Cassie DeNisco

Melissa Wood Health Review One Year Later

November 19, 2021

I am honestly super surprised to even be giving you this Melissa Wood health review one year later! Prior to her workouts, I could never stick to a program for longer than a few weeks. I used to find working out a chore and really not something I wanted to spend a lot of time on.

Working out means different things to different people and for me, I want something quick and effective. I don’t want to be at the gym for hours but I want to be left feeling like I moved my body and am a little sore. My other goal with working out is increasing my flexibility since I’m a dance teacher and need to maintain that.

What I Love:

I think the really pull I have to Melissa Wood Health is her vibe. It sounds crazy but she is seriously so calming. I feel like with each workout, I’m not just getting a workout but also like a mini meditation session in. It makes me want to keep coming back for the feeling of peace each time.

Another thing I love about these workouts is I can do them anywhere. On vacation, I actually took my mat with me a and did her workouts. This is something I literally would never do but again, my body craves the post flow feeling. Her workouts range from weights, balls, and bands to literally just your own body weight. This makes her workouts easy to do anytime and anywhere.

In addition to the low maintenance of these workouts, I like that her message is never to do a super hard workout on your body. If you are just moving a little each day, that is more than enough. Putting this thought in my head has built up a consistency that I have never had before.

The Melissa Wood Health workouts start at like 5 minutes and go up to 50. If I am feeling a longer one, I’ll choose that but most of the time I am around 20 minutes. Because of this, I am able to put a workout in everyday and build that good habit in myself.

I thought about including a “what I don’t love” section but honestly, I don’t have anything. These pilates and yoga flows fit my lifestyle and are so easy to incorporate in my day. Finding Melissa Wood Health workouts during the pandemic seriously changed my view of working out.

I always thought that I needed a hard, intense cardio filled workout but I find that these slow workouts are just as effective and so much better on my body. I am obsessed with MWH and think everyone should at least give it a try. You really have nothing to lose when you’re moving your body in a gentle but crazy effective way!

You can read my initial Melissa Wood Health review here! If you want to check out the MWH method, you can read more here!

Tips for Getting into a Fitness Routine

September 3, 2021

With summer now over, I find myself wanting to get back into my fitness routine. I usually am much more laid back with workouts during the summer months, really only doing what feels good. Now that I am back into work mode after a relaxing summer, I wanted to share my tips for getting back in to my fitness routine!

1. Cute Workout Clothes

I swear this is a bigger tip than it may seem. I am most motivated to workout when I have something I feel confident. Workout clothes really help not only the workout but showing up for the workout. When I have something fun and cute to wear, I am most likely going to be excited for the workout and keep coming back. I love Amazon for workout clothes. This tank here came in a 4 pack for only 28.99!

2. Pre/Post Workout Snack

I must say, waking up and having my pre workout meal is something I really look forward to. I like to workout mid morning during my lunch break so I love to make a morning smoothie. You can check out my morning smoothie recipe here. Some people wake up and look forward to their coffee, for me I love waking up for this smoothie with my workout gear on. If your a person who workouts out later, you can have your favorite protein bar or smoothie post workout to keep you motivated through your workout.

3. Do What You Love

Let me tell you, this one took awhile to figure out. I absolutely love Melissa Wood Health pilates and yoga inspired flows. They are gentle on my body but I feel so strong after them. I seriously look forward to my workout because they are just that great. You need to find a workout program or class that you love and that excites you or else you won’t want to keep coming back to it. My Melissa Wood Health Review is live here on my site if you want to check it out!

4. Build it into your Schedule

This one is so important for me. I build my day around work and my workout. Workouts keep me energized to get through the day and my mind clear. I like to workout midday so I make sure that I find time for a workout even if it’s only 5 minutes. A little movement is better than no movement so whatever you can get in whenever you have time will make the difference. It’s all about the little consistency that will make habits for you.

5. Don’t Stress!

Missing a workout isn’t the end of the world. I’ve found you just have to listen to your body to see what works for you. I like to workout Monday-Friday and if I’m feeling it, I’ll do a Saturday or Sunday workout too. If I miss one day, I don’t get myself worked up or down because it’s not a huge deal. For me, it’s all about listening to your own body and doing whatever you can to form healthy habits.

I hope these tips for getting into a fitness routine helped you. My perception of working out has really shifted as I’ve gotten older. It’s more about the habit as opposed to the actual work out. You can workout once or twice but until you get a habit formed of working out a few times a week, you won’t stick with it.

For me, these tips have helped me get into my own fitness routine and keep it going all year long. Let me know some of your fitness routine tips in the comments below!

