Empower Your Poses With Intention And Technique – Hand and Wrist Focus Isn’t it amazing how many different ways there are to do things? In yoga, as well as in the fitness world, the form you use can vary depending on the teacher or trainer you’re working with. But have you ever done a pose [...]
There seems to be an obsession when it comes to abs. Whether you get it from holding plank or doing crunches, having a good-kind-of-sore feeling in your midsection has a certain satisfaction. We all want nice, flat bellies, but is doing hundreds of crunches the solution? There are so many exercises to strengthen the core, [...]
Keeping your hamstrings strong, happy, and NOT injured is important to the overall happiness of your fitness and yoga practice, not to mention the rest of your life. Here are 3 tips, including specific alignment, that can help your hamstrings stay in great shape; safe and happy! Tip 1. Keep ‘em Stretched: Be sure to [...]
I know it can be rather interesting trying to fit in all the goodness of your busy life and still keep up your core strength and overall stamina, so I’ve put together this list of exercises to give you some ideas you can do on-the-go. 1. Burpees. Hands down one of the best ways to [...]
Sunshine Smiles to you! In the spirit of Summer, this workout is all about fun (just like all our Yoga Boot Camp workouts!). You can do it in a park or your own neighborhood – pretty much anywhere. Just print it out and put it in your pocket (or memorize the basic idea and make [...]
I know, sometimes it can be a big effort to stretch after you work out, whether it’s in a gym, outside, on a bike or a hike. It can be tempting to skip stretching after you’ve done so much work, even if it was really fun and rewarding. Same goes for wanting to stretch after [...]
Why do I love yoga boot camp? Because we have fun. Because we make it more ‘play’ than ‘work’. Because each woman inspires me while at the same time I get to share my own inspiration. What does this have to do with a flat belly? Well, let’s talk about the abdominal muscles for a moment… [...]
What do you think of when you hear the word sexy? I’m talking about a healthy, respectful kind of sexy; the kind that comes in all shapes, sizes, and creative expressions. Some words that come to mind are: happy, confident, graceful, strong, beautiful, playful… I could keep going, but I think you get the point. [...]
Push-ups are awesome body weight exercises to keep your self (and your bones) strong. They work your chest, triceps, shoulders, and abdominal and core muscles, though you want to think about doing them with your whole body. Whether you can barely do one push-up, or can crank out 50 without breaking a sweat, you’ll probably [...]
For an effective change of pace, try interval training. It’s one of the main focuses of Yoga Boot Camp, and fitness programs everywhere. Here’s why… We all know that exercise is good for the body. Without proper exercise, we become susceptible to not only injuries and fatigue, but a number of diseases as well. Exercise [...]