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SHOULDERS!!

Shoulders are an important part of an upper body workout.  Learn here how to use them SAFELY and EFFECTIVELY.   https://youtu.be/BFPSOX3Cqxo  
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DUMBBELL ROW!!

One of the best basic back exercises is a dumbbell row.  Here is a short video illustrating the basics to do this move correctly. https://youtube.com/shorts/brqbLM2wiPs
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TRICEP KICKBACK/EXTENSION!!

What we do for the FRONT, we have to do for the BACK!  Triceps are the backs of the arms, often lovingly called by some of my clients "bat wings", "grandma arms", etc.  Regardless of what you call them, they are an important part of the arm…
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CHEST PRESS!!

The chest press is a basic strength training exercise that we will use often.  This short video explains the basics. One of the keys to doing it successfully is to make sure that your elbows go DOWN and OUT to the sides, and do not put the…
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BICEP CURLS!!

Bicep curls!!  Gotta work the whole body and a great place to start is with bicep curls.  This video shows you the basics of how to stand and move for a safe and effective bicep curl. https://youtu.be/8vdgN0UXejE
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LUNGES!!

Lunging is one of the most important moves we will do in our classes.  It is one that focuses on many muscles in the lower half of our body.  Proper form is essential first for SAFETY and secondly for EFFECTIVENESS.  Once you learn how to…
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SQUATS!!

Squatting is one of the most important moves we will do in our classes.  It is one that focuses on many muscles in the lower half of our body.  Proper form is essential first for SAFETY and secondly for EFFECTIVENESS.  Once you learn how…
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Posture Basics for Strength Training

https://youtu.be/3mNs7oHg2Ok   No idea where to start with strength training?  You're in the right place.  This short video goes over how to STAND and SIT during 99% of the exercises that we do. CORRECT POSTURE is super important! FIRST…
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Cardio Killer - Bodyweight!!

TODAY's "How can I stay in shape at home during a pandemic" workout is called the "10x Cardio Killer".  A bodyweight-based workout that is 5 rounds, adding intensity if you want, as you go. If you would like the write up of the workout,…
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Let's BAND together for a fun, effective workout!

For today's "my gym is closed down because of the corona virus, what should I do??" workout, I've decided to use a BAND.  I've used the kind with the 2 handles, but if you have a different kind, I explain how to use that kind, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW5Lhr5U-1M&feature=youtu.be If…