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What would happen if you just focused on YOU and n

What would happen if you just focused on YOU and nobody else? Like, you vs. you?

Speaking from personal experience, when I begin to focus on myself, I am no longer consumed by the world around us and the opinions of others. We can become the best versions of ourselves, and therefore, become the best friend, spouse, child, parent, worker, etc.

Today, it’s YOU vs. YOU! 💛

So, how will you focus on you today?

#youvyou #focusonyou #focusonyourself #focusonyourgoals #tuesdaymotivation #comparisonisthethiefofjoy #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #onlinefitness #onlinefitnesscoach #hermosabeach

SUMMER TRAVEL WORKOUT SERIES - Part 1: CORE You

SUMMER TRAVEL WORKOUT SERIES -
Part 1: CORE

You guys asked for it! Body weight or minimal equipment workouts for your summer travels ☀️

Use this core workout as a warmup before your strength circuit OR before or after your vacation run! Bonus points for doing it in the sand - makes it 10x harder 💥

Repeat circuit 4x through:
▫️single to full body crunch - 10 each
▫️russian chops- 15 each
▫️Superman with hold- 15
▫️shoulder tap to side tap- 10 each

What workout do you want to see next?! 👇🏻 full body or lower body ?

Remember to LIKE and SAVE💫

#vacationworkout #summerworkout #travelworkout #fitnessreels #coreworkout #abworkouts #beachworkout #minimalequipmentworkout #corestrength #fitnesscoach #onlinefitnesscoach #hermosabeach

Happy Saturday! #sponsored Kickin’ off the weeke

Happy Saturday! #sponsored Kickin’ off the weekend by enjoying a cup of coffee before hitting the spin bike for a workout! Next, I take Leo for a long walk on the strand, with more coffee of course!! I look forward to our long weekend strand walks more than anything. When I get home it’s time to refuel after all that movement! I’ve been loving @thinkproducts protein bars - especially the Lemon Delight flavor! 🍋 It’s so refreshing for summer! It’s loaded with 20 grams of protein with 0g sugar, plus it’s gluten- free! Have you tried @thinkproducts protein bars?! What’s your favorite way to refuel after a workout? 👇🏻

#thinkproducts #protein #sponsored #postworkout

Can you still reach your goals while on Summer vac

Can you still reach your goals while on Summer vacay? ☀️

Absolutely!

Use these simple, healthy Summer tips when you travel this season:

▫️Movement- Plan to stay active on your vacation, even if that just means walks on the beach or a bike ride to dinner. Movement doesn't have to be a strenuous activity. The goal is to keep your body moving!

▫️Protein- Keep protein front of mind when ordering meals at restaurants. Choose entrees and meal options that contain high quality sources of protein, like fish, steak, or chicken. Then, pair your protein with a delicious source of carbs and fat.

▫️Water- Water is your best friend, especially during the hot, Summer months. No matter where you’re vacationing, make it a point to keep water on hand at all times.

▫️Enjoy- The purpose of vacation is to de-stress and relax. Don’t forget that! Enjoy your vacation and know you’ll get right back to your routine when you get home!

Happy vacationing!

#vacation #summervacation #summertravels #traveltips #healthytraveltips #healthytravel #healthyvacation #healthyvacationtips #goals #summergoals #hermosabeach #onlinefitnesscoach #fitnesscoach #healthylifestyle #healthyliving

Why do you think lifting weights will make you loo

Why do you think lifting weights will make you look bulky?!

It actually will give you that “toned” look that you’re looking for.

3 benefits of weight lifting:
▫️increased muscular strength
▫️improved endurance
▫️reduced body fat

So, whether you want to increase your running performance, loose weight, or build strength, strength training 2-3 times a week is absolutely necessary! 🙌🏻

#strengthtraining #strengthtrainingforwomen #womenstrengthtraining #weightlfiting #weightliftingforwomen #womenshealth #womenshealthandfitness #musclebuilding #strengthbuilding #womenwithmuscles #onlinefitnesscoach #fitnesscoach #personaltrainer #fitnessreels #hermosabeach #southerncalifornia

6 common weight lifting mistakes: After spending

6 common weight lifting mistakes:

After spending years in the gym, I’ve witnessed just about everything. However, there are a few common mistakes that I see fellow gym goers make when it comes to weight lifting. These common mistakes can make or break your progress!

