Lack of time is the number one reason people report they don’t exercise. Well, have you ever heard the saying “People who can’t find the time to exercise will one day be forced to find the time for illness and disease!” So start today and make the commitment to yourself! You can go online to access the first…
Spring Into Shape For Summer – Week Four
There is plenty of time to take your fitness to a whole new level by summer. Continue implementing everything you’ve learned over the last 3 weeks and add on today’s tips to be in top shape by summer!…
Spring Into Shape For Summer – Week Three
Continue implementing everything you’ve learned over the last 2 weeks and add on today’s tips. Beach season is on the way – let’s commit to getting in great shape in time for summer! Looking good and feeling great!…
Spring Into Shape for Summer!
The smell of spring is in the air and many of us are now realizing summer is on its way. Long days, outings to the beach, tank tops and sundresses, swim wear, cycling, camping, walks by the water, parties by the pool….Can’t you wait!? We’ve got about 3 months to get you in tip-top shape…
You Can Tabata Anywhere
We are about 6 weeks post New Year’s Resolutions and if you’re on track with your workouts, great job! But you may be getting a little bored with your routine and looking for a way to spice up your workouts. Tabata is a simple technique that you can easily implement that will not only add a…
‘DO THIS, NOT THAT” Doesn’t Work!
Is High Intensity Training the way to go? Or is Long, Slow Distance Training better? What cardio exercise brings the best results – is it cycling, rowing, running or something else? What muscle conditioning workouts enhance overall fitness best – is it Bootcamp classes, Barre, Yoga, Pilates or traditional weight training? If someone decides to…
3 Best Full Body Exercises!
Time is of essence! In a one-hour workout, it’s difficult to achieve a proper warm-up, an adequate cardio workout, a challenging strength training segment, some postural exercises and an appropriate cool-down and stretch. How do we fit it all in? Most people want results in the shortest period of time. Who wants to spend 2+ hours…
Why You NEED To Lift HEAVY!
Many physiologists and researchers considering Strength Conditioning to be the true Fountain of Youth – the magic “pill” to reverse or prevent a significant portion of the aging process. Many of the changes people experience as they age are due to a loss in muscle mass. So if we can maintain a significant amount of…
Pink Power – Training Post Breast Cancer Surgery
We probably all know at least one person who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I personally know a great deal of women who have been diagnosed including many of my best girlfriends. We started our Girlfriends Run for a Cure, now in our 11th year, for one of our girlfriends Joleen Skarberg, who continues to race…
High Intensity Training Is NOT Where It’s At!
With the popularity of CrossFit, Bootcamps, Tabata and other high intensity formats, it can seem like the only way to train is a high intensity format. However, that’s just not the case! I’ve been in the fitness industry for almost 30 years and I’ve seen it all and can pretty much guarantee that if the…