well!




What about you? Are you a comparison shopper? Do you price match or cut coupons? What's your shopping strategy?



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Making Fitness a Family Affair

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

As a fitness professional, I am always looking for ways to incorporate exercise into our family functions. Oddly enough, here in Omaha Nebraska, we have some pretty cool events that take place regularly in our area!

The first one is the tradition of the Thursday Night Taco Ride.

There is no real organization that puts it on or anything, just somewhere someone decided to make this a tradition and it took off. People from all over head to Council Bluffs Iowa to jump on the Wabash Trace trail and ride about 10 miles to Mineola Iowa where there is a local restaurant that serves cheap tacos and pitchers of margaritas every Thursday to a bunch of dirty, sweaty cyclist.  It's awesome! There is a band playing, plenty of bar food, and great drink specials!

We headed out after work with a group of my sister's friends. She's pretty good at organizing group outings, where I on the other hand have absolutely no patience.

It's a crushed limestone trail, so I took my hybrid bike. I also made sure to put on my new LumenX Bike Light since we would be heading home in the dark. I was very happy with my new light! It's light weight, durable, and super bright. Plus it is water resistant which is a bonus since it rained on us!

Since we headed out after work I decided to take a couple of QSpeed CoQ10 before the ride. CoQ10 is a naturally occurring enzyme that has proven to be good for your heart, give you a boost of energy, and help with muscle repair. 

This brand is a quick melt, dissolves right on your tongue, and it tastes great! Click HERE to read more about the benefits of taking CoQ10!

As I mentioned earlier...it rained..

So we had a little bit of a sloppy ride home....with them "marks" to prove it!

Last weekend we registered Wes for the Muddy Heroes Run.

 It was a 3K muddy obstacle course that benefited Completely Kids Charity.

My kiddo isn't much of a sports kid but he is always willing to do events with us. Especially ones that involve mud!

Wes had an absolute blast!!

He ran the whole course, tackled every single obstacle, and finished strong!

He even let the firefighters hose him down after the race!

I am so proud of him!!

What are some tricks you use to keep your kids active in the summer?
Do you ever do organized races or event with your kids?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Loving Every Part: Loving Your Age

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Howdy Folks!! Here for another LOVE EVERY PART edition of the Fitness Blog!

Today's special feature is all about learning to love your age. Ok...don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed my 20's....probably too much, but I wouldn't want to go back. I have enjoyed settling down a bit, becoming a mom, and getting some priorities straightened out. However, that does not mean I want to look like I'm a settled mother who has her priorities all figured out. I want to me a hot mom. Let's face it...being called a MILF is the ultimate compliment!

Getting old inevitable . So are wrinkles, grey hair, and saggy skin. It's impossible to stop time but that doesn't mean we can't take care of our skin to give it the more longevity. Our skin is the only place we have to live, so we need to take care of it.

I recently got the opportunity to try a line from Instanaturals that focuses on maintaining a youthful appearance.

First, Youth Express Eye Gel

You get to use just a tiny bit and dab it under your eyes to help with puffiness, dark circles, and sagging. It noticeably tightens on contact and has a cooling effect on the skin. I like it when I have early clients! It helps me look like I didn't just roll out of bed....even when I actually did!

 Next...Youth Express Age Defying Moisturizer.

This is a pretty heavy cream. It feels good and leaves your skin hydrated, but it is a bit too heavy for me in the summer time. I am excited to use it in the winter when I need just a bit more to keep the skin soft and moisturized. 

I also got the opportunity to try a Dr. Oz supported product called Phytoceramide. Recently Dr. OZ described this supplement as a way to "drop a decade" from your face and called it a "face lift in a bottle".

Well, it has a lot of great vitamins in it, no doubt vitamins that are great for your skin. But "face lift in a bottle" may be a stretch. These vitamins are good for you and typically ones that we lack in our diet. I suggest looking at it more like a skin supporting supplement as opposed to a quicky face lift. 

I also tried more products from a new favorite line, Adovia. 

First, Dead Sea Mineral Lift Serum. 

It's light weight and smells great. It's little on the greasy side, which isn't great for me in the summer time with the humidity here in Nebraska. But I am pretty sure I will really love it come winter time when I need just a touch more hydration!

I also got to try their Dead Sea Salt  Moisturizing Soap

I love their Dead Sea Mud Soap, so I was super excited to try this version! It did not disappoint!! 

Light weight, smells great, not too heavy on the moisture either! 

Another thing I should point out, none of these products are expensive. They are all reasonably priced, which in my opinion is a major gold star! You can order them all through Amazon and if you're a prime member, you get free shipping!

Any products you can't live without??

What is your one go-to for feeling refreshed and radiant?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride

This past weekend I headed down to South Lake Tahoe to ride in America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, a century ride (100 miles) around breathtaking Lake Tahoe.

This was a national Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's TEAM In Training Fundraising event. I have been an athlete and mentor with LLS for the past 4 years raising money in memory of my youngest son, Eric.

Over 2,000 cyclist participated in the event on Sunday!! There were 6 of us from Nebraska who headed west for the event with 743 total TEAM In Training athletes over all.  During this event, We raised $3,388,000 for Cancer research and patient services.

Needless to say....I am proud!

It was such a fun weekend!!

My crew had a fabulous time!

                                     

We spent a little time wandering around Lake Tahoe enjoying the beautiful scenery and weather!

 The start of the ride was cold!! 

But the views........

Unbelievable!

We did a lot of climbing....and I mean a lot!!

 There were rest stops about every 20 miles fully stocked with cytomax, granola bars, bagels, and fruit.

We had lunch about mile 78, right before our biggest climb into Spooner Pass. 

It was truly a beautiful bike ride! I got hit on by some retired Navy men, saw a bear, and met some amazing people! Talk about a full day!!

We celebrated our accomplishment with a wonderful dinner, plenty of wine, and great company!

During this event, I earned my "Triple Crown", meaning I have completed all 3 endurance events offered with Team In Training.

I am very proud to report that I have raised over $10,000 that has been donated in Eric's memory.

I couldn't have done this event without the love and support from my friends, family, and favorite Bike Shop....so a big thanks to my "athletic supporters"! 

So what's next on the schedule......

STAY TUNED!