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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

Postpartum fitness, it’s never too late to start

Posted on July 9, 2010March 7, 2021 by Shari Zisk

Even if your baby is in college, you may still need to adapt your fitness program to your postpartum body. Carrying, giving birth to and raising a baby can cause muscle imbalances that can persist for decades after the baby...Read More

7 reasons why I will not kick your butt on your first training session

Posted on June 3, 2010July 2, 2010 by Shari Zisk

Here are 7 reasons why I do not do full intensity workouts for one-time clients or on the first training session: Core function Unless they have had previous training, 90% of the people I work with for the first time...Read More

The abdominal machine I tried to ignore

Posted on January 24, 2010July 16, 2010 by Shari Zisk

I created thousands of workout routines for women at the women only fitness center I used to work at, and not a single workout included the ‘ab machine.’ That was the actual name of the big hunk of steel and...Read More

7 reasons why you need a posture assessment before you workout

Posted on January 20, 2010March 3, 2021 by Shari Zisk

We are all a little crooked, our posture that is. A snapshot of your postural alignment contains a lot of important information needed to customize a fitness training program that will keep you free of injuries and guarantee success. Here...Read More

Forget Bridal Bootcamp to look stunning in your wedding dress

Posted on October 2, 2009May 9, 2019 by Shari Zisk

How many brides-to-be bust their butt for weeks on end in bootcamp fitness classes, only to walk down the aisle with rounded shoulders? Have a look at your friends’ Facebook wedding albums and I’m sure you will agree that most...Read More

Improve your posture with a digital camera

Posted on September 24, 2009July 16, 2010 by Shari Zisk

Would you be alarmed if your physician pulled out her digital camera and took your photo in response to your complaints of chronic headaches, back or hip pain? You shouldn't be! It is quite possible that poor posture is the...Read More

Hey fashionistas, want to look better in your clothes?

Posted on September 22, 2009November 17, 2009 by Shari Zisk

Overtraining certain muscles in the gym can actually cause poor posture which will alter how your clothes fit your body. I am all for hitting the floor and knocking off a set of push-ups, however overtraining the pectoral (chest) muscles,...Read More

The future of office ergonomics looks comfy

Posted on September 21, 2009March 5, 2021 by Shari Zisk

While La-z-boys won’t be making appearances at computer workstations anytime soon, the latest in ergonomic computing has us reclining at our desks. Yes, reclining. Gone are the days of upright ninety-degree posture. In a recent presentation to over 125...Read More