This exercise for strengthening your trunk/core requires no equipment; just you and gravity. The picture above demonstrates “plank”. During this time of year when many of you struggle with exercise time; do plank to hit those abs. A strong core is key to...
Many of you have asked me what this is when you’ve seen it in the background of some photos. I have some funny names for it, but the correct name is Resistance Ring, most commonly used and known in Pilates circles (excuse the pun). I like it because it’s...
Stuck? Need Gift Ideas? Many of us experience difficulty in shopping for family and friends. Another thing we all experience? Receiving gifts we will NEVER use. A client of mine suggested I share this with you here. Spare friends and family the expen$e of giving you...
Rebounders or mini-tramps have been around for many years. The models sold today are a bit bigger and more sturdy then those of days gone by (from what I’ve seen), and the DVD’s that come with it supply a lot of variety (and imagination ala ‘hip...
The ab wheel is an effective piece of equipment for core strengthening. However, do not let the fact it’s lightweight, and appears easy to learn, fool you. A little movement goes a long way. Most of you will feel it work immediately starting slow and easy, and...
Most of you see stair steppers in gyms being used for ‘step’ and aerobic classes. My stepper is primarily used for muscle conditioning and occasional cardio intervals. Today I will demonstrate just a few of my favorite muscle toning uses for a stepper...
