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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


Stretch & Strength: TFL / IT Band – Mobility That Lasts
Tightness in the TFL (tensor fasciae latae) and IT band area can make hips feel restricted, affect the way you walk, and even contribute...

Tamara Smith
2 min read


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


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


Stretch & Strength: Adductors – Mobility That Lasts
Stretching your adductors (inner thigh muscles) can improve hip mobility, make side-to-side movements feel easier, and reduce strain on...

Tamara Smith
2 min read


Stretch & Strength: Glutes – Mobility That Lasts
Stretching your glutes can release tension in the hips, improve movement comfort, and help with everything from walking to squatting....

Tamara Smith
2 min read


Stretch & Strength: Hamstrings – Mobility That Lasts
Hamstring stretches feel great for releasing tension and improving your ability to bend, walk, or squat with ease. But flexibility alone...

Tamara Smith
1 min read


Stretch & Strength: Shoulders & Pecs – Mobility That Lasts
Stretching your shoulders and pectorals opens tight muscles, improves posture, and makes movement feel easier. But without strengthening,...

Tamara Smith
1 min read


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 answer your questions about how sleep and stress impact fat loss and why a healthy lifestyle goes beyond just counting calories. "What does my sleep have to do with losing weight? I've always heard about calories in and calories out being what matters most!" When you’re sleep-deprived, the body produces more cortisol (a stress hormone). Hig

Tamara Smith
3 min read


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. Fluctuating hormones, busy schedules, and the demands of everyday life can leave you feeling more exhausted and overwhelmed. In this post, I’m sharing a mix of expert advice, insights from women who’ve been there, and some personal tips that have helped me and my clients. Let’s explore simple yet effective strategies to help you fall asleep, st

Tamara Smith
5 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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