I know that I have many friends that travel a lot for business so it dawned on me that sitting in an airplane seat for so many hours can be hard on the body. As I thought more about it I figured that there HAS to be a way to WORK IT on the plane without bothering the people sitting next to...

Hi all! I know that it has been a while since I have posted. I just wanted to give you a little update on what has been going on in my life and tell you that there will be a new wave of WORKouts coming up! So I have recently moved from San Diego to Baltimore. I went from the west coast to the...

Lately I have been going through my closet to try to get rid of some old clothes that I no longer wear. I noticed that in my jean pile I had so many different sizes. Then it hit me, I just discovered my skinny jeans and my not so skinny jeans. I know that most woman out there have that one or...

The one thing that I stress to everyone is that WORKing IT is just a small part of the healthy lifestyle. You need to get out and get active. Being Active is by far the most important part of the healthy lifestyle. Its the fact that even though your not spending tons of time in the gym you are...

Healthy Smoothies are a great way to start your day, give you a mid day pick me up, or even fill you up in between meals so you don’t start snacking on junk! Some of my favorite smoothies are made of real fruit juices and of course some yummy fruit. Some people like to put protein powder...

One thing that people need to remember when they are starting a program is that it takes time. Give yourself at least 4 weeks of exercising 4-6 days a week to see what your hard work is doing. Also you need to remember that food is 70% of losing weight. You need to cut out soda, bad sugars,...

IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO TAKE YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER WITH YOU ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AS LONG AS YOU HAVE INTERNET I have a revolutionary new way to expand my world domination with physical fitness/personal training. Using modern technology I will be able to reach more people and train them one on...

First off let me apologize for not posting in a while. Life has sent me through some pretty crazy loops in the last few weeks and time seems to be getting faster and faster. The purpose for this post is that in order to make physical fitness a part of your life you have to LOVE...

When you see people at the gym, what body part do they work on the most? ARMS! People Love sexy arms. They look good on men and women. The purpose of this post is to give you the key tools in sculpting very sexy arms. There are many different muscles in the body and each one should be given...

When we are younger we tend to only think about what we want. Once you transition into being an adult that feeling of doing what you want tends to disappear. We as humans get so overwhelmed and caught up in work, bills, loved ones, families, yard work and so much more. It’s easy to see...

I think I speak for both men and women when I say that arms are one of the most important parts of the body. Everyone wants to look good in a tank top during the summer and I am here to give you some great at home exercises that will leave you with those sexy arms you have always wanted. Push...

I have talked with many people about their feelings on yoga. People either love it or hate it. I have found that most people that do not like yoga are the ones that have been hurt during a practice. Injuries can occur with any movement, activity or sport. The best way to prevent injuries is to...

Lately I have had many friends that ask me about exercises while pregnant. What will help them stay healthy and fit during the time that they are carrying another person. After gathering much information I have come up with some great activities that will help you and your baby during...

Every time I talk to someone about what their goals are while getting fit is to be tone. Mostly women of course but there are a lot of men out there that don’t like the juice head look and just want a killer 6 pack. There are a lot of WORKouts that you can do at home that take little...

There are many different ways to get your cardio on. Cardio or Aerobic exercises are the best exercises to lose weight and burn fat. Most aerobic exercises target legs, hips and bum in women and stomach, legs and chest in men. If you commit to a 1 hour aerobic exercise a day, everyday then you...

The one thing that makes people want to lose weight can also be the thing that the exercises. What is this thing?…THE SCALE! As a fitness instructor I am going to be honest with you in the fact that I do not own a scale. Why? you may ask, well I believe that scales are evil. We become so...

Working out is a big part of losing weight and being healthy, but when we decide to start our weight loss journey there are things we need to know so we don’t get hurt. Most of us can not afford a personal trainer to tell us how to lift or what we shouldn’t do when we start working...

New Years is over and hopefully most of you are holding true to your resolutions but I can see where now would be around the time where people start losing steam. This post is dedicated to getting you back to the gym or back into your workout routine. Motivation is hard to find, even for the...

It is that time of year again where people decide they want to get in shape and live healthier. The only problem is that we tend to spend all this money on gym memberships, workout equipment, workout clothes and health food just to give it all up about a month in. I have been searching for...