▫️Not warming up. Instead of jumping straight into your workout, spend time warming up your muscles through dynamic stretching, light cardio, or light warm up sets.

▫️Going in without a plan. Jumping from one machine to the next, without following any kind of plan, is essentially wasted time. Instead, follow a program to help you reach your goals quicker.

▫️Improper rest times. Allow yourself enough time between sets to let your muscles rest and recover.

▫️Not slowing down your movements. What do I mean by this?! Next time you’re doing leg curls, spend 3-4 secs lowering (eccentric phase), and finish the exercise at normal spead. This increases the time under tension, which helps you build more muscle.

If you’re feeling lost in the gym and looking for a customized plan to help reach your fitness goals- head to the link in my bio to apply for 1:1 online training! 👆🏻

#weightlifting #liftweights #strengthtraining #muscle #strength #workouttips #workoutmistakes #fitnesscoach #onlinefitnesecoach #strengthtraining #hermosabeach

How can you enjoy the Summer season AND prioritize

How can you enjoy the Summer season AND prioritize your health? ☀️

Let me tell you! 👇🏻

Staying healthy during the Summer season is surprisingly affordable, enjoyable, and delicious. These are the best ways to support your health goals, while enjoying the best parts of Summer:

▫️Soak up the sun! The sun is a great source of vitamin D, which is necessary for stable mood and immunity. Also, getting sunlight exposure in the morning hours can help regulate your circadian rhythm. Of course, when in the sun for an extended period of time, protect your skin with mineral based sunscreen, hats, and long sleeves to prevent burns. More on this below!

▫️Enjoy Summer seasonal foods- Some of the juiciest, most delicious and nutritious foods are available during the Summer season. Load up on these fruits and veggies while they’re at their best: watermelon, tomatoes, corn (organic), green beans, zucchini, squash, melons, peaches, nectratines, and berries 🍉

▫️Catch a little R&R- Take advantage of the Summer season and schedule in some much needed rest and relaxation. Even if you don’t go anywhere, plan a staycation or take a few days off!

▫️Stay hydrated- The hot Summer months + excess time outside = a recipe for dehydration. Keep water and electrolytes on hand to keep your body hydrated all day long- especially on days spent outside!💦

▫️Exercise with the season- If you live in a temperate Summer climate, enjoy more workouts in the beautiful weather. Don’t be afraid to change things up, it’s actually beneficial to your health!🏃🏻‍♀️

▫️Don’t forget the sunscreen- If you’ve ever experienced the “lobster burn,” you know just how painful it is. Protect yourself against the harsh sun rays by loading up on sunscreen!

#healthysummer #healthysummertips #outdoorworkouts #running #runner #sunshine #beachtime #relax #summerfoods #summertime #summervibes #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #fitnesscoach #hermosabeachpier

Let’s just hold on one second here… If you be

Let’s just hold on one second here…

If you believe you must workout every day for 2 hours to make progress and see results, you are sorely mistaken.

Here’s the truth:
Working every single day actually does more harm than good to your body. Ultimately, it’s counterproductive.

Why? Because rest is just as important as your workouts! Your body needs time to rest and recover to become stronger and healthier.

For this reason, I stick to working out 4-5 days per week and incorporate leisurely activity on my “rest days.” How often do you take rest days?! 👇🏻

#workout #workoutfacts #Workoutmyths #overexercise #fitnesstrainer #restdays #activerest #womensworkouts #exerciseforwomen #onlinefitnesscoach #fitneescoach #hermosabeach

LOWER BODY MINI BAND ONLY WORKOUT + A SUMMER GIVEA

LOWER BODY MINI BAND ONLY WORKOUT + A SUMMER GIVEAWAY FOR A GARMIN VENU 2 PLUS 💥

Grab a mini band and you’re ready to go! This workout is perfect for your summer travels! ☀️ It can be done anywhere - on the beach, outside, at the gym, or at home!

Repeat circuit 4x through:
▫️Squat with abduction- 15
▫️Reverse lunge with flexion- 10
▫️RDLs- 10
▫️ Glute bridge with abduction- 15
▫️Pop out squats - 15

Let’s get into the giveaway! I’ve been tracking basically everything I do with my @garminwellness Venu 2 Plus lately! My favorite features of the watch include the sleep tracker (tracks different stages of and quality of sleep), long battery life (9 days), and hands free talking to your phone (you can take calls right from your wrist)!

