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5-Minute core workout-UGI style

Posted on June 9, 2012September 18, 2012 by Shari Zisk

Especially for my friends with a UGI Ball, here is a 5-minute core training workout you will love. See the exercises below or download the PDF here! (Don't have a UGI? You can do this workout with a Bosu & medicine ball) ...Read More

Shocking new research in fitness & nutrition

Posted on May 21, 2012May 21, 2012 by Shari Zisk

Oops! It looks like several of the fitness and nutrition strategies we have recommended to our personal training clients may not have been all that correct. I recently attended the National Strength & Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) annual Personal Trainers Conference in Las Vegas April...Read More

The ultimate posture guide for brides

Posted on April 21, 2012February 1, 2024 by Shari Zisk

Posture for Brides The ultimate guide to straightening up and looking fabulous in your wedding dress Launching Fall 2024 Hello Beautiful Bride-to-be, I know you are super busy planning your Big Day and the last thing you want is another item...Read More

A little scoop of kick-ass to fuel your workout

Posted on February 11, 2012February 11, 2012 by Shari Zisk

I don’t review supplements. That is because I generally don’t use them, I have no formal training in nutrition and it’s beyond the scope of my practice to make nutritional recommendations to my clients. So consider this a story, not...Read More

Rise and shine tired feet, foot wakers to the rescue

Posted on February 4, 2012July 19, 2020 by Shari Zisk

Yamuna Foot Wakers are hard round domes covered with little nubs. They are designed to increase the strength, flexibility and range of motion of the feet, which supports full body alignment. They are like coffee for your feet. Or healthier...Read More

Apres Ski Circuit – 2 great workouts for back at the lodge

Posted on January 8, 2012January 8, 2012 by Shari Zisk

These two 30-minute workouts were designed for a group of lodge dwelling heli-ski guides from Canadian Mountain Holidays. They have access to a small workout area with a bench, indoor cycles, chin-up bar, dumbbells and medicine balls. (more…)

Mysterious Transversus. Part I

Posted on November 27, 2011November 27, 2011 by Shari Zisk

What you need to know about your deepest abdominal muscle. The abs/core/waistline/belly is the number one trouble spot for almost everyone. If I ever delivered a personal training session without focussed abdominal work I likely wouldn’t be hired back. Why?...Read More

Shopping for a fit girl? Holiday gift ideas.

Posted on November 25, 2011February 15, 2012 by Shari Zisk

Holiday Gift Guide 2011. A fit girl is never more happy than when she is being active. When she is fit she feels healthy and beautiful. A fit girl is stylish and discerning about what she puts on her body...Read More

5 cool pieces of fitness equipment you might be lucky enough to see in your gym soon

Posted on November 12, 2011November 12, 2011 by Shari Zisk

This past week I had the fortunate opportunity to network with a select group of fitness equipment suppliers at a Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) event in Orlando Florida. Here are some of the standout pieces of fitness equipment and...Read More

Rock hard hip flexors are NOT a good thing. Here’s how I soften mine up!

Posted on October 22, 2011October 30, 2011 by Shari Zisk

“These things are like rocks” commented my friend, an Athletic Therapist I consulted for some help with my hip flexors. After a good 10 minutes of manual therapy on each side they did loosen up nicely but seized up again...Read More