Pink Llama Fit

09/29/2026

Shoe talk turned into 15 minutes.

I promised I’d put together something on what to look for in a training shoe.

Apparently I had more thoughts than expected, because the “quick” video ended up being about 15 minutes long.

So I saved you from that.

The important stuff is in the carousel. And if you want to see what 15 minutes of shoe talk looks like condensed into about 35 seconds, keep swiping to the last slide.

For the way we train at Pink Llama, there isn’t one shoe I recommend to everybody. I’m usually looking at a few things:

👟 Heel drop
👟 Toe box
👟 Stability
👟 How firm the sole is
👟 Heel lockdown
👟 What you’re actually using the shoe for

The goal isn’t finding the coolest shoe or whatever somebody on the internet says is “the best.”

It’s finding the right shoe for your foot and the job you’re asking it to do.

Running shoes and training shoes are designed for different jobs. A soft, cushioned shoe can be great for absorbing repeated impact while running. That same soft platform may not be what you want underneath you while squatting, lunging, carrying weight or pushing a sled.

And if you regularly run AND strength train, I’m one of the rare people who will actually tell you to consider buying two pairs.

Use your running shoes for running.

Use your training shoes for training.

Each shoe gets to do what it was actually designed to do.

Swipe through for the details.

And yes, the last slide really is roughly 15 minutes of me talking about shoes turned into 35 seconds.

Considerably less talking.

Mostly.

09/08/2026

Consistency is what keeps progress moving, especially when life gets busy.

August is usually one of those months when workouts start to slip. Vacations, back to school, end of summer plans, and packed schedules can make it easy to fall out of rhythm.

Not this crew.

Our August Committed Crew kept showing up, putting in the work, and making their goals a priority.

Results do not come from being perfect. They come from staying consistent often enough for your effort to add up.

Big shout out to everyone who earned their August sticker. You did not let the end of summer get in the way of your progress.

Who is joining for September?

09/04/2026

September is here, and the same conversation comes up every year:

“I’m ready to get consistent again, but I haven’t been doing much lately. I’m worried about coming back.”

You do not need to get in shape before returning to the gym. Helping you work through the uncertainty, choosing appropriate options, and gradually building you back up is our job.

If you are not ready to come in yet, try this quick workout at home:

✅ 5 bodyweight squats
✅ 5 pushups from the floor or with your hands elevated
✅ 5 up downs
✅ 5 crunches
✅ 30 seconds of anything that gets your arms and legs moving
✅ Rest for 60 seconds

If a regular up down is not comfortable, substitute a kneeling to stand and use a sturdy chair or ottoman for support.

Repeat the circuit for as many rounds as you can complete with good form. Once you can no longer control the movements, you are done.

The goal is not to destroy yourself. It is to see how moving feels today and start rebuilding the habit.

Give it a try, then shoot us a DM and tell us how many rounds you completed!

08/21/2026

Getting started at Pink Llama doesn’t begin with throwing you into a workout and hoping for the best.

It starts with coaching.

First, we do a Fit Check, a free 15-minute phone call to learn about your goals, your experience, and what has made consistency difficult in the past.

Next comes The Plan, a 30-minute in-person visit where we take a closer look at your starting point with a Body Scan and Kinotek movement screen.

Then your coach puts the pieces together and recommends the training path that makes the most sense for you.

Because the goal isn’t just to get you through your first workout.

It’s to help you build something you can actually stick with.

Ready to find your starting point? Book your Fit Check through the link in our bio.

07/15/2026

🎉 200 Workouts for Patricia! 🎉

Some people hit snooze… Patricia hits the 6:00 AM class with enough energy to wake up the rest of us. 💪

Patricia joined us just over a year ago following a knee injury and has been the definition of consistency ever since. She’s built incredible strength by pushing herself when it’s time to push, and by being smart enough to dial it back when her body tells her to. That’s exactly how long-term progress is made.

