As we approach the month of March, the fitness and health lines have pretty much already been drawn. Most of those who committed to getting healthy, losing weight, exercising, etc., have already given up. More than 80% of new year’s resolutions have already failed by the second week of February! But it doesn’t have to […]
5 Plank Variations for a Strong and Stable Core
I will state the obvious. As a personal trainer, I love planks. As a fitness buff, my feelings are mixed. Yes, they strengthen your core. Yes, they can be done anywhere, anytime. But they can be kind of boring. Who wants to just plank there for an hour or so? That’s why I love plank […]
A One-Sided Workout. Unilateral Exercises to Stay Balanced
Let me tell you a little story. A while back, I did what we call an orientation with a new member at work. The idea is to show them how to use the equipment, leave them with a basic workout they can do on their own, and, ultimately, to sell them personal training services. […]
Running Strong with (in spite of) Exercise Induced Asthma
I have suffered from Exercise Induced Asthma ever since I started running, especially once I started racing and training at a higher intensity level. I didn’t realize at first what was happening. At the end of a race I would feel dizzy, nauseous, and weak, and take up to an hour to feel better. I […]
At Home Workout for Runners: Total Body Strength to Improve Your Running
Runners need strength training. We know this. It makes us better runners, resolves imbalances that are caused by running, and helps prevent injuries. Yet many runners skip this important part of their training. I don’t have enough time. I don’t belong to a gym. I don’t have any equipment. Those are just a few of […]
Feel Like Quitting? How to Overcome the Top 5 Exercise Excuses
You haven’t started your fitness program yet. Or you started it, lasted a few weeks, then quit. You know you should stick with it. You’ve heard the benefits. Plus you hate starting over every time. So, what’s your excuse? Oh, and try to be original with your exercise excuses. As a personal trainer and coach, […]