Stay active on the go with my favorite Sculpt Society workouts, simple bodyweight routines, and hotel gym circuits to keep you feeling strong while traveling.

Hi friends!

How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. We’re off on a little adventure: we’re headed to NYC! New York is one of my favorite places in the world, and I’m soooo excited for some Broadway shows, shopping, all the food and sightseeing. If you have any NYC tips or new faves, please send them my way! The last time I was there was a girls’ trip with Liv.

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much I love a good travel adventure. Whether it’s a family road trip or a long-haul flight overseas, I always feel better when I stick to some kind of movement routine while I’m away from home.

But let’s be real: staying active while you’re traveling can be challenging. Time zones, busy schedules, limited equipment, and wanting to relax can make it easy to skip workouts altogether. (And sometimes I do just skip workouts while I’m traveling.)

Over the years – between family trips, girls’ weekends, and long vacations – I’ve learned that you don’t need a fancy setup or hours in the gym to feel strong and energized while you’re out of town. Today, I wanted to chat about my go-to travel workouts, how I fit them into trips without it taking over, and the mindset tips that make fitness on the go feel doable and fun.

Staying Fit While Traveling: My Go-To Workouts + Tips

Why I Make Fitness a Priority When Traveling

When I move my body on vacation or while traveling for work, I notice:

My energy stays higher

I feel less bloated

I get to enjoy all the amazing food without the sluggish feeling

It helps me sleep better and manage stress, which is always appreciated

Most importantly, it’s not about “burning off” meals or forcing mysel to do something I don’t feel like doing. I usually look forward to moving my body each day (and it’s one of the ways I maintain my somewhat sanity lol). For me, it’s about keeping my routine, supporting my mental health, and feeling good so I can enjoy every moment of the trip.

My Go-To Workouts While Traveling

Here are my top three ways to move on the road — all tried, tested, and easy to customize to your schedule and location.

1. Sculpt Society App Workouts

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love The Sculpt Society.

It’s my go-to for travel because:

The workous are 10-45 minutes long — perfect for quick movement sessions and I can adjust depending on how much time I have.

You don’t need much equipment (many workouts can be done with bodyweight, but sometimes I’ll use 3 lb weights or an ankle weight)

They combine danc

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? Learn how to lose fat, improve body composition, and preserve muscle while losing weight.

Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one! It was Liv’s school acution, which was a lot of fun, and we also had the usual things like basketball games, mass, and dinner with the fam. I roasted in my sauna blanket and watched The Voice. The Pilot came home after a long trip, so we were glad to have our favorite guy back!

Today’s blog post topic is a beefy one, and a question I get asked often:

Can You Build Muscle In A Calorie Deficit

If you have ever tried to lose weight, you know there are sooooo many methods promising results: intermittent fasting, low-carb plans, points systems, meal replacement shakes, juice cleanses, and the classic calorie deficit.

When I first learned about the concept of a calorie deficit as a trainer, I saw how effective it can be for fat loss. But I also noticed that many women who cut calories aggressively ended up losing not only fat, but also valuable muscle mass.

This is important because muscle is metabolically active tissue. It improves your body composition, supports hormone health, increases resting energy expenditure, and makes everyday activities easier. Building more muscle helps you burn more calories at rest and sustain your results.

A question I hear often is:

“Can you actually build muscle while losing fat in a calorie deficit?”

Today I wanted to answer this popular question, chat about what a calorie deficit is, how it works for fat loss, and what it really takes to build or maintain muscle while losing fat.

What Is Calorie Deficit

A calorie deficit happens when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight.

Your body has a maintenance calorie level: the amount of energy required each day to keep you alive and active without gaining or losing weight. When you consistently eat below that level, your body draws on stored energy such as body fat to make up the difference.

For example: if your body burns 2,000 calories per day but you consume 1,500 calories, you create a 500-calorie deficit. Over time, this energy gap can lead to weight loss, ideally by mobilizing fat stores.

How Does A Calorie Deficit Work

Creates an Energy Gap

A calorie deficit forces the body to draw on stored energy – primarily body fat but sometimes lean tissue – to meet daily needs.

Affects Body Composition

While a deficit promotes fat loss, it can also lead to muscle loss if protein is inadequate or if you are not performing resistance exercises. Preserving muscle is KEY to achieving a lean, strong look rather than simply becoming smaller.

Impacts Performance and Recovery

Severe deficits can reduce energy levels, hinder performance in resistance training, and slow recove

Sharing a core workout for my runner friends out there.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m looking forward to a strength workout, some time on my PEMF mat with my red light mask, and then an afternoon full of client calls.

In today’s post, I wanted to share some tips on core work for runners.

The reality is that running can feel like a complete workout on its own: it builds endurance, strengthens the cardiovascular system, and challenges the lower body. But if you want to take your performance, posture, and resilience to the next level, what you do when you’re not running matters a LOT, too. How’s your mobility? Nutrition? Sleep? Recovery? Core?

