Lumebox review and if it’s worth it

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Sharing my full thoughts on the Lumebox and if I think it’s worth it! If you’ve been wanting to add one to your collection, check it out here and use the code FITNESSISTA for $260 off.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week. It’s a busy one around here – we have rehearals for the symphony all week – and I was able to sneak away for a juice date with a friend in between strategy calls.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit about Lumebox now that I’ve been using it for a few weeks. It’s been one of my favorite things to stack into my morning wellness routine, and I love it even more than I thought I would.

Here’s what my current routine looks like:

– Eye care routine

– Get the kids packed up and off to school

– Breakfast – almost always a protein pudding with Daily Nutritional Support, Truvani, Nuttzo and berries + decaf Danger Coffee

– Recharge time: sit on the PEMF mat (code FITNESSISTA15) with my Lumebox, meditate for about 10 minutes, and journal for about 5 minutes

It’s only a 15-minute routine but really makes a difference in my mood and energy for the rest of the day! Here are some more details about Lumebox.

Lumebox review and if it’s worth it

What Is Lumebox?

LumeBox is a compact and powerful red light therapy device designed for at-home use and travel, because it’s portable. It delivers targeted red and near-infrared (NIR) light to support skin health, muscle recovery, and overall well-being. It’s beautifully designed with medical-grade LED technology, and is super easy to use.

Key Features of Lumebox

Dual Wavelength Technology: Combines red light (660nm) and near-infrared light (850nm) for deeper penetration and enhanced benefits.

Portable and Lightweight: Small enough to use on the go but powerful enough for full treatment sessions.

Timer Function: It automatically shuts off after 6 minutes.

Low EMF Emission: Designed for safe use with minimal electromagnetic field exposure.

USB Charging: Convenient and rechargeable for wireless use.

Handle! This makes it super easy to hold.

How Red Light Therapy Can Benefit You

Red light therapy has been widely studied and shown to potentially support multiple areas of health, including:

Skin Health: Can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation by stimulating collagen production.

Muscle Recovery: Can speed up post-workout recovery and reduces inflammation.

Pain Relief: Can h

The best cardio strategies for perimenopause

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Sharing my thoughts on cardio during perimenopause the best cardio strategies. 

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your morning is off to a great start! How was the weekend? We went to my brother’s wedding, which was gorgeous and wonderful (I’ll share pics in Friday Faves!), and just enjoyed a low-key weekend. I caught up on some spring cleaning and enjoying the beautiful weather outside.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat a little bit about cardio. I feel like there’s SO MUCH cardio *noise* right now.

“Stop doing all cardio! Just walk.”

“Cardio messes up your hormones!”

“HIIT is the devil!”

The reality is that cardio is good… it’s healthy for your heart, ya know… but you just have to be strategic about the type of cardio you’re doing, where you are in your health journey, and how often you’re doing it. A big factor is perimenopause and things changing over time.

A quick lil refresher: perimenopause is the 8-10 years before menopause (where you have no cycle for 12 consecutive months) and hormone levels start to change. I don’t think I’m quite there yet – I turned 40 in November – but I know it’s around the corner and that many of my reader friends are in this sweet spot.

During perimenopause, it’s common to notice changes in energy levels, recovery time, and how our bodies respond to different types of exercise. Strength training remains the most important form of exercise during this phase, because it helps to preserve lean muscle mass, support bone density, and keep metabolism revved up. However, cardio still plays an essential role – it just might need to look a little different than it did in our 20s and 30s.

I think we can all remember the time when hours of high-intensity cardio were our life. I’d take multiple aerobic classes in a row, or spend hours on a Starclimber with a text book propped up. My hormones were also a mess. THANK THE LORD these days are over.

During perimenopause, I think it’s important to be strategic, focusing on movement that supports hormonal balance, stress management, and longevity while keeping inflammation in check. I wanted to chat about the best cardio strategies to incorporate into your routine during this transitional phase. *As always, talk to a doctor before making any fitness changes.*

The Best Cardio Strategies for Perimenopause

1. Walking & Hiking: Gentle But Effective

Walking is one of the most underrated forms of cardio, and during perimenopause, it’s a gamechanger. It helps manage stress, supports cardiovascular health, and keeps cortisol (our stress hormone) from spiking too high.

