Have you been diligent and consistent with your workouts? (I’ve got a cool finisher style workout at the end of this post that you’ll want to try). The bad news about your consistent workouts is that your body is bent on adapting and if you’re doing the SAME workouts, the best you’ll do is stay … Continued
What can you do about plantar fasciitis? I love to jump rope but discovered that if I don’t wear proper foot wear, my feet rebell 😉 I did a ton of jump rope videos for this program and paid the price. Plantar fasciitus is no fun and difficult to get rid of. Thankfully I … Continued
I see this every time I go to ANY gym. I figure that since I harp on this particular point so much, that everyone should have heard this message by now, but apparently not. Many people are still stuck doing long duration, low-intensity cardiovascular workouts. Oh dear. Here’s the deal: If you’re looking to achieve … Continued
A faster metabolism is the holy grail of fat loss right? If you have a faster metabolism, you’ll burn more calories with less effort and fit into your jeans much better in less time….win – win – win… However, there’s conflicting info out there as to the best way to increase your metabolism, but one … Continued
How’s your balance? Has it changed in the last few years? Are you a little less stable in some movements and a bit more careful when walking down stairs or in other activities? The ability for your body to automatically adjust movement to it’s surroundings, decreases with age as those helpful sensory perceptions … Continued
Maybe you recall that I posted I was doing videos in July (yes, July)… I bet you sort of gave up on this program didn’t you? I know I almost did. Well, sadly my webmaster’s partner suddenly died in November of 2014. This slowed things down considerably. Also, to my delight, Rob Jaeger, my awesome … Continued
One of the most important elements of any training program is the effective strengthening of your core muscles. A strong core and solid foundation of shoulder and pelvic stability is a must for everyone who wants to remain injury free and retain good functional mobility in their body. This short Pilates Finisher workout … Continued
If you haven’t exercised for a long time, it can seem overwhelming and intimidating to start over again. Especially if you’ve got injuries that you need to be careful with and you’re just not confident with what you’re doing. Sometimes, it seems that the after-workout soreness isn’t worth it – you feel so stiff … Continued
As we age we inevitably lose muscle tone. People who are physically inactive can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass per decade after age 30. Even if you are active, you will still experience some muscle loss. This is known as age related sarcopenia. It typically accelerates from the … Continued
It’s Valentine’s Day. Of course everyone always thinks of ‘love’ on this day and I’m the same. The love that I’ll speak about is OBVIOUSLY going to be of the sweaty variety and a little different than the mushy sort of Hallmark cards. Would you expect any different from me? I mean, think about it. … Continued