Working your core muscles can improve balance, efficiency, and reduce injury risk. The core is more than just your abs, It also includes your hips, lower back, and glutes, which play a huge role in running form and power.

Today, I’m sharing a round-up of the best core workout for runners so you can add simple, effective moves to your strength training routine. These exercises don’t take long but offer huge benefits for every type of runner, whether you’re training for your first 5K or figuring out how to train for a half marathon.

Core Workout For Runners

Today I wanted to chat about:

Why a strong core is crucial for runners.

The benefits of consistent core training.

A detailed list of the best core exercises with how-to steps.

Guidance on how often to include a core routine in your training plan.

My goal is to make this guide as practical and easy to implement as possible. Bookmark it, save the exercises, and I hope it can provide some inspo for your next training cycle!

Is A Strong Core Important For Runners?

Yes x 1000000000. Many runners neglect core strength because they assume running itself is enough. But a weak core can lead to poor posture, reduced efficiency, and even injuries.

A strong core helps you maintain proper alignment, keeps your pelvis stable, and reduces unnecessary side-to-side movement. It also allows you to transfer power more efficiently from your upper body to your legs, helping you run faster and farther with less effort.

(flash back to when I used to run regularly! I’m starting to e

Sharing a 30 minute high intensity workout if you’re looking for something that can challenge you and make you sweat in a 30-minute block of time.

Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning. We’re off on some adventures and looking forward to family dinner with our Sevilla friends tonight.

For today’s post, I wanted to share a workout with you! There’s a ton of noise out there about HIIT, low intensity training, Zone 2, which ones are harmful/helpful for women’s health, and I wanted to share my thoughts. Between navigating nutrition, managing stress, and finding the motivation to move, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the good news is that you don’t need hours at the gym to see results, and you can pick which type of training works best for your unique body and lifestyle.

A 30-minute high intensity workout can be a game-changer if you have lots of energy and want something to challenge you. These sessions are designed to get your heart rate up, torch calories, and build strength in a time frame that can work with busy schedules.

Today, I’m sharing a 30-minute high intensity workout routine that combines optional cardio machine intervals with bodyweight exercises. Whether you’re sprinting on a treadmill, cycling on a Peloton, or doing jumping jacks in your living room, you can easily adapt this workout for your needs.

Important Reminder: Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness routine.

High intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. I’m just NOW building back up to higher impact and intensity workouts after about two years off for my healing journey. So, just a friendly reminder that you should always listen to your body, and talk with your doctor before making any fitness changes.

If you’re on a healing journey – hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, or other health concerns – high intensity might not be the best fit right now, and that’s perfectly okay. Listen to your body, honor its signals, and don’t hesitate to modify exercises as needed. If you’re looking for a lower impact option, check out the Sculpt classes on Sculpt Society – try it free here.

30 Minute High Intensity Workout

This workout alternates between cardio intervals and bodyweight strength exercises.

The structure is simple:

5 Rounds Total

Cardio Interval: 3 minutes

Bodyweight Circuit: 2 minutes

Rest: 1 minute between rounds

You can choose your preferred cardio machine – treadmill, stationary bike, rower – or opt for high knees or jump rope if equipment isn’t available.

What Is High Intensity Workout?

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief recovery periods.

Sharing the details for our Spring Forward Wellness Challenge. The fun starts on April 21, it’s totally free, and you can join here. 

Hi friends! I hope that you’re having an amazing morning. If you’re feeling a little blah and looking for a motivation burst, I hope you’re join us for this year’s Spring Forward wellness challenge. All of the details are below!

I’ve been running fitness and wellness challenges on my blog since the very beginning, and every year they evolve into something different and better than the year before. This is 100% in thanks to all of you: your support and shared motivation with one another, check-ins and awesome comments keep this thing going. You help each other along the ways to your goals, and as your cheerleader from the sidelines, it’s heartwarming and inspiring to see.

What is the Spring Forward Wellness challenge?

What to expect:

We rock and roll Monday, April 21.

When you sign up, everything is delivered to your inbox: 2 weeks of workouts + video tutorials, weekly plans and guidelines on structuring your week, recipe pack, and a full two-week meal plan for healthy eating inspo. You can start with us on April 21, or if you’re ready to go for it now, start whenever you’d like!

Your goal is to complete 10 workouts in 14 days, take the wellness tidbits I share each day in your inbox, and see what works for your life. My goal is for you to feel energized and amazing – to spring forward in progress and momentum.

How to set yourself up for success:

Gather your supplies.

You’ll need the following tools for a successful challenge:

1) A notebook or tracking tool (app) on your phone.

I like to kick it old school and write down my workout and life in a notebook. Find what works best for you, and practice this week writing down your meals, workouts, water intake and how you feel each day. If you plan to track your macros, download My Fitness Pal or Chronometer.

2) Dumbbells.

The workouts are going to be dumbbells and body weight ONLY, meaning you can do them anywhere at any time. For beginners, I suggest 3-5 lb weights to start, intermediates 8-15 lbs and advanced 15 lbs +.

Find a challenging weight for you, and consider investing in a light and heavy set. Y