Featured Exercise: Chest Press
BALL CHEST PRESS This is a great stabilization exercise that will strengthen the pectorals and triceps in the upper body and the glutes in the lower body. You will need the following two pieces of fitness equipment to complete this exercise: Swiss/Physio Ball* - No home gym is complete without a Swiss ball. It is one of the most versatile exercise tools that can be used for core,...
Read MoreFeatured Exercise: The Plank
PLANKS definitely rank as one of my favorite exercise. It’s a great base exercise with multiple variations that can easily be adapted to meet any fitness level. The plank is a core training exercise that requires little movement but delivers powerful benefit to the deeper core muscles. It’s purpose in an exercise program is to stabilize the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex of the body...
Read MoreFeatured Exercise: Single Leg Balance
When was the last time you tried to balance on one leg? Go ahead. Give it a try. You just might be surprised with what you find. Balance is one of those things we really don’t think much about until a couple of near falls catch our attention. The issue of falling for older adults is no joke. CDC statistics report that more than one-third of older adults 65 & older fall each...
Read MoreExercise of the Week
Many of my clients often comment on the vast number of exercises I have in my mental library (a million and one to be exact!) After more than 20 years of exercising, I have gathered an abundance of effective and fun exercises in core training, balance training, resistance training, flexibility training and cardiorespiratory training. I’ve learned that variety, progression and a systematic...
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