As a former ballet dancer, I am always looking for an excuse to bust into a plie or tendu. I was intrigued to see that a Pure Barre location recently popped up in my area, and decided to give it a try. …

Restaurant culture is huge in New York City and the surrounding areas. Whether it’s celebrating a friend’s birthday, a happy hour after work or a weekend brunch, it seems like there is always a reason to dine out. If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s…

I will be the first to say that 48 hours in Austin, Texas is not nearly enough time to check out all that the city has to offer. I spent the majority of the two days between South Congress and Downtown, barely scratching the surface of Texas’ capital. …

I’m the type of person who likes to “hibernate” during cold weather months — only spending time outside when necessary. It can be very tempting to give up on staying active in December and pick back up again in March. Over the past few years, I’ve learned several tricks for…

Inspired by Obama’s annual list series, I decided to make my own compilation of my favorite books, movies, podcasts and the like of 2021. Top 5 Books Three Women by Lisa Taddeo a non-fiction book exploring the sexual lives of three women throughout the United States. Everybody Else is Perfect by Gabrielle Korn…

As a personal trainer, my clients often tell me that their New Year’s Resolutions are to lose weight. While weight loss is certainly achievable, it is a very vague goal and doesn’t set them up with a blueprint for success. …

It’s that time of the year again, and our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide is bigger and better than ever. …

The lat pulldown is one of my favorite upper body exercises. It targets the back (including the latissimus dorsi, teres major, trapezius and rhomboids) and supports shoulder, tricep and core stability when done correctly. …

Out of all the fast-casual chain restaurants in my area, I think CAVA is clearly superior. The food options are exciting and diverse, they have plenty of choices for those with dietary restrictions, and everything tastes fresh. With that being said, it can feel overwhelming to try to figure out…