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Physical Health: Movement, nutrition, and sleep strategies
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Stop Scrolling Between Sets! 3 things to do in the Gym instead.
Time to stop scrolling your Instagram feed or sifting through Spotify to find the perfect song for your next work set. How long you rest...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 16, 20232 min read
My Go-To Breakfast: Power Oats!
I have been eating oatmeal almost every day for 7 years... and I still haven't gotten tired of it. I started making what I call - POWER...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 16, 20232 min read
Grocery Shopping for One: The 3-3-2 Strategy
Grocery shopping. Some people dread it. Others, like myself, look forward to it every week. Why? I have a plan when I go in via the Notes...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 16, 20232 min read
The Dog Days of Winter - 5 Ways to Combat SAD
You’ve probably heard of the Dog Days of Summer- these tend to be the hottest and most unbearable days during the summer months. Right...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Supplement Second: Why Athletes Should Build a Strong Foundation First
As a Personal Trainer, I often get asked by high school and college athletes about supplements. "Should I take Creatine?" "Which Greens...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Stop Working out and Start Training - 4 Characteristics of those who Train with Intent
Want better fitness results? Whether you’re an athlete, an avid gym goer, or want to start prioritizing your physical health - embrace...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Why Trying to Get Abs is OVERRATED
If you read or hear any promises or guarantees that sound like ... “get abs QUICK!” “do these exercises for a 6 pack” “do this core...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 1, 20232 min read
The 24/7 Hustle is a Hoax - Why You Need to Stop Resisting Rest
Let's talk about Rest. NOTHING grows all year round at the same pace. Take a look outside right now - maybe you see trees, plants, or...
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 1, 20231 min read
6 Health Habits I Live By
Health is a broad term. I like to break health down into what best-selling author, Robin Sharma, refers to as our 4 interior empires....
Micaela Abbatine
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Brain Gains - Move to Feel Better
Why do you exercise? Common answers tend to fall under aesthetics, performance, and maximizing longevity. All are great reasons to...
Micaela Abbatine
Mar 3, 20231 min read
3 Fitness Mindset Shifts
Here are 3 mindset shifts you need if you're looking to make consistent, sustainable progress AND actually enjoy your fitness journey....
Micaela Abbatine
Jan 2, 20231 min read
5 Focus Points for Fat Loss
If your body composition goal is fat loss... here are 5 focus points! But first, let's differentiate between WEIGHT loss and FAT loss....
Micaela Abbatine
Nov 20, 20223 min read
6 Ways to Level Up your Sleep
Level up your sleep quantity and quality with these 6 tips! 1. Ideal amount Find your ideal amount of sleep and stick to it as much as...
Micaela Abbatine
Sep 26, 20223 min read
Gymtimidation? 3 tips to boost confidence
Does going to the gym make you feel uneasy at times? Can’t quite get yourself to go? Visiting a new gym and feel kinda lost? Oh shit,...
Micaela Abbatine
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Creatine 101
CREATINE… let’s talk about it! 1. What is it? I think there are a lot of misconceptions out there of what creatine actually is. Some...
Micaela Abbatine
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Sleep Habits of the Elite
Want to know 1 way to go from good to great that requires 0 talent? Clean up your sleep routine! Sleep affects athletic performance,...
Micaela Abbatine
Sep 23, 20212 min read
One of my favorites - Grandma's Chili!
My grandma was a phenomenal cook. One of my favorite meals she used to make me was her chili. She would switch it up- sometimes it would...
Micaela Abbatine
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Rest Days
Let’s talk about rest days! Anyone that knows me personally knows that I’m not good at taking them … but I’ve gotten better I swear! Rest...
Micaela Abbatine
Sep 21, 20202 min read
My Go To Power Breakfast
I'm a big fan of overnight oats! They are great for student athletes, those who work long days, people who travel a lot, and anyone else...
Micaela Abbatine
Jul 19, 20202 min read
Let's talk ABS!
“Abs are made in the kitchen”... “I have a six pack… it’s under here somewhere”... “You can’t spot reduce fat”... … I could go on and on...
Micaela Abbatine
Jun 30, 20203 min read
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