Cheat Your Way Thin

I know that I always say that dieting is your best way to slow your metabolism and gain weight. All things counter productive to what you actually want to achieve. You should know by now that my goal for you is to learn how to eat nutritionally dense foods in proper proportion to achieve life … Continued

4 of the Best Ways to Tank Your Metabolism

I know you want long lasting fitness and fat loss results. There is too much misinformation out there and I’m here to break down some of it for you. What are the top metabolism mistakes that most people make? What effect do these mistakes have on your progress? Take a look: # 4: Diet Pills … Continued

Measuring Your Body Fat is NOT Cause for Suicidal Thoughts

I have a new way of measuring body fat that I’m using in my boot camp. It is a body impedance scale that measures weight, body fat, skeletal muscle, visceral fat, BMI and resting metabolic calories. I love this scale because it’s quick and easy and doesn’t require my pinching anyone in their most embarrassing … Continued

As Many Rounds as Possible

I thought I’d share a workout that we did in boot camp and it was a big hit. This is just two of the sets. We did each for 15 minutes. This is a super little workout. You may have to modify to work with the space that you have. Given that it’s summer now, … Continued

Save Your Knees!

There’s nothing like squats and lunges to hit the butt and hamstrings. I know some of you are experiencing some knee pain and seem to think that these two wonder exercises are the culprits. I’m here to tell you other wise! It’s likely your form that’s the problem. Check out this video, and then check … Continued

Solution to #1 Fitness Problem

Ever wonder if you’re the only one that has trouble staying on the fitness track? California fitness and fat loss expert, Josh Carter gives the #1 fitness problem most women face AND he gives you the solution…take a look: FemaleFatLossOver40/interview with Josh Carter from Shawna Kaminski on Vimeo.

Canmore Resort Workout for You at Home

I thought I’d share the killer workout the ladies and I did in Canmore on the first day of our getaway.  The park I wanted to go to was teaming with kids, so I thought I’d keep the girls in the resort gym and show them a great home or travel workout. Six peeps had … Continued

Top Fitness Tips from Top Trainer:Sam Bakhtiar

As many of you know, I was in Las Vegas with the top trainers from across the country this past weekend. I rubbed elbows with top Chino Hills trainer, Sam Bakhtiar. He has amazing results with his clients. I had the opportunity to interview him and ask him what he felt the top three tips … Continued

Check Out My Online Magazine!

I’m pretty excited about my new online magazine. It’s just another way to share valuable fitness and health related information with you. As you already know, my goal is to support you in any way I can. You’ll find a link to the magazine on the blog and on my boot camp website. Do me … Continued