Janelle Pica

Become Stronger Than You Know!

By

There is a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “Strength has a greater purpose.” I believe the very purpose strength serves is to empower people to become stronger than they ever thought possible. Even more, I believe that becoming strong and refining our current strengths leads to success in every area […]

Got 15 Minutes? Quick Training for Busy Bees!

By

I have a timely blog post for you today, as I find myself writing this in a coffee shop with multiple errands on my schedule and tons of work to get done today. I can relate with you on this, those of you reading this that feel too pressed for time to find the time […]

Heavy Kettlebell Swings: How to Gain Serious Power In Minimal Time

By

It is worth noting that after completing my own sets of heavy kettlebell swings this week, instagram had alerted me to the fact that “Strong Ass Life” was a trending hashtag when I went to post my footage. With all the heavy kettlebell swings we are getting into here today, I can think of no […]

Take Action and Cherish The Day TODAY!

By

I found myself sitting in the pews of Saint Peter’s Parish on the North Shore of Pittsburgh. It has been a long time since I had found myself in a Church, and I blame that mostly on the complete upheaval and restructuring  of my own business. Life is so much better now that all that […]

Foodie Friday: Paleo Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

By

There is something about the heat that makes biting into anything involving ripe fruit so incredibly satisfying. Better yet, that fruit might have a buttery layer of crumble on top. If you’re super prepared, you’ll have some ice cream to scoop on top. I wasn’t, but I will be next time. I quite enjoy the […]

Tasty Chicken Wings and Other Kitchen Things- Alexandra Barone

By

Let’s get back into the swing of foodie Friday’s! After all, the weekend is a time for making sure you’re prepared for the week ahead, and there’s no better way to do so than by hitting up happy hour and neglecting all of your adult responsibilities… err, I mean meal prep! So, I went to […]

Become a Force to Be Reckoned With

By

There is nothing I crave more than a solid strength routine. It should come as no surprise either, considering I am one of the only tiny females that can press double 28kgs standing at 5’4”.   Now,  I am not here to toot my own horn today. Today, I want to talk about YOU, and […]

Get Your Kettlebells To GO!- Workout Anywhere, Anytime, With Anyone

By

  I am gearing up for another few weeks of travel here. First stop, Mansfield Ohio for a Strongfirst Seminar. Soon after that, I am off to Asheville North Carolina for one of the most (if not THE MOST) important business meetings of my life. When I gear up for all my epic road trips, […]

My Healthy Munchies Haul

By

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” […]