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The Problem With Instagram (Pushup Progressions, Regressions & Selfies)

Instagram annoys me. I have been a student of the human movement for the last 17 years with 3 different degrees in kinesiology, biomechanics and Physical Therapy. Yet these so called “social media fitness stars” have diluted, perverted and kind of ruined it for the regular person who is looking to get in shape.  Having…

1 Minute Battle Rope Jumping Jack Challenge #WeekendFITChallenge

BATTLE ROPE JUMPING JACK CHALLENGE // Got a minute?! Try this challenge! I guarantee that a minute will never feel so long! Shoulders and heart rate on FIRE! Want to see the moves? Look at the last video that I posted!   Stay determined, focused and addicted to improving yourself, Dr. Laura Miranda DPT, MSPT,…

Battle Rope Workout (Shoulders and Cardio Workout VIDEO)

BATTLE ROPE SHOULDER & CARDIO WORKOUT Ohhhhh yea I want you to play with some heavy ropes today. (Try to ignore the helicopter sounds at the end! That was my ride coming to pick me up!) THE CHALLENGE: Give me 20 seconds of as many reps as you can do of DOUBLE ARM JUMPING JACKS,…

Learning From Your Mistakes (Weight Loss Secret)

Learning from your mistakes… SHIFT IN PERSPECTIVE! This right here is a high level trait that is shared between all women who are seeking greatness. Learn it. Embrace it. It WILL change your life.     Stay determined, focused and addicted to improving yourself, Dr. Laura Miranda DPT, MSPT, CSCS NYC Fitness Freak & Physical…

StrongHealthyWoman Warriors Take on City Hall (Urban Workout in NYC)

They say you can’t fight City Hall. But my StrongHealthyWoman Warriors did in a big way this morning! On Wednesdays we take the workout to the streets, monuments, and stairs of lower Manhattan. I call it the “fHIIT Run” and it’s where I turn these warriors into urban #StreetAthletes!   A video posted by Dr….

Do What Sets Your Soul on Fire (Monday Motivation)

Do what sets your soul on fire! If you are not… change course immediately; this life is too damn short. Small, daily acts of greatness will change the course of your day and your life. It’s Monday, bitches. Let’s do this!!   Stay determined, focused and addicted to improving yourself, Dr. Laura Miranda DPT, MSPT,…

Strong Healthy Woman WARRIORS on Fire – (NYC Boot Camp)

WARRIORS ON FIRE! Strong Healthy Woman Boot Camp is early morning training & conditioning for GREATNESS. Looking to train for what you want you LIFE to look like…not just your body? Join me for a free class. M/W/F 5:30am-6:30am in Battery Park City in lower Manhattan! Stay determined, focused and addicted to improving yourself, Dr….

Hamptons Living Room Circuit (Workout Video!)

HAMPTONS LIVING ROOM CIRCUIT The idea that you can’t get a good workout while you are traveling is just not true! Just finished the following post-birthday-celebration circuit: 1) BULGARIAN JUMP LUNGES 2) SINGLE LEG PUSHUPS 3) HIGH KNEE TAPS 4) INVERTED REVERSE BOX JUMPS 5) EXPLOSIVE INCLINE PUSHUPS. 5 rounds through, 20 seconds of each…

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…

Practice Radical Self Acceptance (why you need to do this every day)

I find it helpful to remind myself of this on a regular basis. For me, the A.N.T.s (automatic negative thoughts) come in when I am particularly vulnerable (tired, stressed, angry, lonely.) I can easily let my entire self worth take a hit during these times. But remembering that “I am enough” and “I am exactly…