Hydrate – in hot weather, our bodies dehydrate more easily than normal. And for this reason, it’s extra important to keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water.
Drinking enough water is extra important in the heat & humidity. Your body needs water to replenish what it excretes in sweat.
Electrolyte drinks […]
Many of our clients spend a lot of time working at a desk. They come to us with lower back pain, neck and shoulder stiffness – some of which is caused by sitting for long periods of time working at a desk, on the computer.
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Last night I started playing around on iTunes, and came up with what I think is a pretty good workout mix. Tried it out on our morning workout group, and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun with it.
If you don’t like to shake your rump to a […]
How many of you have walked by the rowers in your gym a million times and never used one?
C’mon, tell the truth….
Rowing is a great way to add a cardio kick into a strength workout. It’s also a really kick-butt cardio workout on its own. You are […]
It’s a toned-tummy Tuesday! And this circuit busting exercise is one that will strengthen your core and get that tummy tight before summertime.
Get Up, Get Downs (or as I like to call them, Dead Bugs) are exercises done using a Bosu. There are several variations of the exercise, allowing […]
“Can you give me an exercise that works core, legs, & shoulders AND gives me some cardio – all in one exercise?”
“Why yes! Yes we can! Sounds like the Mountain Climber is just for you!”
The Mountain Climber is a take-anywhere exercise that you can add to any workout in order to […]
This circuit busting exercise is a combination of old and new.
People have been doing shoulder presses for as long as there have been free weights. But by adding a Bosu into the mix, we get an exercise that strengthens both our shoulder & core […]
Core strength is an essential part of any fitness routine.
When we talk about your “core” – we are talking about the entire trunk of your body. And having strength in your core is SO important – not just for your six-pack, but for reducing pain & risk of injury (specifically to […]
Just yesterday someone asked me, “If I have to choose between cardio and weights – which do I choose?”
For those of us who have a limited amount of time for exercise – combining cardio and weight-bearing exercise is the best choice for an efficient, effective workout. You can […]
Spare tire. Muffin top. Beer Belly.
There are a million names to call it, and everyone wants to know how to get rid of it. That extra tummy fat.
It’s stubborn and frustrating. But we’ve got a circuit busting exercise that can help get rid of it.
The Ab Sliders.
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Spring is here! And in most places, that means that there are tons of races also approaching.
Fund raising races are great because they are typically 5 and 10K distances – accessible for most runners and walkers – and they help raise funds for many worthy organizations. Check out Active.com […]
Someone tells me almost every day, “I want toned arms.”
Well, here’s how you can get them!
The Burpee Pushup and it’s big brother The Renegade are two of my favorite upper body exercises and today’s Circuit Busters.
These are tough exercises, but they are super efficient. So if you have a limited […]
Circuit Training is a great way to get your strength and cardio training all in one workout. We do a lot of circuit training at Excellence In Exericse, and we think that the best way to keep your workout fresh and challenging is to add new exercises to your circuits.
Continuing with […]
February is the month for love. And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this article roundup takes health to heart.
Cardiovascular fitness, sometimes called aerobic fitness, is your body’s ability to transport and use oxygen. When you are more cardiovascularly fit, your body – specifically your heart – is more efficient. When […]