Must Have Amazon Workout Finds

April 2, 2021

As many of you know, I am probably Lululemon’s biggest fan. I love their workout pieces and accessories but don’t like their prices. I’ve made it my life’s new mission to find workout wear as cute and as durable as Lululemon at a better price. Shockingly enough, Amazon workouts finds are actually amazing. I’ve put together my list my must have amazon workout finds just for you!

Cropped Workout Tanks

These tanks are amazing! They are cropped but they actually hit the top of my high waisted leggings. I love the fit and they have a built in bra so this top is all you need for a workout. I generally wear a size small to medium in tops but I sized up to large for these. Also as you can see they are two different styles but I love both. The pink thicker strap is great for a more high impact workout and I love to just lounge in the white thinner strap. You can shop the white one here and the pink one here!

CRZ Yoga Pants

I initially purchased these to be a dupe of my align leggings. They are definitely different material but I almost like them more. I usually get pretty stressed to wear my Aligns because of the material and the piling, no matter what I do. These leggings are a little more of a workout material and they fit so well. I would size down in these. I usually and did order myself a small but I feel like I could have gotten an extra small because they do pull down a bit at the top. You can shop them here!

Biker Shorts

I have such short legs that most bike shorts look weird on me. I love these from Amazon because they come in a bunch of different lengths.. with pockets! They are so great for a workout or to just lounge in which is so important to me. I’m 5’3 and have the 5 inch version. It hits me mid thigh, right where I would want my short to hit so that my leg still is elongated. You can shop them here!

Cropped Zip Up

This zip up was a serious game changer. I don’t like when they are too thin and can’t hold up their shape. This one is thicker and is so well fitted. I sized up to a large for this one and I’m glad I did because it’s just the slightest bit oversized and I love it. It’s perfect to transition to spring/summer in or wear to the gym. You can shop this zip up hoodie here!

Foam Roller

When the pandemic started, I really turned to Amazon to start getting the things I needed for my workout. I got this foam roller thinking it was a smaller one but I am actually okay with how giant it is. It really helps to roll out and stretch my entire body and was well priced for the size. This one is 36 inches and can be shopped here!

Bangle Ankle Weights

If you do any type of pilates like workouts, like Melissa Wood Health, then you know how expensive and hard to find these bangles were. I was so excited to find them on Amazon but had to wait literally 3 months for them to come back in stock. Now they are so easy to find and come in the cutest colors. Unfortunately the exact ones I have are sold out but I linked another brand here that looks similar.

Resistance Bands

One of my favorite Amazon workout finds are my resistance bands. They not only are the cutest colors but they were so affordable and come in this great bag to keep them organized. You can shop them here!

As you can see, I actually have a lot from Amazon. They have some really great pieces for great prices. One thing I will admit is a lot of these that I tried have come from recommendations. As soon as I see someone talking about a product, I put it in my cart and check out!

Let me know in the comments below your favorite workout brands or if you have any must have Amazon workout finds!

My Melissa Wood Health Review

August 17, 2020

For me, working out never was that fun. I never really found anything that really spoke to me or made me feel as great as everyone says you’ll feel. A real spark came when I discovered the Melissa Wood Health method and her app. Her workouts became game changing for me and inspired a whole new perspective on working out and getting in movement each day.

One thing that initially drove me to try her workouts was finding her on Instagram. She had a 10 minute video and after doing it, I was so freaking sore! I never felt that kind of soreness before from other workouts so I knew I was on the right track. She does a mix of pilates and yoga flows which always uses every muscle in your body. I leave each workout feeling like I used and toned my entire body, not just one area.

I also love the convience of her workouts. She often talks about how important movement is each day, even if its just a few minutes. When I started her workouts, I didn’t believe that but now I’m doing her flows at least once everyday, sometimes even twice. Melissa has the calmest voice and is so encouraging during the tough workouts.

On the app, all of her flows state the length directly on them so it makes it so easy for me to fit something in everyday. I have no excuses when she has something that’s only 8 minutes and is seriously killer. Her method really changed my entire perspective because I can get in something simple each day but take out something that will better me. I swear I have never looked at a workout routine like that before ever.

The Melissa Wood Health method talks about mind and body , which I have absolutely noticed a difference in myself. The app is only $100 for the entire year (what a deal) and she posts her weekly workout schedule on her website www.melissawoodhealth.com in case you want to follow along. I generally just choose whatever I’m feeling that day or base it on time.

Whether you’re looking for beginner workouts or challenging yoga and pilates flows, this app has it all. I highly recommend checking it out for the 7 day free trial because I am so sure that you will become as obsessed as I am.

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