Aim for 8,000-10,000 steps per day as a general goal. If that goal seems impossible, see where your baseline is

3.28 Friday Faves

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Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? It’s my brother Bailey’s wedding day (I can’t wait!!) and P has basketball. I’m teaching double barre classes and other than that, we’re chillin’. I’m looking forward to a low-key weekend and would love to hear what you’re up to.

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

3.28 Friday Faves

Fashion + beauty + random:

San Diego vacay! We went to San Diego last weekend to celebrate Wyatt’s Bar Mitzvah. It was so great to hang out with our Kleiger fam and we’re so proud of Wyatt. It’s hard to believe that we’ve known him since he was three and Liv and Wy were in preschool together. Time fliiieeeeesss.

We enjoyed a Friday Lagree class at Define:

brunch with everyone at Breakfast Republic,

spent the afternoon paddle boarding and kayaking

and had happy hour that night before shopping at the UTC mall.

Betsy with the cutest details and welcome goodie bags, always.

Saturday was the big day! I started the morning with a Pvolve class

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Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale Review

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I’m excited to share a full review of the new Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, Salt River, AZ. This kid-friendly resort has lots of fun options for families. Read on for the good… and the bad. 😉 

Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning.  Today I’m sharing a full review of the new Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale! It’s a super fun and kid-friendly resort that the WHOLE family will love! Let’s take a look at this review to see what we thought so you can see if it’d be a vacay your fam would like!.

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We spent 3 days and 2 nights at the brand-new Great Wolf Lodge, which is basically a kid’s dream come true. The girls lost their minds! I’d seen a few posts about Great Wolf Lodge over the years and was excited finally to take the crew. When I found out this summer that we were getting one, I booked our rooms the first day that they opened the system for reservations. The site crashed multiple times during the process. I was able to snag a room for the end of the month, which ended up being their grand opening weekend. The room rates were pretty fair, and I was happy to pay them.

Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale Review

Great Wolf Lodge is a family-friendly resort with a lodge “campfire” kinda vibe to it. The two wolf mascots, Wiley and Violet, and other characters, stroll around the property for photo ops, and they have quite a few fun amenities.

Ropes course

Water park

Activities at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

I was pretty blown away by the amount of activities they offer on-site. They have a mini golf area, gold panning, a mine exploration activity, an indoor ropes course, a mini bowling alley, a rock-climbing wall, and a full indoor water park. The waterpark is climate-controlled to 86 degrees year-round and has various slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a giant splash pad, and a baby/toddler area.

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Inside the resort, they also have a Build-A-Bear workshop, a kids’ area (where they offer childcare), a candy store, and MagiQuest.

MagiQuest ended up being one of the biggest hits with the kids. It’s an indoor scavenger hunt using magic wands (that you purchase for around $20). You pay an additional $15 to participate in the MagiQuest game, and as you find different spots throughout the property – they’re marked with a little green leaf – you flick your wand at the object and something will happen.

Health and Wellness Faves from Amazon’s Spring Sale

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Sharing my top health and wellness picks from the Amazon Spring Sale.

Spring is in the aiiirrrrr and this week, I’m feeling all of the motivation to get my life together. 😉 I want to empty cabinets and closets, purge, and spring clean. I also feel like I want to revamp some things around the house, and get our home gym put back together. It’s been chaos around here for quite a while and now that the Pilot’s retired, I have high hopes that we can do some things around the house.

I’m super excited because Amazon’s spring sale is this week, and they have SO many great deals on health and wellness essentials. I sorted through the sale and wanted to share some in today’s post if you have spring workout goals, are looking for a little treat, or want to make some healthy changes in your household.

*Please note that affiliate links are included below. Thank you so so much to those of you who support the blog by shopping through my links. 

Here are some of my favorite health and wellness finds from the Amazon Spring Sale.

Health and Wellness Faves from Amazon’s Spring Sale

Shoes, clothing, and accessories:

Barefoot shoes for women. I usually wear Vivobarefoot but have seen so many people rave about these and you can’t beat the price! I ordered a pair to try out.

Also an amazing price on these hiking/water shoes. I LOVE functional hiking shoes that I can get wet if needed.

Women’s joggers – perfect for low-impact workouts, travel, or life.

More comfy joggers.

This lulu align tank dupe. I have so many colors and also like buying these for Liv.

I also have and love this one in pink.

Classic running shorts that aren’t *too* short.

Grippy socks for barre or Pilates classes.

These biker shorts have amazing reviews.

Running shorts with a hidden pocket and liner.

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