Q n A Aug 30th – Sprinting?

Question: I’m struggling no matter what I do I can not seem to lose this belly. My glutes are getting there little by little but my abs haven’t changed at all. I already eat clean, I workout 6 days a week and constantly challenge myself. Currently the only thing really lacking from my workouts is … Continued

Grilled Salmon and Peach Salad

This recipe makes a perfect flat-abs meal. Fresh greens, grilled peaches and tender salmon make a mouthwatering combination. Enjoy for lunch or dinner. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need: 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup grilled peaches 1 Tablespoon blue cheese crumbles 1 Tablespoon dried cranberries 1 Tablespoon light salad dressing 7 oz grilled salmon … Continued

Challenge: Nix Cellulite

My friends Niall Traynor and Daryl Devonish have 4 factors that contribute to cellulite and what you need to do to solve the problem. Here’s the bottom line: Genetics – Can make cellulite worse but isn’t the root cause. Hormones – When your hormone levels are out of balance, your body turns into a cellulite-producing … Continued

Cellulite Busting Workout

What can you do to fix your cellulite problem? My friends Niall Traynor and Daryl Devonish are fitness experts in the area of cellulite and they say that 4 things contribute to cellulite:. Genetics – Not the root cause of cellulite (although to be fair genetics can contribute to cellulite deposits) Hormones – Your body … Continued

Building Great Hamstrings

Guest post from Niall Traynor and Daryl Devonish People often under-train their legs. Some people don’t train their legs enough and others train them inadequately, particularly the back of their legs. But, if you want to have great strength or speed you need strong, well-developed hamstrings. Whether it’s pulling a weight off the floor or … Continued

One set of DB’s? Full Body Workout (and a recipe)

What can you do with light dumb bells when you want to train your whole body? Throw a complex at it. This is a fast workout, better than any cardio machine that you’ll ever do, it’s designed to burn fat and increase muscle tone. It’s a full body workout that requires only a small space … Continued

What’s for Dinner?

What’s for dinner? I’m not the best cook, there, I said it. It’s not actually a secret, my kids have told me that I’m forever trying to kill them with fish and vegetables. I try to cook healthy foods, but it’s not always been edible ;). However, my cooking is getting better (my kids even … Continued

Carbs and BB Complexes

This post is double stuffed today….discover a carb trick and an awesome complex, read on… When it comes to looking and feeling your best, I tend to think that what our grandparents did and said is still probably some of the best advice to take. They ate food that was ‘close to the ground’, that … Continued

Kickboxing Challenge?

Guest Post by Daniel Woodrum Are you looking for a new Challenge?  Are you looking for a unique and fun program to go along with Shawna’s amazing Challenge Workouts? Are you ready to bust through a plateau and lose those stubborn few last pounds that won’t go away? If you shook your head yes, I’ve … Continued

Q n A Aug 23th

Question: Shawna, I’m old too, 54 to be exact, but thanks to regular exercise (started when I was almost 52!), I’m leaner and stronger than ever before. At this time, I do bodybuilding 3 times a week (Pyramids, 9-7-5 routine, followed by an eccentric 6-second finisher to failure). On my ‘rest’ days, I follow your … Continued