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 […]
2020 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Runners (plus Black Friday Deals!)
Just to get this straight: My Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Runners is, like always, a wish list. I’m a runner. This is what I’d like for Christmas (or things I received last Christmas and love). Just sayin’. I’m also saying that I received products from some of these companies to try out and this […]
The Striving for Balance Workout
This week seems like a good time to take a second look at the Striving for Balance workout. I sometimes feel like I rush through my life on a tightrope with plates on my head and balls in the air. Excuse my mixed metaphor, but if you think about it (or picture it), it becomes […]
