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
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Planning your fitness attack for 2014!
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
Reap the IMMEDIATE benefits of exercise!
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
How do you REALLY make exercise a lifestyle change?
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
My first video! Variations of the basic plank
. 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
Helpful strategies and the cold hard truth about your weight loss resolution….
As the New Year approaches, many of us are contemplating our resolutions and goals and usually improving our fitness or losing weight is high on that list. Even though losing weight is probably one of the most broken resolutions, it’s consistent placement on our lists exemplifies how important our weight loss and fitness levels are … Continue reading
Holidays and your fitness – create your balancing act
It’s just a little over a week until Christmas, and parties, good times and of course great food is all around. Although I am not a big proponent of taking too long of a “break” from a fit lifestyle or waiting until January to start exercising and eating right, this is a great time to … Continue reading
No gym, No excuse – My Sunday at home workout plan
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
The holiday season is here! Tips for not tipping the scale in 2013!
The Holiday season has begun, and again we are surrounded by goodies, parties ( with goodies) and stores (with goodies) everywhere. Our willpower is never more tested than this very time. As a fan of everything in moderation, I do love all the “goodies” and will not deprive myself, but the word to focus on … Continue reading