I’ve gotten several messages from readers lately that have my Spidey-senses tingling. Here are a few examples: “I’ve been working out 3x/week for 16-weeks. It’s going well and I’m seeing changes, but I’m not sure if my progress is good enough or what I’m missing.” “I’m worried my goals aren’t specific enough. I feel a…

Today, I want to share a simple framework we use inside Nerd Fitness Coaching to turn goals into plans you can actually follow. By the end, you’ll be like Neo in The Matrix – able to see the pattern and build a resilient, flexible routine even when life gets chaotic. Cool? Cool. Step 1: Picture…

There’s a cycle I see people get caught in all the time – and it makes staying on track with workouts and nutrition super difficult. Here’s how one of my clients, Josh, put it: “Things get super challenging (work/home/etc.) > less time > don’t get self care (time alone, workouts, etc.) > lower mood >…

Here’s a common scenario that pops up all the time: “I’m traveling for the next few days. What should I do for my workout?” Great question! Today, I want to share with you my go-to workout routine for when I travel. I’ve used a variation of this workout for over a decade with clients who…

Halloween is just around the corner, and while I won’t be handing out any spell books, I will share a little witchcraft for building meals that actually work in real life. 🪄 One of my clients was struggling recently. Between long workdays and late nights caring for her sick pup, she didn’t have the time…

I got a great follow-up question to my recent newsletter about “​What does enough fitness look like?​” 🧐 And I thought it may help you, too. “…in the email, you recommended a 5-minute daily flexibility check-in to check-in with how your body is feeling, and you mentioned a few exercises. Could you speak on that…

Note: Make sure to read to the end for an important update about Nerd Fitness Coaching! Over the past 8 years, we’ve had thousands of conversations with clients, Rebels, and community members. We’ve run polls, read replies, and listened closely to what people struggle with. Again and again, variations of three statements kept coming up.…

I got this message the other week, and it felt so. Freaking. Relatable. “…the biggest challenge right now is that I am a full-time working mother of two young boys and I’m just so freaking exhausted. I’m on a hamster wheel of life right now, giving of myself to everyone and everything around me. It’s…

My daughter was terrified walking into her first soccer practice. She didn’t know anyone. She wasn’t sure she’d be good enough, or what her teammates would think of her. But by the end of the hour, she was buzzing with excitement. Thanks to a coach who made sure every kid felt like they belonged, supportive…

I’m trying something a little different today. Over the past 15 years of working with clients, I’ve learned that success in fitness isn’t just about knowing what to do… it’s about having strategies for when things inevitably get tough. Where do habits usually break down? Why does motivation fizzle out? And what can we actually…