My subject line may have been a bit mis-leading, but as far as I’m concerned, a host of issues can be solved with one thing: GRATITUDE. Whenever I’m feeling down, I know it’s time to start to count my blessings and reach out to help others, it works every time for me. It’s a good … Continued
I like making killer workouts. It helps me from actually killing some one 😉 Just kidding (sort of). Sometimes I just need to take some frustrations out and a perfect way to do that is with a great workout.The workout in this blog post came in handy when I smashed the screen of my brand … Continued
A big thank you to everyone who helped me out by filling out my recent survey. It really helps me to learn more about YOU. When I know what your needs are, I can do a better job at meeting them. Many of you asked questions, so I’ll take this opportunity to address a few … Continued
Guest Post from Kate Vidulich That’s right. It’s NOT burpees -even though you know how much I LOVE burpees 😉 Or even jump squats… There’s one bodyweight exercise I’ve fallen in love with. It’s all you need to elevate your heart rate, kickstart your metabolism in to high gear and skyrocket your fitness level. “Go … Continued
Want a great 7 min AMRAP workout? Don’t get me started on the uselessness of ‘cardio’ machines (the ‘dreadmill’ and the elliptical for example). They’re brilliant for only one thing ==> Let me tell you that you don’t need to spend your hard earned money on these contraptions that take up space and do nothing … Continued
Here’s a fun idea… Listen to this song, it’s just over 3 minutes of quad burning fun. Every time you hear ‘Bring Sally Down’ squat and hold until you hear ‘Bring Sally Up’. You can see a sample of the workout here: Let me know how your quads feel after that 😉 Try it first … Continued
It’s easily the exercise that folks mess up the most… What is it? The kettlebell swing. Many are intimidated by the kettle bell swing, it’s a fairly simple move once you get it, but it can be a tough one to master. It can cause back pain and it will minimize … Continued
It’s the BEST way to boost work out performance AND avoid injury. It’s not particularly sexy, but it works. I recently got a request to share how I warm up, what I advocate for my fitness boot campers and suggest for my online clients. Below you’ll see a sample of a warm up: Here’s the … Continued
Got back fat? Ug. At one time I thought that ‘trouble spot’ training was useless. However, recent studies show that there’s a thermogenic effect from training specific body parts so that you can, in fact, make an impact on a troublesome area. The BEST plan of attack is to pair up body part specific exercises … Continued
Mmmm….Bacon! I used to HATE vegetables. When I was a kid I’d actually gag on anything resembling one but over the years I just taught myself to LOVE veggies. If you wrap anything up in bacon, I bet you can turn any veggie hater into a veggie lover 😉 Now many of you may think … Continued