When gyms closed due to COVID-19, many exercise enthusiasts got out of their normal workout routine. Now that gyms are reopening, many people are struggling to get back at it. First, remind yourself that your health is extremely important, now more than ever! You need your physical strength, mental health, stress release and a strong…
Are You Ready For Your Gym To Reopen?
Now that Clark County is in Phase 2, many smaller, boutique-styles fitness and training facilities are open or are preparing to reopen. Larger fitness facilities will be allowed to open when we transition into Phase 3. Exercise enthusiasts are now faced with a decision. Some are more than ready for their favorite gym to open,…
Bored? Give Me 3 Minutes to a Strong Core!
Most people report that a lack of time is the number one reason they don’t exercise on a regular basis. Well, most can’t use that excuse anymore as many are looking for things to occupy their time during our Stay-at-Home order. What if I told you that if you gave me just three minutes, three…
Workouts When You’re Stuck at Home!
We are cooped up and stressed out! What we need now more than ever is exercise to improve our physical strength, mental health, reduce our stress and help develop our immune system. But if you can’t leave the house, what can you do? Great news is that there are literally hundreds of exercises you can…
Are You Staying Up With The Fitness Trends?
The American College of Sports Medicine surveyed 3000 health and fitness pros to determine the top fitness trends for 2020. If you’re in a rut with your fitness routine, perhaps you need to try one of these hot trends! Wearable Technology Wearable technology was again the #1 trend and includes smart watches, fitness trackers,…
Getting To The Finish Line Of Fitness
“Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” — Cavett Robert It’s been a month since the world set their New Year’s Resolutions. Many resolve to make some major changes in our lives. Maybe we’ll decide to start an exercise program, start eating better,…
50 Days for 50 Years
Soon I’ll be turning 50 years old. I’ve spent over 30 of those years working as a fitness trainer so I feel like there’s no better way to celebrate my 50th Birthday than a 50-day ‘Shape up with Sherri’ challenge. All I’m asking is for you to give me 50 days of clean eating and…
BOSU Balance Training
BOSU What? If you’re a member of a gym, you’ve probably seen a BOSU Trainer, a semicircular, bouncy product that looks like a big beach ball cut in half with a rounded and flat side. The name BOSU is an acronym for ‘Both Sides Up’ because you can do exercises on the flat and the…
Intermittent Fasting
For many decades the common prescription to weight loss was to eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. It was suggested to not go more than 3-4 hours before you eat something. The idea was to avoid getting to the point where you were so hungry that you wouldn’t be able to control your…
Spring Training – Strengthening Your Knees
Spring is here and many people are increasing their outdoor activities, running and sports. Spring and summer season soccer, lacrosse, track, and various other sports have begun. All athletes – young and old – are susceptible to suffering knee pain and/or a debilitating injury. Here’s some exercises you can do to strengthen the muscles around…