Entries Tagged as 'fitness'

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Stanimal demo day

Here are a few exercises that I include in my workouts. People often ask me what I do for exercise. These are a few. I also like to add sprinting in between or rowing or some other form of interval work. This makes for a tremendous challenge. If you have questions about my workouts or [...]

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

View a few standing ab exercises

Live from Schaumburg and Glen Ellyn, Stanimal demonstrates a figure eight and a wood chopper. These are both safe and effective core training methods. Dig it!

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Even the oldest can improve with exercise

Saw a great article about the benefits of exercise, even for the oldest of people. Tell your parents and grandparents, it’s not too late to start.
From yahoo health.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Do you have excuses for not working out?

Haley is pregnant. Who would’ve guessed. She is exercising just like always. She feels better when she works out. She and the baby will be healthier because of it. And she will recover faster after the baby is born.
Please no excuses about not working out. They just don’t hold water.
Ouch, bad pun.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Building abs on the Bosu

Here is Greg doing a pretty challenging exercise for the abs. He is using a good sized kettlebell in one hand and the opposing leg is off the floor with his back on the Bosu. This creates a very unstable situation which requires very strong core muscles to stabilize the whole effort.If you are just [...]

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Is it time?

Yes, it is just about time to train outside again. I am a personal trainer in Glen Ellyn and I can see everyone running the stairs and sprinting at the track again. Or we just might pull out the rowing machine and kettlebells at the park. The weather was great today. …

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Food is fuel

Video update for you on food is fuel.Sugar is not fuel. You wouldn’t dump it in your Ferrari would you?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Birthday boy (originally Feb. 13)

Birthday today so I’m thinking about age just a little. This is me tossing the sandbag.Check out this woman Beatriz Maullins. She is bench pressing at 87. See her story here.

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

So Long Phil & Rita

My friends and clients Phil and Rita are off on a new adventure into the Colorado Rockies. Colton will miss Phil and Cheetah.
This is from their last workout with me (so far). Rita finally rocked the Hard. Not Easy shirt and everyone enjoys doing burpees with a side leap. Hope you enjoy. Keep a safe [...]

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Greg rocks the kettlebell

Kettlebell training is one of the best methods I have come across for total body training and weight loss. Works great for any fitness level. Above is Greg doing the single snatch, one of the pillars of kettlebell training.
There are many types of swings and presses available. I am especially interested in the single arm [...]