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Quality in quantitative studies are regularly discussed and taught in psychology and there are numerous frameworks consisting of criteria that determines what is and (what is not) a high quality study. This is often informed by the type of research design used, for example a randomized controlled trial is considered the ‘gold standard’ in terms of quality due to the blinding of participants and personnel to reduce bias, whereas a before and after study with no control group may produce biased results. Qualitative research, on the other hand, is based on an interpretation of results, and numerous methods can be…

Today, I’m sharing the best music for barre classes (and your next workout). Hello, friend! Let’s talk music. I’m a freestyle group fitness instructor, and I spend so much time looking for the right music to create amazing workout experiences in my classes. To me, a great playlist has a mixture of old and new songs, has a mixture of genres and has a mixture of intensities too. Today, I’m sharing some of the best music for barre classes that I’ve used in my own real-life barre classes at Life Time Charlotte within the last few months. I hope you…

Japan. Probably the number one shocker was learning that public trash cans are NOT a thing. And yet, the city is SO clean! It was incredible to watch one of the densest cities in the world operate with such high efficiency and cleanliness. As I was admiring the organized chaos of Tokyo, I kept thinking that such a society is possible only if every individual lives by and respects the same rules. It’s inevitable for me to compare my own experience living in the U.S. vs being a visitor in Japan, but REAL TALK whyyyyy is it so hard for…

More and more people are switching to almond milk because it sounds like the healthier choice. But once you look a little closer, it isn’t that simple. If you’re scratching your head trying to choose between almond milk and cow’s milk, it helps to compare them properly — calories, protein, sugar, calcium (and what’s added), plus a few real-world concerns. The best choice depends on your diet, your health, and what you’re using it for. In this guide, I’m going to keep it simple and useful. We’ll compare the nutrition, look at what’s actually in a carton of almond milk…

Hey guys! Happy New Year!! I’m going to make this quick because I’m officially in mermaid mode in the Phillippines on Sam and my annual mini-moon, but ahhh can you believe it’s 2026?! I still need to process but I’ll save that for when we return. Anyway, ready for your very first workout calendar of the year?! It’s easy! Check the Blogilates YouTube playlists to find all of the videos you need for this month’s calendar!! OR you can get everything you need (and more motivational tools!) on the Blogilates app! If you don’t have the app yet, it will make…