Ashley Pitt, CPT, Pn1, Fitness Writer & Author - Signos

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About

Ashley Pitt is a NASM certified personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, a Precision Nutrition level 1 coach and the creator of the wellness and lifestyle blog, A Lady Goes West.

Ashley has been named "40 Under 40" in the East Bay by Diablo Magazine, as well as "Blogger of the Week" by POPSUGAR and has been published and quoted on Mindbodygreen, Huffington Post, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, POPSUGAR and more.

Before becoming a fitness professional and blogger, Ashley began her career in the corporate world in both public relations and writing in Central Florida. She now lives with her husband, Dave, her 4-year-old boy, Brady, and her maltipoo, Rudy, in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can follow Ashley on Facebook, Instagram and her blog.

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Articles

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Should You Exercise Before or After Breakfast?

April 27, 2022

Ashley Pitt, CPT, Pn1, helps you choose between fed and fasted morning workouts based on your performance and weight loss goals.

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Using Metabolic Workouts to Speed Up Your Metabolism (And Training Time)

March 21, 2022

Learn how to use exercise selection, intensity and rest to improve your immediate and post-exercise benefits with metabolic training.

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How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate for Weight Loss

February 22, 2022

Learn how to calculate your target heart rate and uncover the best exercise intensities for losing fat and burning calories.

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