Get Fit with Liz (2025)

08/10/2025

Giving a well-deserved client shout-out to Katie Collins!

has been training with me for 6 years now! She’s been in it for the long-haul and she has shown steady strength gains.

Katie is a teacher and a mom of two, and still makes it happen twice a week, showing up for a weekly semi-private and the Saturday morning group class.

Katie works hard, she’s consistent, she goes the extra mile, and she nails it every time. 🎯

And having said all that, what *really* stands out is her attitude. Katie is always positive, warm, and inclusive. She brings the energy- always representing herself well and as setting a great example to others in the group. Simply put, she makes every session better just by being in the room. 🙌

Here’s to strong women, positive energy, and good vibes. Katie- thanks for bringing it!! 💪🌞

10/08/2025

Different day,
Same unilateral glute work! 🙌

These are some of my go-to exercises I do for performance and aesthetics. Save this and give it a go.

Read below for tips- always be intentional with your lifts! ✨ You need to understand what you are targeting. 😊 Comment or DM with form questions. :)

STEP UP
-keep shin of working leg vertical
-hinge hips back as you lower nonworking leg
-drive up through glute of planted leg
-back leg does not assist

REVERSE LUNGE
-hinge hips as you step back
-try to have back knee hit the ground
-shin of working (planted) leg is vertical at the bottom

SINGLE LEG RDL
-keep hips aligned
-engage core
-keep back flat

07/07/2025

Toyed around with my sliders (at my feet) in various forms of plank today.

BUT FIRST, gloves. My turf was so hot in the sun this afternoon that I needed to protect the hands. Before this I tried weaker gloves (didn’t work) and and before that tried plastic bags (did NOT work).

With these moves, you challenge core as well as shoulder strength and stability.

I also did some variations with an element of upper body instability with my Bosu ball.

Clients?! Which ones do you want to try this week? Which ones are the rest of you trying at home?! Do I need better hobbies??

WEIGH IN 👇

30/06/2025

Back and biceps today! 🌞 My daughter’s been home sick and my son and husband at a basketball tournament, so I’ve been homebound and have had time to get in the backyard while she rests. I love having this home gym. ☀️

💪Seated cable row for back with an underhand grip for extra emphasis on biceps
💪Rear delt fly for the back of the shoulders and upper back
💪Finished it isolating those biceps that were working overtime in the rows!

Felt nice to be outside. Still working on my stomach tan. Might be an eternal endeavor. 🤷‍♀️

Save this simple workout for your next back + biceps day!

29/06/2025

💥Unilateral glute training💥

These exercises target your glutes unilaterally—one side at a time—so your stronger side can’t take over and cheat for the weaker one. That’s how you fix imbalances and improve hip stability.

I’ve been religious about targeting my glutes ever since that injury I’ve posted about ad nauseum... I want to make sure I activate and strengthen my glutes so my low back and hip don’t compensate again and cause pain.

Luckily, my obsession is your gain, because EVERYONE can benefit from single leg glute training. Better balance, strength, stability… and aesthetics.

So check it out👇

-kickstand (B-stance) RDL
-single leg bridge
-step-up
-rear foot elevated split squat
-pistol squat

07/04/2025

👉SINGLE LEG/GLUTE TRAINING☀️

Working on unilateral lower body training and my stomach tan today. 🌞

Single leg (unilateral) training is crucial for athletes as well as the general population. Single leg training mimics most accurately the unilateral moves that occur in sports. It also will reduce imbalances between legs, thus reducing injury risk and improving balance and coordination.

🍑Banded split squat isometric hold: Activate your glute with a band and isometric hold. The band pulls the knee inward, forcing you to engage your glutes for abduction. Your knee should hover off the ground at the bottom of the split squat.

🍑Glute focused step ups: Plant working leg on stable surface and grab a sturdy pole as you hinge hips back and slowly lower to ground. *You need the pole for support because in order to target glute and not quad, hips must hinge back as you lower to tap the ground. Keep shin vertical. Drive up through working glute, keeping shin vertical and minimizing assistance from the back leg.

🍑Kickstand RDL: Shown targeting right glute: Stand with feel hip width apart, align left toes with right heel. Drive hips back (controlled on the eccentric). Right leg is doing the RDL, while the left is acting as a “kickstand”

🍑Single leg RDL: No kickstands here! This is a full single leg movement that challenges balance and stability.

08/03/2025

Popping up on your main feed to remind you that if you want to make a change... the best time is *NOW*

If you want to feel confident in your bathing suit this summer, the time to start making healthier choices is NOW! 👙

If you want to head into your older years with energy and pain free.... the time to start exercising is NOW! 👵🏻

If you want to feel better tomorrow... Make smart choices TODAY. 🌙

Whether your goal is short term (waking up hangover free on a Saturday morning), mid-range term (wearing a bathing suit with confidence) or long-term (aging gracefully without aches and pains).... the best time to take that leap and get started is NOW.

