Rod Miller

Take a knee!! Circuit: Half kneeling Dumbbell Curl Half kneeling Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extensions Half kneeling Dumbbell Shrugs Flat bench Dumbbell Pullovers 60 sec. elbow plank Each exercise 10 reps. No rest between sets. Time yourself. Your recovery will be equal to the time it takes you to complete the circuit. Your mission: Complete the [...]

Zumba fitness may feel like a party, but research suggests that it’s also a highly effective workout. Some of the benefits include: Total-body exercise A good, high-energy aerobic workout Core strengthening and flexibility gains because there are lots of hip and midsection movements And an undeniable fun factor With exercisers burning an average of over [...]

While there is no conclusive evidence that fasted cardio is the best method for maximizing fat loss there is quite a bit of scientific literature that supports the theory that performing cardio exercise prior to breakfast will yield a higher rate of fat oxidation. But is performing cardio in a fasted state the best method [...]

Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes instantly. Tony Robbins

It occurred to me one day, as I was listening to a group of people discussing their group ex classes and personal training sessions, that there seemed to be a common quest for coughing up a hunk of lung, yawning in technicolor or near complete incapacitation! Really!? It seems the phrase, “no pain, no gain” [...]

“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.” Andrew Carnegie Have a healthy prosperous and happy 2013!!!

Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.” African Proverb   Merry Christmas to one and all!!!

You will notice that all of the Smooth elliptical trainers are rear drive.  That is in comparison to front drive machines.  There are certain ergonomic and mechanical advantages to a rear drive machine.  And in fact, the original elliptical trainers were rear drive.  The front drive machines came into play in order to get around [...]

“Troubles, like babies, grow larger by nursing.” Lady Holland

“The Difficult is that which can be done immediately; the Impossible that which takes a little longer.” George Santayana