Category: Workouts

I love to do planks to increase core strength and stability. Planks are great for active recovery as well. Here are a few tips to ensure proper form:

Pull ups are bad ass. Period. Anyway you slice or dice it, you can’t beat the pull up for athleticism and overall strength. Oh, and you look cool doing them too 😉 I don’t ‘do cool’ much so it’s lucky that at least I can do a pull up to make up for the uncoolness … Continued

Let’s face it. ‘Mr. Finisher’ Mike Whitfield is straight up weird. I mean who else would accept payment for training in pancakes? I once asked him to be in some workout videos with me and he told me, ‘SURE, as long as we go for pancakes after…’ Is this a sign of a good friend, … Continued

As much as I LOVE bodyweight training and I frequently use bodyweight training as a staple, I’m a gym rat at heart and I have a special relationship with iron. This post may not resonate with everyone at first, but I highly recommend you read it and apply some of the principles. These can be … Continued

You can now train your core to be stronger than ever, thanks to a few key exercises and an odd ball piece of equipment… In fact, those who reported having back pain issues and were prescribed a kettlebell training program that specifically targeted their abs strengthened their backs and were relieved from their back issues. … Continued

Does kettlebell training seem a little hard core to you? The kettlebell can be your friend, not necessarily soft and cuddly, but definitely not as intimidating as it may seem. Those people that have been given a kettlebell program that specifically targeted their abs, strengthened their backs and were relieved from their back issues. Canadian … Continued

Learning something new: it can be fun but a little overwhelming. Especially if it’s something a little out of your comfort zone. Fitness falls into this category for many of my readers and Pilates especially may be brand new. The nice thing about Pilates is less is more…. My pal and master Pilates trainer, Sylvia, … Continued

Is your schedule jam-packed? Do you want to get some exercise into your day, but you look at your schedule and it just doesn’t let up? What can you do? Don’t tell me you ‘don’t have time’ to fit in a workout. I’m here to say that there’s always room in a busy schedule for … Continued

As you know, I’m all about challenging workouts. The reality is… IF YOU NEVER CHALLENGE YOURSELF YOU WILL NEVER GROW! My good friend Tyler, AKA The Garage Warrior sent over this guest workout which will challenge you to be your best. I highly recommend you give this a watch and try it out for or … Continued

No one wants to pee their pants…but I  know it happens all the time. My clients in my fitness boot camps mention it whenever the jump ropes come out or when HIIT options like jumping jacks are offered. Luckily I have mostly women in my camps so we all get a big laugh and no … Continued