“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 New Year we made a recipe resolution – a commitment to find new, good, healthy recipes to add to our repertoire.
Our meal criteria is that it has to be healthy and nutritious, but it absolutely has to taste good.
This Mediterranean Tilapia recipe is my variation of a recipe that we […]
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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This New Year our family made a recipe resolution – a commitment to find new, good, healthy recipes to add to our repertoire.
Our meal criteria is that it has to be healthy and nutritious, but it absolutely has to taste good. We are a family of three busy, active […]
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 […]
This New Year our family made a recipe resolution – a commitment to find new, good, healthy recipes to add to our repertoire.
Our meal criteria is that it has to be healthy and nutritious, but it absolutely has to taste good. We are a family of three busy, active folks, and recipes […]
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 […]
One of our family’s resolutions for the new year was to try to find new, good, healthy recipes to add to our repertoire.
My husband and I are both trainers, and we have a young son. So our criteria for a new recipe is that it has to be healthy and […]