Back Training with Sore Elbows

Sore joints are a fact of life after my nearly 50 years of training. Well okay, I haven’t been training for 50 years. I coasted those first five years until I started competitive swimming at the age of 5. Aaaand, I’m not quite 50 yet. In any case, hard training means the possibility of injury. … Continued

Xtreme Challenge Workout Sample

Sometimes it’s just a necessity to have a short and sweet workout. Everyone’s time is tight and it’s nice to get in and get out of your workout with as little time and as much sweat lost as possible. Ever have those days? For me, it happens quite a bit. I’m committed to my training … Continued

Female Fat Loss Challenge Workout

  Ever have one of those days? When you’re wearing so many hats and your time is so tight that your workout seems to be the last thing on your ‘to do’ list? Guess what? For me, it happens quite a bit. I know that if I make time for my workout though, everything else … Continued

Xtreme Fat Loss and My Xtreme Fat Loss Workout Challenges

This new weight loss strategy from nutrition expert Joel Marion that you’ve been hearing about is creating a LOT of controversy. It’s called the The Triple Your Fat Loss Extreme Diet. Frankly, it IS different from what I normally use, but the results speak for themselves. Check out the success stories on that website before … Continued

Xtreme Fat Loss and Xtreme Female Fat Loss Workouts

This new weight loss strategy from nutrition expert Joel Marion that you’ve been hearing about is creating a LOT of controversy. It’s called the The Triple Your Fat Loss Extreme Diet. Frankly, it IS different from what I normally use, but the results speak for themselves. Check out the success stories on that website before … Continued

No Pain No Gain? Training, Injury and Muscular Soreness

Training hard should hurt. And it’s understood that exercise will result in sore muscles after you’re finished an intense exercise session. However, the old saying of ‘no pain no gain’ has its limitations. There are definitely times when pain is unwelcome. Those that know the difference between ‘good pain’ and ‘bad pain’ will be most … Continued

A Challenge and A Mom’s Weight Loss Lessons

I wear many hats. I’m the ‘pull up queen’ of Challenge Workouts. I’m the ‘Mistress of Misery’ here at Calgary NW Fit Body Boot camp. I run the Fit Body Boot Camp University (training trainers), I’m the ‘Female Fat Loss Over 40’ Expert. I’m a former school teacher of 20 years.   But first and … Continued

Body Weight Core Killer

Turns out this is a KILLER core workout that you can do at home, in your office, in a hotel room, where ever you find yourself in need of a quick workout. Who says bodyweight training is ineffective? I dare you to try this set and tell me you don’t feel your chest on fire … Continued

Bodyweight Inspiration

The other day I woke up and made coffee, my big treat for the day. I have coffee in the morning, a gigantic cup I might add. And then I hit the gym. Mmmm…coffee… However, my coffee was looking rather pale, no ‘to die for’ smell… I forgot to add coffee…Yum-hot water 🙂 I started … Continued