Five years ago the foam roller was laughed at. However, you could come into the gym and see certain trainers using it diligently with their clients, while other trainers used only traditional stretching methods. It's safe to say that the foam roller has become a fixture in the gym and … [Read more...]
Medicine Ball Ab Exercises – Become a Real Baller
Ab exercises are a dime a dozen but something more intense happens when you add even a little bit of weight to your boring ab routine. Medicine ball ab exercises allow versatility, resistance, and fun!!! Use these to give your routine some oomph!!! Long Lever … [Read more...]
Yoga and Thyroid Function – Could This Move Increase Your Metabolism
Yoga has been used for flexibility and general health for thousands of years. As somewhat of a beginner myself, I'm still discovering all the benefits of yoga, inside and out. While training a client I spoke of my somewhat sluggish thyroid and my need to get more tests done. … [Read more...]
What Is Kombucha ? Is It Worth the Money – Benefits of Kombucha
Fermented Tea is the correct answer! SO what's the craze all about? Kombucha tea is an ancient Chinese drink that's known as the "Immortal health elixir." Well that makes you want to drink it right? The sweetened tea is created by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. In … [Read more...]
Hot Yoga For a Hot Body – The review
Yoga… Oh so HOT!!!I decided to find out what all the fuss was over hot yoga. People are raving about it. So what is hot yoga? Well before I took a class I started to research on-line. I read some Yelp* reviews, then got a little confused over Bikram yoga and Hot yoga? I will tell you the … [Read more...]
Give Your Body A Facelift – Bigger Calves, Small Calves, and The More Defined
For those who don't know, calves are actually genetic. I know, I know, you shouldn't blame your body on genetics .. however, this one can't be ignored. If you have huge calves then you probably inherited them. If you have bird legs then those were also handed down. After being a trainer … [Read more...]
Wun Jo – Could This Exercise Device Be The New “IT Thing” of 2012
I saw this video on Cranky fitness and had to share it with everyone!! I won't lie, this looks SO FUN! If you could go to your backyard, or your living room and have fun swinging this Wun Joaround and burn calories, wouldn't you?! Heck I want one! [pro-player width='450' height='253' … [Read more...]
Find Your Inner Yogi – Anti Gravity Yoga
It becomes increasingly evident that we should work on our core muscle and flexibility as we age. The world has evolved and so has fitness. With it, comes a new twist on yoga. This fun, challenging and creative yoga class combines everything you need to get a great workout and increase your … [Read more...]
We LOVE It – The “Stretch Strap”
People avoid stretching for the mere fact that they don't make time, and they view it as more work! However, without the right stretching routine you can fall victim to muscle imbalances, poor posture, back problems, knee problems and tons of joint pain. I have found a way to help clients stretch … [Read more...]
Keep Your Hips Flexible To Maintain Proper Posture
Since so many muscles attach at the hips. It's very important to keep them flexible. The same flexibility that helps you do a proper squat also helps you get out of your chair and maintain proper posture. Without flexibility in your hips it is nearly impossible to stand upright. Most … [Read more...]
