Have you ever used a Fitness Journal to log your exercise and fitness workouts? It can be so helpful to keep an exercise log to document your progress and help keep you accountable to reach the goals you’ve set for improving your health & wellness. Workout...
Functional Movement
Pilates Mat Workout to Improve Flexibility
“True flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.” Joseph H. Pilates As I was chatting with a gal in my triathlon training program today, she began asking me questions about Pilates, and the difference between Pilates and Yoga. As a...
Avoid Knee Pain – Patella Tracking Exercise Tips
I posted a video on the Centerworks YouTube channel: Knee Exercises to Strengthen Muscles Around the Patella to Avoid Knee Pain, and it's been one of the highest viewed videos on my channel. Thanks to everyone that's tuned in for this knee exercise tip! Today, I...
The Pilates Method
Pilates is whole-body-commitment to improve whole-body health for Every Body! A Pilates workout program is one of the best ways to improve your whole-body health and in a very unique way it can help you get in touch with your body, mind, and spirit. As a mind-body...
Stretching and Flexibility
When you plan time for your fitness workouts, do you take the time to stretch? It seems like the priority for exercise is always to get a good long cardio session in and make it all the way through a strength training routine in the amount of time "blocked off" for a...
Strength Training
Developing stronger muscles is an important part of fitness training at any age. With a regular strength training program (even 20-30 minutes, 2-3 days a week) you can: Reduce Body Fat Increase Lean Muscle Mass Burn Calories More Efficiently Muscle mass naturally...
Aerobics Fitness and Exercise
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." There are several things to consider with your cardiovascular (aerobic) activities:...
Discover the Benefits of Staying Healthy and Fit with Exercise!
The Importance of Exercise & Fitness Improve Strength and Stamina Improve Self-Esteem Increase Mental Focus Improve your Mood Reduce Stress and Anxiety Reduce Depression Manage your Weight Strengthen your Heart and Lungs Get a Better Night's Sleep Put the Spark...
Top 10 Crazy & Inspiring Pushups – Can You Do Any of These?
Are your workouts are getting boring? Perhaps you’re looking for a new challenge… Have I got some crazy Push-up variations for you! Thanks to Todd Kuslikis for compiling these amazing, crazy, and insanely challenging Push-Ups videos. I’ve seen some cool push-ups,...
Extreme Heat & Exercise – Stay Safe, Stay Fit, Stay Indoors & Do Pilates!
We're in the middle of the Summer scorching season here in Kansas. The highs this week have been well over 100 degrees! Staying safe and exercising in extreme heat conditions is something that everyone should be aware of. Consider your choice of activities wisely. ...
