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2016 Spring Training Begins in Battery Park NYC Boot Camp (lower manhattan)

Same old group training workout in a park? Nah, we challenge the *fitness status quo* by taking our spring training throughout the streets of NYC. Using adaptation and reinvention, we utilize every obstacle that crosses our path. Scaffolding, subway steps, or even lines in the crosswalk become an integral part of the training for accelerated…

What Should I Eat To Lose Weight?

. I often get asked this question: “What should i be eating in order to lose wight?” Ummm that’s a huge question that can take days to answer since it is specific to the individual person’s diet history, hormones, age, sleep habits, workout levels, and soooo many other factors.  . BUTTTT there are 3 principles…

Try This Trick To Effortlessly Drink More Water (video)

We all “KNOW” we need a lot of water each day, BUT knowing and doing are two completely separate things. So make a little game out of it by labeling one side of the bottle with a line from 9am to 1pm, then on the back from 2-6. Drink up to the line each hour…

Hotel Room Vacation Workout (video)

HOTEL ROOM + MINI BOTTLE SWEAT // Here’s a quick hotel room training session with vodka “mini” bottles. The W Hotel in South Beach considers those “mini” bottles 🙂 Just a side note, water bottles work equally as well!   A video posted by Dr. Laura Miranda DPT, CSCS (@lauramirandafit) on Nov 13, 2015 at…

Fearless Fest NYC – Be FEARLESS with Dr. Laura Miranda

I was truly HONORED to have been asked to lead an empowering workout session at the Women You Should Know #FearlessFestNYC this weekend! Thousands of women came to mix and mingle and soak up the greatness that was happening all day long!! I am grateful to all of the incredibly powerful women that I got…

Best Halloween Pumpkin Workout (video)

HALLOWEEN WORKOUT I couldn’t resist! Get down with this pumpkin training session (A medicine ball or a dumbbell works equally as well!) A video posted by Dr. Laura Miranda DPT, CSCS (@lauramirandafit) on Oct 30, 2015 at 7:42am PDT 30 seconds of each, 3 rounds through! PUMPKIN WOOD CHOPS HIGH KNEE PUMPKIN TAPS ALT PUMPKIN…

NYC Personal Training For New Moms in Tribeca

NO NANNY? NO PROBLEM This is my client, Chessie and her son (my boyfriend) Mason! I got to chase him all around the gym during our session today (agility training?). His shirt says “Pretty Boy Swag”. I’m considering getting one . Just because you can’t get someone to watch your kids doesn’t mean your goals…

SINGLE ARM BURPEE BROAD JUMP (best total body workout move)

Here’s a power house move that has carry over to building explosive speed, anti rotational core conditioning, transverse plane training (where power lives) and well, fun. I mean, who doesn’t love a good broad jump!! Am I right? (Dead serious.) TRAINING TIP: stick the landing of the squat and the plank. You must EARN THE…

Peanut Butter And Apple Nachos

Processed meat has been linked to cancer…eat more fruit and peanut butter! If I never post another #TUESDAYTWEAK again after this one, I think I will be ok. This is by far my favorite one TO DATE! NOTE: all of these ingredients are unprocessed or raw, with no added chemicals or unnecessary unhealthy crap. But…

Outdoor Agility And Pushup Drill (Workout Video)

BUNGEE CORD AGILITY & PUSHUPS I don’t use any equipment when I train myself or my clients outdoors; I just don’t think its necessary. But today I broke out the bungee cord for a little something extra. These are all classic agility and push-up exercises, just with added planes of motion and resistance from the…