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When you think about America’s weight problem, do you think it’s more about eating too much or sitting too much? I’ve always believed it was a combination of the…

Whenever I start researching for a new article or workout, I’m always surprised by the sheer amount of information out there. I often spend more time trying…

I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: Pushups are one of the best exercises you can do. They build strength in the core and upper body and…

With warm weather finally here, it’s time for my winter workouts to go. This week, I’ve mixed and matched new workouts, both for myself and my clients. …

As a southerner, pulled pork barbecue is embedded in my DNA. It’s also embedded in most summer holidays, like the upcoming Memorial Day. Unfortunately, pulled pork barbecue (along…

I talked to a friend over the weekend and she mentioned a fitness class she tried at a local gym. “I’m embarrassed to admit it,” she said, “but…

While we’ve gotten away from old school ab exercises (remember the full situp?) in favor of moves that work the entire core, the bicycle is still one of the most…

It’s been proven that pedometers can motivate us to be more active, but I hardly ever wear mine. It’s not always convenient (or possible) to have one attached to…

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Rear delt squeezes use a resistance band to target the back of the shoulders as well as the upper back. Get pictures and descriptions of how to do a rear delt squeeze.

I was at a fitness conference over the weekend and I realized how far we’ve evolved in the fitness world since I started training some 15 years ago (I…

This week’s exercise of the week is a huge, huge, huge favorite of most of my clients. When I tell them we’re going to be doing front and reverse…

While most of us know the benefits of strength training (strong muscles and bones, higher metabolism, etc.), there are still people who avoid lifting weights. Sometimes it’s because they…

As we slog through the chilly, endlessly rainy days here in Chicagoland, many of us are starting to wonder if we’ll ever get outside to play. Like a lot…

In the past few weeks, I’ve talked about taking a break from exercise and was amazed by how many guilty exercisers there are out there (myself included).
Guilt can be…

I remember the first time I ever tried yoga. It was about 10 years ago and I remember going into a downward dog while the instructor told us to…

I’ve worked with a variety of clients and found that each person has a different workout personality. Some people love structured workouts that follow the same pattern each week….

One of my favorite things about my iPhone is the fact that I can actually use it to get a great workout. Not only can I play music to…

If you’re a mom, you are really, really really busy. And if you’re a pregnant mom? You’re really, really really busy..and tired…and maybe nauseous. You also probably…

Staying motivated to lose weight and exercise is tough. Learn some important elements in creating your own motivation to help you lose weight, get healthy and reach your fitness goals.

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