With 24 hours in a day, 15 minutes may not seem like a lot of time. In fact, you can actually get a lot of small things done (that can make a big impact on your day) in that short amount of time, including: Folding a full load of laundry Reading a few good articles in your favorite magazine Practicing a speech or a short presentation Sending a note of encouragement to a friend or family member who needs a "pick me up" Packing your lunch for the next … [Read more...]
Full Body Workout with Suspension Training
Suspension training has been around gyms for a few years now, but it can still be intimidating for people when they try to use the equipment for the first time. So, today I want to show you how you can work out your entire body using suspension training straps. Suspension training is a form of resistance training that includes a variety of bodyweight exercises. With this training, you can develop strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability. These straps … [Read more...]
Six-Pack Abs Using the Plank Exercise
We are obsessed with tight torsos and six-pack abs. I often get asked, "What is the best exercise to build a six-pack?". Before I answer that question I always start by telling people that a combination of a healthy diet, good eating habits, and regular exercise will get you there. If I had to choose the best abdominal exercise for a sexy six-pack, I would have to choose the plank. Plank exercises are my favorite because they work the entire body and target all … [Read more...]
Resistance Tubing Workout for Chiseled Shoulders
Resistance tubes are one of my favorite types of equipment to get a full body workout when you are on the road. They don’t take up much space, they are light and affordable. Once you learn how to use them you will not miss a workout again. Always make sure you have enough resistance to perform the exercises. If the tension of the tubes is too loose (wiggling), you will not be working the muscle hard enough. Perform every exercise with slow controlled movements. … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolution – Weight Loss Workout Challenge
Now that the holidays are over, I made a video to help you jump start your fitness New Year’s resolution. Even a daily 4-minute workout will help you with your weight loss goals or improve your overall health.Some people create unrealistic goals and when they don’t see results they give up. In this short video workout I want to demonstrate that even a small step will accomplish more in the long run. Set realistic goals and do not stop once you achieve them, make … [Read more...]
“New Year. New YOU!” Exercise Program
"New Year. New YOU!" Home Exercise Program from TodaysFitnessTrainer At some point you're going to have to admit it ... you haven't started the exercise program that's been on your "New Year's Resolution" list for the past few years (and you still haven't crossed it off). The "New Year. New YOU!" Exercise Program is the perfect solution for you (and others just like you)! TodaysFitnessTrainer.com has designed a 12 week exercise program for anyone starting a new … [Read more...]
Holiday HIIT “Fat Burning” Workout
Now that we're in the middle of the holiday season, sharing time with family and friends (and more turkey and stuffing than we can possibly handle) it can get even harder to fit in a regular workout to combat the expanding waistline! No need to worry because TodaysFitnessTrainer.com has enlisted the help of Marcelo Vazquez, ACSM certified personal trainer and developer of Spin-Fit™ programs for youth. The Holiday HIIT "Fat Burning" Workout is a quick ten minutes … [Read more...]
12 Week Home Exercise Program – Week Twelve
This is it! The final week of the 12 Week Home Exercise Program. That's 4 workouts in 7 days (168 hours ... 10,080 minutes). After completing your last 4 workouts, you can congratulate yourself on NOT being one of the 50% of people who drop out of an exercise program within the first 3 months. You are committed. You are strong willed. You are dedicated. You are confident. You are AWESOME! By now, you've mastered an entire library of exercises (ie. 30 x … [Read more...]
12 Week Home Exercise Program – Week Eleven
At this point you have completed over 80% of the exercise program! You've completed a total of 36 workout sessions in 10 weeks. Only 8 more workouts to go and you've finished the entire program! If you haven't started rewarding yourself and celebrating your efforts so far ... YOU SHOULD!! With only two weeks left to go, this is the perfect time to take a step back and think about what you've accomplished. Find a quiet place and review the following: What … [Read more...]
12 Week Home Exercise Program – Week Ten
After completing nine weeks of the exercise program your body has been trained to move more effectively and be efficient in adapting to a wide variety of challenges. Your body should be more balanced in strength, stability and endurance (in both strength and in your ability to complete cardiovascular exercises). This week the goal is to continue challenging the body by increasing the volume of work, primarily on the fourth workout session. Still mix up the … [Read more...]