cardio

Let me take you back to last summer, when several injuries, including a calf muscle pull and twisted ankle, left me very nervous to do any cardio even after I fully recovered. When I was ready to re-start my fitness journey, I eased myself back into cardio... Read More

Ready to work your whole body? This workout combines treadmill cardio with strength training exercises that target shoulders, chest, back, legs and abdominals using your home gym or adjustable dumbbells.... Read More

As a trainer, I love incorporating different equipment into workouts. We can add variety and challenge our bodies by pressing a dumbbell, swinging a kettlebell, or deadlifting a barbell. However, it's important to remember we can still get a lot done... Read More

What is a Turkey Trot? Turkey Trots are races, usually 5k (3.1 miles), run on Thanksgiving morning. Many include shorter footraces for kids. Who started it? The race, started in 1896 in Buffalo, New York, is actually a year older than the Boston Marathon. Hosted by the YMCA, only six men showed up. Each year it grew in popularity and in... Read More

You don’t need an hour on the treadmill to get a meaningful workout. What you do need is a plan that makes every minute count – and that’s exactly what interval training does.... Read More