A Few Fun Moves

A Few Fun Moves Welcome to Fun Moves! Feel good, move better, and get stronger with us.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, Fun Moves has on-demand workouts, mobility exercises, and strength programs for all fitness levels.

04/22/2026

Been running 60km weeks in the same pair of shorts lol

I’m continually reminded of how important it is to have variety in how we move our bodies. Not just for our physical hea...
04/22/2026

I’m continually reminded of how important it is to have variety in how we move our bodies. Not just for our physical health, but for our mental health. There’s actually research now showing that it’s not just how much you exercise, but how many different ways you move that matters. People who move in more varied ways tend to have better long term health outcomes, independent of total volume (how much you’re moving).

And it makes sense when you think about it. Different types of movement support different systems in the body, cardiovascular health, strength, bone health, coordination, mobility, and even skill development. But a huge piece of this that I think often gets overlooked is the social side of group movement, or team activities. It helps us connect with other people, and with our environment.

It can’t just one thing! It’s not just strength training, pilates, running, or yoga. It’s having a few different things in your life that support each other, that keep you engaged, and wanted to come back to it again and again.

Variety doesn’t take away from your progress, it’s a big part of what allows you to keep at the things that bring your joy, long term.

I hope this inspires you to want to try new things this season 💚

-Andrea

04/18/2026

I was skeptical……

but I can confidently say that I’m a HR arm band monitor believer now!

It’s been A LOT more comfortable to wear, especially on long runs. I will say that the data is typically a few seconds slower to register any changes within my HR. Making what I think, would be more room for skewed data if you’re doing lots of high intensity, shorter intervals within your training. But in that instance, I don’t think HR should be your only metric for intensity, pace, etc.

But for the majority of my runs (or what I like to use HR data for) wouldn’t be impacted by this delay. Making, what I think would be a great option for people who don’t like the feeling of a chest band. But want more accurate data than a watch/wrist based data.

Fun fact: arm band HR monitors actually use the same optical tech as your wrist watch. But because they sit higher up on your arm (with better blood flow + less movement), they tend to give you more consistent and accurate readings.

04/17/2026

one of the most common questions I get from women I coach!

1. Try a mixed grip
2. Continue to expose yourself to the challenging weight in a way that you can manage
3. Try tools like chalk (if possible) or a women’s bar (narrower diameter)
4. Use straps as an option, but continue to work on grip strength

04/13/2026

In it for the cold beverages!

04/09/2026

The OJ haters can’t stop me!

04/06/2026

Strong calf girl summer loading!!

04/01/2026

Get more out of your bent over rows!

Some of the exercises that are making me feel strong right now!All exercises + programming from 6-week Strength In Motio...
03/27/2026

Some of the exercises that are making me feel strong right now!

All exercises + programming from 6-week Strength In Motion program 🔗💚

It was honestly a huge relief when I got diagnosed a couple years ago, because it finally gave a reason for a lot of the...
03/24/2026

It was honestly a huge relief when I got diagnosed a couple years ago, because it finally gave a reason for a lot of the really bizarre (and at times debilitating) symptoms I was experiencing. Like most people, I went straight to Google to try and find other athletic people navigating the same thing, and I found a lot of really strict routines, rules, and diets. I couldn’t really relate to that approach.

What I’ve learned instead is patience, and honestly just having a bit more grace with my body. It’s forced me to re-evaluate my relationship with training and actually take better care of myself, mentally and physically. Which has ultimately been a really positive thing.

I get messages about this pretty often, asking how I’m able to train at higher volumes with Hashimoto’s, and the biggest thing I’ll say is that I listened to my endocrinologist (even when it was hard), and gave it time. A lot of time. Along with a lot of trial and error, and just accepting that things ebb and flow. A lot of it has just been learning (the hard way) how much sleep, fuelling properly, and managing my stress actually matter. Also, what works now, may not work in a few years.

And the funny part is, most of what’s helped isn’t actually all that unique. It’s the basics. The things that make up good training habits for most people.

I also urge you to get regular blood work done, especially if you are an athletic person. And trust your gut if things are feeling off in your body!

03/23/2026

Chugging OJ outta the bottle after running 26km hits good!

01/14/2026

Lower body focused strength + power workout from this week:

Warm-up: Kept this minimal after moving all morning with clients. A bit of hip mobility + low-amplitude plyos to prep.

A1: Hurdle hops
A2: Single-leg bounds

B1: Hang cleans

C1: Hex bar deadlifts

D1: Isometric end-range hip abduction
D2: SL step ups

E1: Nordic curls (hip-flexion bias)

Efficient, athletic, and built to support my long-term movement goals.

Train with me 🔗❤️‍🔥

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