Rachel Trotta

I’ve looked at a lot of food logs. I’ve seen many different styles of eating, based on the client’s age, geographic region, culture, and tastes. But whether someone is a 60-year-old woman...

If you have a weight loss goal and you’re doing lots of high-intensity exercises (like running, squat jumps, burpees, mountain climbers, and more), then put down your HIIT timer and please read carefully....

2022 Product Round-Up 10 Things I Discovered and Loved This Year! As usual, I’m constantly on the hunt for smart products or trends that make healthy lifestyles easier for me and for my clients,...

6-Week Holiday Fitness Challenge I NEVER do this! I am running a limited time group challenge in 2022, and the deadline to sign up is Thursday, November 10, by 6 PM EST! Look – you know and I...

I’m often asked if I provide meal plans. The answer is an emphatic, most definite “no.” Personal trainers – even ones with nutrition specializations like me – are not qualified...

What You’ll Always Find in my Suitcase Today, I’m going to give you a sneak peek of the kinds of healthy snacks for travel that I use myself, and also recommend that clients pack to help with...

“How long does it take to lose progress on vacation?” This is a frequent question I get from clients: “I’m going on vacation – I’m worried about losing the results I’ve...

When I take on online coaching clients, I almost always create personalized strength training programs for them, because I like to be pretty specific about how and when they are training. Call me a control...