Category: Self Care

Have you met Raquel?
Raquel Branco is a Lead Coach at Boutique Fitness and has been working with private clients and leading small group sessions with us since 2018. Since then she has also grown her own online business, Empowered Energy Fitness, where she offers personalized nutrition and fitness coaching. If you’ve trained with Raquel, you know her passion […]
Find joy in every step!
Fitness doesn’t have to be complicated. We live in an era of constantly evolving exercise trends and while trying out all the hot new things can be fun, it can also be overwhelming. Often, it leads us AWAY from our goals-and what really matters: finding joy in movement. My advice? Stick to activities you love, […]
The Great Motivator
Love. There’s no greater motivator. The love for your children, your partner, siblings, parents, friends, community… yourself. The world’s a mess right now. It can easily feel like there’s so much love lost, but I insist that’s not the case. One helpful practice to commit to is breaking things down to what we can actually […]
4 Big Approaches in One
We’re two weeks into January and I’d like to know how your wellness resolutions are holding up. When I think about approaches taken in the new year to forge a healthier routine, shed some lbs, and cut down inflammation, there seem to be 4 main avenues: Interestingly, these methods complement each other beautifully. Dry January […]
Habits That Serve You:
A Step-by-Step Approach to Lasting Change The new year has a way of inspiring us to set lofty goals, envisioning an overhaul of our lives. While this energy is admirable, it’s best to pause and approach change with intention and clarity. The truth is, January doesn’t hold any special magic for transformation. Every month, week, […]
It's All in How You Budget
I recently participated in a workshop focused on developing a financial literacy curriculum for women. My team was tasked with creating an outline specifically for the module on saving money. One of the big concepts discussed was learning ‘want vs. need’. Want vs need. Is it a hell yes? Is there a difference between budgeting […]
Burnout
Is the Contribution Worth the Aggravation? Usually burnout hits us like a ton of bricks, so avoiding it can seem impossible. This short article is not about how to avoid it, but rather how to address it. It’s a road that usually starts at the ‘quit’ and affords you the opportunity to walk away from […]
Get Excited About Your Goals
As we race towards the end of the year and begin to consider what our goals for 2025 might look like, slightly shifting your approach can help make your fitness goals more exciting. To set a goal of losing 10lbs may seem important, but really it lacks substance. What happens when the 10lbs are gone? […]
Pelvic Floor Woes
You’re Not Alone I was still in my twenties when I realized how many clients had issues with incontinence. Women of all ages, and some who have never had children either. After two decades of working closely with women in fitness, there’s really not much that I haven’t seen or been in discussions about. Working […]
For the Busy Person
‘I could do it on my own. I should be able to self-motivate and exercise daily before work… Do I even need to workout daily? I could look up home workouts on YouTube, but how will I know which are right for me? Mornings are tough… May need to be after work.’ – The Busy […]
Embracing the Seasonal Change
Part two of Wrapping Up Summer Fitness is a Tool Most New Englanders, even the ones who love the hot summer weather, get a little giddy at the first signs of fall. I’m talking about the true signs of fall like the first cool morning, or needing a sweater to watch the sunset… I’m not […]