Hey Y’all! Being that it is mid February I wanted to address some common weight loss fails that may be halting your NYE Resolutions. First off, be patient with your progress. These are just tips that will get you the results at a much faster pace. You will get stronger, your endurance will get better…
The kettlebell is such a versatile piece of equipment that is so accessible and easy to store making this piece of workout machinery a definite go-to in my book! Whether you are training at the gym, at home, or on-the-go incorporating a kettlebell routine has loads of benefits. It is great way to build muscle,…
Hey All! So, I’m taking my programs back to the roots of my training journey. Here is a quick Muay Tai inspired workout for you! Muay Thai Background I started training in Muay Thai around 2010, shortly after I moved to Las Vegas. I trained religiously for about two years. In those two years, I…
Hey All! So, I just wanted to share a few of my go-to bodyweight exercises. Bodyweight exercises, also known as calisthenics, are highly effective for any fitness goal. Whether you are looking to tone up, lose weight or build muscle incorporating bodyweight exercises is a MUST! Even better, getting more familiar with bodyweight exercises allows…
Do you have a desire, a goal, a wish that you have been neglecting to pursue? There are countless reasons and excuses for putting our deepest desires and goals on the backburner. But maybe it’s been unintentional. You want to see a change but don’t know where to begin. Here are 3 steps that…
Training the core has many benefits but before you jump in it’s always important to note that abs are made in the kitchen! Core training should always involve the manipulation of movement, range of motion, body position, amount of control and have versatility in tempo. This means playing with a variety of core exercises…
With the devastating disaster that hit the Las Vegas Strip this Sunday I wanted to address the benefits of exercise when progressing through the healing process of such a horrific tragedy. PTSD Defined “Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event.” It is no doubt that…
Phase training has been this month’s theme and I’ve been breaking it down into 3 essentials for beginners, intermediates and advanced. When building any fitness program steady progression is the key to success as well as injury prevention. When it comes to plyometrics training many believe it’s merely for advanced trainees. However, when…
Got WOD? 20 Min AMRAP 7 Pull-ups 12 Burpees Crossfit is a fitness craze and it’s no wonder because the quick, intense and beneficial workouts are what keeps peeps coming back. It’s official I’m back at it and training Crossfit three times per week. Why? Because change is necessary if you want…
Training the core should be systematic, progressive and goal specific. If you are a beginner it’s imperative that you start at a foundation where exercises are performed to increase stabilization systems that allow your abdominal muscles properly. The objective for any valuable strength training is to create a solid foundation for you to build…
The secret to effective glute workouts is to find balance. Along with quad-dominant movements you also have to isolate the movements and target the hamstrings, hips and thighs. While my leg workouts tend to be more quad dominant with squats, lunges, sprints, leg extensions I implement variety to achieve balance. If you want to target…
Need to recharge and refresh your training regimen? Supersets are my favorite way to switch things up, save time and get a killa’ workout! SuperSet Overview Supersets are back-to-back exercises that you perform with no rest. There are a variety of different ways to perform a Superset which make it extremely versatile, non-mundane…