We all want to cut to the chase, and understand what to do to be stronger, in the most efficient way. Today my goal is to provide you with a quick list of five ways you can incorporate functional training in your daily life, so you can better understand the real life application of this practice.

Isn’t it a dreamy thought that you could gain strength from activities in your daily life, instead of scheduling time to workout? This is true if you understand and implement functional training. I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend, personal trainer & nutrition expert, Elizabeth Hills, to break down the concepts of functional movement and training. These are terms we hear thrown around frequently, but I think most of us lack the foundational knowledge of what the concepts mean, and how they impact our holistic health picture. My goal is to provide you with a better understanding of these concepts, so you can find ways in your daily life to focus on building strength.

Some people are born to be athletic, made to move and take part in sports. Oh how I wished to be one of those people! I can remember being in middle school and wanting to be able to run fast around the school path, but instead I’d start out as fast as possible, and be spent in another 10 minutes. School sports, let’s just say it was not a fit. Despite all this, and because I'm a driven person, I set out to follow the nagging voice in my head reminding me to be curious and somewhere there would be a fit for me. My story is not unique, I have tried a lot of exercise options, and found them hard to stick to. For me it all clicked into place when I was open to trying a “new” class called barre3. It must have been divine intervention, as a small room of mirrors, windows and ballet barres would not normally fall in my wheelhouse. Something clicked for me in that space, I felt comfortable and encouraged, and curious to learn more.

There are a millions of ideas of how to become a more healthy version of yourself, I think we can all agree there are no shortage of options available. But let’s be honest, who has the time or energy to invest in trying out all these new concepts? We all live busy lives, filled with our career, kids, grandchildren, partners, friends, volunteering, the list goes on & on. I was asked by a friend, how to become more healthy with the limited time she has available? Here are my go-to’s for simple transitions that can help shift your overall wellness.

The wellness industry is constantly abuzz with new terms & concepts that are sure to change our lives for the better. It’s overwhelming to try to navigate the world of nutrition, let alone try to figure out what information is the best fit for you. This challenge is the very reason I set out to create my own company. I love the world of health & wellness, but it’s complicated and ever-changing. Why can’t this the idea of living a healthy life be made simpler & more attainable, and therefore do-able in everyone’s life? If I have any influence on it, it will become synthesized to what works for you, and you’ll be able to feel like the best version of yourself!