Barre Blend

Barre Blend is a new low-impact, high-intensity, and high-energy workout program from our very own barre expert, professional dancer, and Three Week Yoga Retreat co-creator, Elise Joan.

Barre Blend has been created as the perfect combination of ballet barre, Pilates, and cardio interval training to help you effectively burn fat and create a lean, toned physique.

The workouts are 30-40 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6o days. Elise leads you through the workouts in real time, which means a unique workout every single day. It is like going to a new Barre Class in the comfort of your own home. You'll also have a super-supportive virtual community to plug into.

What's included in Barre Blend?

• 2 Prep Workouts: 20 minute Classic Full Body Blend and 20 minute Cardio Blend will introduce you to the program so you can get started right away!
• 40 Unique Workouts: The program is broken down into 4 phases with 5 workouts each week. Elise changes up the moves and increases the level of difficulty every 2 weeks so you keep seeing results. 
• 5 bonus "10-min Enhancement" Workouts: Target specific parts of your body for extra toning--like core, upper body, lower body, and booty--by adding a 10-min enhancement at the end of any workout. (There's also a 10-min cardio enhancement workout.) 
• 3 Recovery Workouts: Elise created 10 and 15-min Yoga Blend workouts anda  Roll & Replenish workout to help you stretch out, release tension, and increase mobility. 
• "I AM" Daily Motivation Cards: To promote a positive mindset and sense of gratitude, Elise chooses a Daily Motivation Card before every workout. Choose your own card daily to receive a powerful affirmation that will set you up for your best day and keep you motivated throughout the program. 
• "Get Started with Barre Blend" video: Learn what to expect over the 60 days of the program. From the steps to get you started, overview of the workouts, a brief introduction to the nutrition plan, and much more 
• 4 "Barre Basics" Videos: Elise wants you to be able to jump right in. That's why she filmed these 4 introductory videos--to demonstrate the moves and terminology you'll see throughout the program. 
• Barre Blend Introduction to Nutrition video: Elise walks you through the nutritional tools and solution recommended with this program to help you achieve your best results.
• Beachbody Guide to Nutrition: Nutrition is key to getting your best results, and this guide helps you upgrade your eating habits with delicious recipes and useful tips to optimize your performance and fuel your body. 
• Getting Started Guide + Workout Calendar: A quick overview of Barre Blend, so you know what to expect and which workouts to do each day. 

Pricing

 

Limited Time Offer--$20 off Challenge and Completion packs in the month of December

Challenge pack options will be available for sale beginning December 16th for customers, December 3rd for coaches. Those who are signed up as a coach--either to work the business or simply for the discount--have access to an exclusive coach-only group that will be run by Elise Joan herself. Please reach out to me if you want to be a part of this!

Barre Blend Transformations

  

Here are some real-life transformations of those who participated in the test group. Remember, results ALWAYS come from consistency, proper nutrition, and hard work.

Ready to Join Us?!
Think this program is for you? We would love to include you in our community. I will be hosting a challenge group for those wishing to complete Barre Blend from start to finish early in the new year! Please fill out this application so that I can learn more about you and what interests you in this program. I will be in touch soon!

Morning Meltdown 100

One thing that has helped me jump into, and stay on track with my fitness journey as a busy mom, full-time teacher, and virtual health and wellness coach, is being able to do my workouts from home. Even though I worked at the gym as a swim instructor and lifeguard for a bit while living in Chicago, I was TERRIFIED to exercise there. I needed something easier, more convenient, and less stressful. Doing at-home workouts has allowed me to try so many different modalities of fitness that I would have NEVER been confident enough to try at a gym. I now love lifting weights, and my love for cardio has grown. I also LOVE doing workouts and exercises that are unique and that work your entire body with each move. This is why I'm so excited about our upcoming program: Morning Meltdown 100.

What is Morning Meltdown 100? 

