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Making it Last: Fitness in 2020

It’s that time of year again for New Year’s Resolutions, which means many people will be setting health and fitness goals for 2020. Beware the over-ambitious and short-lived shortcuts to the ever elusive fitness achievements... check out my Trainer Tips on setting your best NYR’s ever, in my latest article for Echo Magazine

Recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken + Roasted Potatoes + Side Salad

Simple, quick, nutritious AND delicious — it’s a winner! 🏅Check out my latest recipe, which includes two side dishes: Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Side Salad! 🍗🥬🥔—–🅰️INGREDIENTS:-New potatoes (or fingerling potatoes, or choice)-Salt, pepper, thyme-Salad/lettuce of choice-Salad dressing of choice-Vegetables of choice for salad: I like spinach/arugula, carrots, red peppers-Chicken breasts, cut into cubes-1T olive […]

Recipe: Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice! 🍋This recipe has it all: it's quick, it's tasty, and it keeps for days in the fridge for all you meal preppers. Check it out:

Small Changes for Big Results with Fitness

By Tia Norris, December 2019 Issue of Echo Magazine in Phoenix, AZ. Have you been exercising for several months or years, but haven’t seen the results you feel you deserve? Do you feel like you put in your time in the gym (or in the pool, on the pavement, or in your sport otherwise), but your […]

Five Cues for Better Squats

It's one of the most important, most universally relevant, most complicated exercises in the whole gym. I personally think it's also the most mentally challenging -- few lifts strike fear into your soul like being stuck at the bottom of a heavy squat.⚡️But the fact that they're so difficult should then tell you how valuable they are.

Holiday Gift Guide for the Athletes in Your Life

'Tis the season for getting together with loved ones, eating delicious holiday dishes, and of course for giving gifts, too! I’m here as your resident fitness expert to make the gift giving process easy, at least for the athletic types in your life! Included below are some popular fitness pursuits, and gift ideas for each type ranging from stocking stuffers to splurges.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Veggie Salad

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Salad -- a home run in my book! 🥗🍽Here's a recipe that is tasty, quick, nutritious, and can be mostly prepped days in advance for busy work weeks.

Pick One Goal At a Time

One goal must control at all times. Your body can only progress in one direction at a time!

Recipe: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Skewers

Say ALOHA 😎 to your new favorite chicken recipe! These Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Skewers can be grilled or pan-fried for a quick, clean, tasty dinner in under a half hour. Yes, please! 🤩

Recipe: Grilled Romaine Wedges

This recipe irresistibly combines sweet, savory, crunchy, and nutritious all into one! It's also quick to prepare, making a perfect side or complement to any main dish. Check it out!