Tip of the Week

Safe Travel with Your Dog

On February 18, 2016 / Tip of the Week

Are you planning on doing any traveling with your dog? If so, there are a few things that may help you have a safe and more pleasant trip. Mommy and I have been in 34 states together and we love going on little weekend excursions. It is really fun to explore all of the wonderful and beautiful places together! There are some things that we have learned along the way and would like to share with you so you can have an enjoyable and safe trip with your pup: 1/ Make sure you have a seatbelt and travel harness for

Running with your dog

On December 28, 2015 / Tip of the Week

Running with your dog can be a fun and fulfilling activity for you both! Dogs of all shapes and sizes run with us at Leash Your Fitness in our Strut With Your Mutt class. It takes some patience and training, but soon your dog can be a great running buddy! Just like us, dogs need to build their endurance, starting slowly and then adding distance or speed periodically. It’s also important to monitor the weather. If it’s too hot he/she can overheat if not given enough water or breaks. See our previous post on running in the heat for more tips!

Trainers Eat Crap Too

On September 30, 2015 / Tip of the Week

When you think of a personal trainer do you conjure up images of green juice, muscle shirts and workout videos? Do you think that they never eat anything bad, dream of working out and have the will power of a Saint? Maybe instead you should be thinking of why they got into the profession in the first place and how they struggle just like YOU. For me personally, I have secretly struggled with depression ever since cutting out alcohol 15 years ago. I guess burying my feelings with alcohol was working for me! Working out makes me feel good

Sometimes you have to Sacrifice

On September 5, 2015 / Tip of the Week

Think about this scenario: I start a business and work one hour on the business a day. I think about it other times of the day and may work a little towards it but not many other changes in my life. At the end of a month I am expecting to be making $50,000. in the business and I am discouraged when I don’t so I quit the business. How does this scenario sound to you? Crazy right? Is it realistic? Then why do people think that they can go to the gym or work out one hour a day

Consistency = Results

On August 28, 2015 / Tip of the Week

Are you trying to reach a goal and are having trouble with it? If there is one thing that I have noticed about the gals in our classes. The ones that are CONSISTENT are getting RESULTS! We get ladies in our classes that come and go. People come for different reasons. Here are some of them: Socializing their dogs Losing Weight Build Muscle Bond with their Dog Try a new activity HAVE FUN! Whatever the reason, I have recently noticed that the ones that stay committed GET RESULTS no matter what they are trying to achieve. And man it