Why Cardio Intervals are so Dang Effective!

Why Cardio Intervals are so Dang Effective!

Intervals are BY FAR the most efficient way to do your cardiovascular workout. These are the reasons why intervals kick long, constant-cardio workouts in the butt: Your metabolism will sky-rocket! It will stay elevated post workout for so much longer than if you just jogged at one level pace. This is due to EPOC (Exercise[…]

45 Second Madness Workout

45 Second Madness Workout + MY FIRST VIDEOS!!

MY FIRST VIDEOS!!! I have inserted a brief video of each move in this workout!! Do each of these 6 exercises for 45 seconds, after each exercise rest for 15 seconds. After you complete all 6 exercises, rest 1 minute and then repeat! (Want to make it harder? Do intervals of 50sec/10sec rest!) 45 Second[…]

Full Body Quick Workout

Full Body Quick Workout

Hope you all had a great Valentine’s day and weekend! I spent the weekend in beautiful Monterey CA :) Did a bunch of hiking, ran along the coast, went to the aquarium and indulged in some delicious food and wine. Running out of time for a workout today? No way! Try this short one, anything[…]

The 12 Days of Xmas Workout

The 12 Days of Xmas Workout (no equipment!)

Hooray for holiday time off!! For those of you in need of an at-home workout to do while traveling, visiting family, or just taking time to relax at home, try this one! No equipment is required, so grab a friend, family member, or go solo and get your workout on. :) THE 12 DAYS of[…]

The No Impact Workout (no equipment needed either!)

This workout is perfect for anyone with sensitive joints, past knee injuries, or if you’re just looking to add a no impact workout into your regimen. Impact occurs during running, jumping and other activities where you land hard on your feet.  By eliminating these movements you can still get a great workout in, but shouldn’t[…]

Hiking: Yosemite for the weekend!

Hiking is an amazing form of exercise! Not only is hiking a great form of cardiovascular exercise, but it also helps increase muscular strength and endurance. Hiking also gets you outdoors, which is often relaxing and necessary after a long day/week of work.  So go out and find a nice trail near you and enjoy[…]

Do Anywhere Workout

The Do Anywhere Workout #3 LEGS!!!

We all sometimes get busy and think we don’t have time to workout because there is no time to get to the gym. Well save yourself some time and workout at home! Or at a park, a hotel, in the break room at work… the options are endless! Try this Do Anywhere Leg Workout and[…]

Mud Run Prep Workout!

This past weekend I completed a mud run in San Luis Obispo with nine friends, it was a blast! We dressed up in costume, helped each other through the obstacles and all crossed the finish line together. The 5K race was full of rope climbs, barbed wires to crawl under, big, slippery hills, 8ft walls[…]

The BEST way to do your Cardio

The BEST way to do your Cardio!

There are so many benefits to doing your cardio work in intervals read my post Why Cardio Intervals are so Dang Effective to understand why! Now that you are convinced that intervals truly are THE GREATEST, try this amazing interval workout. It can be done on the treadmill, bike, elliptical, row machine, etc. or even outside[…]

Around the Field Workout

Ready for a workout?? Here you go! Scale-able for different fitness types and all you need is something to run around: a field, a track, backyard, a block in your neighborhood… Whatever you choose to run around, identify 4 corners of your “lap”. In the first corner do move #1. Then run to the next[…]