Dumbbell HIIT Circuit
Equipment
Very simple. Quick full body circuit here. All you need for this one is a set of medium dumbbells (Dont be afraid to try something a little heavier than you’re used to. You can […]
5 Exercise Full Body Circuit
Getting your workout in doesn’t need to take a lot of time. So Here’s a quick and effective full body circuit to get you going and make you STRONGER!
Do this circuit 2-3 x a […]
Get It Done Fast with This Reverse Ladder Workout
I’m all about simple, quick and effective workouts!
Metabolic conditioning (or metcon for short) is a type of training that combines strength exercises (usually 2-4) with minimal break in between. So you’re also burning a […]
Your Plank Challenge!
For my fellow plank lovers, throw these into your core routine to amp the intensity!
These 4 side plank variations focus on working one side at a time. You’ll probably notice you are stronger on […]
Your In-Home Bootcamp Circuit!
Got a set of dumbbells? Got 20 minutes to kick your own butt? Then this one’s for you. Get ready to strengthening your core/ upper / lower body and cardio vascular system! Resistance training, bodyweight […]
Full Body Weight Workout (NO equipment needed!)
I’ve got a great new workout circuit for you if you’re looking for best bang for your time! NO you don’t need any equipment (so perfect for a travel workout) but YES it is challenging […]
Workout: Core & Arm Challenge
This workout is very simple yet super effective. The focus is on core and upper body. Give it a go if you dare!
Equipment:
2 sets of dumbbells – 1 medium + 1 lighter for […]
Pyramid Training Workout
The Workout
Pyramid Training is basically a circuit training workout where you start with very minimal, or even a single rep of an exercise, and then progressively add to it and increase the reps in […]
Q & A – What’s More Important For Reaching My Weight Loss Goals: Cardio or Strength Training?
My answer in short, is BOTH. But lets delve into WHY!
First off let me start by addressing this very common mentality people still have of needing to separate cardio exercise from weight training. This way of thinking is out-dated and just plain false. Many of us are still influenced by this old-school mindset which falsely labels and separates 2 “types” of exercising at extreme ends of the spectrum- Either you weight lift to bulk up like a bodybuilder OR you do an hour of steady state aerobic exercise to lean out like a marathon runner.
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Exercise for Disease Prevention
A big reason why I chose my field of expertise -as both a fitness professional and holistic nutritionist, is to have people realize that our overall level of health is the result of many interacting factors of such as, physical activity (or lack of), diet, environment & stress. Yes genetics plays a part in predisposing us to certain conditions BUT as one of my professors engrained in my mind so wisely: “Genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.” So why not make our own health a priority through wise choice and practice- two factors we have most control over.
This study, being conducted as we speak, is a perfect example of what I am speaking of: Exercise studied as breast cancer prevention
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