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When it comes to building a well-rounded fitness program there are numerous things that go into it.  Although to some, it may look like a group of exercises dropped onto a page there are so many considerations to make when you are building fitness programs for clients.  So let’s talk about 5 things to considerContinue reading “Building a Well-Rounded Fitness Program – 5 Things to Focus On”

Banded Squat Placing the band around your legs just above your knees start by reaching your hips backwards like you are reaching your butt back towards an imaginary chair behind you.  Keep your weight evenly distributed throughout your feet.  Aim to get your thighs parallel with the floor or a 90 degree bend at theContinue reading “Feb 26 – Full Body Workout To End Off The Month”

Conditioning workouts can give you a great workout in a short amount of time. AMRAP stands for as many reps as possible. For this workout set a timer for 20 minutes and complete as many reps as you can in that 20 minute time frame. Record the number of reps and aim to improve thatContinue reading “20 Minute AMRAP Conditioning Workout”

If you an avid exerciser you have probably heard the term Progressive Overload, but today I wanted to take some time to fully explain the concept of progressive overload so that you can get the most out of your workouts.   The concept of progressive overload is relatively simple.  Each time we are exercising we wantContinue reading “Progressive Overload Explained”

Are you looking for a simple dumbbell workout to get you started on your weight training journey? Look no further than this one. It’s simple and targets all the major muscle groups and movement patterns in the lower body. Reps are given beside each exercise, complete 3 sets of each exercise before moving on to the nextContinue reading “Lower Body Dumbbell Workout For Beginners”

Staying active when you’re travelling or on vacation and don’t have access to a gym can be difficult, but not impossible.  Today on the blog I’m sharing 5 ways you can keep yourself moving without access to equipment.  This can be useful if you travel a lot or want to keep up your movement whenContinue reading “5 Tips to Keep You Moving When You Don’t Have Access to a Gym “

I love using bands to introduce some variety into my upper body workouts! While I love training with dumbbells and barbells adding bands can be a great way to change it up a bit. They also give you an opportunity to mimic some cable exercises at home that you may otherwise not be able to do atContinue reading “Upper Body Band Workout”

If you travel a lot or are looking to build a gym in a small space bands can be your best friend. Today I’m sharing with you a full body workout you can do with only bands. Take this one on the road with you! Complete 12 reps of each exercise and 3-4 sets depending on theContinue reading “A Full Body Band Workout You Can Do Anywhere”

The gym can be a very intimidating place for new clients and as trainer’s the experiences we give our clients will make or break whether they continue to come back or not.  It’s important to foster an environment that is welcoming and accepting of clients of all spaces and abilities.  This is why it’s importantContinue reading “5 Tips to Help Clients Build Confidence in the Gym”