Get fit with Gwen

04/09/2026

Team no DVTs for me. Keep it moving, people! Prolonged sitting is no bueno.

04/05/2026

Active your glutes, challenge your core, shoulders and upper body stability with this cardio finisher.

Keep your core tight and think of controlled movements with a soft landing.

03/28/2026

Not going to lie. I def woke up upset, even cried.

It would have been easier to go to the gym or even skip my morning workout.

But, I went to class, where it’s super hard for me on so many levels. I’m trying to battle my brain while trying to learn 😬😬

But, I did it. And I’m so thankful for these two today ❤️❤️

03/26/2026

Not your typical arm circles! Am I right? This is perfect for a quick movement break, especially if you are sedentary most of the day.

You can add it to your warm up, and/or do it anywhere.

I wanted to challenge myself even more, so I consciously was switching which side (right or left) would come to the front crossing position.

Think about a a dancer who’s arms lift and circle, but have it cross in front of you. Now try it the other direction.

See? A movement pattern that challenges your brain a lot!

03/26/2026

03/24/2026

You only have so much emotional and physical energy. How and where you spend it matters.

When your daily choices align with your goals, values, and ethics, things just flow.

It’s not always easy, but when it feels right?! That’s how you know you’re on your path.

03/23/2026

Mod up by keeping your knees off the ground. Maintain a bear plank position before you push your hips back into the downward dog. When you reset, don’t let your knees come down - it’s more challenging and adds more core.

03/22/2026

This exercise helps build your shoulder stability, grip strength and core.

03/20/2026

Starting out on this jujitsu journey and loving it.

My boys are off for Eid, and got to hang with the other BJJ kids while the parents were learning and rolling.

It was a good class, I got to work with a male brown belt. (And Shannon and Annabelle!)

People were asking me if I would train with a male. At first I wasn’t sure, despite my first class rolling with Ken bc there were no other females - and I just freaked out bc Professor be calling me RUBY😊😊😊Salamat, Kuya!!!!

Well, today, I got my answer. If my goal is to be my best, really learn and get the most out of this journey for myself and for my kids?! Then I will train with whoever is willing to work with me. And realistically, this training, “functionally” speaking, I should train with whoever is willing to work with me.

I am so thankful for those who’ve patiently guided me so far!!!! You know who you are 😊

Anyway, here I am, after class, just making a quick video. My dudes are eating ice cream via Mr. Softee on this glorious day and looking at me like … here we go, Ruby. With the shenanigans, Ruby 🤪🤣😂

Well, they weren’t complaining at the dollar store when we were picking out treats for the movies later …

does exist!!!!!!!

03/20/2026

Flashback Friday!

03/20/2026

This movement pattern opens your hips and ankles, and lengthens your posterior chain - glutes, hammies, and back.

The forward fold encourages alignment of your spine, while the deep squat moves your pelvis through a natural range. This can relieve tightness in your lower back.

DO IT!!!!! Bend your knees in the fold to modify. Or practice one movement at a time until you flow.

03/17/2026

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