Crunches and Back Pain

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

Tone Your Abs with Back Safe Exercise

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

6 Pack Abs – Back Safe Exercises

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

How to Do a One Arm Pull Up

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

Pilates Burpee Jump Rope Thanksgiving Challenge

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

Pilates Burpee Jump Rope Challenge

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

500 Rep Kettlebell Challenge

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

Pregnancy and Exercise

It may not be you, but maybe someone you love has just found out that a baby is in the works. Why should you continue with any exercise? The benefits of fitness during pregnancy include:

Pull Up Tips to Up the Fun Factor

Can you do a pull up? How about one from an obscure spot? You can learn to do pull ups any where if you follow a few simple tips. First, make sure you’re TRYING to do pull ups from a bar (I know that sounds simple enough, but oddly, many people shy away from the … Continued

Challenging Heights

Are you a scared-y cat with heights? This past weekend was a test of sorts to see about just that. I had the good fortune to take an amazing group of ladies from my Calgary NW Fit Body Boot Camp  to a challenge course called Nex Level Challenge in Bowden, Alberta. As you can clearly … Continued