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 […]
We do a lot of circuit training at Excellence In Exercise, and the best way to keep your workout fresh and challenging is to add new exercises to your circuits. I’m working on a new series of posts – Circuit Busters – that will help you do just that.
These […]
We’re half way through the month of January. Remember those resolutions? How are you doing more than 2 weeks in?
Check out this week’s article roundup for motivation and tips for keeping your new year’s health and fitness goals in sight:
Did you know you can burn more calories by […]
Just in time for the holidays, here are some fitness tips and healthy Christmas & Hanukkah recipes. Enjoy!
Think Fitness Studios gives us treats, and demos exercises to work off the extra calories. USA Today provides a list of some holiday favorites and suggests types of […]
We are thrilled to have been blogged about by one of our clients, class attendees, and friends.
If you have a minute – check out this blog post on Trendblender!
We are super grateful and excited!!!!
For this week’s article roundup, I found some great ways to motivate for your winter workouts, articles on the positive impact exercise can have on pain, and more ways to keep your holidays healthy – check it out!
Winter weather can put a big damper on motivation, especially for those […]
Here’s a roundup of some diet, nutrition, and fitness articles I’ve found this week that I thought were helpful & interesting. Enjoy!
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Walking lunges are one of my favorite lower body exercises.
When you do walking lunges, you use functional movement and incorporate multiple muscle groups.
But probably the best thing about this exercise is that it can be done anywhere – down your hall at home, in the office, in […]