The “30 Realistic” Challenge: The No-Burnout Approach to Getting Fit
What makes the “30 Realistic” framework stand out is that it’s built around realism. “Most workout challenges set you up to fail by demanding something every single day with zero flexibility for real life,” explained Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer and founder of CORE Cycle, Fitness, and Lagree. “This challenge is built around the idea that two hard workouts a week plus daily movement is actually sustainable for most people. It’s less about pushing you to your limit for 30 days and more about building a rhythm you could actually keep going after the challenge ends.”
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How to Protect Muscle While Taking GLP-1 Medications
According to Rhode Island certified fitness trainer Denise Chakoian, owner of Core Cycle.Fitness.Lagree, maintaining muscle is one of the most overlooked yet important parts of long-term health and sustainable weight management. Muscle plays a critical role in metabolism, strength, balance, energy levels and overall physical function, meaning rapid weight loss without resistance training and proper nutrition can leave patients feeling weaker rather than healthier.
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7 Best Thongs That Are Actually Comfortable
“These thongs are soft, stretchy, and stay in place no matter how much you move, making them great for squats, lunges, or any active workout,” says Denise Chakoian, a Rhode Island–certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree.
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I'm a trainer and here are 5 chair exercises that restore leg strength faster than gym machines after 60
In fact, we spoke with Denise Chakoian, Rhode Island Certified Fitness Trainer and Owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree, who shares five chair exercises that can help restore leg strength quicker than gym machines after you turn 60. Chakoian has 16+ years of experience under her belt training individuals of every age and level of fitness.
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