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I AM Moving


Movement That Naturally Boosts GLP-1
GLP-1 has become the buzzword of the moment, and for good reason. It’s the hormone that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and fullness signals. But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: your body can naturally support GLP-1 production through simple, consistent movement. It doesn’t take a marathon or a gym membership. Just more intentional movement throughout your day. Why it matters When you move, even at a gentle pace, your muscles act like sponges for g
Alison Friedman
Oct 152 min read
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A Time-Capsule Gym with Ocean Breezes
We joined a true old-school gym right in the center of Bradley Beach, New Jersey for the month we’re here. We just wanted a place close...
Alison Friedman
Oct 71 min read
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Making the Most of Hotel and Away-From-Home Gyms
One of the challenges of being on the road is figuring out how to keep moving. Over the past few weeks, between our trip to Europe and...
Alison Friedman
Sep 301 min read
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Strength in Accountability
On a recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast (Episode 269) , she interviewed a doctor who said every woman should aim to be able to do...
Alison Friedman
Sep 22 min read
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Let’s just say I did not mean to take a Heated Flow and Sculpt class
I’d been in a great groove at the gym, booking classes daily, showing up, feeling strong. One day, my accountability friend at the gym...
Alison Friedman
Aug 122 min read
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Let’s Talk About Mobility
This week I had one of those aha moments that made me rethink what movement really means. ​ After an intense SHRED class at Slash Fitness...
Alison Friedman
Jul 301 min read
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Accountability in Your Workouts
If you had told me a year ago that I’d be lifting weights 4 times a week, I would’ve laughed. Then probably changed the subject. But here...
Alison Friedman
Jun 272 min read
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Getting Back into the Swing of the Gym
Back to the gym (finally).  After weeks of moving, travel, and way too many days out of my normal rhythm… I finally got myself back to...
Alison Friedman
Jun 41 min read
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Conquering the Amalfi Steps: A Family Adventure of Pride and Perseverance
We are in Italy right now and have been doing a whole lot of walking this trip, but not just walking… climbing! Our place in Amalfi had...
Alison Friedman
May 161 min read
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Why One Size Fits All Fitness Plans Fail Women in Perimenopause and Menopause
Did you know every woman should be able to do 11 full push-ups... not on your knees, but real ones? I couldn’t do that until recently,...
Alison Friedman
Apr 281 min read
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Strength Training for a Future of Independence: Lessons Learned from Florida's Aging Population
Spending time in Florida has given me a front-row seat to the realities of aging. I’ve seen many older adults struggle with everyday...
Alison Friedman
Apr 141 min read
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