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I'm an adventurous introvert from Vancouver, Washington who lives on sleep + "me time." I'm a lover of lifting weights, dinosaurs, real talk and traveling with my husband. I am here to help you move better, lift more, bust the myths of the fitness industry, and inspire you to love the process.
Heart rate monitors are a great training tool for many reasons. But do you need one in order to do cardio “well” or “efficiently”? Per usual, I am going to be honest with you. I actually lean towards yes. I am also very biased because I have used and love Polar watches and chest straps […]
Being self employed has its perks. It also has its fair share of challenges. I’d heard from colleagues in the world of online health and fitness that buying and/or building a home was a TASK when it came to securing their loan. Before we begin I have to make clear that this is not financial […]
Platforms To Explore Other Than Instagram For Business… Instagram is fantastic from a business standpoint BUT it is forever changing – as is to be expected with a platform we don’t personally control. We must be adaptable while staying aligned to and authentic to our own brand and what people may expect from that brand. […]
Most coaches in the online space are taught to use sales calls. “If you can get someone on the phone, you can close them.” This post isn’t to demonize sales calls, rather to show you that you have options. Before diving into how to get clients in the absence of a sales call, I do […]
In the years 2020 and 2021, hitting 10,000 steps a day became a goal for many Americans. When you combine watches that track activity with a global pandemic, perhaps that’s what you get? Here’s the deal…It’s a metric that has no backing. To my knowledge, 10k steps is not associated with any level of health. […]
My Sports Massage Therapist Experience & Action Plan There is, and has been, tension in the world of strength and conditioning and physical therapy and chiropractic fields as to the benefits, application and need for manual therapy and things like foam rollers. I have personally been all over the spectrum and look to people all […]
Pull ups are on the list of desires for many women in the weight room. Few body weight movements make you feel as strong and capable, so it makes sense that you want one! Before we dive into how that happens, we need to cover a few bases. First, chin ups and pull ups are […]
Aka how to stop ghosting your email list. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Don’t do your email list like that. They deserve better. Email marketing is not dead. Fact is, people still sign up for mailing lists every day. And an email list is superior to social media for long term sales. So, how can […]
Buying land and building a home was always in our plans (God willing). We weren’t done traveling the world in 2020. But the rona sent us home early – April 21, 2020. Once our jet lag wore off, it became clear that the “unknown” in the realm of international travel was indefinite. Thus, the plans […]
What it takes to get strong. Often times I think hypertrophy and strength are thrown into the same boat or conversation. And I am not mad at that. There are certainly programs that involve both, and the two topics or training goals are related. Which brings us to the first point… Let’s first start this […]
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I, Annie Miller, bring you a no B.S. approach on how to navigate + thrive in the world that is online health and fitness. You’ll learn through the lens of the trainee, the strength coach and the entrepreneur. I don't shy away from the nitty gritty truths my friend. Join me.