Amy asked: I’ve noticed that some fitness experts recommend doing 20 minutes of HIIT 3x a week, while others say to do it every day. What do you and Shawna recommend? Lisa replied: I receive a lot of emails from women who are confused about the difference between “Intensity” and “High Intensity Interval Training” (HIIT). … Continued
Guest Post By Forest Vance Level 2 certified Russian KB Instructor Kettlebell Challenge 2.0 The kettlebell clean is possibly the toughest to MASTER of the basic KB drills (“basic” kettlebell exercises being the swing, squat, Turkish get up, clean, press, and snatch). The goal is to clean the ‘bell up from the ground in one … Continued
You’ll want to make sure you have images enabled for this email 😉 There’s been a lot of talk about the latest episode ‘Gym Rescue’ where I got to be the ‘fitness expert’ that helped a failing ‘sorority’ gym turn itself around and become a viable business. Many have asked if this reality … Continued
Updated February 7, 2017 The single biggest issue that will impact health and fitness in later years is falls prevention. One out of every three older adults (those aged 65 or older) has a fall each year. It’s time to think about working on balance exercises now! Now none of us ever think of … Continued
I needed a kick butt workout… The stage was set (quite literally) and the failing sorority gym staff had to prove that they had what it takes to be a future success. Trainer Delissa needed to learn how to train a large group of clients in a small space and short amount of time. I … Continued
Thanks again for all the messages, texts and kind words regarding the whole ‘Gym Rescue’ episode that I was on this past Sunday. I think Sev sensed that my head was getting too big with all the ‘kudos’, so instead of gushing over me and my new found celebrity status, on our morning off leash … Continued
Wait, burpees AND suspension training? Settle down! Is there anyone on the planet that doesn’t know Shawna LOVES burpees? Well, what’s not to love? Well, aside from the full on awesome-ness of just doing what no one likes (and Shawna like to do the opposite of the masses), burpees: require NO equipment use your entire … Continued
There have been many fitness gadgets hit the market and disappear from view (probably gathering dust under someone’s bed somewhere!) but one piece of equipment that provides ongoing versatility, ease of use, convenience and awesome core training is the Suspension Trainer or Suspensions Straps. Hang them in your garage, living room, off the veranda or … Continued
As you may (or may not) know, I’m a burpee lover. But, shocking as it may seem, not everyone shares my passion for the glorious burpee. I’m SO in love with burpees, that I have have 77+ variations of burpees here. But what if burpees are a little TOO much for you for starters? Safety … Continued
Sev and I needed to get the ants out of our pants. It’s a long weekend here in Canada and the traffic into the big box gym here in Kelowna was too much to bear, so we headed to the playground. While playground workouts are fantastic, there are a few things you shouldn’t do: 1) … Continued