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Lifting for Bone Health: A Women's Guide to Strength Training for Stronger Bones
Lately, I’ve been spending my study hours diving deeper into the science of building bone—both as a preventative measure against...

Tamara Smith
6 min read
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7-Week Remote Challenges: Your Schedule, Our Guidance
Join our summer 6-week EMPOWER-U strength training challenge for women, where you'll experience remote, personalized coaching and support...

Tamara Smith
4 min read
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Summer Fitness at Solara Studio
Summer’s almost here, and I’m excited to share what’s happening at Solara Studio ! Whether you want to lift heavy, move mindfully, or...

Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Metabolic Training vs. Strength Training: What Women age 40+ Need to Know
If you’re in your 40s or beyond and trying to figure out the best way to exercise during peri and post-menopause, you’ve probably heard...

Tamara Smith
6 min read
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Slow Travel: What It Is and Why It Feels So Good
Most of us live in a crazy state of rush, hardly stopping to eat, let alone fuel our bodies properly. Some of us find brief moments of...

Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Recharge Retreat - Belize 2025
Here's a short & sweet retreat recap video. Hope you watch it and re-live some of the fun! Our amazing week recharging and restoring in...

Tamara Smith
1 min read
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Q & A - Why Stress and Sleep Matter for Fat Loss:
Struggling to lose body fat despite sticking to a calorie deficit? Poor sleep and high stress could be the culprits. In this post, we’ll...

Tamara Smith
3 min read
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What Can I Do to Get Better Sleep? Their Ideas - Your Ideas - & Mine
As women approach or move through peri- and post-menopause, managing stress and getting quality sleep can feel like an uphill battle....

Tamara Smith
5 min read
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Q&A: Training and Nutrition During Menopause
Menopause is a transformative phase in life, and it often raises many questions about how to adjust your fitness and nutrition routine to...

Tamara Smith
6 min read
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Training Through Peri & Post Menopause: What to Expect and How to Adapt
So you’re an active woman. You exercise regularly, enjoy walks, maintain a fairly balanced diet, go to work, and indulge in a dinner out...

Tamara Smith
4 min read
77 views


Priorities, Progress, and PRs: How I've been learning to show up for myself.
Today was a perfect example of my own personal evolution with fitness. I'm sharing this to keep things real and to illustrate what the...

Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Leveling Up: What’s New in My Fitness Journey
I just finished a Women’s Coaching Certification after 1.5 years of study! It feels amazing to have added this to my skillset, and I...

Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Introducing Solara Studio: A bright, new name for our fitness space!
I love the sun. Its warmth, the light it casts, and the vibrant colors it displays all inspire me. A sunny day fills me with energy and...

Tamara Smith
1 min read
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Strength First! Why Cardio Isn't My First Priority for Fat Loss.
I run an 8 month body composition changing programs for small groups. In this program we work HARD for 4-5 months on building muscle....

Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Every Step Counts - Walk Your Way to Wellness
In my daily work with people working towards better health and weight management, a common theme emerges. Despite dedicated exercise and...

Tamara Smith
4 min read
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What Is My Basal Metabolic Rate & Why Does It Matter?
Client Question: "Is there a way for me to figure out my body's specific energy needs? How do I actually know the right amount of...

Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Finding Stillness in Motion: My Journey from Restlessness to Yoga Teacher
Do you ever feel like you're living life at a sprinter's pace, constantly on the go, but deep down, something feels amiss? That was my...

Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Mindful Eating - How to tune in & actually follow your body's cues.
This morning I made myself a breakfast that I commonly enjoy: An egg, bowl of Greek yogurt with granola, blueberries, and a half of a...

Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Gaining Strength with Strategic Rests: The power of De-load Weeks.
When it comes to strength training, there's a brief yet essential pause—a calculated rhythm known as the 'de-load week. While it might...

Tamara Smith
2 min read
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The voices in my head are talking! And they're keeping me from my goals!! 😡
Do any of these sound familiar? Here are all the voices in my head from the past 2 weeks keeping me from my training goals: I haven't...

Tamara Smith
5 min read
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