As the Holidays get closer and closer its becoming harder and harder to stay on the healthy track. With all those sugary treats, shopping after work, hanging decorations, and Holiday parties its easy to see why this time of year tends to pack on the pounds instead of help you shed them. The...

During my time playing team sports I remember having to do a warm-up and stretch before every practice. I was always the one who didn’t like to stretch and didn’t feel that it did anything to improve my endurance, or strength. So once team sports ended I stopped stretching. After a...

In society today we look for the easy way to do things. I had a professor tell me once “Work Smarter Not Harder.” I believe people think this way but they don’t always go for the smarter choice, they go towards the easy choice. This especially applies to fitness. Why would...

My whole life I have loved the water. I was never taught the proper form to any swimming stroke but that didn’t matter I loved to swim. Later in life I decided to use my love of the water to travel around the world. I had to learn the proper way to breath as well as the proper form to...

It has come to my attention that I have not talked about the back muscles much. The key to a strong core is a strong back. The back muscles are the frame work to the whole body. If you lack back muscles then you will see a lack in posture. The more you work your stomach without back the more...

There are a lot of people out there that HATE gyms, or the same old fitness routines. This keeps them from achieving their goal weight or even wanting to try at all. This post today is to give everyone out there different ideas of exercise that aren’t the same old thing. That maybe...

Starting your WORKout routine isn’t always easy. There are so many questions like how much, how many and how hard! The best way to start is to stay simple. If you are a person that hasn’t really ever worked out then I would start with walking a mile on FLAT road, or grass. Adding...

With the huge hit the economy is taking right now you see ways to get cheaper stuff all over. I figured if there are sites out there showing you how to get cheaper clothes or make them then why wouldn’t I find out how to make my own Exercise Equipment! Every knows that gym memberships...

People think that balance training is only for the elderly. I am here to tell you that balance training is for everyone. You can not open a magazine or internet article without seeing your favorite athlete participating in balance training. Not only does it help with your balance and stability...

Anyone that has trained for an event or a sport will understand that sometimes sprains happen. Not only do they happen but they hurt as well as put us off our training. I am writing this post because recently someone very close to me as sprained their ankle very badly. As a very active person...

One piece of equipment that I love to use in my WORKouts is an exercise ball. I have one with sand in it so it makes it a little heaver but a regular ball works just the same. This is a full body WORKout that you can do if you have an exercise ball, if not you can get them for cheap at any...

Being active and exercising is not always the high intensity workout at the gym. There are many different ways to WORK IT. Just getting out and being active is the right step toward a happier, healthier you! In college I used to Rock Climb a lot and have recently started picking it back up....

People traveling for work or pleasure is becoming more and more popular. The problem with that is that some hotels don’t have a recreation room or it is hard to find time to get in a full hard workout. I have come up with a few simple WORKouts that will get your heart rate up, make you...

There is a new trend hitting the gyms. Group X dance classes are becoming more and more popular around the country. Not only do you get a killer full body workout but you get to practice your moves with your friends! I love to dance so when I decided to go to my first zumba class I was super...

Having knee problems is by far the worst thing when trying to lose weight. Cardio is a big factor in losing weight so when its hard to participate in high impact activities its easy to get frustrated and quit. I have been dealing with knee problems for the last 4 months and wanted to share to...

I live to run! Running is the one thing that makes me feel alive and gives me a sense of achievement. After a long year of fighting knee and hip pain my doctors are telling me that I need to find something else to do for running is putting too much wear and tear on my joints. I have thought...

Everyone wants to have a little junk in their trunk! No matter what time of year you always think about it. How do my jeans look, does it stick to far out of this skirt, how about this tight dress? These are all questions I think about when I am getting ready so why wouldn’t you. There...

Most Excuses that we come up with for not working out are. It’s too cold outside, I don’t have a gym membership, I am too busy, I am at work for most of the day. Well I am going to give you a list of some quick, easy and simple tips for getting in your exercise when you don’t...

Welcome to my world! I am an active Physical Education Teacher that loves to motivate, coach and help others realize their potential. There is a Rock Star in each of us and I am here to bring that person out of you. I have been through many struggles with weight in my life. I am here to show...