Janelle Pica

My Healthy Munchies Haul

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So, a little background on me and snacks. We don’t get along. I mean, we did when I was a kid, but this lead me to a pretty unhealthy life and weight. All that snacking really dragged me down, and I was in no way healthy. Even as I became more diet-conscious, all those “low-fat” […]

My Favorite Smoothies This Week- Alexandra Barone

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Well, it’s officially HOT in Pittsburgh. Okay, it’s kinda warm. Like, it’s nice to be outside and I’m rocking shorts regularly. Naturally, my meals are starting to reflect the sunshine and that means smoothies. I secretly want soups and stews, but it’s all about the cold stuff, salads included. The fun part about a smoothie? […]

Primal Fitness Pittsburgh South Side VIP Program

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WE’RE MOVING TO THE SOUTH SIDE! ! It’s exciting and I can’t wait for everyone to start swinging bells with me on May 4th. It’s been a long road considering we had to move out of our own digs in a week and essentially “recreate” Primal Fitness Pittsburgh from the ground up. But, all of […]

Eating Smart on a Budget for High Volume Training

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A few things from my haul are worth sharing. We got far more than this, but these are some new favorites we won’t be running out of any time soon. That’s what I love about shopping at Costco; we shop for two weeks instead of one, and we don’t run out of kitchen staples like […]

Your Swing is NOT a Squat- How to do a Kettlebell Swing like a Boss!

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I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who had confronted me about something she saw in the world of kettlebell swings. “Did I miss some special kind of kettlebell swing, where you SQUAT while swinging? I have been witnessing a bunch of trainers show this weird looking sorta-swing. I am dead serious […]

Kicking Off The South Side Summer Kettlebell Swing Challenge!

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THE SOUTH SIDE SUMMER SWING CHALLENGE IS HERE!   TODAY, we are launching our first EVER kettlebell swing challenge! If you’re looking to shed the winter weight, become stronger than you ever thought possible AND test your personal limits, THIS CHALLENGE IS FOR YOU!   We here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh have put together a […]

May The 4th- Storming the Gates of the South Side!

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Friends, Family, Clients, and Citizens of the Greater City of Pittsburgh! PHEW! We have been dealing with a LOT here over the past few months. I am excited to announce that we have officially begun our moving process to 903 East Carson Street. Today, I wanted to ramp things back up and let yinz all […]

Spring into These Seasonal Recipes- Alexandra Barone

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Ah! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining (at least as much as it’s going to in Pittsburgh for now), and new produce is popping up left and right. Move over pumpkin and beets; we’re into all things asparagus right now. Bright green hues, fresh herbs (go plant some!) and light fare are all […]