How to Use a Medicine Ball
Monday July 31, 2006
When I realized a few years ago that medicine balls were making a comeback, I was skeptical. After all, I remember those giant leather balls being beamed at me ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What's the main reason you exercise?
Friday July 28, 2006
Whenever I train a new client, they almost always ask me about my own workout program, saying something like "you probably workout for hours every day," with an accompanying look ... Read More
The Right Way to Fail at Exercise
Wednesday July 26, 2006
The problem with being an adult sometimes as that we often feel we need to be good at things on the first try. Expecting perfection makes trying new things ... Read More
In the Forum - Smoking and Exercise
Tuesday July 25, 2006
One forum member asks the question: "What I need is some real data or personal experences about smoking while exercising. I already know smoking is bad, ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Seated Row with Bands
Monday July 24, 2006
The seated row is probably one of my favorite upper body exercises because it targets so many muscles of the back. What I really like is that it works ... Read More
Around About - Are You Stressed?
Friday July 21, 2006
I don't know about you, but I'm very glad it's Friday. It seems like everyone is stressed out right now with crazy work schedules and overloaded summer schedules...what happened ... Read More
How accurate are the calorie counts on gym machines?
Wednesday July 19, 2006
"I worked out for 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer yesterday and it said I burned 850 calories!" This is what one of my clients told me excitedly when ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - One-Legged Hamstring Rolls
Tuesday July 18, 2006
The hamstrings are often a forgotten muscle group when it comes to lower body work. We're so busy working the quads, the glutes and the hips, we forget those ... Read More
In the Forum - Getting a Good Workout
Monday July 17, 2006
Recently, one forum member wanted to know: "While I realize I must change my rountine...I tried step class and kickboxing classes - But it seems to me its not ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What Unhealthy Foods Tempt You the Most
Friday July 14, 2006
Though I try to eat healthy most of the time, there is one thing that is so tempting to me that I can't go near it...cake. I love it ... Read More
5 Ways to Add Intensity to Your Workouts
Thursday July 13, 2006
If you've been doing the same workouts for awhile, it's time to push your limits a little. It's easy to stay in the exercise comfort zone but pushing yourself ... Read More
In the Forum - Running with Weights
Tuesday July 11, 2006
One forum member asks the burning question: "I was just wondering if using dumbells is a good idea when I jog and also what other advice do you guys ... Read More
5 Ways to Burn More Calories Right Now
Monday July 10, 2006
In my previous life, I worked in an office 8 hours a day doing very intense physical work such as answering phones, typing and, occasionally, getting up to get something ... Read More
Workout of the Week - No Equipment Travel Workout
Friday July 7, 2006
When I go on vacation, my workouts tend to be easy to the point of not actually existing. Like many travelers, I find it difficult to exercise without my ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What's Your Favorite Upper Body Exercise?
Wednesday July 5, 2006
The great thing about training the upper body is that there are tons of choices for working each muscle group. The bad thing is that there seem to be ... Read More
Fitness Myths
Tuesday July 4, 2006
Can you really work your lower abs? And will eating more protein help you gain bigger muscles? These are just a few questions I answer in my article, ... Read More
Avoiding Summer Holiday Weight Gain
Monday July 3, 2006
Summer holidays are always fun - the hot dogs, the beer, the sensation of thick, sweet barbecue sauce dripping onto that clean white shirt. The downside is all that ... Read More