Even though summer is coming to an end, most of us still want to spend as much time as possible in the sun! The thought of working out in a sweaty gym is just not on the same level as being outside. Luckily, there are tons of ways to stay active while also soaking up some rays. After all, being in …
Leg Exercises For More Defined Calves
Have you been trying to gain more toned calves? Here are a few tips and exercises to help define the calves and work the leg muscles! Stay active: Preventing fluid from building up in your lower legs is key for defined calves. The solution is simple: just get up and move throughout the day. …
Cortisol-Conscious Workouts
What in the heck is cortisol anyway? Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that acts as “nature’s alarm system.” It’s the main stress hormone in the body that works with certain parts of their brain to control mood, motivation and fear. It also plays an important role in how …
5 Beginner Exercises To Do At The Gym
Do you want to start going to the gym but don't know where to even start? If you said yes, then this article is for you! As a personal trainer, I love these 5 beginner exercises to help clients get started! Walking Lunges Visualize standing on a train track and each foot is on one rail. …
Sets and Reps and Weights – Oh My!
I have a question for you: What are your fitness goals? Do you want to gain muscle? Increase your strength? Build endurance? These are questions you need to ask yourself while designing your workout program. The exercises you do and the reps/sets you complete play a huge role in your fitness journey …
Are You Doing Squats Wrong?
Chances are, at one point you have incorporated squats into your workout routine. Squats don’t necessarily require any extra equipment, so they can be done anywhere. The movement itself isn’t that complicated so most people have some idea on how to do it. However, this doesn’t mean that you have the …
Sore Back? Build a Strong Core
Do you ever feel that aching, tired, sore feeling in your lower back? Maybe you feel it when you’ve been sitting at your desk for too long, or even standing without support may trigger you. If you have lower back pain, that soreness right at the lower curve of your spine, you’re not alone. According …
Get Out of Your Slump – Literally!
Do you have a desk job that requires you to sit all day? If so, your posture and your overall health could be at risk! A recent study has shown that no amount of physical activity and exercise can fight off the dangers associated with sitting all day. Bummer right? In this case, prevention is the …