Morning Meltdown 100 is a fast-paced, high energy program designed to be completed first thing in the morning. However, if morning workouts are not your thing, DO NOT WORRY! These workouts can be done at any time of the day.

Commit to 100 workouts and you will build strength and burn fat. These workouts combine cardio and resistance-training to tone your entire body. Add in a live DJ to keep the energy high and you're guaranteed to lose weight and get toned! Complete 100 workouts and you will feel strong, empowered, and like the best version of yourself!

What makes MM100 unique? This is the very first Beachbody program that incorporates a LIVE DJ. DJ Jesse Blake ramps up the beat to help you speed up moves--adding extra intensity and excitement to your workouts. It'll make you feel like your workout is a party and give you the motivation to keep going! After your workouts you will be energized, refreshed, and ready to go! 

How Does This Program Work?

This program features 100 workouts broken into 5 phases of 20 workouts. In each phase, you'll do a 10 workout cycle of 20-30 minute workouts, and then ramp up the intensity and self-competition and repeat those workouts with added 100 second challenges--all designed to give you a rotation of cardio, resistance, and mind/body training. However you want to complete your 100 workouts is totally up to you!

Of course there are recovery days included along the way to give your body time to slow down, stretch, and enjoy some TLC. If you miss a day, or want to play (for a day off), you can always stack a workout with another. The program outlines exactly how to do that if you need to! As we all know, life happens! Sometimes we get sick, our kiddos get sick, sometimes there are meetings...etc. The beauty of at-home fitness is that we can fit it in when it is most convenient for us. The most important part of this program is to complete the 100 workouts that you committed to in the beginning, no matter how long it takes! 

Another key ingredient to your success with this program is the Be 100 Book. A beautifully designed, interactive, daily motivational tool and tracker that is designed to help you unlock your potential and guide your commitment as you journey through this program.

Is this Program Right for Me?

Yes!! Together, you and I will discuss your personal health and fitness goals, but this program is great for anyone who is interested in toning up, losing weight, and building muscle; those who want to avoid, or break, a weight-loss plateau; and those who enjoy short, at-home workouts with a variety so you never get bored!

Testimonials from the MM100 Test Group

A select group of coaches were chosen and given access to test out this program first-hand over the past few months. Everyone is RAVING about it and the results they are getting: 

"There are people of all different sizes, shapes, and ages in the test group... You're a badass athlete too... If you only believe."



"This last week, every time I see a video of myself, I'm like 'HOW is that ME?!' Neverrrr have I ever felt this freaking INCREDIBLE! Thanks to Beachbody and this workout, after seven years of marriage and two kids, we look better now than on our honeymoon."


"I have always considered my upper body to be weak. I even struggled carrying my daughter around for long periods of time. This weekend, we walked around the outlet mall near our house and she was getting hot, didn't want to walk, and wanted to be carried. Typically my husband does it because my arms get tired after 5-10 minutes. This weekend I was able to carry her myself. It may not seem like a big deal, but to me it was! Especially since she cuddled in and laid her head on my shoulder. Oh! And another victory--I woke up this morning the lightest weight I've ever been in a long time. I just can't get enough of this program!" 


"Some days are slow, some days are stretchy, some days require balance, and some days you get to FLY! I was honestly a little scared of a one-hundred-day program, but here I am three-fourths of the way through it and I can't believe it!"

When Can I Start?

Morning Meltdown 100 officially launches on Beachbody On Demand on October 1, 2019. However, offers go on sale in July and VIP early access begins on July 29, 2019.  You can sign up for a Beachbody On Demand Membership here.

Fill out this form if you're interested in getting in on this program and joining us for an accountability group. Once this program is live, you will be one  of the first ones to get plugged in!

Ultimate Portion Fix Nutrition Program

Ultimate Portion Fix Nutrition Program

About 4 years ago, I learned about a new nutrition system. It's easy to follow and, best of all, it works! The 21 Day Fix introduced us all to the fun rainbow-colored portion control containers. yes! Those simple little color-coded containers help you to get a handle on your nutrition and lose and maintain weight.

