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šŸ”„FULL BODY STRENGTH LADDERšŸ”„ This was a spicy one šŸ”„FULL BODY STRENGTH LADDERšŸ”„

This was a spicy one for sure!  Have you tried this week’s Full Body Strength Ladder? I recently filmed a few different ladder workouts for YouTube and the BodyFit Athletic Club, and was reminded how good this format is! 

Two exercises, going up and down the ladder in reps: 1 rep each, 2 reps each and so forth, but only up to 4! Then back down the ladder. Quick rest and end the circuit with a lightning round finisher of 30 seconds back to back exercises. 

This one was super fun to do and moved quickly, AND I really felt it the next day! 

Swipe to see the ladder in action and comment ā€œLADDER’ below for the full workout sent right to your DMs! 

Have you tried it yet? 

#Bodyfitbyamy #youtubeworkout #dumbbellworkout #strengthworkout #freeworkout
This day. This weekend. This city. And most of all This day. This weekend. This city. And most of all, this BodyFit COMMUNITY.

Seattle showed up, y’all! We had the most beautiful day for a workout overlooking the water, and the best group doing lunges and squats and towel pulls together! 

We had so much fun I completely forgot to get a group picture after the workout! But here are a few we did catch from the day.

I always say these meetups and workouts are life-giving for me, and it’s true. I love how this virtual fitness space has allowed me to connect with so many of you around the world in ways I never imagined. But sometimes the grind of making content, sitting behind a computer, and trying to keep up with the trends and algorithms is exhausting. But YOU —you make it all worth it, and getting to see your faces and hear your stories in person reminds me of that even more.

Getting to officially meet so many of you, hug you, move with you, and spend time with you was everything. Every event we’ve done leaves my cup overflowing and feeds me in ways I didn’t know I needed.

Huge thanks to all BodyFitters who came out, plus spouses, friends, and kiddos who joined in for the workout, too! And thank you to our BodyFit Athletic Club members who helped make this event happen and spent the day with us! Waterfront Park was the perfect location, and  @d.j._bugzy_beatdown who brought the soundtrack to keep us all inspired and energized! 

And of course, thank you to my work husband, work wife, and work-and-life besties: Kurt and Vivian. Celebrating what we built together with the people who helped us build it was incredible.

Thank you for being a part of this community. Whether you’ve made it to an event yet or not, we are already planning our 2027 tour schedule, so stay tuned!
One movement. So many ways to train it. šŸ”„ Kettleb One movement. So many ways to train it. šŸ”„

Kettlebell swings are one of my favorite exercises for building power, strength, conditioning, and coordination — all while training the posterior chain and teaching you to generate force through the hips.

If you’ve done my workouts before, this probably comes as no surprisešŸ˜‚ 

Your entire body working. Explosive power. Heart pumping cardio. Total body strength. The perfect exercise doesn’t exist but the swing is pretty darn close… 

Another thing I love—you don’t have to stick with just one version.

Different swing variations can change the stance, loading, stability demands, coordination, and stimulus, giving you more ways to challenge your body and keep your training fresh.

Swipe through to see:

✨ Kettlebell swing — the classic. Simple, powerful, and incredibly effective for developing hip-driven power.

✨ Dumbbell swing — a great alternative when you don’t have a kettlebell or want to change the loading position.

✨ Skiier swing — adds an offset/alternating component and challenges coordination and control.

✨ Kickstand swing — introduces a staggered stance, shifting more of the demand to one side while still allowing you to work with a stable base.

✨ Single arm swing — unilateral for balance and extra core 

 ✨Handoff swing — adds an element of coordination, grip, and control as you transfer the weight from hand to hand.

I over-cue (is that even a thing? šŸ˜‚) swings because there’s a lot to think about but once you get the rhythm down, this exercise is a game changer. Remember:

āž”ļø it’s not a squat 
āž”ļø Power up. Lock. Drop. 
āž”ļø Arms are getting the work but not doing the work (along for the ride) 

I love the traditional swing and prefer it with a kettlebell, but there are so many great variations, there’s no one ā€œbestā€ swing. Different options can help you build capacity, address different training goals, and keep a familiar movement feeling new.

āž”ļøāž”ļøOne variation I’m not a fan of? Over the head or an ā€œAmerican swingā€ —-hard to execute and not enough benefit for the risk. Avoid that one and keep it  low 😊

Do you love swings as much as me? Do you have a favorite? Let me know below!
One of the most common questions/concerns I get… One of the most common questions/concerns I get…

Your midsection has changed, but your eating and exercise didn’t. I’ve heard this from so many of you over the years, and I’m right there with you in my forties.

