Recently, Client Wayne asked me what the merits of doing a split routine are. He wanted to know the benefits and why I happen to choose a ‘push/pull/legs’ split I talked about in this post. So settle in, you’ll find the rationale and several workout samples below. I’ve been a gym rat for years. In … Continued
Guest Post by Lisa Bullock “I don’t think you have a single muscle in your body!” my naturopath laughingly told me. Well ha-de-haha. What a comedian! What a ripper joke to share with me while I’m lying there practically naked and unable to leap up (with dignity) and take my vengeance! That was 20 years … Continued
Question: I have been dieting and exercising for my wedding in July and I feel great. I have lost 7lbs but my measurements show that my upper body has lost inches (especially my breasts) but my legs have got bigger!! I already have a narrow face and I’m worried that my face and upper body … Continued
Your diet should be filled with vegetables, with asparagus at the top of the list. This asparagus recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Serve it with a piece of white fish, chicken breast or other lean meat for a healthy meal. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 bunch asparagus 2 teaspoons olive … Continued
Here is a muffin that is truly packed with fiber. Whole wheat flour and wholesome cooked quinoa combine with almonds and cranberries for a moist and delicious treat. Cooked quinoa can be used in place of some of the flour in almost any recipe to increase protein and fiber. Servings: 36 Here’s what you need: … Continued
Any football fans out there? At one point in my life I was married to a professional football player so I know about the excitement over the DAY OF ALL DAYS where football is concerned. It’s Super Bowl Sunday this weekend when the Broncos and Seahawks will do battle. Will you do battle with your … Continued
It got ugly. Yesterday I went to the gym and decided it was a pulling workout. I noticed the pull up bar free so I set up camp there. Side note: It’s unfathomable to me that a big box gym has only ONE pull up bar in the entire place. Well, that’s a lie, there’s … Continued
Guest Post by Lisa Bullock “I LOVE being 48!” I exclaimed the other day. And once I had recovered from the shock of hearing myself actually express such a sentiment, my conscious mind took over and followed it up with a “Hallelujah!!! “. Why, you ask? I had been chatting to a friend about a … Continued
Crunches or Sit-ups? Guest Post by Sylvia Favela Author: Bodyweight Pilates There are three things that are nearly on every woman’s wish list: A Fat Bank Account, A Hunky Man and Sexy Lean Abs, Right?! You won’t get that enviable sexy midsection by doing crunches or skipping out on your workouts. With dozens of options … Continued
Front Planks are a very common exercise that’s incorporated into health, fitness, performance and rehabilitation exercise programs. I recommend planks all the time. They can be done on the wall, the floor or on top of a piece of fitness equipment (like a stability ball). The front plank is an exercise for upper body stability, scapular stability, core stability, … Continued