Posts Tagged "bosu"
New Video: BOSU Hamstring Curl
Nobody has ever asked me to please have their butt droop more and be softer. Ever. So luckily, for those of us who want it tighter and rounder and higher, I have lots and lots of great moves! One of my favourites is the BOSU Hamstring Curls. It requires extra stabilization, which recruits more muscle fibres and therefore requires more energy (read: burns more calories) and tightens and strengthens you fast. So, try. :)
Read MoreRyan: My Second Week with Manning
This past week was a tough one: Jessica stepped up each work out in succession. From one-legged burpees to pulsing push-ups to core workouts that left me drenched – the intensity continues to ramp up with each visit. You might not believe it, but I am seeing small changes already (my fat is melting!), but the really exciting thing is that I am actually FEELING massive changes. The diet and work out combo have led to a huge boost in energy! I feel stronger, and my confidence is wayyyyy up. This influx of confidence, however, has created a new strand of issues for me. As everyone knows there is a fine line between confidence and cockiness. For...
Read MoreRyan: My First Week with Manning
I had my first session with Jessica on Tuesday the 17th. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous. Most boys won’t admit it, but it can be intimidating signing up for a female trainer. Maybe it’s a lingering elementary school mentality, but you don’t want to get embarrassed by a girl! I can safely say, however, that I had nothing to worry about. Jess came in and was immediately a calming presence – very laid back and professional. We briefly discussed the action plan and then got right to it. Jess’ program for me is focused on functional training – so we did a lot of body weight exercises: reverse-crunches, push-ups with side planks, lunges with rows...
Read MoreNew Video: Summer Abs
One of my favourite exercises for strengthening the whole core and attaining ab definition. Lean, sexy and shaped abdominals – try it out! Beginners, start with a side plank with your knees on the floor. After you can get to 15 seconds, progress to feet on the floor. After 25 seconds, progress to the following: Side Plank with Feet on the Bosu.
Read MoreVideo: Big Workout in a Small Space
Here is a demo of MY kind of workout. A high-energy, metabolism-boosting, fat-blasting workout combining cardiovascular activity and multifunctional strength moves. A very efficient style of training. In future videos, I will break down and teach some of the following moves. But here is the proof that you don’t need much space to get a full-body workout!
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