I thought I had mastered Movement… I’ve got a little story for you today.  Let’s call it my journey to quality movement through all of the injuries.   I am here to answer the question: Why is Annie Miller of Fitdesignbyannie so passionate about proper movement patterns and simplicity?   I was in school for […]

Doing a deadlift is simple, right? Pick the weight up off the floor. DONE. #WRONG. Deadlift might be the lift linked to most back injuries.  Today, I want to help you thrive when deadlifting. It is a lift that should be taken seriously, but does not have to be intimidating if you understand the movement. […]

Here’s to the push up. The push up is the squat of the upper body – and we all know how much I love squats. Push ups are used in almost every sport, by every trainer, in almost every type of exercise.  You see them in yoga, crossfit, at home workouts, fifth grade P.E., in […]

You want abs? STOP DOING CRUNCHES. I’d like to point out that we all have abs. The anatomy is there, but those abs might be hiding behind some unwanted visceral fat…which is minimized mostly by nutrition my friend.  As it turns out, you do need a strong functional core and that is why you’re here…To […]

Three easy ways to increase the intensity of your workout without doing cardio I give you intensity through an unorthodox approach to progressive overload Did someone say intensity without cardio? But what is progressive overload you ask?  It’s a super duper fancy way of saying you need to make your body do more than it […]

5 Must Know Tips For Barbell Training Let’s talk about the barbell. It can be intimidating. The barbell doesn’t have to be scary but it absolutely can be dangerous if you don’t know a few key points about the barbell and moving WITH a barbell. That’s why I am here, to help you feel a […]