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Back in May, I wrote a lil’ post about the advantages of percentage-based training. I still think it’s a great tool, but if I’m being completely honest, I haven’t used it in a loooong time. These days, I find RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and autoregulation better align with my needs. So, here’s Part II […]

https://www.eastside-athletics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/e59af87790654c278f35c46aa10706f7.mov **PSA for All You Pilates Princesses** Back again with another hot take: pilates is just mostly just a watered-down version of good strength training. Allow me to explain. When I look at pilates, what I see is essentially, a successful re-branded of simple gym movements. This trend is pretty common in fitness. Attach a

When I first transitioned from occupational therapy to personal training, I didn’t think much about how my OT background would set me apart. I assumed my technical knowledge, programming skills, and experience with movement were what mattered most. I mean, those are the things people hire trainers for, right? Well, yes. But also, not at

When I first started strength training in my early twenties, menopause wasn’t something on my radar. Now solidly in my mid-thirties, it is becoming harder to ignore.  I know it will come for me one day—and I want to be ready.  Menopause and perimenopause bring profound hormonal changes that affect everything from bone density to

When I was approached by 425 Magazine to be featured in their Health and Wellness column, I was very excited to share my unconventional path into the fitness industry, what inspired me to open a gym, and the role physical health plays in our lives. It was a chance to reflect on how my background

Another Post for the Ladies! The information in this post is applicable to everyone, but I am writing specifically to the ladies here because I work with so many women who have been wildly misguided when it comes to how to change their bodies.  Common Misconceptions in Women’s Fitness Something I commonly hear from women

As a rehabilitation professional turned personal trainer, I have spent years watching the fitness and healthcare industries chase an elusive mechanical panacea for injury prevention and pain management, where every ache and pain can be traced back to an anterior pelvic tilt, a weak core, and underactive glutes. As queen of anterior pelvic tilt myself,

If you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of Dawn Fletcher and her company, Driven Mind Training.  One of my favorite phrases she uses is, “the most adaptable athlete in the room is the most dangerous athlete in the room.”  I love this phrase not just for it’s obvious application in athletics, but

Trainers: We don’t need to micromanage every movement. For those unfamiliar, before becoming a personal trainer, I worked as an occupational therapist in rehabilitation. I’ve spent over a decade now studying and working with human bodies, focusing on assessing and improving motor skills and movement quality. My experience ranges from working with individuals with chronic