by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 6, 2020 | Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
My Word for the Year for 2020 was Fearless. I knew I would need courage and grit to go after the bold goals I set for 2020. I knew I was on the verge of a pivot. But who could have imagined the sharp plot twist our collective narrative was about to take? I had smaller...
by Pamela Hernandez | Mar 16, 2020 | What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
The last time my week started off this chaotic was the day I dub Black Tuesday. It was March 2009 and I worked for Bank of America. I got a call from my boss that started with “you still have a job but…”. I have no exact number for the people laid...
by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 9, 2019 | Fitness Favorites, Healthy Holidays, Reviews, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
Audiobooks are exploding and nothing could make this reader happier! Not only does it make it easier to read more books, I can get a new book almost any time I need it. Whether I download it from one of the library’s apps for free (Libby or Hoopla) or splurge on...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 16, 2019 | Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
Several years ago, while we were warming up, a client asked me “are you always this happy?” I replied, “yes, because this is the easiest part of my day”. Being in the gym with clients is why I became a personal trainer. Of course, it’s the best part of the day! The...
by Pamela Hernandez | Mar 11, 2019 | What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
Your cautiously curated Instagram feed of French bulldogs, travel photography and tea has an intruder. The tempting message to abandon your sensible fitness goals has infiltrated your consciousness via your favorite health beverage. Some of the tea brands and bloggers...
by Nikki Fink-Blair | Oct 15, 2018 | What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
Just to be clear, I am not a knitter. But Nikki’s analogy is perfect for learning to love your body and finding your middle ground. – Pamela I’m a knitter. I know—this isn’t a knitting blog, and maybe none of you reading this have ever puzzled over a...