Welcome Julian Hooks who has written today’s guest post about some reminders for us in case your new year’s fitness plans have lost their motivation. There are some really great reasons to see your goal to the end! In this hectic world, who has time to workout, right? Between doing your job, spending time with … Continue reading
Yep you read that right… go to your bathroom and get 2 wash cloths or hand towels and get started with your workout! A lack of “the right” equipment or expensive equipment should never be a reason not to workout. Although I love my gym and all the options there, if you can’t get to … Continue reading
Ok it is that time of year when we are inundated with fitness information! (Be careful to make sure it is accurate info though ) I love this time of year b/c there is so much enthusiasm to begin exercising. However, unless you have a plan and the mindset to stick with it that enthusiasm … Continue reading
When we exercise we are most likely focused on getting stronger muscles, losing weight or improving our cardiovascular health. It is easy to forget that all the systems of our body work as one unit to keep us alive and healthy. Our nervous systems play a significant role in our fitness gains and in making … Continue reading
Are you beginning a weight loss/fitness journey that seems long and daunting? Sometimes our ultimate goals can seem far away, but today let’s focus on the IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE! Look at what just 30 minutes of exercise can do: Anyone who exercises regularly can attest to the “high” they experience after exercise. This rush … Continue reading
We all know this time of year the gyms are crowded, the fitness clothes are flying off the shelves and you can feel the enthusiasm from people that this is “the year”. I have been going to gyms for over 15 years now, but I am always excited to see the new faces and those … Continue reading
. Here is a video to demonstrate a few variations of the plank exercise to help build a stronger core The plank is a popular and very effective ab exercise. It is effective b/c you are resisting movement instead of creating it thus isolating the muscles. The plank also engages the stabilizing muscles, which often get overlooked. Since … Continue reading
Like many of you, I will be traveling this Christmas and be without my gym. While a break away from our routine can become an excuse not to exercise, here is a 10 step workout that requires no equipment – just our own body weight- and takes little space. Complete 2-3 rounds of this workout. … Continue reading
Sunday’s are usually my day to utilize my home gym. With my husband working on the never ending project list for the house and no childcare at my gym, it is a perfect time to do some of the workouts I plan for my own clients. It’s a great way to tweak their plans, come … Continue reading
Most moms know exactly what I mean when I say “pooch”. I am not talking about their cute little dog, but that wonderful little below the belly button area that seems to collect fat that refuses to go away after having a baby. If you never had a problem in that area before you had … Continue reading
