Thanks Cosmopolitan Magazine for featuring me and my workout tip in this month’s May issue!

My tip (page 212): Start at your goal number of reps and count down vs. up. For instance…if you are aiming to do 30 pushups, don’t start at 1 and count up to 30 – instead start at 30 and count down! When you can see that the end is getting closer you are more likely to push and stick with it. It’s simple but works!

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. Continue Reading…

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

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?
As a runner you Continue Reading…