Two tried and tested exercises to work the lower body are the seated leg press machine and squats.  Although both are different in execution, the equipment needed and where they can be performed, they both target the muscles of the lower body and that is great for burning calories. While they are both lower body [...]

A common fat loss strategy used by many fitness enthusiasts and those trying to lose weight is to perform cardiovascular exercise early the morning on an empty stomach.  This strategy was popularized by Bill Phillips in his book, “

Ask anyone that has pulled a muscle and they will tell you the importance of flexibility. Flexibility can be defined as the ability to move a joint though it’s full range of motion.  Good flexibility is important for normal movement and injury prevention. Flexible hip and upper back joints help to maintain spinal alignment and [...]

What does it mean to train in the zone?  Some people getting into the zone is for a long distance run, or maybe a road bike race. Others it may be a after a cup (or three) of coffee and in the office typing away. This zone is more of a mental mindset, but when [...]

In the recent years nothing has made quite the comeback like kettlebell training. A kettlebell is a cast-iron weight that resembles a cannonball with a handle and unlike a dumbbell , the unique way the weight is distributed it allows for momentum and many total body dynamic exercises. Total body dynamic exercises have been shown [...]

While the pull up is still my favorite vertical pull exercise, the lat pull down is pretty darn cool too.   And for those that are not yet strong enough to perform a chin up (palms facing you) or pull up (palms facing away), the lat pull down is an excellent way to build strength/develop [...]