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What Motivates You?
Recently, I asked my Facebook friends to share with me what motivates them in only one word. They answered with….. I find motivation to be really interesting. People typically begin exercising...
View ArticleYou Have the Responsibility to Change – But You Also Have the Power
Ever stop to wonder why obesity rates are skyrocketing as the number of gyms continues to increase? It’s because the gyms don’t care about you. You will find instructors, trainers and other employees...
View ArticleKnowing your Exercise Personality and Finding What Works for You
A good friend of mine is obsessed with the Myers-Briggs personality profile and claims to be able to very accurately guess anyone’s type. I’ve always considered myself to be either an extroverted...
View ArticlePersonal Training or Group Fitness Classes: Which is Right for You?
If you’re ready to make some changes to your health or fitness regimen, you might be weighing the options of hiring a personal trainer or attending your gym’s group fitness classes. Which is right for...
View ArticleFinding Consistency in Fitness and Life
Consistency in Everyday Life The idea of consistency, or rather, inconsistency, has been on my mind lately. Have you ever stopped to think about how inconsistency is the enemy of everything you’ve ever...
View ArticleDon’t Train with Me for a Bikini Body
It’s true that I treasure every single person who works out with me here at GirlPower Fitness. I consider it an honor and I treat our time together with respect and gratitude. But you should know, I’m...
View ArticleThe 6 Very Best Strength Exercises for Women
When it comes to shedding fat and losing inches, nothing beats a good strength-training workout. Many women shy away from lifting heavy weights for fear of “bulking up”. But researchers have found that...
View ArticleThe Best Cardio Exercises for Women to Get the Heart Racing
Cardio – some women love it, others can’t stand it. If you fall into the latter group, you probably just haven’t found the best cardio exercises for you yet. You may be wondering how you go about...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Weight Training for Women
A couple of weeks ago on the blog, I gave you some great strength training exercises that you can do anytime, anywhere with minimal equipment. But maybe you’re thinking, what are the benefits of weight...
View ArticleThe Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (AKA HIIT)
HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, has been a buzzword in the fitness industry for the last few years, and given the results of HIIT, it’s proven to be more than just a passing fitness trend....
View ArticleThe Psychology of Exercise: Why Exercise is Really a Mind Game, and...
I’ve been interested in the psychology of exercise for as long as I’ve been in the fitness industry (cough, 1994, cough). Exercise is such a mind game. From what I’ve observed, those who workout...
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GirlPower Fitness Receives Amazing Testimonial from Happy Client
Karishma couldn’t be more pleased with the results she’s seen while training with Whitney at GirlPower Fitness and provided the following GirlPower Testimonial: “When I started personal training...
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Girls Empowerment Network “We Are Girls” Conference Coming to Austin!
On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the Girls Empowerment Network will host the “We Are Girls” conference in Austin, TX. The theme is “Become Unstoppable” and will be held at Anderson High School. The...
View ArticleAustin Personal Trainer Guarantee
As an Austin personal trainer, I’m always hesitant to make “guarantees” with personal training. I see other trainers saying “lose weight guaranteed” or “be bikini ready by summer guaranteed” or some...
View ArticleGirlPower Fitness Fall Food Drive
GirlPower friends! GirlPower Fitness is teaming up with Austin Allies for a food drive to collect canned goods for the Central Texas Food Bank. Over the next two weeks, from November 6 – 17, bring in 8...
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My Favorite Green Smoothie
favorite green smoothie My favorite smoothie packed with awesomely potent nutrition! Here’s what’s in it and why: Frozen banana: potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, niacin,...
View ArticleThe Power of Group Workouts: How Group Fitness Keeps You Accountable
Some things are best done alone, and others are better in groups. Getting fit and reaching your fitness goals can fall into either of the above categories depending on who you are as a person and what...
View ArticleBenefits of Working Out: More Than Just Bigger Muscles
We all know that working out can make you stronger, but there are many, lesser-known but equally-important benefits of working out from which we can all gain. Read on to learn more about the many...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Cross Training
Cross training has risen to popularity in the last decade or so and with good reason. Cross training simply means to use a variety of different training methodologies, also known as mixing up your...
View ArticleGetting a Great Workout When You Have No Time to Workout
No time to workout? Nonsense! There’s no such thing. Even the busiest of ladies can spare time to workout. Really, it all boils down to motivation and priorities. If you do not have much time to...
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