I have been an athlete my entire life, predominantly ice hockey (~30years). I have been in the fitness world, specifically personal training since I was 15. Now, I wasn’t training folks at that time, but I was being trained. I have trained consistently, through injuries, surgeries, and all life events for about 25 years. I trained friends, family, friends of friends of family, etc… off and on in my 20s and 30s. If you do the math, that puts me at 40. It wasn’t until recently that I really shifted my outlook on fitness. In my younger years, a workout was not successful unless I was completely spent. I’m talking out of breath and unable to move the next day - totally insane…

After having my daughter, at 37, heavy lifting and impact moves no longer worked for me. I suffered from joint pain in my elbows, knees, and neck, as well as migraines. I had to rebuild my core from a c-section, and lose a significant amount of weight. At this time, I was also exhausted, as new moms know. I was also really struggling with my mental health. So, working out did not come as easily as it used to. I knew it was something I needed to do, but it needed to look different. It needed to work with my body. Luckily, I had experience in barre, I knew how incredibly challenging it was, and how easy on my joints they would be. Barre offered me the hard workout I wanted with the gentle movements my body needed. 

I needed to workout for my physical health, just as much as my mental health. Once the joint pain subsided with physical therapy and my modifiable barre workouts, I truly appreciated what I was able to do for myself. I world on my mental health in the studio and out, and I was able to work through my challenges, and come out better on the other side. 

It wasn’t strictly through barre that I lost weight. Once my joints felt better, I added low-impact strength training back into my routine. Women lose muscle after 40, so we better build it, and if you are not 40 yet, let’s get ahead of it. 

I also focused on healthy, balanced, nutrition. I needed energy for my new mom era, and set a good example for my daughter. I didn’t have time to count every calorie, but I had to start there. Once I understood how to eat for my body, eating became something that I no longer stressed over. Like most women, I struggled with eating in my teens and early 20s, and there is no way I’m going back to those unhealthy eating habits. Losing weight is more difficult as we get older, and I refuse to obsess over food. I needed sustainable eating habits. 

Everyone’s fitness and weightloss journey is different, but as a member of the most powerful group in the world, “MOMS,” I’m going to share what I have learned over many years, so women can have long healthy lives with less obsession and anxiety over food, weight, and bodies, so we can all be the fierce, confident women we truly are. 

My goal is to bring challenging, manageable workouts, and sustainable nutrition to busy women. No matter where you are, I'm here to share my program with you.

Consistency is key, and with varying types and lengths of workouts, this program fits into your life.  Since no workout is the same, you not only won't get bored, but you will look forward to exercising!

The Fitness Barre - Barre portion is based on the Lotte Berk technique. It is a great compliment to strength exercises, as it focuses on the small muscles, often not targeted in other workouts. Barre’s controlled movements and high repetitions, target these small muscles until they fatigue (shakes!). Barre accompanied by low-impact strength exercises produce long, toned sculpted muscles while improving flexibility, balance, and posture. Don't be fooled by light weights and small movements, you will definitely feel the burn! 

I’m excited and honored to work with you

xo

Abby