Foam Rolling to Release Muscle Aches and Pains Over the last two months, I’ve focused this column on running programs. Well, the running community is probably a little stiff right now with thousands completing the Portland Full and Half Marathon on October 5th and the Girlfriends Run for a Cure on October 12th as well as many other local runs. …
Stay On Track This Time!
What went wrong? Why did you fail last time? Most people have great intentions and start an exercise program over and over and over again. They decide to start working out and eat healthy and within a few months, for whatever reason, find themselves back where they started. Something like a New Year’s resolution, summer,…
Kegel Your Way to Better Health
No one talks about it but it’s a problem that many women have to deal with on a day to day basis after child-birth. Urinary incontinence, an inability to control urine flow, can be a socially embarrassing problem that can be managed. Stress incontinence or the loss of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or…
Exercising while Camping or at the Cottage
It’s typical at this time of year to have to deal with fitting in workouts while at the beach or away on holidays. Most people decide to take a 2 month sabbatical because they can’t seem to find the time to get to a gym but it doesn’t have to be this way. You can give…
Me VS Jillian Michaels
Me vs. Jillian Michaels Who is your money on??! I’ve been in the fitness industry for almost 25 years so when The Biggest Loser debuted back in 2005, people…
Get Lean in 2013 Workout Series!
I am excited to present to you the “Lean in 2013” workout series. I have approached some of the Northwest’s Best Personal Trainers and have asked each of them to provide their best, kick-butt workout. I told them people are busy, so it needed to be quick, effective and efficient. I asked for a 20…
Number 1 Reason People Stop Exercising
One thing we’ve heard from many clients is how busy they are. In fact, it’s the number one reason someone won’t start or will stop an exercise program. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time in a day to get everything done! Fortunately, that’s exactly what we specialize in — helping really busy people…
Look Good For New Year’s: Last Week!
The parties are almost here, and if you’ve remained committed to the program (5 weeks to go, 4 weeks to go, 3 weeks to go, 2 weeks to go)….you should be feeling great. Happy Holidays, and I’ll see you next year! Be sure to stay tuned for my “Getting Lean & Mean in 2013” program…
Look Good For New Years: 2 Weeks Left!
The holiday season can be crazy, making it very difficult to stick to a fitness program. I know you’re busy, but your health is worth a small commitment of three workouts this week. Try this week’s cardio focus, follow weeks the workouts I gave you for 5 weeks to go, 4 weeks to go and…
Look Good For New Years: 3 Weeks Left!
Hopefully you have been doing the workouts I gave you for 5 weeks to go until New Year’s and 4 weeks to go until New Year’s. Now you have 3 weeks left until New Year’s Eve and you want to look smashing right? Well, this week’s workout will help get you there. To see all images…