Are wearables worth it? Should you be investing in something that sits outside your body to tell you if you’re ready to train, or if you got a certain amount of REM sleep? I am going to dive into this topic from the perspective of a personal trainer, but also a consumer of wearable tech and help you understand your options, and ultimately, if wearables are worth it.
Author Archives: Riley Pearce
My Current Haircare Routine
In this post I share my current haircare routine that will help you grow healthy, long, and strong hair this new year.
My Favourite Releases from GymShark’s First Drop of 2025
If you don’t know already, we are GymShark stans in this household. I have tried so many different workout clothes and GymShark, since they upgraded the quality of their products around 2021, has been at the top of my list for years. Affiliate Disclosure: Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means thatContinue reading “My Favourite Releases from GymShark’s First Drop of 2025”
How to Use Prilepin’s Table
Learn how to use one of the most useful resources that personal trainers use to create programs for clients every day.
How to Make a Lower Body Workout like a Personal Trainer
Learn how to design a workout the same way a personal trainer would create one for you.
Workout Diary: January 8 – January 23, 2025
Introducing a new series: Workout Diary. In this first installment, I wanted to give a quick backstory for how I got into fitness and promoting health, my philosophy around health, and give an update on how my first 3 weeks of training in 2025 have gone so far. I hope you enjoy and find this useful.
Starting the New Year Strong: How to Set Goals and Achieve Them in 2025
Happy New Year! 2025 is another chance to tackle your health and wellness goals, to grow, to learn more about your body and how it loves to move, and the food that fuels you.
An Honest Review of the Google FitBit Versa 4
Thinking about upgrading your fitness tracker? In this FitBit Versa 4 review, I share my honest experience with the latest smartwatch from Google FitBit. From its affordable price and sleek features to the frustrating design changes, find out if the FitBit Versa 4 is worth your money—or if it’s time to explore other options.
Riley’s Recommendations: Athleta’s Single’s Day Sale Top Picks
Holiday shopping season is upon us, ladies! Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing my top picks from sportswear, athleisure and fitness brands to help you get the perfect gifts for the fitness enthusiast in your life, or, to get yourself a little something for the holidays. Here are my top picks for Athleta’s single’s day sale where you can save 25% on all orders and $50 on all orders $200+.
Updated Training Goals and Workout Plan
We are less than 3 months from a new year and I am feeling really motivated to achieve new goals in the gym. If you’ve been following the blog, you know I am on a glow up journey; just trying to do more everyday that makes me feel confident and successful everyday. So my goalsContinue reading “Updated Training Goals and Workout Plan”