As a personal trainer I'm always looking for new fitness equipment to challenge not only my clients, but myself. Each year I attend the IDEA World Fitness Convention where companies show off their latest and greatest innovations. One that caught my eye last year was by Hedstrom Fitness, the creators of the Bosu. When I saw The Surge® I knew I had to try it, and I absolutely loved it. This item of resistance training equipment was not only functional and effective, but it was FUN! I don't know …
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5 best agility cone drills for non boring cardio
It's no secret that I'm not a fan of steady state cardio. If you really enjoy the monotony of pounding the pavement, then sure go ahead and run. But unless your goal is to run a marathon, steady state cardio is doing you no favors. If you want a great cardio workout that is going to torch calories, improve your cardio and provide fun, then I suggest agility cone drills. If fat loss is your goal then HIIT (high intensity interval training) is where it's at. Intervals are my favorite …
7 Reasons to use resistance bands in your workout
There are so many equipment options these days when it comes to working out. Dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bosu balls, stability balls, medicine balls but one firm favorite for me is resistance bands. When it comes to equipment, resistance bands are at the top for home workouts. You get a big bang for your buck as they can really help step up your game. As a personal trainer I recommend them for all my clients that workout at home. Why? Seven reasons I've outlined …
Benefits of home workout videos
Quite often I get asked questions from clients or class members that make good blog topics. I've started writing these suckers down and plan to be making a whole bunch of blog posts on each question. One question I was asked recently was: "Have you ever done a home workout video yourself?" Heck Yes, I've done home workout videos, but first let's weigh up the pros and cons of doing home workout videos. Pros and Cons of Home Workout Videos Fitness is already a 10 billion dollar a year …
Morning Routine: 5 steps to healthy habits
Last week I started the Gold's Gym 12 week transformation Challenge. It's a challenge that will help you get fit, reach (and exceed) your goals and improve your health. I'm taking part in the employee challenge and on Tuesday I had my weight and measurements taken. It's not that I need to lose weight, I just need to shift my body composition, add a little more muscle and lose a little fat. The challenge is accountability. It's the push I need to change some bad habits. How? By creating some some …
Triceps on fire with Interval Workout #2
Mid January? Already? It feels strange because we skipped out for a week's vacation in Florida. Now it's time to get my head back in the game, and get busy working on my goals for 2017. Perhaps one of your goals this year is to kick butt in 2017 by getting healthy. It's definitely one of my goals! Maybe losing a few lbs and building a little muscle along the way? YES! If so, I got ya covered. This interval workout focuses on toning the triceps, so throw it into your workout schedule. Last …
6 tips for your first group fitness class
I first started teaching group fitness back 1996. Since that time I've taught pretty much every kind of group fitness class there is, including step, spin, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, sculpting, toning, abs and more. Yes I've pretty much seen all the trends come, and go. Plus I've seen come back around... rebounders and slides anyone? 6 tips for your first group fitness class January is the busiest time of year for gyms and if you are starting back at the gym this January you might be …
5 things to look for when joining a gym
It's the busiest time of year for fitness and health clubs. This is the crazy period. Believe me I work at these places... I know! It's the time of year when everyone comes out of hiding. Like they suddenly remember they have gym membership. Plus, you see a HUGE influx of new members. The question is, with so many options which facility do you choose? Even in our small city we have 5 large gyms. That's not counting the pilates studio, yoga studio, cardio barre, the YMCA, dance studios, crossfit …
Medicine Ball Exercises – Interval Workout
As I sit to edit this workout video and blog post I'm sore. My pecs, shoulder and core have taken a beating, and this weeks medicine ball workout (and next weeks) are to blame! In my "wisdom", I decided Monday that I should double up on my workouts videos. Why would I do this? So I have an extra done for when I'm away on vacation. Made perfect sense at the time, now I am paying the price. As long I don't cough, sneeze or laugh, I'm ok. Full Disclosure: This weeks workout is sponsored by …