Intro to Hypopressives (Part 1)

Posted on September 18, 2015April 30, 2019 by Shari Zisk

 Is this the new way to restore the core? Could the Hypopressive Method of core training revolutionize how we flatten our abdominals and restore the pelvic floor after pregnancy and childbirth? My preliminary exploration of this new ‘method’ already has me...Read More

7-Minute Glute Sculpting Workout-With Ugi

Posted on November 11, 2012April 30, 2019 by Shari Zisk

This little routine can be done on its own as a quick glute workout or added to  a full body workout. It features 'big' moves that uses the glutes with synergistic muscles: hamstrings & back. That also means that you'll...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…)

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 Signs the Afterburn is Real

Posted on August 7, 2011January 26, 2024 by Shari Zisk

Keep working your butt off for a post-exercise metabolism boost, the afterburn is real. Lately, I have been reading articles that dismiss the 'afterburn' after exercise, which annoys me. I've had people come up to me and say that I...Read More

Book Review: The Park Avenue Nutritionists Plan by Dr. Jana Klauer

Posted on July 16, 2011July 16, 2011 by Shari Zisk

The no fail prescription for energy, vitality & weightloss by Dr. Jana Klauer (St.Martin’s Griffin, 2008) Why I decided to read this book I came across this book in the bookstore without having heard about it previously, which is rare...Read More

Book Review: The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno

Posted on May 28, 2011July 17, 2011 by Shari Zisk

This best selling cookbook (Robert Kennedy Publishing 2007) is the logical follow-up to the original Eat-Clean Diet book with recipes to support clean eating to get and stay lean. If you happen to be perusing the bookstore and thinking about picking up...Read More

3 awesome custom Ugi workouts

Posted on May 21, 2011February 16, 2012 by Shari Zisk

The last 4 months for me has been a full immersion into the world of Ugi (read my first post on Ugi).  This silly squishy ball has transformed this personal trainers business to the point where I have actually started...Read More

A fitness gadget skeptic finds a new training tool. Meet UGI.

Posted on March 5, 2011May 19, 2012 by Shari Zisk

    New fitness gadgets enter the marketplace with remarkable consistency. There are some that make it to late night TV informercials and are purchased by half-awake masses of people dreaming of a beautiful physique. Then there are the gadgets...Read More

Sneak some fitness into your winter family fun!

Posted on January 29, 2011January 29, 2011 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_1831" align="alignleft" width="287" caption="Snow shoeing by Scott Kish"][/caption] You probably know that we should aim to be physically active at least 5 days a week, for at least 30 minutes. I always encourage my personal training clients to make...Read More