Perfect Your Kettlebell Workout
The Kettlebell is similar to a Dumbbell, it looks like a cannonball with a handle on it. Here are four basic and effective exercises to get you started.
Tag: Exercise
Why Core Strength Matters
(and How to Get It) How can I best strengthen my core? Do I need a machine, or is low-tech better? Questions about cultivating “core power” are among the most popular inquiries I get as a trainer. We hear enough about the importance of core muscles, but few of us have enough information to formulate […]
Do you Really Need to Lose Weight?
If you are a woman, you are probably not unlike many other women so there is a good chance that you are concerned with your appearance. When it comes to appearance, there are many women who are preoccupied with their weight, namely the weight that they would like, or need, to shed. Unfortunately, many women […]
Gut Health Impacts Your Metabolism and Mood?
When feeling grumpy, down, irritable or otherwise in a “bad mood,” it’s easy to consider the cause purely circumstantial: tossing and turning all night, needy family members, never-ending work demands, getting cut off on the expressway — or a combination of all of the above. While these are all undoubtedly frustrating, it’s not often that […]
5 Daily Shake-Ups for Big Change
Redo Your Routine How many of you are banking on big change for the New Year? While the emphasis might be on “resolve” right now, real change happens through the daily details. What shake-ups are you ready to welcome into your routine? Newsflash—you will not see the results you want to see by being willy-nilly […]
Body Fat Primer
Everything You Wanted to Know – But Were Afraid to Ask The human body has an amazing capacity to store energy. Throughout childhood and adolescence, we accumulate a certain number of fat cells (adipose tissue) that will remain relatively constant for the rest of our lives. How many of these cells, you ask? Estimates are anywhere […]
Meditation Primer
The psychological benefits of meditation are many; researchers and doctors all over the world are realizing just how powerful the psychological and physical benefits can be. With stressful jobs, family responsibilities, and a never ending list of things that need to be done. According to Psychology Today, at www.psychologytoday.com, neuroscientists have found that brain waves […]
How to Optimize Exercise for Better Body Composition
Transforming your body is no easy task. The food shopping, meal prep, meal timing and food tracking can be more tiresome than the workouts for many – not to mention the right supplements, strict sleep habits, and careful avoidance of tempting social pressures. But what about those workouts? Raise your hand if you’re exercising regularly […]
30 Days – 30 Healthy Experiments
Major health change happens with 1000 modest efforts. While the “big basics” (e.g. the Healthy Way of Eating, resistance training, ample movement, quality sleep, etc.) universally hold, you’d be surprised at how much license you have to “play” on the path to good health. Viewing our journeys through the lens of experimentation can underscore the […]
A 20-minute no-excuse do-it-anywhere workout
What would you anticipate are the six most potent changes you can make for real transformation? Summer events, parties, vacations, and activities can make finding time to exercise nearly impossible. It’s not uncommon for many to phase out the daily or weekly trip to the club. But that’s no reason to hang up those workout […]