Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain: you know…the kind where you can’t bend over because it hurts too bad.  And sitting for more than 5 minutes is torture. I’ve been there.  And some of my clients have experienced this kind of pain too.  So let’s talk about what...

Crunchless Core Exercises

  A frequent conversation I have with my clients is about how often you can train your core.  Given the amount of plank challenges on the internet, most people assume it’s okay to to do crunchless core exercises every day. So let’s discuss.  You’ve...

Stretches for Lower Back Pain

If you’ve ever had pain in your low back, you’ve probably Googled stretches for lower back pain.  Stretching and/or massage can temporarily relieve lower back pain, but it’s often not the cure. With my clients who have been doing stretches for lower...

Bodyweight Exercises For Women

As a mom, it’s easy to talk yourself out of a workout.  “I don’t have time.  Netflix is calling.  I don’t have a babysitter.  I haven’t had coffee.”  Etc, etc.  Right?! You really just need a workout to be convenient.  And...

Reverse Plank Exercise

“I really should be better at this,” I thought to myself while at a conference a few months ago. It was a conference for personal trainers and the presenter had asked us to do the reverse plank exercise.  I was partnered with a guy who did his first.  His...

Exercises that are Harder than they Look

I’ll be honest.  I love a sneaky exercise.  You know….the ones that look so simple, but are surprisingly difficult. When my clients say, “Wow! That was hard!,” I know it was an unexpected challenge:) Here are some of my favorite exercises that...