Di Hickman

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Are you sure you have tight hamstrings? Do this quick test to check!

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The most common request I get in classes, and from clients, is "can we work on stretching tight hamstrings?". While I'm willing to work on hamstrings many times people THINK they have tight hamstrings when they actually don't. What they are doing, is blaming their hamstrings for tightness elsewhere. How can we know the difference? With this simple test! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe …

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Yoga workout for balance & core

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Lately, it seems that everyone I know is feeling a little out of balance. For me, this has manifested physically as my vertigo has returned. So recently I've been re-evaluating, and even took some time off. In my practice, I've been working on a standing yoga workout for balance and core using a yoga block. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded …

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How to get relief for Plantar Fasciitis

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Recently a member of my Patreon Community, asked me "how to get relief for plantar fasciitis". This is familiar territory for me. Because when I trained for my first half marathon I got plantar fasciitis pretty bad. Terrible pain. Especially in the mornings, or when I'd get up from sitting a while. I tried a LOT of things to help and I'm going to share my tips & tricks that helped me relieve my pain. These included massage, tennis ball, stretches, ice, yoga poses, exercises, and more …

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Home Gym Essentials: Kamagon Ball

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Earlier this year, when the Pandemic hit, I remodeled our spare room into a Home Yoga Studio. Somewhere I could do zoom yoga classes and videos. While decluttering and organizing I rediscovered a piece of fitness equipment that is versatile, affordable, and suitable for a home gym. The Kamagon. Disclaimer: links in this post may be affiliate links. I've been using kettlebells in my client training programs for years, they are fun, effective, and functional. Now, however, I personally …

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Free Bootcamp – 31 days to a better you!

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Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Had enough of gyms being closed? Bored with nothing to do? Are you in quarantine? Well my friend you have two choices. Give up and eat all the pizza and ice cream you stockpiled. Or, wake up to the reality that there are things YOU can control regarding your fitness and health. Sure, we're all shut inside. However, that's a BS excuse not not get your workout done daily! If you're ready to take matters in your own hands, my Free Bootcamp might be right …

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5 best agility cone drills for non boring cardio

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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 …

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7 Reasons to use resistance bands in your workout

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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 …

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Benefits of home workout videos

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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 …

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6 tips for your first group fitness class

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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 …

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