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 […]
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 […]
8 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners with a Workout
I have to admit that currently all my workouts are done indoors and at home. But, I love to work out outdoors and can hardly wait until the weather cools down enough here in the desert to do so. Whether you’re inside or out, using a dumbbell or a rock, these essential strength exercises can […]
Ultimate Body Blaster Workout: 5 Moves for Total Body Conditioning
I put this ultimate body blaster workout together for a client of mine a while back. With only five exercises, including cardio, it will challenge your entire body, especially your core and glutes. My client did two sets, but, depending on your time and goals you can do from one to five! It’s heating […]
A Multitasking Workout
Multitasking: Dealing with more than one task at the same time. “parenting skills such as multitasking and concentrating amid distractions are easily transferable to the workplace” While many people claim to be proud of their multitasking abilities, it seems to be mostly a myth we accomplish more when we try to do more than one […]
