Personal Trainer in Harlingen | Rio Grande Valley

Weighted Body Bar Exercises

Previously under the category Exercise Equipment titled “Weighted Body Bar” I mention a few exercises using this apparatus.  The less complex a piece of equipment is, the more likely you are to use it. Here are just a few demo shots of body toning...

Plank – Abdominal Exercise

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...

Resistance Ring

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...

Fitness & Health – Holiday Gift Ideas

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...

Rebounding (and as seen on TV)

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...

Ab Wheel for Core Strength

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...