Motivation

 ..a force or influence that causes someone to do something.

"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." Tony Robbins
 

Foam rolling-Total Body Hotspots

This is a standard foam rolling routine that I require all of my clients to do prior to their workout and then again post workout. This enables the client and me to see where their issues are before we start to train. Also, we are able to see how the muscles are doing after the workout session. The tight areas should feel much better and the foam rolling should be less tense. Additionally, the range of motion for the joints should be better. Over the years, I have found that this means that our next workout session will begin from a better place in terms of range of motion and more balance where there was over activity and under activity.

Motivation Monday-Lunges Combo!

Exercise of the day (EOD) - Combo cross-back lunge with rotation and side lunge.

thirsty for Change Thursday- box Exercises

Exercise of the day (EOD) - Split box single-arm curl press, decline push-ups, split box jumps

Where's My Butt Wednesday-Glutes

Exercise of the day (EOD) - Single leg walkout with push-up, single leg bench squat.

When will I see My Abs?-Leg Climbs

Fat loss will always reveal abs underneath. Leg climbs are for my clients who insist on crunches to develop abs. While crunches are not on my list of necessary or the most effective exercises, I do like these leg climbs. If you anchor the foot of the non-exercising leg on the ground, then you are using more hip flexor and must be careful not to jerk or use momentum which will put more stress on the back.The goal would be to anchor the foot but use that assistance as little as possible and gradually work towards being able to do the exercise as shown here, keeping that foot on the ground and using the abs to climb the leg. Think of pulling the chest toward the thigh. When done properly these are safer than regular crunches which can put strain on the lower back.