One of the cool things about the body is that it takes the whole body to exercise correctly. To lift something overhead does not just involve your arms; your legs need to be stable enough to keep you grounded, and your torso needs to be strong enough to stabilize what…
Like most people, I do not enjoy the process of getting a small band of rubber around my legs before starting an exercise. It is made even worse on days I wear shorts instead of pants to the gym; the goals quickly change from exercise-focused to, “how can I get…
Having benchmark numbers can help keep you motivated and ensure that you are doing the little things. Done with consistency and effort will lead to results. Let’s learn the importance behind these four numbers (100,10,2,1). 100 Hit 100 Myzone Measured Effort Points, more commonly known as MEPS; each workout will…
Today we will look at three exercises and answer the question of “Why” we do them and the question of “How” to do them and images to keep in mind while doing them. Front Squats Why Squat or getting up from a seated position is one of the most frequent…
Consistent progress is one of the keys to staying motivated for the long haul. Knowing where to look for opportunities to progress in your workout is just as important. Today I am going to show you three places you can progress. But before we get there, let’s make sure we…
You can find a free program online; you can find a sea of “follow along workouts.” It begs the question, “can a program really be one size fits all?” The answer is a simple yes… but also, no. Yes, one program can fit most people’s needs and goals. But not…
I want to feel special; I want to feel unique in this loud, crazy world; I am not like everyone else, and so how I workout should reflect that. We are all different people, with distinct thoughts and feelings and ideas. Some of us are short; some are taller. Some…
I want to feel special; I want to feel unique in this loud, crazy world; I am not like everyone else, and so how I workout should reflect that. We are all different people, with distinct thoughts and feelings and ideas. Some of us are short; some are taller. Some…
This post was originally publish at Spurlingfitness.com I can’t count how many times I have had clients come in with the goal of strengthening their core. The purpose of strengthening the core could have come about because their doctor said so; it could be to help their back pain or…
I have for you today four fresh band exercises you can do with a super band. If you are wondering what a super band is, they are the large loop bands, not the mini bands. Bands are great for a lot of reasons. They are easy to travel with and…
