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The Birthday Workout Challenge (do this now!)

It’s my BIRTHDAY, BITCHES! What, you thought I would take the day off in honor of celebrating this momentous occasion?! NO WAY! Try this workout that is guided by the # of years you have been on this great earth! Today I will be doing 37 reps of everything! Tell me how you did…post your…

#TuesdayTweak How to Make Protein And Energy Balls

Snack Attack!! This week’s #TuesdayTweak is Peanut Butter Protein + Energy Balls! These lil balls of protein and energy are your answer to a sweat treat that’s actually good for you! High in protein, fiber, omega 3’s, & FUN.  Keep these on hand for a quick snack in between meals or when you are on…

TUESDAY TWEAK: How to Make Homemade Almond Milk

Today’s TUESDAY TWEAK is Almond Milk. It’s DIY and this one is so easy it’s nuts (!) So instead of the store bought stuff that has added chemicals and preservatives (which I personally try to avoid at all costs), make it yourself with this quick & easy recipe! . Stay determined, focused and addicted to…

FREE CLASS at Strong Healthy Woman Fitness Boot Camp Downtown NYC

Come to a FREE CLASS at Strong Healthy Woman Boot Camp in downtown NYC! (Battery Park City!) This fitness program is a calorie incinerating sweat session that infuses metabolic resistance training with functional movement patterns that are packaged in short bursts of FUN, team-based, interval training circuits and drills.  Camaraderie + consistency +  motivation =…

What is Metabolic Resistance Training (fat loss magic pill?)

There is no magic pill for fat loss. Duh. BUT in terms of quick results… Metabolic Resistance Training comes pretty close!! It’s about lifting heavy weight, across multiple body parts, paired with fast paced movements, all while taking little to no rest in between sets! Try the Metabolic Resistance Training workout below! Do it like…

Top 5 Ways For Women To Lose 10 lbs

HAPPY April Fools DAY!! In case you missed it, all of these are FALSE, untrue, myths and just plain silly tips. DO NOT follow them! In fact, do exactly the opposite if you want to lose 10 lbs!   Stay determined, focused and addicted to improving yourself, Dr. Laura Miranda DPT, MSPT, CSCS NYC Fitness…

Tuesday Tweak: Healthy Zucchini Ravioli

I can not get enough of this super healthy twist on the typical ravioli! I have subbed out the unhealthy, processed white carb laden ravioli for our healthy green friend, the ZUCCHINI! It’s super easy, super healthy, and super FAST! So get to it!  Here is the recipe: (Original Photo Credit: Naughty Carbs.blogspot.com)   Makes…

NY Fashion Week Reminds Us That Summer Bodies Are Made In The Winter (do this workout NOW!)

NY Fashion Week here in NYC is just about wrapping up. And in case you haven’t noticed … they are showing SPRING looks. This is a GREAT reminder that even though it’s a brisk 1 degree in Gotham today, the warmer weather is only a quick MONTH AND A HALF away! (photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)  …

What Is The Best Workout For Fat Loss?

What is THE BEST WORKOUT for fat loss? Well, with all of the current in-fighting amongst fitness pros about the “minutia”, it’s no wonder consumers are so confused! Hiit vs running, Barre vs Pilates, Crossfit vs strength training, tap backs vs. interval based cycling. Oy! What ever happened to reminding people that it should be…

‘This Girl Can’ Empowers Women To Strive For A Strong and Healthy Body Not A Perfect One

#ThisGirlCan! This is an empowering campaign for ALL women that reminds you to love yourself, be who you are, no apologies! This Girl Can celebrates the women who are doing their thing no matter how they do it, how they LOOK or even how sweaty they get. They’re here to inspire us to wiggle, jiggle,…