Dudes, my guess is that most of you want to look like this guy here: If I were a dude, I’d certainly want to look like him. The cool thing about that dude is that he’s as functionally fit as he is easy to look at. You’ve seen him on the blog several times before. … Continued
No one really plans on getting old. Of course we all know it’s a reality, but it’s something that happens to others and it’s difficult to see in ourselves. Often it hits us in the face when we see a photograph or when we see someone that we haven’t seen in years. It’s either a … Continued
It was ugly. In fact, it was even uglier than this 50 burpee pull up challenge. Seriously, I don’t know what gets into my head some days. I saw the 50 burpee pull up challenge and thought, ‘how can I make that one more fun?’ My current challenge is to do an unassisted one arm … Continued
I often hear this from clients: I have a lot of back pain. I’m nervous to exercise and if I do, I’m not making much progress. What should I do? I have a ‘go to’ answer and even a ‘go to’ expert, Exercises for Injury Guru, Rick Kaselj. Here we are in Kelowna a few … Continued
Everyone wants a flat and toned tummy right? Probably one of the most coveted body part for women is the abdomen. Everyone would like to be beach ready, even in the winter. My Canadian friend, Rick Kaselj gives has the best ab exercises to prevent back pain. This is a great core routine to strengthen … Continued
Everyone wants a six pack right? Probably the most coveted body part for men is the abdomen, and the same goes for women. Everyone would like to be beach ready – like these fellas in the picture here 😉 My Canadian friend, Rick Kaselj gives all the Challenge Workouts readers the best ab exercises to … Continued
Want to learn how to do a one arm pull up? It’s actually a similar progression to what you’ll do if you’re just learning how to do an unassisted pull up. First up, make sure you’re AT THE PULL UP BAR. I know this sounds silly, but don’t go to the assisted pull up machine, … Continued
As you may or may not know, it’s Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend. My Cali pal, Sylvia Favela is visiting and it’s been a great time to reflect on my many blessings. I really couldn’t ask for a better life: I live in a free country, I’m healthy, my ‘work’ never seems like work because I … Continued
Tradition. Holidays are all about it right? My Cali pal and Pilates expert, Sylvia Favela headed north to hang out with me for the second Thanksgiving in a row. We aren’t typical girls that get our nails done, have a spa day or go shopping. We tend to torture each other in the gym, do … Continued
Guest post by Forest Vance 500 Rep Kettlebell Challenge by Forest Vance, author, Kettlebell Challenge Workouts 2.0 I’m kind of a modest guy, and I don’t really like to talk up my accomplishments. But, since Shawna has invited me to do a guest blog post and video for … Continued