[VIDEO] Full Body Strength Circuit (no equipment)
Body weight workouts are a fun and simple way to exercise! The beauty of them is that they can be done anywhere: bedroom, living room, hotel room, or even your backyard (when the weather is nice). Here’s a short and effective 15 minute workout with no equipment needed. We’re working the whole body with this […]
The #1 Mistake That Causes Yo-Yo Exercising
You’ve heard of yo-yo dieting, but what about yo-yo exercising? I’m referring to the cycle of jumping on and off the proverbial fitness wagon. Does this sound familiar? You decide it’s finally time to start exercising. You’re super excited to get started so you jump right in, feet first, with big plans of success. Things […]
FUN Purse Workout for Butt and Shoulders
Pop Quiz: How heavy is your purse? Answer: Probably too much! A recent study showed the average purse weighing in around 6 pounds. A heavy purse can contribute to pain and tightness in your shoulders and neck. But before you go through your purse to make it lighter, let’s put it to good use with […]
Banish your Bat Wings, Blast your Belly, Build your Booty – At-Home Workout
The most common complaints women have about their body relate to their “bat wings” (ie the flabby part under the arm), their belly and their butt. This is an at-home circuit workout designed to specifically target each of these areas. All you need is a bench or chair and a resistance band or dumbbell (or […]
Book-Lover Workout: Read AND Exercise at the Same Time!
Now you don’t have to choose between reading a good book at home or getting a workout… do the Book-Lover Workout! These exercises are specifically designed to allow you to read while working all the muscles in your body. It’s #winwin :) Watch the video below for demonstrations and explanations of how to do the […]
The Top 3 Tips for a Great Workout At Home
Working out at home can be really effective when done properly. It can save you time not having to go back and forth to the gym and can easily be done whenever it’s convenient for you. But, it’s also easy to slack off and get distracted by TV, laundry, dishes, Facebook…you get the idea. If […]
How to Stay on the Fitness Wagon
Did you jump into the New Year with an ambitious agenda to workout every single day and eat perfectly? And now you’re struggling to stay on top of it all? When thinking about improving your health and staying on the fitness wagon, do you often think of all the things you do “wrong” and need […]
One Simple Thing You Can Do TODAY to Improve Your Health
What if I told you there was ONE EASY thing you could do today (and every day) with just 15 minutes that would improve your health? Would you make time for it? Any guesses as to what it is? I’ll give you some hints… You can do it alone or with friends It can be […]
10 Minute Fat Blast Workout
Is 10 minutes of exercise a day enough to make you feel better and have more energy? It sure is! I conducted a 2-week study where participants did 10 minutes of exercise a day at home and answered a short survey on how they felt about themselves and their energy level. What were the results? • […]
Improve Your Golf Game with These 6 Exercises and Stretches
Flexibility is one of the most important factors in making a successful golfer. Stiff shoulders, tight hips, and stubborn hamstrings inhibit achieving the ideal swing. Lack of flexibility can also limit your distance off the tee. Power comes from strength but also flexibility since it allows you to use a full range of motion in […]
Demystifying the Personal Training Experience
Personal training can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before. Many people assume it’s like on TV where the trainer is yelling at the client and making them do things they don’t want. While there are some “drill sergeant” style trainers, it’s generally not like that (and not with me). My Approach My approach […]
Do You Make These Exercise Mistakes? 4 Quick Fixes for Bad Form
Gym time is precious so you want your exercises to be effective. As well, you want to make sure you are safely performing each exercise using proper form and technique. There are common mistakes people make when doing standard exercises. In the video below I demonstrate the mistakes and show you the proper way to […]
I Want You to Skip Your Workout
They aren’t just for elementary school kids; jump ropes are a powerful tool that can blast your body in a short amount of time. A bonus is that they are small, portable and inexpensive, so they’re easy to use at home or when travelling. They provide a great cardio workout you can do almost anywhere. Benefits […]
Measure Fitness Progress with At-Home Fitness Assessments
How you measure your fitness progress? Do you weigh yourself? Take measurements? Use the BMI (Body Mass Index)? Check your resting heart rate? Measure body fat? There are many ways to measure fitness progress and each method has strengths and weaknesses. Ideally you’ll use a variety of ways to check your progress towards your goals. […]
