Christie’s Fitness Tips
Check out the latest exercise tips, quick workouts, awesome stretches and how-to videos.

Are Your Push-Ups Working Against You?
Three Common Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Strength Gains Push-ups are one of the most effective exercises we can do. They build upper body strength, engage our core, and require no equipment. But here's the thing: I see the same form mistakes again and...

The 30-Second Shoulder Test That Reveals Your True Mobility
Have you noticed your shoulders feeling a bit stiffer lately? Maybe reaching for something on a high shelf isn't quite as easy as it used to be? You're not alone. As we age, shoulder mobility tends to decline. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to. Our...

Sleep, Stress and Weight Gain: The Surprising Connection
How Hormones and Rest Impact Our Well-being Finding balance feels harder when life gets stressful, and many of us notice changes in our bodies as we age - especially around midlife. You might wonder why stress or poor sleep make it tougher to feel your best, or why...

Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
With pumpkin carving season upon us, you might find yourself staring at a pile of pumpkin innards wondering what to do with them. Before you toss them in the compost, consider this: those "guts" are nutritional gold, perfect for making creamy, warming pumpkin...

Why Rest Matters Just as Much as the Work
Understanding Your Body's Energy System Can Transform Your Workouts I often talk in class about how rest and recovery aren't just "nice to have,” but are actually essential components of your workouts. This runs counter to the notion that pushing through without rest...

What’s Stopping You? Simple Ways to Break Through When Exercise Feels Hard
Staying active as you get older is one of the best investments you can make in your health and vitality. But let’s face it: sometimes you just don’t feel like exercising. Maybe you can’t find the time. Or you feel low on energy. Or perhaps you’re worried about pain or...

Feel Strong, Energized & Balanced: Why BodySculpt Is More Than Just a Workout
You know that feeling when you finish a workout and your whole body just feels... right? Not destroyed, not exhausted, but energized and strong? That's exactly what I wanted to create when I designed the system of workouts I call BodySculpt. In my role as a fitness...

How to Spot Fitness Disinformation (and Protect Your Progress)
Don’t Fall for Fitness Myths They're all over social media: “miracle” workouts or supplements that promise results almost overnight. And they can be tempting, especially when we’re motivated to stay strong, mobile, and healthy. But not everything you see or hear...

Fuel Your Workout: Smart Eating, Real Results
Why Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition Matters Do you ever wonder if a snack before your online class is actually necessary, or what you should be eating right after a strong workout session? Over the years I’ve learned just how much thoughtful nutrition supports energy,...
