Fueling Your Fitness: The Power of Whole Foods and Strategic Meal Planning
Fueling Your Fitness: The Power of Whole Foods and Strategic Meal Planning When it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals, the quality of your nutrition plays a pivotal role. Embracing a diet rich in clean, whole foods not only fuels your body and brain but also enhances your overall quality of life. […]
Master Your Handstand: The Ultimate Strength & Stability Drill
Master Your Handstand: The Ultimate Strength & Stability Drill If you want to level up your handstand game, build rock solid stability, and unlock serious pressing power, you need this drill in your training. It’s one of my all time favorites for developing strength, balance, and control—not just in the handstand, but in countless other […]
How’d you SLEEP last night?
Sleep Like a Champ: The Missing Link to Your Health & Fitness Goals You’re training hard, eating well, and staying consistent—but something still feels off. Your energy levels are unpredictable, your recovery is slow, and that stubborn belly fat refuses to budge. Sound familiar? The problem might not be your workout routine—it could be your […]
From the Vault: Proper Spinal Alignment for the Pull Up
Pull Ups Done Right: Spinal Positioning for Strength + Longevity Pull ups are one of the best tools for building full body strength. They target your lats, core, shoulder girdle, grip, and overall pulling power, making them a staple in any well rounded training program. But there’s a key factor that often gets overlooked—spinal positioning. […]
Movement of the Week /// Handstand Walk Development Drills
Handstand Walk Development Drills Handstand walking isn’t just a fun skill—it’s an incredible way to build strength, stability, and control in your entire body! Whether you’re aiming to master the skill itself or just want to develop a stronger core, shoulder girdle, and overall body awareness, handstand progressions are a great investment in your […]
Meal Prep with Me!
Meals by NZ Fitness – One Year In! After nearly a decade of incorporating Territory Foods into my weekly meal prep, I took the leap this past year and launched Meals by NZ Fitness—a curated menu designed to make healthy eating effortless. And now, a year in, I am so happy to see how […]
Movement of the Week /// The Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (RFESS)
Mastering the Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (RFESS): Strength, Stability & Power The Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (RFESS) is one of the most effective lower-body exercises for developing strength, stability, mobility, and balance—especially in the glutes and hamstrings. It’s a go-to for building serious posterior chain strength, making it a staple in any well-rounded […]
Movement of the Week /// The Barbell Overhead Squat
Mastering the Barbell Overhead Squat: Coaching Tips and Benefits The barbell overhead squat is a powerhouse movement that develops mobility, strength, and stability throughout your entire body. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced lifter, incorporating this exercise into your training routine can improve performance in nearly every aspect of strength and fitness. Here’s why […]
Movement of the Week // Strict Knees to Elbow Progressions
Master the Knees-to-Elbow Progression: Build Strength, Stability, and Control Are you ready to take your core training to the next level? The knees-to-elbow progression is a game changing movement for developing total body strength, stability, and mobility. It’s not just about abs—this dynamic exercise also targets your shoulder girdle, lats, trunk, scapular stabilizers, and more, […]
Certified Personal Trainer + Online Coach for All Levels!
Hello fitness enthusiasts and those considering taking the plunge into a healthier lifestyle! I am Nicole Zapoli, your certified personal trainer and online coach, with a passion for guiding beginners on their transformative fitness journey. The Beginning of Something Extraordinary We all have that moment when we decide it is time for a change – […]
