Give the Gift of Living a STRONG + HEALTHY + HAPPY!
Fuel Your Brain + Body: Tips for Living Strong, Healthy, and Happy When it comes to achieving your goals and living your best life, fueling your body and brain properly is the foundation. Clean, quality, whole foods are essential for maximizing your training sessions, staying productive throughout the day, and building a healthy future. Proper […]
Movement of the Week // The Handstand Push Up + Progressions
This week I am sharing some coaching tips and progressions for the handstand push up! The handstand push up is a combination of strength, stability, balance, body awareness, coordination, and more! Who Can Benefit from Handstand Push Ups? Handstand push ups are a phenomenal exercise that can benefit a wide range of people, regardless of […]
Movement of the Week // The Ring Muscle Up + Progressions
The Ring Muscle Up + Progression The strict muscle-up progression is for anyone looking to build significant strength, stability, and mobility in their upper body and core. Whether you’re a beginner just starting your journey or an advanced athlete wanting to refine your skills, this progression offers incredible benefits. Here’s who will benefit the most: […]
Heightening Fitness: My Journey and Approach to Corporate Wellness and Personalized Fitness Programs in San Diego
As I reflect on my recent victories and the incredible journey that led me here, I’m humbled by the support and inspired to continue my mission in the realm of fitness. My passion for empowering individuals to achieve their fitness goals has been the driving force behind every step of my 30+ years in training […]
Are you getting in your daily SUNSHINE?
Are You Getting Your Daily Sunshine? Getting at least 15-20 minutes of direct sunlight on exposed skin each day is one of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance your overall well-being. Why? The sun provides an essential nutrient our bodies cannot make on their own known as vitamin D! The Incredible Benefits of […]
Movement of the Week // The Inverted Burpee
The Inverted Burpee: A Dynamic Movement for Strength, Stability, and Balance This week, I am thrilled to share one of my favorite movements! The Inverted Burpee! This bodyweight movement is a fun + challenging combination of the candlestick and donkey kick (or kick to handstand)! The Inverted Burpee is also so much more than just […]
Movement of the Week /// Training Drills for Developing Your Press to Handstand
Developing Range of Motion in Your Overhead Position + Straight Arm Pressing Strength + Stability & Beyond: The Ultimate Guide Whether you’re working to achieve greater ROM + strength + stability or looking to master your press to handstand, it is all a journey of building through consistency! Whether you’re a seasoned gymnast, a dedicated […]
5 Practical Head-To-Toe Health Strategies for the Whole Family
While most individuals recognize the need for being healthy, developing a wellness-oriented lifestyle can be difficult in today’s fast-paced world. This is true even for kids, as they are expected to juggle academic and extracurricular activities daily. While developing a healthy routine has its challenges, in this article, we’ll explore a host of small yet […]
Unlocking Athletic Potential: The Role of Nutrition Coaching
In the realm of fitness, where every ounce of effort counts, one often-underestimated ally is nutrition. It’s the fuel that propels us toward our athletic goals, and for those of us who’ve crossed the 40-year mark, it becomes even more critical. I’m Nicole Zapoli, a fitness and nutrition coach in San Diego with over 30 years of […]
Movement of the Week /// Training the V-Up from the Hollow Position
Mastering V-Ups from the Hollow Position: Tips and Benefits This week I am excited to share some coaching tips on training V-ups from the hollow position! This movement is one of my favorites to include in strength and skill sessions, and it’s an awesome modification in CrossFit WODs, replacing movements like GHD sit ups, toes-to-bar, […]
