by Stacey Schaedler | Sep 25, 2014 | Fat Loss, Lifestyle, Smart Strength
I freaking LOVE bodyweight training. It’s efficient and can be done anywhere, anytime. Whether your goal is to burn fat, increase core strength or just get moving again, bodyweight workouts are an awesome option. There is however one big thing missing in most of...
by Stacey Schaedler | Sep 15, 2014 | Featured Articles, Health/Lifestyle, kettlebells, Lifestyle, Smart Strength, Uncategorized
Two days during the week, I teach Strength at South Boston Yoga, a 60-minute group workout class that incorporates kettlebell squats, overhead presses, lunging variations + pull-ups. I very rarely, oh wait, dare I say NEVER incorporate sit-ups and sometimes receive...
by Stacey Schaedler | Aug 15, 2014 | Health/Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Recovery, Smart Strength
1. Handstands make you fucking happy. #handstandsmakemehappy Like so freaking giggly + happy. As if for that brief moment, I’m a kid again. It turns out it’s not just me who feels this way, any client or friend I have ever had handstand is instantly...
by Stacey Schaedler | Jul 2, 2014 | Fat Loss, kettlebells, Smart Strength, Uncategorized
Kettlebells have become all the rage in recent years…everyone and their mother is swinging! Unfortunately, the majority of people I see swinging aren’t doing it properly. Due to the fact that kettlebell swings are dynamic in nature (complex weighted...
by Stacey Schaedler | Jun 18, 2014 | Health/Lifestyle, Recovery, Smart Strength
Did you just start a new strength routine or try something new like CrossFit or spin class? Are you sore? Instead of complaining about your soreness, do something! It’s called ACTIVE RECOVERY. Active recovery allows you to move through your full range of motion...
by Stacey Schaedler | May 29, 2014 | Fat Loss, Food/Health, Health/Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Recovery, Smart Strength
So…. you want to know why you’re not dropping body fat? You under-eat…. big time. Let’s say you’re a 5’4”, 33 year-old woman who weighs 135 lbs. You need to take in 1,387 calories just to survive. What do you think...