A morning UGI routine for clearing the cobwebs

Posted on October 1, 2012October 1, 2012 by Shari Zisk

What does your morning Hour of Power ritual look like? Or is it more like your 30 Minutes to Thrive or 15 Minutes to Fulfillment as Tony Robbins would have us do daily to cultivate our Personal Power? A morning workout...Read More

Walking for Fitness. Simple tips to optimize benefits.

Posted on September 30, 2012October 6, 2012 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_3067" align="alignleft" width="243"] Walking for Fitness | Alive Magazine October 2012[/caption]   “No one knows, till he tries, how easily a habit of walking is acquired,” -Thomas Jefferson.  Move more. This mantra of so many physical activity promotional campaigns is...Read More

A magical hip flexor release

Posted on August 1, 2012February 11, 2015 by Shari Zisk

One of the top searches that lands people at here at radiancewellness.ca is “tight hip flexors”. That’s because I often write about my chronically tight hip flexors and my ongoing quest to release them. I spent the last week formulating...Read More

Getting to know the Human Trainer

Posted on July 26, 2012July 26, 2012 by Shari Zisk

A gear & gadget review I am so lucky to live on the fabulous West Coast surrounded by so many like-minded fitness & wellness enthusiasts dedicated to moving their bodies everyday and nourishing them with life-giving food. Since I started...Read More

A balance board strength & sculpt workout

Posted on July 25, 2012July 25, 2012 by Shari Zisk

A balance board can be used for so much more than just standing on.  Here is a 20-minute strength & sculpting workout you can do with your wobble board. See the exercises below or download the PDF here!    (more…)

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

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

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

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

Rule by fit people, it’s a Fitocracy and it’s building momentum

Posted on October 17, 2011October 17, 2011 by Shari Zisk

Until now ripped abs, bulging biceps and feats of strength are the stuff of gym rats and pixelated superheroes. Step aside Jillian Michaels and fellow Lululemon-wearing fitness gurus, there is a movement happening that could only begin and grow from...Read More