Now, the creator, Autumn Calabrese has revamped the nutrition program to make it new, exciting, and even better than before!

Portion control containers helped me learn to eat healthy foods in the right quantities and combinations to help me achieve my ultimate health and wellness goals. However, portion control is just the beginning!

In the new and improved program, Autumn goes deeper into other nutrition principles including balanced macronutrients and eliminating processed foods from your diet as much as possible. No more frozen diet meals or packaged diet snacks to count your calories. The Ultimate Portion Fix will help you break your sugar addiction, and get your whole family on board with healthy eating. It will also teach you how to maximize your nutrition to fuel your body for your workouts.

The Ultimate Portion Fix is about giving your body exactly what it needs to operate at its best! No quick fixes, no fasting, no trendy fad, and NO starving! You get to enjoy food and get the most out of what you eat because you will learn to feed your body what it needs in the proper ratios. I know that for me, this was a GAME changer. I was proud of how we ate and my clean eating. Yet, when I was introduced to the containers, I found that I was eating TOO MUCH of some healthy foods and NOT ENOUGH of the others. This took out the guesswork for me. My weight loss and fitness results in just a week on the original program were amazing. I can't wai tto see what happens with the new and improved programs!

What's Included in the Ultimate Portion Fix Nutrition Program? 

• Over 30 new videos about the containers and principles of the nutrition plans 
• Portion control containers 
• A workbook and daily logbook 
• Fixate Volume 2 Cookbook with 102 new recipes 
• Access to over 200 episodes of the Fixate Cooking Show
• 75 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids PDF
• Tracking with the Nutrition+ and Beachbody On Demand Apps

Bonus: When you purchase the Ultimate Portion Fix before April 1st, you'll get real-time streaming of 21 Day FIx and 21 Day Fix Extreme workouts, so you can work out together with Autumn Calabrese and the cast starting April 1, 2019

The combo package will also include an Insulated Tote Bag that comes with large partitioned containers, ice packs, and plenty of storage so you can take your food with wherever you go.

But the BEST part of purchasing the Ultimate Portion Fix is that you get access to me as your coach as well as an invite to my Ultimate Portion Fix Accountability Group! 

When is the Ultimate Portion Fix Available? 

The program comes out March 18, 2019 for customers and live workouts will start April 1st. If you are interested in earning a discount or joining my team and making an income, you grab early access to the program on March 4, 2019 by signing up as a coach. If you're interested in learning more about coaching click here.

Why Should I Jump In With Kate? 

Anyone can try the Ultimate Portion Fix on their own, but I can tell you from experience that jumping into an accountability group is crucial for your success. We are more successful when we are surrounded by like-minded people! We will work together to keep each other on track and, along the way, I'll share my tips and tricks that will help make the program and life easier for you!

I'm interested in the Ultimate Portion Fix

Click the link above, fill out the form, and I'll be in touch soon!

Transform 20: Transform Your Life

Shaun T's Newest Program is coming in 2019

"Conquer your mind so you can transform your life."

You guys, Shaun T is my absolute FAVORITE super trainer. So when I found out about this program, I seriously geeked out. He is so motivational and such an inspiration he will make you want to keep working out (even when you're out of breath and don't think you can do anymore). If you are just like me, and can't get enough of this man and his programs, then I have some awesome news for you! VIP Access to Shaun T's newest program, Transform: 20, is available for purchase starting December 4th, 2018 with Early Access kicking off on January 14, 2019. Transform 20 will officially launch to Beachbody On Demand April 1, 2019.

What is Transform: 20 All About?!

Shaun T is coming your way with TWENTY MINUTE workouts! Everyone has 20 minutes to devote to their health and fitness... 20 minutes is less time than it takes to cook a meal or watch your favorite tv show. You'll be working every single part of your body (and your mind) with this six-week long program.

