Ten years ago I bought a pair of jeans for a trip. Around that time I decided to leave my corporate job to hone in on a new career in health and fitness. Like many new careers, you've got to start somewhere. That "somewhere" for me was the bottom - and let me tell...
Get vertical and go for this workout that combines all the benefits of jumping rope with a few strength exercises that hit your entire body. Not sold on jumping rope? Here are a few benefits to consider: Muscle Tone: Shape up your calves, along with several other big...
Living in Chicago, I've never had to utter the words "I thought that hill was never going to end!" while out for a run. Gorgeous lakefront, great running trails and a few pretty incredible running groups...but no hills. Running hills is actually a great workout. If...
Medicine balls are a staple to any fitness facility, and easily available for purchase at any sporting goods store for home use. They come in a variety of sizes, weights and colors, and can be built into any workout hitting just about every muscle imaginable. I have a...
Vacations can completely take us out of our routine, creating a loss of fitness momentum - and possibly a little bit of weight gain. Back in the days when I was a borderline couch potato, I used to justify taking a "lazy vacation" because a) I firmly believed in the...
It's been a while since I posted a No Excuses Workout, and thought the focus of today's post should be simple, interval-based and use my favorite piece of equipment...the medicine ball! Training with a medicine ball can be incredibly effective on all parts of your...
