As stated in earlier posts, Cory and I joined Equinox a few months ago and since I started teaching barre classes I really have begun to get a firm grasp of how music can affect the classroom environment…BIG TIME! Music has the power to cheer you up, make you cry, turn you on and even bring you back to a specific …
Tabata Makes You Hotta!
During the holidays everything seems to take a backseat to food, family and fun. The holiday season always kicks off with my birthday the week before Thanksgiving. From there, it seems to be an endless parade of turkeys, cupcakes, good wine and family fun. This holiday season was no exception. I even hosted my first “Friendsgiving”, complete with all of the …
Booty Blast Challenge-I’m Fit and Happy
It is the second week of the IMFITANDHAPPY.COM ‘Booty Blast Challenge’! I missed the first week, but let’s all join in on the second. This will only take five minutes of your time, but the results are serious. I tried my first ‘Booty Blast’ session yesterday, and I am so sore! Do a video a day for the rest of the month …
It’s Fitness Week on XOWilhelmina.com
Hey Guys! I am very excited to be featured on XOWilhelmina.com this week. XO is our agency blog that covers all things Wilhelmina. From ‘Fashion Week’ to ‘Fitness Week’. Check out some of my co-workers and my model spotlight here! Here are some of the features you will find below: Try some of Megan’s ‘Fall Fitness Tips’ Love and XO, Taylor
Let’s Stride-Awesome Workout For Mommies!
Let’s Stride-Awesome Workout For Mommies In March I posted about great gifts for postnatal mommies. My best friend just had her first baby and has morphed into an absolute rockstar of a mom. Like a seasoned vet she had baby S changed and in the car last Wednesday before I could have my first sip of coffee. Whenever I am in New …
Orange Theory is the New Black-HIIT At It’s Finest.
“New York, New York a hell of a town”. You have heard that phrase a million times, but when it comes to fitness I am truly finding out how lucky I am to have grown up in the shadows of one of the greatest cities on earth. I have been trying every fitness class I can get my hands on …
Circuit Training Workout-20 Minutes Is All You Need!
Hey Folks! September isn’t even here yet, but it sure feels like it is thanks to the release of the September issues of Shape and Fitness Magazines. I am so honored to be featured in the September workout spread for Fitness and have a two pager in Shape. A lot has happened over the past few years, but my love for …
I’ll Meet You At The Barre-The Booty Barre That Is!
Hi Everyone! I know the blog was a little light last week, but I have been gearing up for by Booty Barre certification that took place this weekend. Most of you know I love working out at home utilizing Nike Training Club and I’m Fit and Happy, my online personal trainer. Not working everyday has its ups and downs. The …
#LikeAGirl When did that become an insult?
As I scroll through my Facebook newsfeed on a daily basis I am concurrently inundated with news of birthdays, babies, bitching and beautiful selfies. For most of us social media is a place to post pictures, keep in touch with loved ones and unfortunately for most…brag about how “wonderful” our lives are. Every once in a while you run into …
Tighten, Tone and Strengthen. Don’t be afraid of resistance.
Strength training is an extremely important part of my fitness routine. It probably trumps cardio any day. As I have mentioned before I take part in many different kinds of home workouts, but what is a constant is strength training. I am not a huge fan of running, and I would choose HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training over going …
Yoga is so “Hot” right now! Bikram vs. Vinyasa Hot Yoga-Which one is right for you?
Yoga is Hot, Hot, Hot right now! I am not just talking about the increasingly popular trend of hitting class, but actual studios are heating up to extreme temperatures. I had the need to experience what the buzz was all about, and fortunately I have a Bikram Hot Yoga Studio right around the corner that I have wanted to give a …
Circus Circus! Get Your Sweat On Le Cirque Style!
A few months ago I had the honor of shooting a commercial called “Best of the Best” featuring Lebron James, Richard Sherman and Johnny Manziel. We were all supposed to be the BEST at what we did and lived in a secret club house. I was a cheerleader. It wasn’t the fisherman, karate man or swimmer that caught my eye. …
Slenderbread Magazine Interview
Thanks slenderbreadmag.com for the feature! It is always an honor to be able to tell your story… Photo by Lauren Cowart What first inspired you to start your modeling career? (and how old were you?)It’s funny, life has so many twists and turns; I never thought I would be a full-time working model when three years ago I hung up my …
Utilizing Technology to Increase Your Physical Fitness
Did you ever think there would be a day when you could press a button and have the world at your fingertips? We live in a time where anything you want is only a click away. Need a wedding gift? Click. Don’t have time to cook dinner? Click. Dying for that pair of Loubs you saw on Pinterest? Double Click. …
Kids Day at ShopRite of Hauppauge and the 5 Components of Fitness!
Phew! This past week and half has been an absolute whirlwind. These days traveling to New York is no longer just for play. Since signing with Wilhelmina Models my time in New York is now bombarded with castings, tests shoots and jobs! Now, I am not complaining by any means. I had the chance to shoot with Reebok for Dick’s …