This is the second in a series of posts about running and injury prevention. The first was about dynamic stretches to do before you run for injury prevention and today’s post is about core exercises for runners. Having “core strength” and “building a strong core” are phrases that you commonly hear in the fitness industry, [...]
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Bodyweight Glute + Ab Workout
November 18, 2020 { 1 comment }I’m popping in today with a killer bodyweight glute and ab workout for you guys. One round of it takes eight minutes and burns like crazy! It’s perfect for when you’re short on time or as an add-on to another workout. You can also do multiple rounds of it and turn it into its own [...]
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Total Body Mini Band Workout
June 17, 2020 { 4 comments }It’s been too long since I shared a workout on my blog. (And a recipe too…I promise I’ll get back to it soon!) I filmed and shot a few new workouts last week so I have some good stuff coming for you. We’ll kick it off today with a total body mini band workout. I [...]
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Two New Workouts: HIIT Kettlebell + Legs & Core Bodyweight
January 10, 2020 { 10 comments }The last time you heard from me was Monday morning then I blinked and it was Friday morning and I’m just getting the opportunity to sit down and write this post. I have been working on the elements of it for two days but kept getting pulled in different directions before I could finish. It [...]
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Yoga Inspired Core Workout
October 22, 2019 { 7 comments }I am in a great place right now with my yoga and fitness work. I currently have five permanent yoga classes, two group strength classes and I’m training a client twice a week. Yes, you read that right! I’m personal training after an almost two year hiatus. A friend of mine asked if I would [...]
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20 Ways to Use The AbDolly for Total Body Training + Why You Need One of These In Your Life!
September 28, 2017 { 10 comments }This post is sponsored by AbDolly, LLC. I am always looking for new ways to spice up my workouts and I recently discovered an awesome piece of equipment that has been helping me do just that! This is the AbDolly but don’t let the name fool you. The AbDolly is great for core training but [...]
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100 Rep Core Workout + How to Stay Dry Through It
May 15, 2017 { 7 comments }This post is sponsored by Mirum Shopper but all opinions and this killer core workout are my own. No matter if your workout of choice is running, yoga, lifting, CrossFit, cycling, boxing, hiking or just hitting the gym, it’s safe to say that you need a) a strong core and b) a deodorant or anti-antiperspirant [...]
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7 Minute Plank Workout
September 21, 2016 { 3 comments }Today I’m sharing a 7-minute plank workout that features five different bodyweight plank exercises from my book. Planks are one of my favorite exercises to utilize in yoga classes, personal training sessions and my own workouts. There are countless variations of planks from those requiring bodyweight only to weighted planks to stability ball planks and much, [...]
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Cardio, Glute and Core Workout with Rowing, Deadlifts and BOSU Exercises
May 24, 2016 { 12 comments }Call me crazy but working legs is my favorite! I am on team “leg day, every day.” While I might give my trainer the side eye when she tells me it’s time for pull ups, I will never hesitate to do a squat, lunge or deadlift. I stayed at the gym after training one of [...]
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4-3-2-1 Workout
December 5, 2013 { 13 comments }I want to share a workout format with you today that I sometimes use when training clients or programming circuit classes. It’s called “4-3-2-1” and provides a good cardio strength workout that keeps you moving and sweating. Here’s the basic breakdown of how it works. 4 minutes of cardio – Usually do some sort of [...]
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Bosu Ball Circuit Workout {With Video Demonstration}
May 29, 2013 { 37 comments }One of my favorite pieces of equipment to use in the gym in regards to versatility is the Bosu Trainer. It’s likely you have seen this big half-circle blue ball around your gym and you may have wondered what to do with it. I’m going to take you through a workout that utilizes the Bosu [...]