One lucky person will win a Garmin Venu 2 Plus of their very own! 🎊

To enter:
1. Like this reel
2. Follow @becksliveshealthy & @garminwellness
3. Tag your workout buddy
4. Comment on what your favorite summer activity is 🏃🏻‍♀️

Giveaway runs through Thursday, July 7th. Winner announced July 8th!

#becksliveshealthy #athomeworkouts #garminwellness #garminambassador #gogarmin #travelworkout #outdoorworkout #summerworkout #lowerbodyworkout #fitnessreels #fitnesscoach

SUMMER BERRY KALE SALAD My favorite kale salad r

SUMMER BERRY KALE SALAD

My favorite kale salad recipe for summer is SUPER easy to throw together. My two favorite items in this salad are— Primal Kitchen’s Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and Trader Joe’s Sesame Honey Cashews. The combo of these 2 ingredients just makes the salad! 🙌🏻 I love adding cashews to salad for some healthy fats and a little bit of crunch! If you have ever tried these cashews before, you know they’re dangerous. DANGEROUSLY GOOD! This recipe also calls for red onion, strawberries, blueberries, and goat cheese! 🫐

This salad makes a great side dish to have at summer cookouts and is perfect for lunch or dinner topped with grilled chicken during the work week! I think by now all of my friends and family have tried this salad too. I usually make it when they come over because it’s always a hit! 🥰

Ingredients (serves 4) 👉🏻
* 4-5 cups kale (with stems removed)
* 1 cup strawberries (cut in half)
* 1 cup blueberries
* ½ cup chopped red onion
* ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
* ½ cup @traderjoes Sesame Honey Cashews
* 3 tbsp @primalkitchenfoods Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Directions 👉🏻
1. In a large bowl, combine the kale and dressing. Massage the dressing into the kale until coated and place in the fridge to marinate for a few minutes.
2. While the kale is marinating, chop strawberries and red onion.
3. Remove kale from fridge after 10 mins. Add toppings and toss until evenly combined.
4. Enjoy! ☀️

#summerrecipes #saladrecipe #kalerecipes #summercooking #sidedishrecipes #berries #traderjoes #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #wellnesscoach #fitnesscoach #foodiereels #nutritioncoach

You know what they say: when you look good, you fe

You know what they say: when you look good, you feel good!

These are 3 of my current favorite workout outfits!

All of these ‘fits are great for workouts, running errands, lounging around the house, or walking the dogs 🐶 Truthfully, I practically consider these outfits to be my daily uniform!

My favorite Vuori pieces to put these outfits together are the daily legging and yosemite bra!

Which color is your favorite?! 👇🏻

#workoutoutfit #workoutattire #workoutclothes #workoutapparal #vuori #vuoriclothing #leggings #favoriteleggings #womensworkoutclothes

DAY IN MY LIFE! ☀️ #AD Welcome to a day in my

HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS FROM TRADER JOE’S Last wee

HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS FROM TRADER JOE’S

Last week I shared some of my favorite high protein snacks from Trader Joe’s that you can take with you on- the- go to keep you full while running errands, at work, after the gym, etc! I couldn’t fit all my favorites in one reel so here’s part 2!

Here are 5 high protein snacks that will help fill you up that you can easily take with you on the go 💪🏻

Which one is your favorite?! 👇🏻

#healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnacking #protein #highproteinsnack #snackideas #traderjoesfinds #foodiereels #nutritioncoach #traderjoeshaul

6 Health Benefits of Having PETS! Did you know yo

6 Health Benefits of Having PETS!

Did you know your furry friend might actually improve your health, physically and mentally?! 🐶 Here are some health benefits to thank your four-legged best friend for..

Mental:
- Reduced stress
- Increased joy
- Decreased feelings of loneliness and anxiety

Physical:
- Improved heart health
- Better cognitive function
- Lower blood pressure

I can speak from personal experience when I say that dogs are an amazing influence on my health. They have the power to cheer me up, reduce my stress levels, and encourage me to get outside and move my body (even when I don’t feel like it).

Do you have any pets?

#pets #benefitsofpets #benefitsofdogs #health #womenshealth #healthandfitness #betterhealth #hearthealth #brainhealth #stress #reducestress #stressmanagement #joy #anxiety #lonliness

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Chicag

Personally, working out early in the morning sets

Personally, working out early in the morning sets the tone for the rest of my day. Not only does it benefit my physical health, but also my mental health. It boosts my mood, and relieves any anxiety. Plus, there’s nothing quite like starting the day feeling accomplished!

