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Life In Leggings No diets/extremes, just simple wellness advice from a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach! Hi!

I'm Heather, a personal trainer, blogger, and former NBA dancer living in Brooklyn, New York. Life In Leggings is a healthy lifestyle blog that follows a love for health, food, fitness, fashion, travel, and adventures in NYC.

Three weeks in Florida later, and I’m home with a full heart and proof that rest isn’t a luxury … it’s maintenance. 🐚☀️I...
08/24/2026

Three weeks in Florida later, and I’m home with a full heart and proof that rest isn’t a luxury … it’s maintenance. 🐚☀️

I didn’t document all of our trip (which - might be the whole point tbh), but here’s where it started: a week of family time, sandy feet, and July 4th fireworks that reminded me why I protect dedicated time like this every single summer.

If you’re waiting for permission to unplug and just *be* somewhere, this is it. ☁️✌🏼🌻✨

[more photos on Heather Hesington]

xo,
Heather

07/31/2026

Summer has me thinking about hydration a *lot* more. ☀️💦🍉

Between workouts, travels, walks outside, pool days, and simply existing in the heat this time of year, I’m much more intentional about keeping fluids in rotation throughout the day.

One of my favorite additions lately are NOW Foods Effer-Hydrate Effervescent Tablets. My preferred flavor is Lemon Lime (especially chilled), and they’re such an easy way to add electrolytes when I’m active or spending more time outside in the heat.

I don’t think everyone needs electrolytes every single day, but I *do* think they’re a great option to have on hand when your activity level and/or the temperature goes up!

And honestly … anything that makes hydration more exciting and refreshing gets my vote. 🍋💦🕶️

If you want to try them, use LIFEINLEGGINGS for 20% off your entire order at nowfoods.com — good all year!

🥤💬 What’s your go-to summer hydration drink: plain water, electrolytes, or a little bit of both?

xo,
Heather

As a personal trainer, I know how to create workout programs that work. But after spending most of my days planning, org...
06/26/2026

As a personal trainer, I know how to create workout programs that work. But after spending most of my days planning, organizing, and making decisions for everyone else, I’ve realized I don’t always want to do that for myself.

🩶🧘🏽‍♀️🎧🏋🏽‍♀️😅

I just shared a new blog post all about my current fitness routine, why I paused my gym membership, and how I still use progressive overload while following group fitness programming.

🔗 https://lifeinleggings.com/why-i-still-pay-for-fitness-memberships-even-as-a-personal-trainer/

Do you prefer creating your own workouts or following someone else’s plan? ⬇️

xo,
Heather

HOW ARE WE FEELING this summer with the kids at home?! 🕶️🤸🏽‍♀️👙⛱️☀️😅🍉Summer plans are fun, but it can also seem overwhel...
06/19/2026

HOW ARE WE FEELING this summer with the kids at home?! 🕶️🤸🏽‍♀️👙⛱️☀️😅🍉

Summer plans are fun, but it can also seem overwhelming when you have work, goals and important things to do, too.

Here’s a list of things you can do to stay on track over the next few months of summer chaos —> in and outside of health and fitness goals.

Scroll for quick tips, but we really dive into the deets over on the blog:

lifeinleggings.com/10-tips-to-help-you-stay-on-track-this-summer/

Don’t forget to stay flexible and, like, *RELAX* too .. Kk? 👌🏼

xo,
Heather

*New Post! 🤍🌵🥂🏜️🎉✨ Highlighting a memorable girls' trip to Sedona, Arizona with my two lifelong best friends. From sceni...
06/16/2026

*New Post! 🤍🌵🥂🏜️🎉✨ Highlighting a memorable girls' trip to Sedona, Arizona with my two lifelong best friends. From scenic hikes and red rock views to unexpected travel mishaps and a sunset birthday dinner at Mariposa, this getaway was filled with adventure, relaxation, and unique stops to add to your itinerary on your visit!

https://lifeinleggings.com/a-girls-trip-and-birthday-to-remember-in-sedona-arizona/

06/15/2026

Sometimes we don’t need another tip, hack, or productivity trick … we just need someone to remind us that we’re human. 🫶🏼

If this reel found you at the right time, head to my previous post for the full Quoteables carousel - a collection of reminders for anyone navigating a busy, stressful, or messy season of life.

Take what you need. ☁️🤍☁️
Save what speaks to you.
Come back whenever you need the reminder.

xo,
Heather

Somewhere between raising kids, building a career, caring for others, and trying to take care of ourselves - it’s easy t...
06/12/2026

Somewhere between raising kids, building a career, caring for others, and trying to take care of ourselves - it’s easy to forget that we’re human, too.

Here are a few reminders for anyone who needs them today … take what you need. ☁️🤍☁️

xo,
Heather

Everyone wants sustainable results … but most of the advice online still pushes extreme solutions. 👩🏽‍💻❌😶‍🌫️As a certifi...
06/02/2026

Everyone wants sustainable results … but most of the advice online still pushes extreme solutions. 👩🏽‍💻❌😶‍🌫️

As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ve found that lasting progress usually comes from doing *less* of what’s flashy and *more* of what actually works.

[scroll for examples of what I mean !! ]

Which truth hit hardest for you? 🍕🍷🤍

xo,
Heather

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