Easy, Fun and Practical Exercise Tips for Moms

I am often asked what is the best form of exercise to lose weight? While the best way for one person may not be the best way for someone else, research has shown time and again that HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training) is one of the best ways to not only lose weight but…

Our hips need so much love…they get tight from sitting, sleeping, walking, running and yes even yoga. Keeping the hips open helps decrease low-back pain as well. When the hips are tight, it call pull on the low back. Further, we often have one hip that is tighter than the other, which can tug on…

We rely on our knees to be healthy and happy to do most activities of daily living. Walking, squatting down to pick up your baby or groceries, stairs, getting in and out of a car and the list goes on. They also need to be healthy so you can exercise without pain. The toe touch…

Most people I know or have trained have tight hips. Two key muscles that play a part in tight hips are the hip flexors and piriformis (the pocket muscle as it sits where your back pocket is on jeans). This post will help you release that tension and find relief not only in the hips…

I have worked with so many clients struggling with posture and hands down the prone cobra has helped everyone so much. This exercise strengthens all the little muscle between the shoulder blades to keep us upright. And…for women with large breasts, this exercise really helps to reduce back pain. Give it try and let me…

Twisting is an excellent way to release toxins and open up the body. We carry so much tightness in our hips, neck, and back just from performing activities of daily living. Driving, standing, working at a desk, even exercising. As we get older, we tend to get even tighter. These two stretches are so good…

Well, it is officially 2022 and most of us will start off with a bang, exercising away all the excess drink and food we ate over the holidays. Chances are if you start an exercise program, it will include planks. Planks done wrong can hurt your back, neck, and shoulders and actually make your posture…

Finding balance in our lives during the holidays is always a challenge. Shopping, Christmas cards, parties, meals to plan…or maybe you feel alone or sad or are missing someone dearly. Tree pose is an excellent way to find balance both physically and mentally and anyone can do it. It takes a fair amount of mental focus so…

Several stretches and exercises in my blogs use Swiss balls, so it is important to get the right Swiss ball for your height. You know you have the right size Swiss ball when you sit on a Swiss ball and your thighs are parallel to the floor or, slightly higher if you need more curve…

Summer is a time where people are active and work hard at getting in shape. An excellent exercise that strengthens the back, buttocks, legs, and core is the squat. Squats are highly demanding and are not easy to perform. I have worked with a lot of Moms teaching them to squat properly and typically it…

I often find myself looking at people’s posture, analyzing what muscles are short and tight and long and weak. It is something ingrained in me being a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for over 30 years. Last night I was observing one of my husband’s Ju-Jitsu buddies and noticed his palms were facing backward…

Hip extensions are a great way to tone the booty and release some unwanted toxins in the body. Hip Extensions Cues: Benefits: Precautions:

There is this muscle that runs from the top of the pelvis to the bottom of the rib cage and often gets really tight on one side, the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). When one side is really tight it can actually hike the hip up and make it appear like you have one leg shorter than…

Our hamstrings are often short and tight which can cause a lot of back pain and even knee pain. Sometimes just stretching the muscle is not enough, you also need to mobilize the nerves. This sequence has helped several of clients who had back pain and postural issues due to tight hamstrings. It has been…

Challenge yourself with the Wall Lean This exercise is so good for your posture and your neck. Try to do this for 3 minutes and if you can’t, well then you must incorporate it into your weekly routine at least 3 times a week.Those of you that do crunches of any type getting ready for…

Sitting all day or driving a lot can cause low back discomfort and compress the lumbar spine. This back opener will help the back feel better by pumping fluids into the spine giving it the love and nourishment it needs. It’s a great pick me up for the back and your brain. Cues: Benefits: Check…

Cues: 2. Lengthen your tail bone and gently rock side to side for 5-10 breaths. 3. Now hold and press your tailbone into the floor for 5-10 breaths. Benefits: 2. Relieves stress and emotions.

Sometimes you just need to take a load off and let your back relax and reverse the flow of blood in your legs. Legs Up The Wall is a great way to do that and can also help with insomnia. Cues: 1. Lie sideways against the wall and exhale as you swing your legs up…

I do a lot to stay healthy and keep my gut functioning well. I recently had some issues with detoxing from mold exposure and one of the things I did, and still do, to help release toxins was rebounding. Rebounding is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that can be done by everyone, as long as your…

Warrior 2  Why You Need This? Warrior 2 is an excellent pose to strengthen the body and the mind. Holding this pose for 5-10 breaths will teach you to let you and embrace the warrior inside by pushing past the discomfort in the legs and arms.  Benefits: 1. Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles.2.…

The Garland Yoga Pose (Malasana or Squat) Benefits:1. The squat position stretches the ankles, groin and back. This also takes a great deal of pressure off the spine.2. Tones the belly. Cues:1. Begin by standing with your feet a little more than shoulder width apart. Exhale and squat down, letting your spine round (let the…