For this workout you will need a dumbbell or two (or some other heavy object like a kettlebell, jug of laundry detergent, or bag of potatoes…), a miniband, and a chair. I will indicate on each exercise what equipment you will need to perform it. The workout consists of 4 circuits with 3 exercises per […]
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Full Body Circuit – Dumbbell
For this workout all you will need is a dumbbell or two! The workout will consist of 10 exercise that we will be completing in a tabata style workout (40 sec on, 20 sec off). Complete the circuit 3-4 times for a total, full body workout! single arm dumbbell snatch (L) single arm dumbbell snatch […]
Legs – Band & Dumbbells
For this workout you will need dumbbells and minibands. I also use a weighted vest for some of this workout as well so if you have access to that, or a backpack you can fill with something heavy, that would probably also work! The workout includes 6 supersets, you will complete each superset 3 times, […]
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Dynamic Core Workout
For this workout all you will need is yourself, and an optional yoga mat. This workout focused on dynamic movements that target your core. I sometimes get bored of the same old core movements and like to switch it up a little and challenge myself. If you are a beginner I would suggest taking a […]
Dropset-Style Legs, Banded & Weighted
For this workout you will need your dumbbells or kettlebells, and a miniband! You’ll also need a chair. This workout is kind of formulated in a “drop set” kind of style – you’ll be completing the first few exercises with weight and a band, and then directly following the exercise with the un-weighted version of […]
Quick Upper & Core Circuit
For this workout you will need a dumbbell and a mat or soft surface. This workout is performed circuit style – 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off. There are 8 exercises, you will complete all 8 exercises in the 40 on, 20 off style before taking a 1 minute break and then repeating the circuit. […]
What The Online Fitness Industry Won’t Tell You
I’m not a hater, I promise. I know I rag on the online fitness industry regularly, but it’s mostly because I want people to see that it’s not all as it seems. I AM part of the online fitness community (on a very teeny scale), and I appreciate most of the things that bringing health […]
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Electrolytes: What Are They And Why Are They Important?
As I could feel the salty sweat drying on my face the other day while we were driving home from an intense outdoor workout in the sun we stopped at a gas station to pick up a couple of sports drinks to help replenish our electrolytes. It got me thinking about how little electrolyte balance […]
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Everything You Need To Know About The Deadlift
Deadlifts are hands down one of my favourite exercises to do if I want to feel strong and powerful. I can’t say my deadlift is really that strong but hiking up a mass of weight from a dead stop on the ground really does something to get me amped for my workout that is following. […]
My Current Top 5 No-Equipment Core Exercises
A strong core is the foundation for a strong body, yet so many people neglect training their core because it’s “boring”, or it doesn’t give them results as obvious as their bicep curls do. Not only is strength improved with strong core muscles, but so is balance and stability, making the tasks of daily life […]