As if 200 workouts weren’t enough, Patricia has also earned Committed Crew status for six consecutive months, showing up at least 12 times every month (although usually it’s way more frequently!).

She’s also the first to encourage the person next to her to grab the heavier dumbbells, cheer on a new member, or make everyone laugh. And if you’re wondering where she gets all that confidence, it might be from having the best manicure in the gym. Her nails are legendary, and somehow they’re almost always perfectly coordinated with whatever energy drink she’s carrying that morning. 💅⚡

Congratulations on 200 workouts, Patricia! Thanks for making our community stronger, more welcoming, and a whole lot more colorful. Here’s to the next 200! 👏🎉

07/09/2026

07/03/2026

Enjoy celebrating the 4th of July! We’ll see you back on Monday!

06/16/2026

Kathi just completed her 200th workout at Pink Llama Fitness, but the number is almost beside the point.

Kathi was the first group class member at the "old gym" who wasn't already a personal training client. She has been showing up since early 2012, through every life stage: career to retirement, grandkids being born, and all the curveballs in between. And through all of it, she has always known exactly who she is and what she needed from her time here.

The fitness industry, especially when she started, was loud about selling the performance dream. The message was that everyone should want to climb the biggest mountain, earn the six-pack, and wear their soreness like a badge over the weekend. That was never Kathi. She wanted to be capable in every stage of life. She wanted to travel in retirement and have a body that would let her do it. She wanted to get down on the floor and play with her grandkids and keep up with them as they grew. She wasn't here to push the heaviest sled or wonder how she'd wash her hair the next morning. She wanted fitness to be a consistent part of her life, not something that took it over.
When it came time to decide what Pink Llama Fitness was going to be, twelve years of working with Kathi had a lot to do with that. She never came in to compete or set records, but she came in consistently and with intention. The results spoke for themselves. She has been able to thrive in every part of life she cared about, and when the unexpected showed up, as it always does, she had a body that could handle it.

If you have ever heard me talk about what Pink Llama Fitness is and who we are here for, you have heard me talk about Kathi.
Big weight loss, strength PRs, and podium finishes are all worth celebrating and we do celebrate them here. But they do not overshadow the quiet, consistent work of someone who knew the life they wanted to live and used fitness as the tool to get there.

That is Kathi. Congratulations on 200.

05/07/2026

When it comes to results, consistency is the number one thing that matters.

The toughest workout, the most special exercise, the perfectly balanced macros, none of it creates change if it’s done here and there. Showing up consistently is what lets you capitalize on the effort you’re putting in.

That’s why we spotlight consistency at Pink Llama with our Committed Crew. Hit 12+ classes in a month and you’ve earned your spot, plus the coveted Committed Crew sticker. A unique design for each month, only available that month.
We just wrapped our first full year of the Committed Crew, and we’re kicking off year two with one of our best designs yet.

I was talking with my 4 year old recently about the Tortoise and the Hare, and it hit me how perfectly that story sums up the two paths people take in fitness. Some chase quick change, sprinting ahead and then taking a nap (aka burning out). Others move forward step by step. No dramatic 30 day transformation, no overhauling their entire life to become a “fitness person.” Just steady progress.

We all know how the story ends.

The good news? There’s no finish line. The path keeps going. If you’ve been sprinting and napping, you can start today with slow and steady, showing up for yourself in a way that actually fits your life.

If part of that is showing up to class at Pink Llama, you’ll earn a fun little badge each month to prove you’re doing it.

03/13/2026

Say hello to Coach Ronnie.

Ronnie joins the Pink Llama team with a simple belief: fitness is about becoming a better version of yourself. Not just in the gym, but in how you carry yourself through life.

He’s a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a background in strength, endurance, and mobility training. His coaching style built on patience, encouragement, and genuine investment in every person’s journey.

Ronnie will be coaching group classes and working with private training clients. If you’re ready to build strength, move better, and feel more confident in everything you do outside these walls, he’s your guy!