LM Fitness & Nutrition

A week away from turning 32 & I’m not just proud of what I can do…

I’m proud of how I train, how I show up, & how far I’ve come.

And I know there is still so much more room to grow 💪…& I hope you know that’s true for you too ❤️

💪 Metcon: 5 rounds - 2:00 work/1:00 rest
Goal: complete the following exercise & reps within the 2:00 of work.

💥 15/12 cal echo bike
💥 60/30 Double Unders

Trust me when I say this one is both fun & spicy 🌶️ . Tag your workout partner in the comments & let’s get to work 👏

KB vs BB sn**ch: looks similar, feels different 👀

The biggest lesson? Timing through the hips.

If you rush it, your arms take over (& that’s where things can fall apart).
With the kettlebell, you can get away with a bit more flow…
but the barbell forces you to be patient.

Wait for the bar to meet your hips because that’s where the power is 💥
From there, the arms just get to guide it up overhead 😎


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The barbell sn**ch humbled me real quick 😅

Coming from loving kettlebell sn**ches, I thought the transition would be easy… not quite.

Same goal: getting the load overhead, but different ex*****on.
Kettlebells allow more flow. Barbells demand precision, timing, and power.

Looks similar, feels different, but both excellent for the growth & gains!

Anyone else have a similar experience between these two lifts?


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The plan was to take on my first CrossFit Open this year… but between wedding planning & travel, it just wasn’t in the cards.

With no bigger purpose tied to my current training & stepping away from the grind I was in, it would’ve been easy to throw in the towel altogether.

But watching athletes of all levels take on the Open has been a great reminder that progress doesn’t only happen under perfect circumstances.

Even if the work now isn’t the work I originally intended to be doing, progress can still be made. Now just with a different focus & approach.

I’ll never say no to a challenge. I’ll always say yes to modifying when needed & I’ll always be willing to get quality work done with what I have.

So that’s exactly what happened here & what will continue until I’m back in the routine I originally set out for 💪


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If your kettlebell clean is crashing into your wrist, it’s time to zip it up & keep the bell tight to the body!

Whether using a wall, stacked step-up blocks, or even a towel draped over a pull up bar.

Create a strong physical presence that forces the tension needed for a smoother, stronger clean 💪

Try this skill drill in your next session & drop in the comments to let me know how it went (hopefully no holes are put into your walls 😅…so please stand far enough away!)

Master the kettlebell clean to bridge the gap between your swing & sn**ch while building stronger, smoother, & more confident ballistic lifts 💪


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I like to keep things simple here 🤗

I hope this page has created a space for those who want to lift better, feel better, & feel more confident while doing it 💪

& for anyone here who is ready to take it to the next level, find consistency, & receive the trusted guidance & support along your strength training journey…then we need to talk 😎

Honored to have you all here with me on this small corner of the internet 🛜

P.S. I’d love to hear from you! Send me a DM, share a goal you’re working toward, or just say hi 👋.

Your grip sets the tone for every swing, clean, & sn**ch.

Shift your hand towards the corner of the handle & don’t be afraid to chalk up 😎

Small details, stronger lifts!

Drop in the comments what you’d like more coaching cues & assistance with in your lifts 👇

Kettlebell Sn**ch 🫶

The main difference between a swing & a sn**ch is the path of the bell.

The legs still drive the movement & the arms still acts as the lever, but instead of the bell staying out in front, it travels up to a strong overhead lockout.

Key detail: keep the elbow close to the ribs & pull it back as the bell rises to keep the path smooth & efficient.

If you’re learning the sn**ch, try starting from the top down. Master the “down catch” first & watch how controlling the bell on the way down builds confidence, timing, & power for the way back up.

Your swing gave you the foundation. Now it’s about learning to control the vertical path.

💪 More sn**ch tips coming soon!


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Mic’d up training session: part 2 🎙️ & 🚨 PR Alert-

The real power of progress in the gym isn’t just repetition, it’s intentional repetition.
Every warm-up set, deload day, working rep, & PR attempt.

When you train each rep with the same focus & standard, confidence isn’t something you hope shows up come go time, it’s something you’ve practiced over and over again.

You build trust in your movement, your strength, & your ability to execute when it counts.

And the bonus? Doing it alongside others!
There’s something so powerful about shared effort, shared standards, & especially shared wins 👏

Confident progress is built rep by rep…
& teamwork always makes the dream work‼️

Train with purpose. Show up the same. Stack the reps. 💪


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