Fitness

Find Your Target Heart Rate

I have been a personal trainer for several years now and the most popular question that I get asked is, “what should my heart rate be when I’m exercising?” My response to them is, “what is your goal or workout objective?” … Continue reading →

Get Jennifer Aniston’s Sleek Yoga Arms

Jennifer Aniston has one of the most coveted body’s in Hollywood. One of her best features are her lithe and lean arms which she credits to yoga. Her thrice-a-week yoga routine has helped her muscles get stronger without bulking up … Continue reading →

Fighting Midlife Weight Gain

You can see the signs of gaining weight – shopping for clothes isn’t as fun as it once was, you go to button your favorite pair of pants and notice the “extra” spilling over your pants, and finally you jump … Continue reading →

The Best Post-Yoga Eats

While most exercise forms suggest that you nosh a bit beforehand, with yoga, you are well-advised to refrain from eating 2-3 hours before down-dogging. This recommendation is due to yoga’s deep breathing and postures which together can cause undigested food to … Continue reading →

Sometimes You Just Need to Run Away

Most of us have a daily routine that includes various responsibilities. Perhaps your weekend feels like free time, but many use that extra time to catch up on errands, housework, and rest. Sometimes it can feel like you are stuck … Continue reading →

Susan Lucci’s Workout on Rachael Ray

Susan Lucci appeared on two television shows yesterday- All My Children, where she’s played Erica Kane for 40 years, and Rachael Ray, where she told the audience her fitness secrets. It’s not really news that she’s a petite and trim … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Jump Rope Workout

Jumping rope is a great cardiovascular workout and can be fun as well. It not only trains the heart, but it helps with muscle endurance, coordination, balance, stability, and explosion. The primary muscles that are being trained are the shoulder muscles, forearms, calves, … Continue reading →

Music That Makes You Move

When I’m in the gym, I want music that makes me feel like I have no choice but to move. Sometimes to keep the workout interesting, I’ll run on the elliptical to the beat of the music- so for three … Continue reading →

Train for Success

“How many reps and sets should I do?” As a personal trainer, I hear this question every day and my reply to them is “what is your exercise goal?” There are three main factors that can be changed while lifting … Continue reading →