Want a smaller waist? Build a bigger back. Building your back muscles will not only keep you functional and injury free… It will make your waist look smaller by comparison. It’s easy to overlook back training simply because we don’t ‘see’ our back when we look in the mirror. DB rows and any kind of … Continued
Have you had abdominal trauma or surgery? If so, your core muscles may not even be firing & you need to ‘turn them back on’. Here’s how: •press your back into the floor •find your hip bones & move inward slightly •cough •feel the muscles tighten Now try to keep that muscle tight. Lift one … Continued
Umbilical hernia surgery glam shots! No, this isn’t one of the more flattering moments of my life, but I’m happy to share with the hope that if you have questions, I can help. Let’s get to the ‘pro tip’ that will help you no matter what medical issue you’re dealing with… Pro tip: Speak up … Continued
Money without health is meaningless. Spend what little time you have protecting the thing that will give you more time. Have you considered the cost of NOT investing in your health? Let me help you be the healthiest version of YOU, no matter what your age. It’s never too late to start. Let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
Grab a cold beer for your hot, sore feet. Sorry, you don’t drink it! Use the cold beer as you would a ball stretch in the arch of your foot. Your feet play a vital role in regulating body temperature. They have a large surface area with lots of blood vessels that open up to … Continued
Your lower back pain could be from a weak core. The ‘hollow hold’ is one of the safest core strengthening moves anyone can do. Make sure you press your lower back into the floor. If you can’t keep your back touching the floor, bend your arms and legs and work up to extending them. Work … Continued
Have you explored your own city? You may be surprised at the beauty right under your nose. We biked 34km this day and only saw some of it. There’s so much more to explore right here. Fitness is about being able to do the things you want. Choose your own adventure – whatever that is … Continued
Love cardio but can’t find time to fit in strength training? Whatever your cardio option is, stop every 2 minutes to add a quick set of 5 push ups and 10 body weight squats. If your cardio session is 20 minutes long, you’ll just have added 50 push ups and 200 squats by the end … Continued
One way to tell is if you can hold a perfect plank for 2 minutes straight. Here are some tips: BRACE When you do a plank, squeeze your abs as if you were preparing for someone to punch you in the stomach. Then squeeze your glutes, quads, and pull your elbows towards your ribs. This … Continued
Are you an all or nothing type person? Time to change that to an ‘all or something’ attitude. Don’t discount 10 minutes of exercise or one healthy meal if that’s all you can do… You’d be surprised at how a little something here & there will add up over time. Let me help you get … Continued