Do you ever have upper back pain when you run? Do you run with the best possible posture? Today we’re talking about how you can strengthen your upper back and shoulders. Read on for the workout. While we all know that strength training is vital for runners, the focus is frequently on the muscles of […]
Quick and Challenging Total Body Runner’s Workout
I get it. You know that runners need to do more than just run. You realize that a strength program is essential, not only because it will help you avoid injury, but because it will help you be a better runner too. And that’s why I created this total body runner’s workout. You want to […]
5 Great Core Exercises for Athletes (that aren’t planks)
Whenever I tell a client that it’s time to do planks, I usually get a groan. Which is a bummer for them because I have my clients do a lot of planks! But, sometimes, just like my clients, you may want some great core exercises that aren’t planks. Still love planks? Here are 5 of […]
5 Tips to Help You Get Fit, Improve Your Diet, and Feel Good!
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 […]
5 Ways Yoga Makes Me a Better Runner
Those of you who know me, or have been reading my blog for a while, know that I tend to be a fair-weather yogi. I try, I really do, but between running and strength training, not to mention work, blogging, and, well, my personal life, yoga is frequently the first thing to go by the […]