Did you ever notice that whenever you start a workout, the first 5 minutes always seem to be the toughest. It’s a struggle to get through the beginning of a workout, but once you’re in the groove ( or past your 5 minute mark) it gets easier to stay motivated and on track. It was so interesting [...]

There are a ton of different ways to workout. But which way is the right way? Everyone wants to know the “elusive” secret to fitness. Heavy lifters think weights are the way to go and say cardio classes are useless. Cardio people pooh-pooh weights for fear of bulking up. And runners love the adrenaline rush. [...]

Much like the treadmill or elliptical machine, if you want to get a great workout using a stationary bike, you just have to pay attention to the numbers on the display. Here are some tips: Warm up at a low level (1 or 2) for about 3 – 5 minutes. Have a look a the [...]

Want to start jogging or running and don’t know where to begin? Running can be very hard on your joints so it’s important to take your time and and ease into. You have to make sure your body is ready. Here are some helpful tips: 1. Shoes are important. It’s worth it to make a [...]

Going to the gym and spending 20 or 40 minutes on a machine can be great to burn calories and strengthen your heart. But in order to get all the benefits that cardiovascular exercise can provide, it’s important to make sure you’re working it. The only way we get stronger is if we push ourselves further then we did [...]

The weather is turning! If you’re someone who likes to get your cardiovascular exercise from outdoor activity, this can prove more challenging. Of course, you can ski, snowshoe and cross country ski when there is snow on the ground- but not all of us have the gear or the desire to do so. I know that stepping [...]

I train people in their own home so sometimes my clients will have their children with them. One of the things I love to do is include them in the workout! How? We play a game called- what kind of animal are you? If you have kids try playing this game with them for 20 [...]

We have a friend in town visiting and exercising came up as a topic of conversation. He wants to start to implement an exercise routine into his life- but he’s confused. What time is the best time to workout? Should I eat before or after? What about when I shower? All this changing in and out of clothes, showering and eating [...]

I just came back from Revel Cardio Dance Studio on Ventura Boulevard. www.reveldance.com. My friend Vicky Pratt opened the studio about a month ago. It’s kinda like a fun dance studio for non-dancers. Thank goodness for that cause a dancer I am not! My husband came with me and we took the body ballet together. It kicked our [...]

You don’t need a treadmill or an elliptical machine to get in a good cardiovascular workout. Try this while watching your favorite show this week: 1 minute of Jumping Jacks 1 minute of Jogging on the spot with high knees————————> 30 seconds of Shooting Hoops As if you were tossing a basket ball into a [...]