3 hot new fitness equipment finds for Spring 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017April 30, 2019 by Shari Zisk

I love fitness expos I found so many cool and innovative new pieces of fitness equipment at the IHRSA 2017 fitness expo in Los Angeles this spring. It's one of the biggest fitness equipment trade shows in North America. The annual expo is where...Read More

Reebok Deck: My favorite fitness things

Posted on August 28, 2015April 10, 2021 by Shari Zisk

The Reebok Deck is one of my Favorite Fitness Things. There are a lot of fitness gadgets out there and to make it on my list of “Favorite Fitness things’ is not easy. My list is small and it’s been...Read More

Use your Skintelligence for better yoga, fitness and posture

Posted on May 19, 2013May 9, 2019 by Shari Zisk

The term Skintelligence coined by movement specialist Mary Bond refers to our sense of touch and the brilliant connection between the skin of our hands (and feet) and our posture and coordination. After reading Bond’s book The New Rules of Posture: How to...Read More

2 great fitness tools for a workout at the dog park

Posted on October 2, 2012October 7, 2012 by Shari Zisk

Everyone including poochie gets fresh air & fitness at the dog park when you bring your fitness gear with you. I just enjoyed a fabulous Fall workout at a beautiful neighbourhood dog park (while keeping an eye on the dog). Here...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 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

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

A mighty upgrade to a classic fitness tool. Meet the new resistance band

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

  I like to throw around some pretty heavy weight during my workouts and a couple of good ‘heavy’ workouts each week keeps me lean and strong. But I choose not to be a slave to the gym during the gorgeous...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