Tag: "Squats"
The Commercial Workout: Burn Fat While Watching TV
Your day is almost over and you didn’t have a chance to fit in a workout? As long as you have a sliver of desire and an attention span of about 30 seconds, you can still get it done. I’m a big person for quality over quantity when it comes to fitness. Shorter, more intense [...]
5 Exercises That Will Make Your Legs Look Great
Here are five great exercises you can do anywhere, anytime and get great results. They’ll work just about every part of your legs, and you don’t even need any extra equipment – just your own body weight. Aim to do this leg workout two to three times a week. Do one of these exercises or do [...]
No Excuses Workout #8
I’m a little behind posting my weekly workout, but it’s a good one! Since I put this together last week, I’ve done it a couple times and can say that this group of exercises really focuses A LOT on endurance as well as functional strength. This is also an ideal workout to take with you [...]
No Excuses Weekend Warrior Workout #7
Here’s a great 30-minute workout that does well on its own, or in combination with a brisk run. The focus of today’s workout is high-repetition and body weight. Nothing in the workout can’t be done from the comfort of your living room, your gym, the backyard, your hotel room…anywhere. The thing that’s great about this [...]
3 Reasons Your Body Will Love Squats
Squats are a great exercise that are completely functional, and mirror a movement we frequently do in our day-to-day routine. Think about all the times you sit then stand, or bend down (hopefully not over) to pick something up. You’re squatting. It’s really important that, throughout our lives, the muscles and joints stay in decent [...]
No Excuses Weekend Warrior Workout #6
Here is a full body workout I did today from the health club, but it can also be done from home. I’ve broken things out between beginner and advanced. Even if you were a regular to working out before, but have been on a bit of a break, it might be good to start with [...]
Full Body No Excuses Workout #3
Welcome to December everyone. Let’s keep the momentum up through the New Year. If you let it slide after Thanksgiving, it’s time to build it back up again. Today’s workout is going to focus a lot of core exercises. These core exercises won’t just work your abs – they’ll work you back as well. Like [...]
Full Body No Excuses Workout #2
Here is your second installment of a workout you can do anywhere. All you need is a little bit of room, a little bit of time and a lot of heart. As always, it’s important to start with a good warm up. This workout gets progressively more challenging, and will primarily focus on your legs, [...]
Full Body No Excuses Workout #1
Once every week from now until the New Year, I’m going to send out a 45-minute get-your-butt-in-gear workout that you can do regardless of where you are for this holiday season. All of these workouts will be short, full-body exercises that need minimal equipment. They’re geared toward every fitness level, from beginner to advanced. They’ll [...]
Get Fit in 15 Minutes at Home
We all start some sort of resolution right around the New Year, but why not get a jump on things before the holiday season puts your schedule into overdrive? You’ve got a couple months to build these four exercises into your routine a few times a week. By the New Year you’ll be ready to [...]
