by Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer Fall and winter season have come upon us and with them, unfortunately, come the cold and flu season. This trainer tip is a quick reminder of foods that can help boost your immune system as well as add some great nutrition to your daily diet. Garlic and onions have antioxidants and are best eaten …
LUNGES WITH A TWIST!
by Dareck Cordell, Certified Personal Trainer Lunges are a very beneficial exercise to have in a workout routine. Although, there are a wide variety of movements that can be performed within this exercise, there is also the option to add weight. The Weighted Twist Lunge is not only going to add weight to strengthen the legs, but will also engage …
Benefits of Yoga
by Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer Many people are intimidated by yoga classes because they feel they’re not flexible enough or their balance isn’t strong or there is a fear of group classes. Yes, we all have different levels of flexibility and strength, but one can only improve with practice. During yoga class, people are generally focused inward and are …
Overstuffed from Thanksgiving?
Feeling a little “overstuffed” from Thanksgiving? Come take one of our HIIT classes or follow these easy workouts on one of our cardio machines to get you back on track. According to Shape Magazine you should: Do a high-intensity workout 12 to 16 hours after a big meal. Working out hard during this timeframe helps your body burn off the energy in the …
Jackknife with Stability Ball
End the year with a bang! Provided by Kelley Pearce–ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Start in a prone (face down) position, with thighs on the stability ball. Place wrist, elbows, and shoulder in a straight line. Activate core by bracing abdominal area. Pull knees into chest and release back to starting position. To advance core activation, place the stability ball farther …
Back Extension with BOSU Trainer
Presented by: Kelley Pearce ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Start with your pelvis place on the BOSU trainer and feet against the wall. Cross arms so that your hands cross the body and you are touching you shoulders. Lift your chest off the BOSU trainer you that you feel you back muscles engage. Move to back to starting position. Give the …
BOSU for BALANCE
Body-weight squats/air squats are a great option that can be added into a regular exercise routine. There are many variations to this form of squat, but using a Bosu ball can take this exercise to another level. The squats can be performed the same, but the instability of the Bosu ball forces more muscle engagement form the legs and core in order …
Modified Push Ups
by Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer Push ups are a wonderful exercise for core and upper body strength. However, doing a push up properly can be a challenge and if done incorrectly can be more detrimental than helpful. If you are having difficulty with pushups, try modifying it by performing it on a slant. This can be done at …
Reverse Lunge with the BOSU Trainer
Presented By: Kelley Pearce ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Select a light to medium set of dumbbells. Position yourself on top of the BOSU trainer. Release one leg into a reverse lunge position to the floor, bringing weight to shoulder height. Move the reverse lunging leg back to its start position, but this time moving into a single leg knee raise. …
JUST JUMP
by Dareck Cordell, Certified Personal Trainer What if you really enjoy your workouts, but you need just a little more? Adding Jump Rope or Jumping Jack sets into your existing routine could simply be the solution! These exercises can be done in different variations, but for the purpose of them being used as an active rest just keep it standard …