New Reviews: LL Cool J's Platinum Workout and Sara Holliday's Postnatal Total Body Toning
Wednesday January 31, 2007
This week, I'm offering a couple of new book and video reviews. First up is LL Cool J's Platinum Workout which includes several workout programs for the exerciser who ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Wall Sits
Tuesday January 30, 2007
Squats and lunges aren't for everyone, especially if you have knee problems. But one way to work the lower body without the up and down motion of squats is ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What's the most important thing you get out of strength training?
Monday January 29, 2007
Today's poll question asks: What do you get out of strength training? I'm asking this because a client recently asked me - "Why the heck am I doing ... Read More
Lift Your Winter Spirits
Friday January 26, 2007
Winter can be tough on the body and the mind, especially when the temperatures dip into the teens as it has here in Chicagoland. It's enough to make a ... Read More
New Review: The Diet Detective's Countdown
Wednesday January 24, 2007
We've all seen the calorie books - page after page of foods showing calories and servings, fat and carbs and everything in between. The Diet Detective's Countdown also covers ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: How are you doing on your New Year's Resolutions?
Tuesday January 23, 2007
According to some people, yesterday was the most depressing day of the year. I don't know if that's true, but this is a tough time of year as the ... Read More
New Review: Cathe Friedrich's Butts & Guts
Monday January 22, 2007
If you like workout videos and you haven't tried Cathe Friedrich's videos yet, you're missing out on some great, advanced workouts. In fact, even my husband likes her strength ... Read More
FAQ - Can I still lose weight if I split my workouts throughout the day?
Friday January 19, 2007
When I was working and going to school, I would get up early and do half my workout, then do the rest of it after I got home from class. ... Read More
New Workouts: Total Body Timesaver and Beginner Ball
Wednesday January 17, 2007
This week, I'm highlighting two new workouts, one for beginners and one for intermediate/advanced exercisers.
First is Beginner Ball for Balance, Strength & Stability. This workout includes a variety of ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Split Squats
Tuesday January 16, 2007
I have to admit, lunges are probably my least favorite exercise for the lower body. In fact, most of my clients moan and groan when it's time for lunges ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What are you doing to get or keep your family healthy?
Monday January 15, 2007
I recently trained a client who's been working hard to get in shape. One thing she knew she needed to do was to get the whole family involved in ... Read More
Around About
Friday January 12, 2007
It's a rainy day here in Chicago and I'm starting to wonder...does the sun never shine here? It's enough to make a person get in her car and drive ... Read More
Exercise of the week - Incline Bicep Curls
Tuesday January 9, 2007
It's tough finding different ways to work the biceps...after all, a curl is a curl, right? But one way to change things up and add intensity is to do ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What have you done to get started on your fitness New Year's resolutions?
Monday January 8, 2007
When I couldn't find a parking spot at my gym the other day, I considered the idea of working out at home for the duration of January...or at least until ... Read More
Getting Started on Your Exercise Resolutions
Wednesday January 3, 2007
According to many of you who responded to a recent poll about New Year's Resolutions, you wouldn't mind losing some weight this year. Well, there's no better time to ... Read More
Making Your New Year's Resolutions
Tuesday January 2, 2007
If you're still recovering from your New Year's Eve extravaganza, don't worry...we're all in the same boat. But, the great thing about this time of year is that we ... Read More
Should I exercise with a hangover?
Monday January 1, 2007
So, did you tie one on last night to ring in the new year? I saw several people stumbling home into the wee hours this morning (thankfully, not driving) ... Read More