Rather than repeating exercise videos, Shaun T will be dropping new workouts every single day, six days a week for the duration of the program. That means you'll scorch fat, flatten your stomach, and get lean and toned without getting bored! Plus, Shaun T will be releasing new mindset videos on rest days to help you transform your mind as well. The mindfulness portion is AWESOME. Health and Fitness is truly a journey in both mind and body, and he is the best at helping you achieve your best results for both!

Transform 20 is clearly awesome for anyone out there who loves Shaun T as much as me. However, it's also great for anyone who wants quick workouts with minimal equipment and the built-in motivation that comes with having Shaun T as your super trainer. As always, there is a modifier for the program, so you can make the workout fit for your fitness level and ability. 

Who is Transform 20 For?

Everyone!! Shaun T created this new program knowing that there are a lot of people out there who don't have time to work out. As a new father himself, he finds less and less time to get workouts in. As a parent, I definitely know how this goes! This is exactly what motivated him to create a program for EVERYONE. If you think that 20 minutes isn't enough, just wait until your first Transform: 20 workout! I speak from experience, it's MORE THAN enough! 

When Can I Start Transforming?

You can join my virtual accountability group for January 2019 with VIP early access. However, you can start transforming now. Click here to send me an email and join our accountability groups  now as we wait for the launch of Transform: 20. I run new accountability groups each month, and I'd love to have you join us!

What Equipment Do I Need? 

The Beachbody Step

Get ready to transform your body in just 20 minutes a day with Shaun T and a Step. This step program is nothing like old-school step aerobics. Less dance, more functional. You'll burn fat while sculpting and toning all parts of your body. Shaun T also created weekly behind-the-scenes videos where he and the cast discuss their challenges and triumphs. It helps to keep everyone motivated to stay committed and finish strong. 

Let's recap!

• 20 Minute Workouts
• 6 Days per Week 
• 6 Week Program 
• Modifier in Every Workout 
• Each workout is in REAL TIME... you will never see the same workout twice! 
• A super simple nutrition plan to help you achieve and sustain your goals! 

I am hosting a Transform: 20 VIP Information Group for anyone who wants more insider information about the program.

If you're ready to jump in with Transform: 20 fill out this form and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

In the meantime, check out this video!

Transformation Journey: Insanity Max: 30

This transformation is near and dear to my heart. It's a HUGE deal for me. This was after having Gabe. Prior to pregnancy I was the healthiest and fittest I had ever been. A short 4 months after I had gotten my results from T25 I got pregnant with Gabe. While I made a conscious effort to stay active with prenatal workouts and walks around the neighborhood, I gained quite a bit of weight. My weight had reached 170 when I had Gabe.

I will be honest. I wasn't worried about trying a million things to fit back into my pre-pregnancy jeans. I had something that I knew would work because it had worked for me a year before: an at-home fitness program under the guidance of a superstar trainer with a simple-to-follow nutrition plan paired with an online accountability group full of supportive people reaching for the same goals.

The program is by one of my favorite super-trainers, Shaun T. This time it was Insanity Max: 30. 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week with NO equipment needed. You use your body weight to get insane results.

These were my results:

Insanity Max: 30 can help you get ridiculous results in just 60 days thanks to Shaun T's MAX OUT training. You work as hard as you can during each workout for as long as you can until you "Max Out" (when you just can't do anymore or begin to lose form). You get to log your Max Out time, and when you come to the workout again try to crush your previous week's time.

These are total body workouts that feature some killer cardio with tabata-style strength workouts. They help you lose weight and sculpt and tone your body.

Believe me when I say this program wasn't the easiest thing I've jumped into. There was a lot of sweat and (some) tears involved.  BUT! I made it through and lost 45 pounds in 60 days. If I can do this, you can too. There is a modifier for every single work out, so everyone can push to their max.

If I can do this, you definitely can too.

