Archive for December, 2008
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Thursday, December 18th, 2008This year I have made countless playlists for many types of classes and here are the songs I found the most motivating and inspiring for me. Clearly what one person finds moving is not going to be what another person enjoys. There are instructors who are very well attended because their music is “fantastic” according [...]
Looking for the Best Ab Exercises? Look to Pilates
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008If there is a body part that people ask most about working on it’s the abs. Sure some women worry about their hips and some men want python biceps but overall, it’s the “gut”. I am frequently asked for the best ab exercises. I think there are not necessarily best exercises because, like with cardio workouts, [...]
Start the New Year with a Healthy Holiday Recipes
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Typically you think if something tastes good it must be fattening but that’s not necessarily the case. There are plenty of low fat and delicious meals you can prepare for yourself, your friends and your family. Once you start eating healthy it’s funny how you develop the taste for that over the junk food you [...]
New Boot Camp Drills
Monday, December 15th, 2008It’s been a while since I have posted a boot camp workout. Actually it has been a while since I have taught a boot camp class. Lately, I am scheduled to teach a lot of Spinning, kickboxing, and some yoga.
It is always a good idea as an instructor to keep learning and coming up with new ideas [...]
Working Out with Friends Makes all the Difference!
Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Is it just me or doesn’t everyone pull out their camera phones after a workout to take pictures? Ah, it’s all in good fun, the gym is a place to get into shape and be healthy but it is also a place to be happy and have fun. I often say in my classes, [...]
Holiday Nutritional Best Bets
Saturday, December 13th, 2008A typical holiday meal can pack in 3500 to 6000 calories! That’s 2 to 4 days worth of total food intake. As good as that meal may look, it isn’t worth the excessive calories so here are three tips to help you scale back on the calories
If you must have seconds of something on the [...]
What’s better, Land or Aqua Aerobics?
Friday, December 12th, 2008Aerobics is a term that has been given to group exercise classes where the music is thumping and people are jumping but aerobics can also apply to other types of classes. Aqua aerobics has many of the same benefits as land aerobics. Here are some of the differences between the two besides the obvious land [...]
Climb all the way to the top with this playlist
Thursday, December 11th, 2008Whether you teach Spinning, or indoor cycling, or you just like to plug into your own to your own selection on the stationary equipment, you need music to keep you going. A recent study showed that you will push 7% harder and feel less effort if you are pedaling to the cadence of the music. This [...]
Fitness Motivational Quote for the Week
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008“Our health seems much more valuable until we lose it.” Anonymous
This quote really fits in with my blogs. If you are up and healthy while you are reading this give thanks for that. Now, think about the last time you were injured or sick. Did it take you feeling awful or getting hurt to be appreciative [...]
Here is a great kickbox routine for your next high intensity class
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008Here is a fun sequence for your next class. I teach this morning at 940am and plan to try it out. In my opinion, the best way to keep yourself in high demand with your members as well as making it fun for yourself is to keep changing you music and your routines. Here is [...]
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