Tip of the Week: How To Strengthen Your Neck It's a common problem for so many of us these days: weak or tight neck muscles. I'll show you how to strengthen your neck with a simple, 2-minute isometric exercise routine. Sitting at a screen for long periods of time can...
Tip of the Week: 4 Steps To The Perfect Push Up If you want to improve your upper body and core strength, learn to do a push up! There’s a variation that will suit nearly everyone. Push ups strengthen your chest, arms and shoulders, and when done correctly they’re an...
Tip of the Week: 3 Minute Plank Challenge Test your core strength and stability with this 3 minute plank challenge that will leave you shaking! Here’s how to do it: 1️⃣ Hold a forearm plank for 30 seconds. 2️⃣ Raise one leg off the floor and hold 15 sec. Repeat on the...
Tip of the Week: 4 Ways A Small Ball Can Improve Your Workout A small ball is a great prop to add to your home gym! They’re inexpensive, compact, versatile and can be picked up at your local dollar store. Here are 4 ways a small ball can improve your workout: #1 –...
I learned a valuable lesson last week about the importance of recovery. As I often say in my classes, recovery is an important component of exercise; without it, you're less likely to experience the benefits you're hoping for. But last week I realized I wasn't paying...
A great big "thank you" to all my fitness friends for the birthday wishes last week. I'm so very grateful for the love and support you continue to show me, as we build this beautiful community together. Not part of the community yet? Join our Facebook Group here....
Happy New Year! This is traditionally one of the busiest months for gyms. Every January, hordes of people emerge from their cozy, eggnog-laced, chocolate-soaked, couch-shaped stupor, put on neglected workout gear and sign up for a membership. They come thinking...
Many people experience some neck pain during Pilates, especially those newer to the practice. In my classes I'm asked regularly about how to prevent or eliminate this unpleasant tension in the neck and shoulder area. Weak neck muscles can definitely contribute to...
Do you have a question about your fitness routine? Is there an exercise you just don't "get"? Or maybe you're curious about the benefits of one workout versus another. Every week I'll post a question submitted by a reader, and answer it right here. If your question...
