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Movement & fitness coach, avid cyclist, artist, author, urban adventurer
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Spine strength Chops and lifts, 10lb supine hip thrust, activation #fitnessSky #Healthsky #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

Consistency and discipline =motivation #fitnessSky #Healthsky #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

5BBT Huffy Rider Assist team 1 πŸ‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Fixed somewhere around a dozen flats. πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 😬 and everyone appreciated our efforts. πŸ‘ #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc

Yesterday’s ride: with the cold reappearing, headwinds and some drizzle, subway delays and route changes, I still got over 25 miles in. I really hate the Cuomo/Tappanzee bridge #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc

Today’s training: Steady #2 - z2-z3 What a mess - roadwork everywhere and double parking everywhere else πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

A couple of workouts this morning and teaching a class.

Just an up and back on the greenway this afternoon. Sunny, warm, not to congested. πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

After two weeks of a hacking cough creating inflammation and pain in my lower back I finally recovered enough to do an hour and a half ride to the Bronx. #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky

Vibration plate 15 min Mobility work especially for lumbar spine First upside down hang on my yoga sling #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

I was incredibly sick the last week and a half but I made it to teach my fitness class this morning and got two mobility workouts in. #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

Corrective exercise workout SMR Thoracic & lumbar isolated activation #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

I’ve been sick but today, finally: SMR & balance Landmine kneeling row [email protected] Steel club 10lb Kettlebell circles 10x2@25lb Ankle strength & inhibition #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Morning Weight Training πŸ‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ SMR Quads, Hamstring, adductor, abductor, glutes #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Mostly PT exercises this morning

Mostly pt exercises Self myofascial rolling Indian clubs 15min@1lb Side lunges on Bosu 3 way single leg touch, Slant curls Lateral/monster walks 2x60ft #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Ugh I’ve had the flu all week and it’s now in my chest. I did a half hour of foam rolling yesterday just to get everything loosened up

Warmup and balance plus Advanced the weight on Deadlifts to 10@80lb Just got a foam plyo box for Hip thrusts: 10@40lb 20@50lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Morning Training πŸ‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ SMR Banded Lateral and monster walks (abductors) Weighted side leg raises 30@8lb (ab-/ad-ductor) Assisted Nordic curls 10x10 count hold #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

SMR/slanted calf curls Deadlifts 7@70lb Nordic curls 4 w/10 ct hold Seated adductors #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Scouting New Brunswick to Trenton on the D&R. Mud, puddles, headwind, and a little annoying traffic πŸ˜‰πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ But a challenging workout and great lunch in Princeton. #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Self myofascial rolling Single leg leg press 10x3@170lb (up10lb) Pull-ups 15@28lb assisted (down by 4lb) Indian clubs 15min@1lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

My workout this morning included new Microgains attachments on my dumbbell. I’ve been gerryrigging 2lb adjustments with Velcro. 5lb to 7lb. These plates are way more comfortable to hold πŸ€— #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Morning Weight Training πŸ‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Self myofascial rolling Indian clubs 10min@2lb Copenhagen planks (adductors): 3 l/r x5+hold 5 count Hamstring curls: 30 l/r@12lb Leg extensions 30 l/r@12lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Pool workout for strength and endurance #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

My home gym workout at 6am Indian club warmup 10min@2lb Band Chops and lifts 30ea Hamstring curls, leg extensions, leg lifts 30ea@11lb Deadlifts 10@70lb Steel club 6 minutes@10lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

This morning I discovered the assisted pull-up machine at the gym. Haven’t used one since 2017. I used 32lb of resistance for 10 reps but I’m pretty sure I can reduce that. I’ll be back there next week. πŸ€— #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

Steady endurance, first ride of season without bundling up #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Today’s prep workout: Warmup 5 minutes Single leg leg press 30@160lb Kettlebell swings, 2 hands 2min@20lb; single hands 2min@20lb Kettlebell circles 2min left&right right + 2min alt direction@30lb Indian club mobility 15min@1lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Dumpling Ride - Russian Dumplings in Brooklyn (Day 3 - post epidural πŸ‘πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ) #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc

Forgot to post a picture of my workout before. This is the step up with an overhead kettlebell raise #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Day 2 Post Epidural workout: Inhibitory movement - self myofascial 3 way single leg touch Cup tower rdl Side lunge on Bosu Tandem stand barefoot Single leg stand barefoot Single leg raise on step and pad 5lb kettlebell Hand/wrist strength #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Post epidural mild workout. I can resume my regular activities on Saturday πŸ€— 3 way single leg touch Cup tower rdl Side lunges on Bosu Tandem stand eyes open Single leg stand eyes open Inhibitory movement - self myofascial

a flexibility and strength routine at the gym before I teach my morning class: Single leg leg presses 10x3@160lb Jefferson curls with a kettlebell 10@30lb Indian clubs: 15min @1lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer #fitness #health

A short workout increasing foot weight from 10-11lb but I misplaced my GoPro so card. Pt: slant curls as warmup Hamstring curls 30@11lb Knee extension 30@11lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Before I teach workout Warmup 5min Leg press: single leg 30@160lb Kettlebell swing: 2hand/alt hands - 4min@20lb (working up to 10 minutes of kettlebell swings.) Kettlebell circles 4min@25lb 1lb Indian clubs 15min #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

Just finished take 3 of 2nd bodyweight, warmup, exercise video πŸ€— Later on YouTube: @jacquelinegikow πŸ˜‡ #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer #fitness #health

A REALLY windy ride over the Bayonne Bridge 5BBC πŸŒ€οΈπŸŒ¬οΈπŸ’¨ #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle

The wind gusts may be 40mph today for my bike ride, so my workout was for balance and stability. Vibration plate/bodyblade Dynamic balance training 3 way touch Cup tower Tandem & Single leg - eyes open #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer

Friday morning workout. I’m following Mark Wildman, a big proponent of working with heavy clubs Steel clubs 10 min@10lb: shield cast & gama cast Deadlifts 10@75lb Kettlebell swings 20@15lb, 2-hand & single Hamstrings 30@10lb Leg extensions 30@10lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #gymsky #personaltrainer

Wednesday I have a lot of activity squished into the morning. Early workout: dynamic balance then 10lb steel club Before I teach: leg press and Indian club mobility. The class I teach is water fitness and I’m on the pool deck. #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky

Today: a bike ride and various movement: Vibration plate/Bodyblade - 15min PT 30min: dynamic balance training Strength 30min: Deadlifts 10x2@75lb Hip thrusts 10x3@55lb #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer #fitness #health

One of two weekly training rides assigned by my coach at Peaks Coaching to keep me accountable and riding through the winter. #Bikesky #bikenyc #fitnessSky #Healthsky #healthylifestyle #gymsky #audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer #fitness #workout

Warming up 4 hours before I teach was not helping my mobility so I get to the gym an hour early to get my joints moving. 5 min warmup 10x3@160lb single leg leg press 4x Copenhagen planks w/5 count hold 20 min 1lb Indian clubs #fitnessSky #Healthsky #gymsky #aquaticfitness #personaltrainer