Welcome to the Challenge Workout Blog!

I’m Shawna Kaminski and I love challenge workouts. Over the years, I’ve developed some crazy hard workouts that I do myself and others have expressed interest in them. This blog is all about how I train and how I can help you to train and accomplish your fitness goals. I want to emphasize that I’m … Continued

Success Story: Lori

Every day I know I have the potential to ‘change lives’ in my boot camp, with my blog and online information. It’s always a pleasure when a client and now friend sends me her story to share with you. I’ll let Lori tell the rest…and thank you Lori for inspiring others! I have been trying … Continued

The Skinny on Water

How Much Water Should I Be Drinking On a Daily Basis? Water has always been one of  those drinks that I continually have a love-hate relationship with. I know that it’s good for me to be drinking water throughout the day. My problem is that if I don’t drink enough in the day, I end … Continued

Hormones and Body Fat

My friend and fat loss expert, John Romaniello,  talks about how hormones can affect body fat and specifically regional fat storage. He has a great program that can address specific regional fat storage: check it out here: http://goo.gl/3BAfF

Fashion Flash!

As you know, I’ve teamed up with other women bloggers. You can check out this site: www.blackcatplus.com to get info on all the cool topics below: Here’s what you’ll find when you go to that link: Have you ever had the good intentions of getting to the gym or doing a workout and then you … Continued

Do it Yourself Personal Training

I’ll be the first to tell you that you need to consult an expert when it comes to your fitness and fat loss program. And I’ll also say that you’ve found the best: me. I know that’s a little arrogant, but seriously, I am the best at what I do and that’s why you’re on … Continued

Can you do a pull up?

Can you do a pull up? Not even many men can do a pull up. Wouldn’t it be super impressive to be able to hit the play ground with your kids and knock off a few? The key to learning how to do a pull up is to work the ‘eccentric’ contraction. That is, help … Continued

Bikini Beach Workout

    Can you beat a bikini workout? I”m super impressed with my clients for stepping up to the challenge to ‘train anywhere’! It started with the ‘airport workouts’. Then Kelly asked strangers to take pictures of him doing push ups in London Square. And now my super assistant, Krista, is turning heads in the … Continued

Female Fat Loss Over 40

Are you interested in female fat loss? I know what it’s like to feel great in my own skin and I want you to feel your best too. This won’t happen unless you make it happen. I’m all about being pro-active to take control of your body and your life.   Female Fat Loss Over … Continued

Fashion Flash

My favorite bloggers have lots to offer. Check it out here. Or here: http://nononsensebeauty.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/fashion-flash-monday-2/ *  The Shoe Dish is taking off her heels to expore the wide world of casual shoes for  for the outdoor enthusiast.  Check out their favorite finds for casual comfort shoes  that are as cool as they are comfy. * Female … Continued