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Practiced my Pilates Mat level 3 sequence today. If you need a humbling experience with your fitness, try Pilates. I have so much work to do. I have been doing level 1 and 2 with the majority of my clients, and I have enjoyed discovering their strengths and weaknesses with them. I share my weaknesses with them, and I look forward to the growth that we will be sharing 🌳#pilates #pilatesbody #ffchalsted #ffcchicago #strength #life #balance #growth

Sumo deadlifts today at 155. I found out last month that the tightness in my hip flexor could be due to a lack of glute activation. Hip abduction is not my strong point, and I am paying dearly for not including lateral movements into my workouts. I have been adjusting my workouts, and I am making a conscious effort to fire my glutes during my squats and deads. I also had to prepare for the feast that is Thanksgiving tomorrow!! All that turkey needs to go straight to my toosh! 🍑 Happy #humpday #bootywerk #personaltrainer #ffchalsted #ffcchicago #deadlift #girlswholift @ffc_chicago @chicagos.fitness

@danawilsonfitness saving lives at CPR/AED training! She can rescue me any day!💪🏼❤️🙌🏼#ffcchicago #ffchalsted #personaltrainer #cprcertified #aedcertified @ffc_chicago (at FFC Lincoln Park)

@miss_kristy_ann Back game strong today during pull ups! Her workout included deads, leg press, shoulder press, pull ups, cable chest press and fly. A mother of one of her clients (she works with kids!) asked her if she had been working out. We have been working together consistently since July. In just 3 months, she has made noticeable aesthetic changes in her upper body. Makes me proud as a trainer when others recognize my clients' results! #persontrainer #proud #ffcchicago #ffchalsted #madeinchicago #results

#flexfriday shout out to my client Kristy! She is a power house, and I love working with her. She challenges me as a trainer because of her strength and awesome body awareness. She has put on noticeable muscle in her upper body (swoleders!) She is a total fitspiration. Be strong, girl! #ffchalsted #ffcchicago #womenwholift #personaltrainer #womenwhoworkout @ffc_chicago @chicagos.fitness (at FFC Halsted Street)

Today I performed the VO2 Max test with USA Triathlon Coach Chris. The test provided information in regards to which heart rate zones the body exemplifies fat burn and cardiovascular performance. As many of you know, I do not often perform intended cardio due to my health incident last year, but the intensity of which I perform weight training enabled me to score a "superior" rating of 42 milliliters per minute. In other words, this is the amount of oxygen my body is effectively using before I hit my maximum threshold during exercise. This test even provides insight into your diet, which can affect the rate your body burns fat. Between the VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate test, I now know my caloric intake to properly fuel my workouts as well as the intensity I need to achieve during exercise to burn fat and increase cardiovascular performance. If you have not signed up for one or both of these tests during the Metabolic Road Show this week, 7/25-7/30, at #ffchalsted, you are missing out on VALUABLE information that will benefit your workouts, your body, and your health! Purchase a test from myself, Master Trainer Kati Murray, and I will provide a FREE 30-minute workout. Don't miss out! Time slots are limited! Email [email protected] today! @ffc_chicago @danawilsonfitness #ffcchicago #trainsmarter #vo2max #metabolismmatters #personaltrainer #metabolicroadshow #cardiocoach