Q & A – Cardio alternatives with knee injuries

From Lisa Bullock Jennifer wrote in desperation to Shawna and I looking for high intensity cardio options  she could use with a very limiting knee injury.  She said:   “I have little cartilage on the outer side of my left knee and bone spurs. My knee issues have flared up hugely and now am trying … Continued

Basic Jump Rope Steps

Want to learn to jump rope? You’ll get tangled up in the beginning, but if you keep at it, you’ll be a pro, impress all the 10 year olds on the block and get super fit 😉 Start with the basics. A double jump is the easiest way to start. The rope can be going … Continued

Lose the Machines – Do This Instead

Please tell me you’re smarter than this… ====>   I’m not going to name any business specifically, but if you look closely, you may see the URL, do a Google search (or take a guess) at what a certain fitness celeb is pushing as ‘cutting edge’ workouts…(THESE are cutting edge workouts that work). Now, I … Continued

Get Outta Dodge (Quickie Workout)

Want a quickie?   <====NO! Not that kind! A different kind of quickie entirely! This blog is about training! What were you thinking?? Let’s talk quick workouts… Your workout should enhance your life not BE your life. I love to workout, but I love to do other things too, that’s why this 20 min workout … Continued

Trouble Spot? Don’t Eat This!

What are YOU covering up? For most of us, summer is here and that means the possibility of wearing more revealing clothes like shorts or sleeveless shirts, or (GASP!) even a bathing suit. How do you feel about that? Are you hoping for rain so that you can stay in long sleeves and pants? What … Continued

Do Something Scary…

Do something that scares you. I’m headed to Canmore later today and I’ll be doing a Via Ferrata climb in Banff tomorrow with a few friends. Here’s one element ===> Now, I’m not afraid of heights – I can safely say from the comfort of my kitchen table at the moment, but I guess I’ll … Continued

5 Things Scarier Than Friday the 13th

It’s Friday the 13th and my good friend, Kate Vidulich has a fun article for you….take a look: Guest Post By Kate Vidulich What’s scarier than a black cat walking in front on you on Friday the 13th? This… <===(Tell me what you want, what you really, really want Scary Spice!) Now if that didn’t … Continued

Pilates Waist Slimming Workout

Guest Post:  Sylvia Favela If there’s one really noticeable, common element to all of those women who practise Pilates – it would be their sleek, sexy physique.  Just look at today’s top celebrities and you’ll be sure to find that their weekly routine includes Pilates! When practising Pilates you need to keep in mind that … Continued

Hello, Abs?

Guest Post The 3 Most Important Ab Exercises To Master By Kate Vidulich If you pick up any workout guide that promises to deliver six pack abs, you would probably find completely different approaches to ab training. (Except of course if you follow Shawna K and I – our smart, sexy minds think alike…) Some … Continued

#1 Cardio for Fat Loss

Guest Post NEW and Improved Cardio Mike Whitfield, Master CTT What are you currently suffering through to trying to bust through a weight loss plateau? Are you using any of these?… Treadmill or Running/Walking Stationary Bike Elliptical If you’re not seeing results, it’s NOT your fault. Did you know that the latest research is showing … Continued