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Lower Body Band Workout

Looking for a lower body workout you can do at home with only a few bands! Then I have your workout today! Complete 12-15 reps of each exercise for 3-4 set. Banded Squat Placing the band around your legs just above your knees start by reaching your hips backwards like you are reaching your buttContinue reading “Lower Body Band Workout”

Cueing Difficult Movements for Clients – 4 Tips

As trainers we see clients that come from a variety of different movement backgrounds. Some clients are more aware of how their bodies move and others aren’t. One of the things that new trainers often struggle with is cueing movements for clients who are struggling. This certainly comes with experience and seeing more and moreContinue reading “Cueing Difficult Movements for Clients – 4 Tips”

Arms & Shoulder Workout

Today I’m sharing an upper body workout that is focusing on the biceps, triceps and shoulders. Complete 10-12 reps of each exercise and 3-4 sets before moving on to the next exercise. Dumbbell Bicep Curl Take a dumbbell in each hand and engage your core before you start the movement. Bending at the elbow curlContinue reading “Arms & Shoulder Workout”

Lower Body Barbell Workout for Strength

Here is your weekly workout focusing this week on lower body strength. Complete 6-8 reps of each exercise for 3-4 sets. Ensure that you using enough weight that if you reach 8 reps you shouldn’t feel like you are able to do many more. Complete all sets of one exercise before moving on to theContinue reading “Lower Body Barbell Workout for Strength”

Strength Training Terminology, 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Strength Training Journey

Are you starting a strength training journey but not sure about all the terminology used. I feel like those of us that live in the strength training world all the time sometimes forget that although there are terms and concepts that are not new to us they are new to many of our clients soContinue reading “Strength Training Terminology, 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Strength Training Journey “

6 x 6 Conditioning Workout

Today I’m sharing a 6 X 6 Conditioning workout for those days when you’re looking for a sweaty workout that gets your heart rate up. Complete 10 reps of each of the 6 exercises for 6 rounds. Rounds can be adjusted to less than 6 for time or ability as needed. Squat Thrusters Bring aContinue reading “6 x 6 Conditioning Workout”

Self-Care Evaluation and 5 Tips for Starting to Implement Self-Care Practices

Self-care is a buzzword right now, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t important. Placing an emphasis on self-care is important for everyone and it helps people be the best version of themselves. But self-care does look different for everyone and you have to figure out what works best for you on your self-care journey. Continue reading “Self-Care Evaluation and 5 Tips for Starting to Implement Self-Care Practices”

Shy Clients In The Gym? 5 Tips To Help Them Build Confidence

Are you working with clients in the gym and they are struggling with confidence. This is a super common thing trainers encounter with new gym goers. They are often concerned that everyone is watching them and although it’s typically not true it doesn’t mean that we as trainers shouldn’t honour their feelings and help themContinue reading “Shy Clients In The Gym? 5 Tips To Help Them Build Confidence “

Upper Body Band Workout

Looking for a workout you can take anywhere with you or one that you don’t require a ton of equipment for. Here’s an upper body workout only requiring only a couple bands of different tensions. Complete 12-15 reps of each exercise for 3-4 sets. Banded Chest Press Anchor the band around something secure at chestContinue reading “Upper Body Band Workout”

Upper Body Workout for Strong Arms

Today I have an upper body workout for you to help build strength and stability in the upper body. Complete 3-4 sets of each exercise. Reps are included under each description. Lying on a bench ensure that you have positioned the safety bars appropriately. If you rest the barbell on the safety bar it shouldContinue reading “Upper Body Workout for Strong Arms”