Personal Training & Fitness Coaching in Surprise, AZ

I want to start off with a question to get you thinking about when you feel the best? Generally speaking, I'm thinking of certain times...

One of my favorite things to do with my house is outside my house, yard work. I love the visual display of a well-groomed yard and the...

What does it truly mean to be a Good Samaritan? Picking up someone's tab at the restaurant? Helping someone put their groceries in their...

I was invited by my sister in law a few months ago to attend a Ladies Mountain Bike clinic at Sundance ski resort to take place last week. When she first invited me, I thought, "You're crazy and NO!". The more I thought about it that day, simmering on the idea as my friend would refer to it, I thought, "Okay I'll give it a try". This wasn't to say that I was at all excited about the experience; I was excited to feel accomplished for trying something new.

I was listening to a song the other day on the radio and instantly wanted to add it to my Spotify playlist. I didn't know who the song...

I'm sure most of you have heard this acronym before. There's really nothing special about sharing it today, except that I plan to...

If you haven't had the chance to read, "The Power of 'No' Part 1, take the time to do that as this will be a continuation/gear change of...

Obviously this post is channeled towards my married readers, however, I feel that it is great advice for those preparing for marriage as...

One of the joys of being a fitness professional is sharing my knowledge through research and experience. I get asked all the time about eating habits and dieting. I have NEVER been a fan of dieting as it refers to cutting out or limiting certain foods, but rather dieting as creating a healthy diet that you will be able to stick to for the long run.

As we get older, there are some natural processes that happen within our bodies. I would like to explore/educate you on one today...cognitive decline.

Complain: (verb) 1. to express grief, pain, or discontent<complaining about the weather> 2. to make a formal accusation or charge. ...

My daughter had the privilege of attending our church's girls camp this year. It's a opportunity for girls ages 12-18 and their leaders...

How often do you appreciate/embrace hearing the word no? I don’t! It almost feels like when you ask for something and hear the word ‘no’...

This past weekend, I finally participated in a mud run. I have been dying to try it for a few years but could never commit to the time...

I am one who has high expectations. High expectations for myself and for others, but it doesn't always come across in the best light...

Have you ever been physically challenged by your own choice or put up to a challenge by someone else and immediately felt like "I can't do that...I'm too.....?

Music has always been a form of stress relief for me. I use music to help motivate me to clean my house when I would rather do something...

(Disclaimer: The entirety of this blog was taken from my husband Jeremy Smithson's Website www.align4life.net . He is a Certified High...

I don’t have a Facebook or Instagram account to help promote my business, however, having a booth at the Eagle Mountain farmers market...

To help promote my Personal Training business, my thoughts were turned to the local Farmer's Market. (ok honestly it always bugged me that a "farmers market" in Utah rarely sold "farmers" goods, but a friend of mine "poked the bear" and helped me realize that this would be a great venue to promote my business) This friend has played a crucial role in believing in me!