One of my intentions for 2020 was to prioritize my recovery more than my workouts. On average I workout 5-6 days a week ranging from dance cardio, yoga, running, HIIT workouts, sculpting, boxing, and more. As a dancer my mindset is to keep going, push through the pain and injury. Unfortunately, my body no longer allows me to push through. From my neck to my feet I have issues from inflammation in my muscles to joint pains. As I get older I need to be smarter about taking care of my body if I want to continue to exercise. And I want to be that little old lady in your pilates class who is keeping up with the movements.

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The number one resolution most people have in the new year ties to fitness and wellness. Whether you are looking to run a marathon, try yoga for the first time, tone muscles, lose weight, or simply start exercising, we all have a goal or two to achieve a healthier version of ourselves. In the past, my goals at the start of the year have been to try new workouts, be mindful of what I am eating, take more care of my body in terms of foam rolling and knowing when to have a rest day, and of course, lose weight/tone. This year my goal is not necessarily physical but more about confidence. My goal is to wear more colorful/ printed activewear and to wear crop tanks. You may have noticed in all of my workout videos that I share on Insta Stories, I wear head to toe black. Mind you there is absolutely nothing wrong with this and it is not something I am going to stop doing. It’s the mindset I have behind wearing all black all of the time. We all have our insecurities when it comes to our bodies. For me, wearing all black is a way of hiding my insecurities while looking at myself in the mirror. (more…)

sweatshirt c/o // sneakers c/o

One of the most coveted items each holiday season is activewear. Whether you are looking for a new pair of workout shoes, a classic pair of leggings or a pullover to go to and from your workout, the holiday season is the time to stock up on such items. Each year on my Christmas wishlist I always add a few fitness items, and this year I am turning to adidas to outfit my activewear.

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Lately, when it comes to my workout I have been sticking to a routine; dance cardio, pilates, yoga, HIIT workouts, and sculpt classes. I have not been really venturing out of the norm and trying new, to me, style workouts. I have tried a few new studios but most have stuck to the ones that I love doing the most. Here are two new studios that I have loved going to and one that is an oldie but a goodie.

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