Can you turn fat into muscle? Muscle into fat? What happens if you stop working out? Tune in to find out in this week's brand new #QandAWed episode. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel to get our brand new weekly workout and #QandAWed videos… Read more...
Developing flat and pulled in abs isn't only about looking good in a bathing suit (though that's a nice added perk) -- strong abs are important for posture, preventing back pain and even pelvic floor strength! The good news is you don't have to get down on the ground to strengthen your abs - you'll… Read more...
Sleeveless season is almost here! Start shaping up for warmer weather now with these 5 FREE full length workout videos designed to help you build upper body strength and functional stamina (and look great in that tank top too). If you're wanting to build muscle in your arms instead of just toning them then you… Read more...
HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, kettlebells - all the fitness headlines seem to shout out the virtues of these types of killer cardio sessions in the name of efficiency and effectiveness. If you've been exercising regularly, chances are you are probably incorporating this type of maximum effort training into your regular routine (or maybe it's the entirety… Read more...
You've probably heard this advice before (maybe even from a personal trainer or fitness expert) that exercising on an empty stomach (also often referred to as 'fasted cardio') is a great way to burn fat and lose weight FAST (pardon the pun). Let's start with the rationale behind this advice. The idea is that exercising… Read more...
It’s Lose Your Love Handles Week (which is kinda like shark week, but for your ABS!) and we've got a few fun things in store for you to help you celebrate. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought it might be fun to put a little extra emphasis on one of our *ahem* "favorite" body… Read more...
It's time to break up with Ben & Jerry's if you want to start a hot and heavy relationship with your skinny jeans! Here's how to lose your love handles -- without going to extremes. #1: Stand Up Are you reading this sitting down? Well, get up! One of the simplest ways to start shedding… Read more...
Looking for a great abs workout? Check out these 10 videos below from JESSICASMITHTV (or click here to get the full playlist) and get to work! #1: 5-Minute Abs This short and sweet shot of abs is perfect right after a cardio workout or as an add on to some strength training, or simply as… Read more...
I am often asked this question, and it really got me thinking. As a trainer and instructor I like to incorporate both floor and standing abs exercises into my workouts, classes and videos. I don't always just focus on an "abs only" move either -- we can work our abdominals during so many exercises that… Read more...
It's Lose Your Love Handles Week (kinda like shark week, but for your ABS)!!! In honor of Valentine's Day, I thought it might be fun to put a little extra emphasis on one of our...ahem.. *favorite* body parts -- the love handles! And while you CAN'T SPOT REDUCE, you can target that lovely area with… Read more...