If you think this program might be the right fit for you, you can grab the challenge pack here. The challenge pack comes with an insane value. With it you get one year of access to ALL of the programs Beachbody has created, plus anything released within the year of your subscription. So when you're done with Max: 30, you can jump into another program. You also get a month of our superfood shake (I have it every day for breakfast--vanilla is my favorite!), as well as all of the materials you need to get your nutrition started off on the right foot. If you decide to join, you will also get access to all of my support and accountability groups for free for the year. I'd love to be your biggest cheerleader! It's a wonderful community.

If you're interested in joining an accountability group and starting or continuing your own health and fitness journey, but don't think Max: 30 is the right program to start, fill out this form. I'll be in touch to chat with you so we can find the best program to fit your needs and start you on your own transformation journey.

Transformation Journey: T25

I want to take you on my transformation journey. This is the first post in a series that will be coming out each week on Tuesday. You'll get to learn a little more about me and why I fell in love with health and fitness. 

I started my health and fitness routine a LONG time ago. These pictures were taken before I got pregnancy with Gabe. They are from January, February, and March 2014. 

You see, I was never comfortable in the gym. I didn't know what to do. Weights? Heck no. Treadmill and ellipticals were the only thing I could muster up the courage to do. I used to call myself a treadmill rat. While I was still burning calories, my body wasn't changing and toning how I wanted it to. Not to mention, unless I had a groupon for a deeply discounted month at the gym, I couldn't afford it. It was EXPENSIVE to be a gym member in Chicago. 

This is when I reached out to a friend and joined an online community. I completed my very first at-home workout program from start to finish. I cleaned up my eating and found a love of cooking and healthy foods. Nate was there with me every step of the way. Sometimes he takes an extra gentle push to get going, but as soon as he jumps in he's ready to go and crush it right along with me.

We were busy teachers with a puppy and a busy social life at the time. We didn't want to spend an hour working out. It just didn't fit well with our schedule. In reality, it was an excuse. But when this program was brought to our attention, we knew we had no more excuses. The program we chose to start our journey with was Focus T25 by Shaun T and Beachbody. The workouts are only 25 minutes a day. They were perfect for our schedule.
Focus T25 is a ten week program split into two cycles. Each cycle lasts five weeks. In 25 minutes you get everything you need for a transformation and nothing you don't. If you focus your intensity for 25 minutes, and you complete the program as it is laid out (5 days per week), you WILL get results. Our photos are proof of that.

30-40 minute workouts are our sweet spot. When we found out we could workout in under 30 minutes and get insane results it was hard to say no. Major studies have shown that 30 minutes of exercise can be just as effective at burning fat and even MORE efficient than 60 minutes of exercise. The fast-paced workouts of T25 are jam-packed with dynamic, high-intensity moves that are designed for maximum effectiveness. Every minute of this workout counts! This workout is perfect for busy people who want to work out for less time but still get in the best shape of their lives.

Shaun T will be your trainer for this program. I'm sure you've all heard of Insanity. Shaun T is my FAVORITE. He's tough, but it's tough love. He is so motivating and inspirational, that you'll be happy to crush the workout like he expects you to. 

This program changed our lives. It changed how we view at-home fitness programs. It made me a believer and we have never looked back. This is how I do what I do. It's how I've learned to LOVE health and fitness and it's why I love to pay it forward to others. 

If you think this program might be the right fit for you, you can grab the challenge pack here. The challenge pack comes with an insane value. With it you get one year of access to ALL of the programs ever created. So when you're done with T25 you can jump into another program. You also get a month of our superfood shake (I have it every day for breakfast and it has completely changed my digestion), as well as all of the materials you need to get your nutrition started off on the right foot (Hello, nutrition plan!). If you decide to join, you will also get access to all of my support and challenge groups for free for the year. I'd love to have you join! It's a wonderful community. 

If you're interested in joining a challenge group and starting or continuing your own health and fitness journey, but don't think T25 is the right program to start, fill out this form. I'll be in touch to chat with you so we can find the best program to fit your needs.