Anatomy of a Chin Up
Here’s another great body weight exercise – the chin up! This video shows 3D animation of the muscles and joints involved in doing chin ups: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkjPI-Y0NaI
Grandmothers of Endurance
Think you’re too old to start running? Think again! Meet the Grandmothers of Endurance: Barb (age 76) and her friend and training partner Vicki (age 67) who still run and train for 50 and 100 mile trail runs: If you’d like to give running a try, you’re not too old to start! Once you’re able …
Balance Training Exercises
Balance training isn’t just for older adults or elite athletes – it’s important for anyone who wants to enhance performance and/or prevent injury. I typically include some form of balance training into the workouts that I do with my clients, whether they are 20 year old runners, 50 year olds who want to improve health …
Anatomy of a Push Up
Here’s a great link that demonstrates the muscles and joints involved in performing a push up, one of my favorite exercises! The variations to make the exercise more or less challenging are limited only by your imagination.
Keeping a Daily Food Log Could be Your Secret Weapon To Weight Loss Success
It has been well documented that those who track their food intake have a far greater success rate at losing weight (and keeping it off) than those who don’t. The fact is, people have NO IDEA how many calories they are consuming on a daily basis, not to mention the nutritional aspect of macro and …
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2011 Kick Start Workout Guide
Looking for a workout that you can do anywhere with no equipment? Give this one a try: phase 1 of the 2011 Kick Start Workout Guide, courtesy of ACE. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbEjnFaoPXU&fs=1&hl=en_US]
Exercise After Gastric Bypass Surgery
A well designed exercise program is essential to the health and well being of everyone, but those who have undergone recent gastric bypass surgery have their own unique needs to consider. This is where a skilled and experienced post rehab exercise professional can help! After gastric bypass surgery, are there specific exercise precautions I should …
ACE Kick Start Workout Part 1
Kick start your workout with a few great core exercises that can be done anywhere without the need for special equipment:
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is well under way; a time of celebrating with friends and family as well as a time of abundance. With all of the social functions, high fat & sugary treats, holiday cheer (also known as alcoholic beverages or sugary punch), time spent shopping, decorating, sending greeting cards, and perhaps traveling, this time …
Learn Proper Push Up Technique
One of the great all around body weight exercises that can be done anywhere! This video shows you proper push up technique. Once you learn the basics, there are tons of variations to take this time tested exercise to another level. Call today and I’ll show you how!