Here are 5 reasons I workout in the morning:

▫️It boosts my mood and relieves anxiety.

▫️It energizes my mind and body for the day.

▫️I have less excuses in the morning.

▫️I make better food choices throughout the day.

▫️It’s a little bit of “me time,” before the business of the day.

If you’re not a morning workout person, try implementing 1-2 early morning workouts per week. Slowly, increase your morning workouts over the weeks to come. It might take awhile to adjust, but over time, I think you’ll grow to love it, like I do! 💪🏻

How can you enjoy the Summer season AND prioritize

How can you enjoy the Summer season AND prioritize your health? ☀️

Let me tell you! 👇🏻

Staying healthy during the Summer season is surprisingly affordable, enjoyable, and delicious. These are the best ways to support your health goals, while enjoying the best parts of Summer:

▫️Soak up the sun! The sun is a great source of vitamin D, which is necessary for stable mood and immunity. Also, getting sunlight exposure in the morning hours can help regulate your circadian rhythm. Of course, when in the sun for an extended period of time, protect your skin with mineral based sunscreen, hats, and long sleeves to prevent burns. More on this below!

▫️Enjoy Summer seasonal foods- Some of the juiciest, most delicious and nutritious foods are available during the Summer season. Load up on these fruits and veggies while they’re at their best: watermelon, tomatoes, corn (organic), green beans, zucchini, squash, melons, peaches, nectratines, and berries 🍉

▫️Catch a little R&R- Take advantage of the Summer season and schedule in some much needed rest and relaxation. Even if you don’t go anywhere, plan a staycation or take a few days off!

▫️Stay hydrated- The hot Summer months + excess time outside = a recipe for dehydration. Keep water and electrolytes on hand to keep your body hydrated all day long- especially on days spent outside!💦

▫️Exercise with the season- If you live in a temperate Summer climate, enjoy more workouts in the beautiful weather. Don’t be afraid to change things up, it’s actually beneficial to your health!🏃🏻‍♀️

▫️Don’t forget the sunscreen- If you’ve ever experienced the “lobster burn,” you know just how painful it is. Protect yourself against the harsh sun rays by loading up on sunscreen!

HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS FROM TRADER JOE’S Many pre

HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS FROM TRADER JOE’S

Many pre- packaged snacks load up on sugar and refined carbs while skimping on fiber, healthy fat, and protein 👎🏻 That protein helps fill you up and holds you over until your next meal!

Here are 6 high protein snacks that will help fill you up that you can easily take with you on the go while running errands or during your busy work day! 💪🏻

#healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnacking #protein #highproteinsnack #snackideas #traderjoesfinds #foodiereels #nutritioncoach

DB ONLY FULL BODY 💪🏻 Grab a pair of DBs and

DB ONLY FULL BODY 💪🏻

Grab a pair of DBs and you’re ready to go! I love workouts like this when I’m in a hurry or traveling because it’s quick and ONLY requires a pair of DBs 👏🏻

Repeat 3-4x through-
▫️Squat to press - 10
▫️Reverse lunge to curl - 10
▫️RDL to upright row - 10
▫️SL pickup - 15
▫️DB floor bench with leg raise- 10
▫️Push-up position row- 10
▫️Shoulder tap- climber- 10

Ready to level up your fitness?! Apply for 1:1 coaching through link in bio 💪🏻💛

#fitnessreels #dbonlyworkout #fullbodyworkouts #fullbodyworkout #strengthtraining #fitnesscoach #onlinefitnesscoach #fitnessreel

It’s time to stretch! 🤸🏻‍♂️ I must

It’s time to stretch! 🤸🏻‍♂️

I must admit I haven’t been great about adding mobility into my routine lately. I program it for all of my clients - but don’t take the time to do it myself! Posting my routine to hold myself accountable to add it back in 1-2x week!

These are some of my favorite movements. They can be done pre or post workout or on an active recovery day! 💥

1. Cat cow stretch
2. Bird dogs
3. Superman
4. Kneeling hip flexor
5. Internal rotation stretch
6. External rotation stretch
7. Scorpion stretch
8. Active hammy stretch

#mobility #mobilityroutine #stretchingexercises #activerecovery #activerestday #recoveryexercises #personaltrainer #onlinecoach #fitnesscoach #strengthtraining

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