Hey, friends! Just a few days ago I wrote about how sore is NOT the new sexy. And here I am, with oh-my-quad kind of quads. Yesterday’s workout was no joke. I still think that sore is not the new sexy, and by saying that I mean that we shouldn’t measure the success of a … Read more
Double Unders are a great jump rope exercise that requires a good amount of skills and agility. They improve your balance, footwork and coordination and challenge your cardiovascular system. But what if you can’t do them yet? No worries–there are alternatives to Double Unders that you can do while still practicing your main skill. Of course, … Read more
Hey, friends! Greetings from Hawaii, where we will be celebrating Christmas and New Year’s this year. I’m ready to get away from the low temps in California (one morning, it got as low as 39F!) and enjoy the warmth over here. Here is what I’m looking forward to during this winter vacation: Plenty of outdoor activities, … Read more
Hi friends! I have a great Jump Rope + Bodyweight workout for you today. But before we get there, let’s talk about Mondays. Nobody seems to like them. People start their weeks with, “I hate Mondays!” or “Ohh, it’s Monday again…” It’s time to change that. There is a saying: If you can‘t change the circumstances, change … Read more
Last week I scaled down my workout intensity. I didn’t sleep as well as I would have wanted and honestly, just felt a little slow. So I took it a little easier on the workout front and replaced some of my High Intensity Workouts with walks, lower intensity kettlebell workouts and rest days. The old me would never have … Read more
I live in an apartment and don’t have a big garage gym. Maybe one day! But until then, I am really happy with my mini gym that consists of about ten pieces of workout equipment. I have all I need to keep my own, and my clients’ workouts versatile and challenging. You don’t need too … Read more
A lot of people take their tome off from exercise when they are traveling. If it it’s a vacation, they may feel like taking a break from their everyday routine, including exercising. Being on a vacation often means going a bit overboard with food and drinks, and so it happens that in addition to all … Read more
I workout alone a lot, partly because I like to do it in the early morning, the time that not too many people find best for exercising. I don’t have a problem with it – many times I go out for a run or walk to think my own thoughts, without even bringing any music with me. I also love … Read more