I’m so excited to be featured in this month’s OM Yoga Magazine! This UK based magazine has always been a favorite of mine and I was flattered when they asked me to be in one of their issues. Special thanks to my photographer Jill Hunter, who took some amazing shots!

You can get your copy at Barnes and Noble in stores nationwide, or you can dowload the OM Yoga app for your iPod/iPhone!

For more details about my Balance & Hip Opener Sequence, please see below.

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I’m excited to be featured again this week on Shape Magazine’s website for the article: “The Best Workouts You Aren’t Doing” by Jessica Smith! Check out the article below for some cool new workouts and tips including one of my favorites: sandbag training!

When Shape Magazine asked me what I thought would be a big trend in 2012, I had many ideas but the one I went with was “Sandbag Training” (see #12 in the article below). Sandbag training has been around for awhile now, but now many companies are making more functional bags with customized weights, handles and even pink ones for women (got mine HERE)! I will try to post a workout soon with some sample exercises. Until then, you can watch the video below to see how it can be used (warning: it’s tough!!).

Via Shape: “We asked some of the nation’s top experts for their fitness industry predictions for the New Year…“

Sample Sandbag Workout:

Here is my latest Culturemap article:

“10 Things Your Personal Trainer Doesn’t Want to  Hear Over The Holidays”

Ahh, the holidays. Most trainers, including myself, dread this time of year because it’s a time when all of our clients go bizerk and forget everything they’ve learned and worked so hard for the rest of the year. But, it’s not too late – you can take classes, hit the gym or enlist the help of a trainer. Just avoid saying the following if you really want to commit to staying fit over the holidays.

My office is making me fat! Be strong people! There is such a thing as self-control and willpower; you may just have to dig down deep to find it. If your office kitchen is filled with “goodies” that will make you fat – then just don’t go in there! I’m sure you won’t lose your job because of what you do or don’t eat. Instead, pack your desk full of healthy treats so that you won’t be tempted to have a cookie, brownie or whatever else is lurking around the office. Going out for holiday lunches? Just stick with salads and grilled options. Clients sending you sugary gifts? Reward the ones that send fruit or non-food items and tell the cookie senders that the fruit baskets were the hit of the office and maybe they’ll get the hint.

OMG, Yay – the eggnog lattes are back! What? Yeah, and your 10lbs will soon be back. Did you know this drink at Starbucks has 460 calories and 21 grams of fat? And that’s for the grande/medium with no whipped cream! Avoid any creamy drinks or ones that taste like dessert, because they have just as many calories as a dessert or more. If you are going to indulge in a holiday drink, try a low-cal cider, sugar-free hot chocolate, peppermint tea or the skinny cinnamon dolce latte at Starbucks (180 calories/6g fat) as an alternative.

Oh, don’t worry. I don’t like sweets. Yeah right. After a few cocktails you’ll be throwing back the eggnog as you stand in line at the dessert table. Stay away from the sweets! If you must have something sweet at a party, go for gingerbread (or gingersnaps), a “mini” dessert  (like a cookie or bar) or even a candy cane. Think “small portions”. If you have to make a dessert yourself for an event, try using Truvia, Stevia or Splenda as alternatives to sugar or just make something that is “cleaner” like fruit dipped in dark chocolate. It’s still a crowd pleaser and your friends won’t blame you for their weight gain. Read the rest of this entry »

Carrie B. and I were flattered to be featured on the front page of the Health section in this Sunday’s Houston Chronicle! Click the picture below to view the full article and visit Bombshell-Bootcamp.com for information on the classes and how to join!

I’m thrilled to be featured on Shape Magazine’s website and featured in the post: “Top 10 Moves For a Tighter Tush”!

When they asked me for my top 10 best butt exercises, I immediately thought about most of the moves I show in my dvd:”Long Lean Legs“! So, I included many of these same moves, along with a detailed description so readers can follow along at home. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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THE TIGHTER TUSH CIRCUIT

Last week I was notified by Nike that I was one of the 5 winners who submitted their favorite drill as part of a Nike Training Club (“NTC”) contest! I submitted my favorite drill – a jumprope drill that I called “Triple Jumprope Drill”. I love jumprope and thought that all the NTC members and people who use the app would like to incorporate it into their routine because it’s so much fun and a great workout! I’m so honored that Nike chose me! Look for my name and my drill in the new Spring App!

Read what Nike has to say about me on their Blog:

I love the NTC App and highly recommend it, if you don’t have it already. It’t great for when you don’t have time to take a class, work with a trainer or go to the gym – because it requires very little equipment. I love how it has 3 levels to chose from (the advanced is definitely advanced!) and goals to choose: Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong or Get Focused. Most workouts are either 30 minutes or 45 and you have a virtual trainer speaking to you the whole time and guiding you through each move (about 30-90 seconds each) with a live clock counting down. Not sure how to do the “frogger”? Well, just click on the little video icon and you’ll get to watch a demo before you return back to the workout.

