One set of DB’s? Full Body Workout (and a recipe)

What can you do with light dumb bells when you want to train your whole body? Throw a complex at it. This is a fast workout, better than any cardio machine that you’ll ever do, it’s designed to burn fat and increase muscle tone. It’s a full body workout that requires only a small space … Continued

Carbs and BB Complexes

This post is double stuffed today….discover a carb trick and an awesome complex, read on… When it comes to looking and feeling your best, I tend to think that what our grandparents did and said is still probably some of the best advice to take. They ate food that was ‘close to the ground’, that … Continued

Kickboxing Challenge?

Guest Post by Daniel Woodrum Are you looking for a new Challenge?  Are you looking for a unique and fun program to go along with Shawna’s amazing Challenge Workouts? Are you ready to bust through a plateau and lose those stubborn few last pounds that won’t go away? If you shook your head yes, I’ve … Continued

Life on a Reality TV Show Set

Hanging out on the set of a reality show was an eye opening experience. I’d never trade my life as a fitness coach long term, but boy oh boy, it was fun for a week. For anyone who doesn’t know, those that work in the television or movie industry deserve a shout out. They work … Continued

Best Fat Loss Tool

Are you surprised that I deem the jump rope as the best fat loss tool out there? It’s inexpensive, portable and provides a kick a$$ workout in no time. Another benefit is that it’s much easier on your joints than running, especially when you do a double foot hop because weight is distributed evenly over … Continued

5 Benefits of Home Kickboxing Workouts

Guest post from Daniel Woodrum Are you looking for a new Challenge? Are you looking for a unique and fun program to go along with Shawna’s amazing Challenge Workouts? Are you ready to bust through a plateau and lose those last few stubborn pounds that won’t go away? If you shook your head yes, I’ve … Continued

An Embarrassing Story

Guest post by Daniel Woodrum Raise your hand if you’ve had an embarrassing situation happen to you recently? I can imagine there are a lot of virtual hands being held high right now. Alright, you can put your hands down, unless you enjoy sitting in front of your computer with your hand raised. Hey, I’m … Continued

Want a Quickie?

I’d never trade my pull up bar or squat rack long term for time spent on the set of a reality show, but man oh man, it was fun for a week. What an eye opening experience. First of all, kudos to ANYONE that works in the television or movie industry. The behind the scene … Continued

Abs Misinformation Still Rampant

I love it when someone agrees with me…don’t you? Especially where training is concerned. It’s great to see a young trainer that’s switched on and educating people with scientifically proven information. Perhaps some ‘experienced’ trainers need to take a page from young trainers books.   Let me tell you, I’m working on a reality show … Continued

Best Fat Loss Tool

It’s simple and inexpensive. Probably one reason the simple jump rope has been over looked. The good news about the jump rope is that it’s also easier on your joints than running. Especially when you jump on both feet, your weight is distributed evenly over both feet rather than impacting one foot at a time. … Continued