As a fitness instructor and a researcher by profession, I love digging into what the evidence actually says, not just what we've always heard in the fitness world. So throughout this series, I'll be using research to help separate fitness myths from what the science actually supports. Let’s get into it…

Fiber is one of nutrition’s quiet overachievers. It usually doesn’t get the spotlight like protein or the latest superfood trend, until now! It plays a major role in digestive health, blood sugar control, cholesterol management, fullness, and gut health.

Even before I started teaching group fitness, I always enjoyed lifting weights (and seeing/feelingall those benefits!). But when I discovered Pilates, I feel in love with how it made me feel and how well it complemented my routine. It was the missing piece I didn't even know I needed…

Some days I get home and realize I’ve been “on” the entire day—working, responding to emails with clients, squeezing in texts to friends, managing the logistics of life with kids. By the end of it, I feel like I’m buzzing… but not in a good way. More like wired, overstimulated, and completely exhausted…