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...]
12 Week Home Exercise Program – Week Nine
Congratulations on completing 75% of the "12 Week Home Exercise Program"! With only three weeks to go it's exciting to know the end is in sight. The challenge will be to stay motivated to finish what you've started! This week the goal is to continue challenging the body. The volume of work is the same as last week but you are encouraged to challenge yourself a bit more. You can do this very easily by simply changing up the exercises in each of the workouts … [Read more...]
12 Week Home Exercise Program – Week Eight
With seven weeks of consistent workouts under your belt you're most likely experiencing changes in how you feel (i.e. stronger, increased energy, better cardiovascular endurance, etc.) and also in how you look in the mirror. By now, friends and colleagues are starting to notice as well! This week we are taking it slow and changing only the cardiovascular training portion of your workout routine. Because this is only the second week with the new exercises your … [Read more...]
12 Week Home Exercise Program – Week Seven
You've made it past the half way mark of the "12 Week Home Exercise Program"! Now that you've become an expert at the exercises in the first six weeks of the program it's time to change things up and challenge your body in new ways! The human body is designed to be efficient and adapt so it's important to keep your body "guessing". In this way your body will continue to change and get the results you are hoping to achieve (i.e. increased strength, improved … [Read more...]