If you’re looking for a sign to start that exercise program you’ve been thinking about..... THIS IS IT! 🪧

📸

15/01/2025

The other day, toward the end of her workout, Manijeh let out a heavy sigh and remarked, exasperated, “It’s one thing after another.” Then she quickly added, “I like it though. I always feel proud when I’m done.” And then she grabbed the cable machine handles and started rowing.

Manijeh has been training with me for several months. She came to me to improve posture, get stronger, and gain more energy. She’s already showing improvements in all areas! 👏

Manijeh takes her workouts seriously and works *hard.* She is not messing around. I’ll mention that she is 75 years young.

In addition to the obvious physical benefits you get from a tough workout, you will experience immense feelings of pride. Pride for honoring your commitment, pushing yourself, and ultimately seeing your progress.

Manijeh- I will share that I am proud of you, but you have already earned pride in yourself, and that is what matters most. 💫

07/01/2025

Shouting out the whole Arthur family! (Well, part of it. It’s a big family!)

It always starts with one, and in this case Patient 0 is

Meghan has been coming to me for accountability and strength training for a year and a half. She’s also changed her relationship with food and has shed 35 pounds- and still going. Go Meghan!! I’m so proud of you.

I was surprised when she told me her husband wanted to start training as well. Bryan dove right in to working hard on his strength and flexibility, even foam rolling and stretching at home. His flexibility and mobility have improved tremendously just in the past several months, and he’s seen big strength gains as well.

THEN Bryan started bringing his son Cody with him to train. Bryan and Cody make an excellent partnership. Cody brings discipline, dedication, hard work, and a strong desire to improve himself. These dudes work hard and have fun together. Cody’s been training with me for about a month and I’m beyond impressed with his attitude and work ethic.

Well yesterday Cody brought his girlfriend, Caitlin, to class! Caitlin showed up with an excellent attitude, open mind, and willingness to work hard, which she did!

The good news about fitness spread through this family like wildfire. Each one saw the positive benefits exercise was bringing to their loved one’s life, and decided to check it out for him/herself!

I loved seeing this family work hard together, push each other, and then get silly and make each other and me laugh so hard during stretch time at the end. (I’ll put pics in Stories- but it’s possible you had to be there!)

If someone sees you working hard and getting better, they just might want to get in on that themselves. Take it from the Arthur family. 💪💪💪💪

07/01/2025

Shouting out the whole Arthur family! (Well, part of it. It’s a big family!)

It always starts with one, and in this case Patient 0 is

Meghan has been coming to me for accountability and strength training for a year and a half. She’s also changed her relationship with food and has shed 35 pounds- and still going. Go Meghan!! I’m so proud of you.

I was surprised when she told me her husband wanted to start training as well. Bryan dove right in to working hard on his strength and flexibility, even foam rolling and stretching at home. His flexibility and mobility have improved tremendously just in the past several months, and he’s seen big strength gains as well.

THEN Bryan started bringing his son Cody with him to train. Bryan and Cody make an excellent partnership. Cody brings discipline, dedication, hard work, and a strong desire to improve himself. These dudes work hard and have fun together. Cody’s been training with me for about a month and I’m beyond impressed with his attitude and work ethic.

Well yesterday Cody brought his girlfriend, Caitlin, to class! Caitlin showed up with an excellent attitude, open mind, and willingness to work hard, which she did!

The good news about fitness spread through this family like wildfire. Each one saw the positive benefits exercise was bringing to their loved one’s life, and decided to check it out for him/herself!

I loved seeing this family work hard together, push each other, and then get silly and make each other and me laugh so hard during stretch time at the end. (I’ll put pics in Stories- but it’s possible you had to be there!)

If someone sees you working hard and getting better, they just might want to get in on that themselves. Take it from the Arthur family. 💪💪💪💪

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

New Possibilities, New Hope, New Goals, Fresh Slate!

I’d be remiss if I didn’t do my annual “Dry January” post today. ☺️

If you’ve been thinking about taking a break from alcohol or are the least bit sober-curious, do your mind and body a favor and commit to one month of no alcohol. You’ll feel so much better for it, and I guarantee you’ll learn a thing or two about yourself along the way. 😊

Who’s in?!
👇
#2025

29/12/2024

💥ABS. 💥💫

I had my 2nd Cadillac lesson with the amazing Brenda at today.

I told her I wanted to focus on my weakest spot- core. I do not like training core (personal preference) and my spinal articulation could definitely use some work.

I know that if you have trouble forcing yourself to consistently commit to something on your own- call in an outside professional!

Brenda definitely answered the call and put me and my core to work! My current workout routine includes lifting, tennis, and lots of walking/hiking. This Pilates reformer is out of the box for me- and it’s a challenging and refreshing addition!

I’m a Pilates beginner, and that’s OK! Don’t be scared to be a beginner at something. Be proud of taking the first step to learn, grow, and improve. And don’t be scared to ask for help!

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