Here are 5 simple moves you can do in the comfort of your own home, with little to no equipment. If you have some stairs to work with, and a 15-20 minute block of time, you could get a really great cardio workout in! Exercise doesn’t need to be in hour or half hour increments […]
Best Core Exercises (NO Crunching!)
This core stabilization routine is great for everyone because it helps support activities of daily living (getting groceries, picking something up from the ground, carrying a child, shoveling, yard work, etc). If nothing else, these exercises alone can help keep you from getting injured, if done on a regular basis (2-3x per week). Those that […]
Quick Full Body At Home Workout
This workout is designed to work all your major muscle groups without any equipment and minimal space requirements. Depending on how you put it together, this could be done in as little as 15 minutes and is a very effective way to build endurance and strength. The video is at the bottom of this page. […]
Strength Training For Legs at Home
Your leg and butt muscles are the biggest muscles in your body. That means, you get the most bang for your buck when you work them. Benefits of working these large muscles versus small muscles, include increased: Insulin sensitivity (leading to better blood sugar control) Cardiovascular health (those large muscles really get your heart pumping!) […]
How to Properly Plank and Plank Variations
For all levels
Hate planking? You’re not alone! There is a reason it’s so commonly referred to though. It IS one of the most effective and versatile exercises you can do for your entire body. It’s marketed as a core strength exercise, but really it’s working your whole body! Performing planks and their variations are safer and more […]
Dynamic Balance Exercise Video
One of the top priorities of many of my personal training clients has been to improve balance. This may be as simple as practicing standing on one leg, or it may be more dynamic in nature which means that you are moving your body while learning to maintain balance. This type of balance and stability […]
Exercises and Stretches For Better Posture
If you’re like most of the American population, you spend a good amount of time sitting at a desk or in a car, or both. This lifestyle certainly comes with a consequence to your body’s alignment. The good news is we can do targeted stretching and strengthening to mitigate these negative effects as much as […]
Physioball Training for All Levels
Check out my demo video below! Here are my top reasons for loving physioball exercises: They are cheap They are accessible. You can buy one online or at Target or Walmart You can do hundreds of exercises that range in difficulty You can use it to sit on, when you’re not using it to exercise […]
Beginners Guide To Strength Training
When it comes to body composition and health benefits, strength training is where it’s at. Looking to lose weight, tone up, increase metabolism, muscle and strength, AND feel empowered by your body? Look no further than your living room, park, playground or local gym. You will be amazed at the stunning results when you apply […]
Beginner Group Exercise Routine
This was a routine I used at Conway Elementary School for a staff wellness program. They all did awesome! Find a workout partner and get started! Dynamic warmups across floor: high knees butt kicks grape vine shuffles kick out to the side front kicks lunges alternating toe touches Floor ab set: 30 sec each- 2 […]