Nicole Wilkins

By Nicole   Here are 4 exercises that target that often neglected muscle, especially for you ladies out there: upper chest. It’s important to build this area to give a well-developed, fuller look across the upper body and to provide balance from front to back. Here are the exercises: Incline Dumbbell Press Incline Dumbbell Flye … SEE MORE

By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   There is an old saying that has stood the test of time, and has somewhat unfortunately become a general rule of thumb for me when it comes to my relationship with both myself and with other people: the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. SAME … SEE MORE

It’s gift giving time and to help you get that special fitness minded someone in your life the perfect present, we asked our experts on … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn It’s time to step up the game good old pork chops and applesauce. Not only do the caramelized apples and walnuts provides a visual elegance, they add a robust delicious flavor to really amp it up. Pork chops can be cooked a variety of ways, but the way that I find them … SEE MORE

By Nicole I’m in the process of getting certified in kettlebell training, so I thought I’d share what I’ve been learning by giving you a full body workout. Kettlebells are a great way to get in a resistance workout that’s different from more “traditional” exercises. Some of these exercises may be new to yo  but … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   A good old-fashioned pumpkin pie is almost guaranteed to be a dessert feature during the holidays. While pumpkin is incredibly healthy, all the added sugar and high fat ingredients that typically go into creating a cheesecake, make it a high calorie treat. Now, it is certainly okay to indulge and treat … SEE MORE

It’s time to announce the winners of my 40 Day Build Challenge!  This Challenge was all about gaining (lean) muscle and getting stronger – and … SEE MORE

By Nicole Hey guys, I’ve got a killer back and biceps workout for you. The key to this workout is to finish it within 30-45 minutes. I know it’s a lot of exercises and sets, but we’re going to use an intensity technique called giant sets. This is where you take 4 or more exercises … SEE MORE

By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer For as long as I’ve been involved in the fitness industry – which is nearing 17 years now – it breaks my heart when I see how disappointed people can be when it comes to their goals. Whether it’s because they are making small changes, or progress seems … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   As we get into the colder seasons, a nice big bowl of soup becomes a more frequent meal of choice. I’ve heard that many people shy away from making soup because they think that it takes such a long time…but I’m here to prove that wrong! Not all soup preparations will … SEE MORE