(A realistic look at rebuilding after baby — from someone who’s done it twice.) Whether you’re one year postpartum with your first baby… or your second… or you’re just wondering what the future might look like — this is for you. Because the questions don’t really change: Let’s break it down — physique, strength, nutrition, […]

The Most Common Weak Points, Best Progression + Accessories That Actually Work If you can’t do a pull-up yet, you’re not weak. You’re just missing a few pieces. Most people don’t fail at pull-ups because they “aren’t strong enough.”They fail because they’re training the wrong things — in the wrong order. Let’s fix that. This […]

(Yes, It’s Possible — But Not for Everyone) If you’ve ever asked: “Can I lose fat and build muscle at the same time?” The short answer: yes.The longer answer: it depends on who you are. Body recomposition — burning fat while gaining muscle in the same phase — is possible. But some people will experience […]

If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably remember the giant food pyramid hanging in your classroom. The base? Bread. So much bread. Over the last 35+ years, the USDA dietary guidelines have gone through multiple glow-ups — from the original pyramid, to MyPyramid, to MyPlate, and now the newest 2026 version. So what […]

Creatine is the most researched supplement in the fitness industry. It’s affordable.It’s effective.And despite what TikTok might tell you – it’s incredibly safe for most people. But I hadn’t taken it consistently in more than nine months. So I decided to start from scratch. No loading phase.No intentional bulk.No big training overhaul. Just 5 grams […]

After two pregnancies and coaching thousands of moms, here’s what actually matters. I’ve lifted through two pregnancies. I’ve recovered from two births. And since then, I’ve coached thousands of pregnant and postpartum women. If I could sit across from you – whether you’re newly pregnant, thinking about trying, or deep in your third trimester – […]

I’m on the cover of a book called Strong Like Her. (Even after all these years, that’s a sentence I don’t say without stopping for a second.) Recently, Haley Shapley – the author of the book – shared a story from a signing event. A woman walked up to the table, pointed at the cover (aka me), […]

Pilates is everywhere right now. Scroll Instagram for five minutes and you’ll be told – explicitly or implicitly – that you need to be doing Pilates. And somewhere along the way, Pilates girls and strength training girls started getting pitted against each other. So let me start with a confession: I was a Pilates hater. Not casually […]