Check back for info on the new app and my drill!

Here is my latest article on Culturemap!

I spent this week in NYC helping NBC Universal with their “Healthy Week” initiative. I had a great time educating the people in Times Square about health and fitness and convincing them to join me on the steps to raise money for the American Cancer Society! At the end of the day Wednesday, we reached our goal of 1 Million steps and $10,000 was donated for cancer research!Way to go NBC and NYC! I had so much fun doing workouts with Bill & Jim Germankos and Erik Chopin, winners of the Biggest Loser (pictured), the Real Housewives of New York, Cornell McClellon (President Obama’s trainer!) and Toccara Jones from America’s Next Top Model.

Press Release:

TEXAN FITNESS PERSONALITY CARI SHOEMATE FEATURED IN NBC UNIVERSAL’S “HEALTHY WEEK” IN TIMES SQUARE, NYC

New York (May 2011) – Cari Shoemate, Houston’s first and only celebrity fitness personality on ExerciseTV, the leading fitness digital network, will be featured in NBC Universal’s Healthy Week May 23-25 in Times Square.  Cari will be leading workouts with the cast of The Real Housewives of New York, President Obama’s personal trainer Cornell McClellan and former contestants of The Biggest Loser. The event is open to the public and will take place on a set of stairs with sensors that will be counting every step. The goal for the event is to not only get people excited about fitness, but also to reach 1 million steps in order to raise money for The American Cancer Society.  Workouts will take place around the structure and on the stage from 10am to 6pm each day with additional booths around the structure where the public can get healthy tips and giveaways. Coverage is taking place on E! Entertainment Television, The Today Show, Telemundo and more.

“I’m really excited about this event and honored NBC and ExerciseTV asked me to help them with ‘Healthy Week’! I hope everyone stops by for a fun workout and some great fitness tips. It’s perfect timing, because summer and bathing suit season is almost here! I am looking forward to getting New York excited about fitness and hopefully reaching many more through NBC! I plan to come back to Houston and get my local community involved as well.”

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Here is my most recent article that was featured on Culturemap! I’m sure you’ve heard at least one of these myths, so I’m here to set the record straight…

As I trainer, I spend a lot of my time trying to convince people that the rumors they hear about working out aren’t always true. It’s so frustrating that people think and do silly things because they think they will get a hot bod. Next time you hear one of these rumors at the gym, just roll your eyes and crank up your iPod.

1. Running makes you lose your butt
Please people! Have you seen a sprinter’s body?
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Well, I survived my second Houston Marathon on Sunday! Surprisingly, my injured knee held up. I was orignially shooting for around 3:40 so I could qualify for Boston, but since I had to basically take a whole month off of training in December, I had to re-evaluate. So, I went slower overall than I had planned and then even slower the last 6 miles because my knee started to tighten up.  I finished with a time of 4:02 which isn’t too bad.

Here is the article I wrote the day after about my experience:

*Coming Soon…my video about the Houston Marathon and Marathon Expo!

My article about prepping for this weekend’s Houston Marathon was featured on Culturemap.com! But, you can use these tips for just about any race or city…

If you are one of the 22,000 runners preparing to run this weekend’s Houston Marathon or Half Marathon, you might be wondering how you should spend the final hours leading up to the big day. Odds are you will make at least one bad decision, especially if this is your first big race.

But don’t worry; to save you some agony, I’ve put together a list of the top 10 things you should NOT do between now and the Sunday morning start. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m featured in the November 2010 issue of Health & Fitness Sports Magazine in the “Ask the Trainer” column on page 31!

*Click picture for online edition!

I’m so excited to be included in the August Issue of 002 Magazine and on the COVER!! 002 has been my favorite Houston magazine for years because they have the best information and reviews on all the newest restaurants, hangouts, hip events, products and people.  Special thanks to Carla Valencia (the amazing Editor) for giving me a shot and including me in the magazine; Edward Sanchez who worked his magic with my makeup and gave me great posing tips; Sarah Al-Adwani for making my hair look great not just during the shoot, but for the last 5+ years; Jill Hunter who is a creative and talented photographer and Nancy Mathe’ my sidekick and trusted advisor.

The photoshoot was so much fun and even got to do a shopping spree at Neimans, but sadly had to return the $2,300 leather Prada below : (  Check back soon for my “behind the scenes” video!

KNOCKOUT : 002houston Magazine | hip.current.cool

The DVD Release Party on 5/21 was a huge success!

To see some of the photos and read the recap…click HERE or click the “DVD Release Party” tab above.