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

Don’t Exercise to Burn Calories

Don’t exercise to burn calories. You won’t stick with an exercise you hate. You’d be better off with long term adherence to a lower calorie burning exercise than pushing yourself to do something you hate & end up quitting. Workouts should be for fun & fitness. You can increase your calorie burn simply by increasing … Continued

Fidget for Fat Loss?

Who knew you could fidget your way lean? Studies show that fidgeting can burn between 800-2500 calories a day. Make sure to follow @hubbermanlab on IG & listen to his podcast for more fascinating facts like this! Are you going to start fidgeting more?  

No Time to Workout? Easy Solution

Think: ‘All or Something’ where exercise is concerned. In a pinch, you can maintain your strength by doing a few sets of various bodyweight moves here & there through out your day. While this isn’t the ideal long term strategy, it’s better than doing nothing! And if you’re looking for a great at home option, … Continued

My Fav Shoulder Exercises

Want nice arms? It all starts at the shoulder… Get a nice shape to your shoulder & your arms will look amazing! Although, I like to do ‘fun’ movements like handstand pushups, handstand walking, jerks, thrusters etc, it’s always great to round them out with some dedicated shoulder moves. Here are my fav exercises in … Continued