Do you struggle with consistency? Here are my 4 tips to make the exercise habit stick: Set yourself up for success with commitment tools and anything else you need to eliminate obstacles. Get the accountability you need by hiring a trainer and pre-paying for sessions. Hire a babysitter for the kids. Do whatever […]
In training, a program is like a recipe and training variables are the ingredients. Just as following a recipe will make a great meal in the kitchen, following a training program will deliver the results you want at the gym. Exercise Selection Know your WHY. What’s your goal? Are you working out for weight loss, […]
Do you have tightness in your upper back? Does you posture need some improvement? Try these self-myofascial release techniques, exercises, and restorative yoga poses to mobilize your thoracic spine, reduce muscle tension, and improve your posture: Self-Myofascial Release with Foam Roller and Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Balls Exercises Back Extension on a Stability Ball Quadruped Twist […]
A real push up (a body weight push-up on the floor on your toes) – that is a great goal to have! This functional exercise works your entire body: Your arms and shoulders are helping while your legs, core, and back muscles are stabilizing. More muscles worked means more calories burned! If you can’t do […]
Q: Is there anything I can do about the indents in my shoulders from bra straps? A: Here are four things you can do right now about those indents: Go Shopping: Toss your old bras that have lost their elasticity and support. Get properly fitted for a bra. Check out this video to […]
After almost 18 years working with people in the fitness and wellness fields, I’ve come up with my 3 ground rules for helping clients while taking care of my own wellbeing. Walk the Walk: I pride myself on this one. I have never and will never ask a client to do anything I don’t […]
I can’t say it enough: You need a goal. The more specific your goal, the more likely you are to be successful. Read more about setting a S.M.A.R.T. goal here. Your goal will be either health, fitness, or performance based. Training for Performance: You have performance-based goals if you are training for a sport […]
Strength is defined as the ability of the neuromuscular system to produce internal tension to overcome an external force OR the amount of force a muscle can exert against an external load. That external load can come from gravity (think good posture and planks), weights, or bands. Bands are big part of my own training […]
The most important thing to know is that it is never too late to begin a fitness routine. If you haven’t been exercising and taking care of yourself, start now. Be sure to talk to your doctor first and start slow. Exercise is the fountain of youth. Researchers have found that people who maintain […]
In middle age, the body and the brain are aging. By age 40, sedentary women have lost 10lb of lean muscles and gained at least that much in fat. Overweight adults in their 40’s have a greater risk of death from all causes, especially heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for […]