Hey there, friend! If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time to start your fitness journey, let me remind you: the perfect time is now. Don’t overthink it! Starting where you are—with what you have—is more than enough. As someone who’s led workouts around the globe, written guides on strength training, and navigated life as a mom of two toddlers (yep, turning three this January!), I know it’s possible to carve out time for fitness—even in the chaos.

We’ve all been there—busy days when getting to the gym seems impossible. But just because you can’t hit the gym doesn’t mean you can’t get a solid workout at home! In fact, with just a single dumbbell, you can still build strength, boost your heart rate, and feel amazing.