Should You Workout on Holidays?

Should you workout on holidays? Yes & No! Do what feels right for you! We happen to enjoy staying active on holidays, but we spend just as much time chillin … Wherever you are, if you’re looking for a quick full body workout, ‘Cindy’ is a ‘fun’ one: AMRAP 20 minutes 5 pull ups (or … Continued

Try Something New…

Changing up a training variable is a fun challenge. Who knew walking on grass would be so hard? If you’re doing the ‘same old’ where your workouts are concerned, I dare you to try something new… What will you change up? Train with me & my team here: https://tinyurl.com/SKWorkouts  

Cardio or Weights for Weight Loss?

Cardio or weights for weight loss? NEITHER! Your workout isn’t for calorie burning, it’s for fun & function. Okay, there’s a calorie burning aspect to it, but there are so many other benefits like: Improved heart health. Improved body composition. Improved muscle/bone strength. Improved mental health. Your body will benefit from BOTH cardio & resistance … Continued

Got 20 Minutes? Let’s GO

Got 20 minutes? Here’s a fun full body AMRAP workout to do solo or with a friend (lotsa modifications available so anyone can do this): 15 unanchored sit ups 12 BB or DB thrusters or air squats 9 T2B or knees to chest or leg raises 6 burpees or full body extensions 3 Devil’s press … Continued

Biggest HIIT Mistake

You need to work hard & then rest hard if you want to reap the benefits of high intensity interval training. If you don’t need a rest, you aren’t going hard enough & you’re likely doing steady state cardio. Both types of exercise are effective! A bonus of HIIT is an elevated metabolic rate (which … Continued

Wanna Workout With Me?

Your workouts are only good if you’re doing them! If you need accountability & the watchful eye of a coach, try working out with my team & me. I do weekly check ins to keep you accountable to your goals. We can modify/intensify exercises to suit your needs. All workouts are recorded so you have … Continued

Try This Full Body Workout

12 weeks ago I had total hip replacement. The anterior approach for hip replacement makes recovery quite fast, especially if you don’t wait to deteriorate prior to surgery. When I found out I needed surgery, I went private & booked it the next month. This helped me return to training faster. I’m excited to start … Continued

Everyone Can Do a Burpee!

Everyone can do burpees! Just find the progression that suits you & work from there. If you’re already at the chest to deck full burpee – congrats! I have 77 burpee varieties for you! Grab it here: https://shawnak.securechkout.com/challenge-burpee Happy burpee-ing!

Need Direction & Motivation to Workout?

Working out on your own can be tough! But I have a solution, especially if you lack motivation, time & opportunity to get to a gym. Train with my team & me, either LIVE or with pre-recorded workouts. I have 200+ pre-recorded video follow along workouts (refreshed weekly with new content) as well as LIVE … Continued

Stop This – Better Options for Losing Your Menopause Belly

No exercise or diet alone is going to work long term to help you lose your menopause belly. Sorry to be harsh. But there is good news… You CAN lose your menopause belly without dieting when you simply… -modify what you’re currently eating (no starving!) -modify a few habits -move appropriately (no crazy back wrenching … Continued