And suddenly you’re wondering why you’re doing all the ā€œrightā€ things, but seeing unwanted changes.

I hear you. And I’ll be the first to say how annoyed I get when people simplify it with ā€œIt’s NOT the hormones. It’s just calories in, calories out.ā€ This infuriates me— as it shifts blame back on women and oozes diet culture—and this is not the experience for so many

AND... I’ll also be the first to remind you that ā€œIt’s just hormonesā€ is also an oversimplification. While research doesn’t show a huge metabolism shift as we age- that doesn’t mean the changes aren’t real.

Perimenopause can change body composition and where your body tends to store fat—even when the number on the scale hasn’t changed much.

What matters more is the combination of hormonal changes, muscle loss over time, changes in insulin sensitivity, and shifts in fat distribution. That’s why the strategy that worked in your 30s may not feel as effective in your 40s.

And this is where I see so many women get stuck. They under-eat and over-cardio. They try to ā€œburn belly fatā€ instead of building muscle. They overwork their bodies and brains

…and end up exhausted, frustrated, and potentially sacrificing the very muscle they need to protect.

Instead, I want you to think about building and preserving muscle. Muscle is your metabolic currency.

✨Make strength training a priority
✨Include protein at every meal
✨Increase everyday movement
✨Train your deep core and pelvic floor
✨Give your body adequate recovery
✨Stop using the scale as your only measure of progress

And give it time.

Your body isn’t broken. It may just need a different strategy for this stage of life.

Full blog plus a quiz and workouts to get you started linked in my stories!

*We are talking about and training for all of this and more over in UNPAUSE - join us!
There are a few news stories that seem to be domin There are a few news stories that seem to be dominating my social feed this week — maybe yours, too—all involving sports and athletes, and all with differing views on what defines an athlete or a sport, how athletes should be competing, be judged, be viewed and be treated. Sure, I have thoughts and opinions as a trainer and an athlete, but instead I’d like to share some lessons I’ve learned  from some of the toughest and fun athletes I know— the kids!

For the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching my daughter’s basketball team at our local Parks and Recreation Center. Basketball was my favorite sport growing up, and some of my best memories and friends came from my basketball teams. Since they’ve been old enough, my kids have participated in our local parks and recreation sports classes and programs (Shout out to Parks and Rec – we are SO thankful for you!) and while coaching kids proved to be tougher than coaching adults (especially when I’m coaching BodyFitters through a screen and y’all can’t talk back — at least so I can hear 🤣)I’ve truly learned so much from these little players. 

Learning to communicate with little ones with short attention spans and endless energy has been challenging but fun in so many ways. While I hope to teach them to enjoy sports, work together as a team, and learn the game, I’m convinced I’ve learned much more from them. 

So, while there’s a lot of noise around sports these days, I hope these little reminders from the babies helps you today, too ā¤ļø
If your feed has been serving you ALL the strength If your feed has been serving you ALL the strength training + Pilates content lately…same. šŸ˜‚

I was recently interviewed by @womenshealthmag about this exact topic because this questions is everywhere. And as someone who has taught (and loved!) both for years, I’m here to say:

You don’t have to pick a side. Why not incorporate both into your fitness routine? 

Y’all know I love lifting and swinging heavy things. And I’ve always loved Pilates. I have hundreds of videos on my YouTube channel and in the BAC to prove it. 

Strength training is an incredibly effective tool for building muscle, increasing strength, and longevity. 

Pilates is an amazing way to work your core, control, stability, muscular endurance, mobility, and body awareness. 

If you know me, you know I will never demonize or criticize anything that gets you moving and feeling good— that’s the goal! 

They aren’t competing modalities. They can actually complement each other really well.

So instead of asking, ā€œWhich one is better?ā€

How about we ask: ā€œWhat are my goals—and how can I use both to help me get there?ā€

That’s why all my programs include a mix of both. We’re doing it over with UNPAUSE in the BAC and this is exactly why I created my FREE 4-week 3-1-1 Strength + Pilates Challenge on YouTube.

A little strength.
A little Pilates.
A routine designed to help you build strength, move well, and keep showing up.

Comment 311 below to get all hte info a full program in your inbox for FREE.
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