It’s tough hitting the muscles of your back without equipment, but here are a few exercises you can try that will strengthen your back AND improve your posture: Wall slide or stick up A super man A blackbird A bird dog Prisoner position arms for lunges and squats Need another reason to improve your posture … Continued
Training your back at home can be a challenge. Guess what? You can use a simple bed sheet secured in a door to do body weight rows. *Make sure you have the knot of the bed sheet on the inside of the door so the door doesn’t accidentally open into you. Grab the ends of … Continued
If you want a strong back but don’t have any equipment, I’ve got you! Go to your local park and use this pull up progression. *Obviously it will take some time to build up the strength to the last step, but it’s possible to learn a pull up without ANY equipment. Here you go: Start … Continued
If weight loss is your goal, you may be frustrated if you’re working out and the scale isn’t budging. If you’re resistance training, here are reasons you may be gaining weight (most of which is temporary): muscle fiber inflammation increase in muscle glycogen (stored energy within the muscle) water weight gain *And eventually…actual muscle gain. … Continued
Your schedule is slammed. I get it. Could you borrow from a ‘time expense’ (like social media or Netflix for example) to put towards a worthy cause like your health? If you carved out just 15 minutes a day 5 days a week, you’d have an extra 75 min to put towards your health. That’s … Continued
You CAN gain muscle, even in menopause. But you need these 3 things: A stimulus – something to challenge your current level of strength. Adequate rest – muscle growth happens when you sleep. Quality food – especially protein. And PATIENCE. Muscle growth doesn’t happen over night so give it some time and consistent effort. Need … Continued
Don’t do this to lose weight! Sure, exercise can support your weight loss. But you’ll be disappointed if you’re expecting your workout to be the VEHICLE to fat loss. Nutrition & consistent healthy habits are the DRIVERS of weight loss. Exercise is just part of the equation. Happy to support you with nutrition, fitness and … Continued
Getting started can be the hardest part. Once you’re warm, you can do anything you put your mind too! Let me help you get moving with a full body warm up. I’ve got a full length follow along instructional video to send your way (no strings attached). If you’re super busy & only do the … Continued
Is THIS killing your results? If you’re distracted by: phone calls texts emails social media During your workout… Just put your phone away. This is a personal reminder as much as a PSA! Dang the phone can have so much power. If you need direction and ACCOUNTABILITY with your workouts, train with my team and … Continued
Stop looking for new-fangled exercises. If you want to age well, stick to the basics! Make sure to regularly include these sorts of exercises 2-3 times a week: Pulling – like rows and pull ups Pushing – like push ups and presses Functional leg movements- like squats & lunges Stability movements – like planks & … Continued