Tall Plank to Downward Dog
Here's a feel good exercise that I often use in my and my client's warm-ups. It's called Plank to Downward Dog. I love it because it hits everything - shoulders, core, hips & hamstrings, calves, ankle and toe mobility. To do…
Great Core Exercise
Below is a video of one of my favorite core activation exercises. I love it because it's easy to execute, you can really feel it and, of course, because it works! It's Core Engaged Stability Ball Rock Back with Arm…
The Core exercise you are not doing, but you should be doing!
Every woman wants to work her core! Unfortunately, what I see and hear way too much is that she thinks she needs to do more sit-ups or leg lifts. That's just not the case! I've got something better for you:…
Simple steps to a tighter core
In a 45-minute training session, you should be hitting every foundational movement pattern: Squat, lunge, hinge, push, and pull. And because we all want flatter abs, aim to hit at least two core exercises. It’s important to remember that…
3 Stability Ball Ab Exercises (2 beginner, 1 advanced)
If you are one of the thousands of women who have a stability ball at home, but it's become a toy for the kids or the dog, it's time to reclaim it and try these three ab exercises. 1. Stability…
Best exercises for a strong, functional core
I am pretty passionate about core training, sure I like flat abs, but I really like strong and functional abs. Without a strong core and midsection the rest of your body will take a hit. The core…
One core exercise I hate!
If there is one core exercise I hate seeing people do, it's the Twist-y machine that many gyms have. I don't know what they call it, but you sit on it and hold your upper body still and swing your legs…
Creating new neural-pathways to improve yourself (part I)
Part I - the physical - grooving new pathways to make your body work better. Neural-pathways are how our brains send messages. I liken it to lightening - taking the path of least resistance. Our bodies physically do that - it…
