The 40’s might be the new 20’s but let’s face it, middle aged is as middle age gets. These days, it’s all about getting fit without killing myself in the process. As I enter my mid 40’s I find high impact sport choices, giving way to shorter more effective workouts. Now, “Functional fitness” is the […]
And it goes.. something like this! Russian twists – 3×20 Take a pair of dumbbells (as heavy as you can go) in a double grip and sit down on the floor while keeping the knees bent at a 90 degree angle and feet off the floor for added difficulty. Set yourself back so that the […]
People think that when you say CORE, you mean the abs. But really, it’s not just the abs, that make up the core. The core makes up nearly half the body and includes all muscles that attach to the pelvis and spine. Run, jump, twist, bend, or brace, and those muscles must fire in concert. […]
After giving birth one of the things that headed south, was my butt! So, in order to give my husband something nice to look at, I decided to take matters into my own hands and do these exercises every single day, twice a day, till I got back my round butt. It worked! Here they […]
We talk to Marcus Lai, an avid runner and marathoner, about what goes on behind the psyche of a 42KM finisher, and what it takes to get across the finish line. He gives us some insights into his training and also advice for young aspiring marathoners out there. 1.) What do you find to […]
19 March 2017 marked the 32nd edition of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, and I was one of the privileged persons selected by Skechers to run it. Nearly 24,000 participants from all 50 states and 63 countries participated in the race. We had a welcome reception where we met international runners as well as […]
And so the countdown begins.. T minus 5 days! .. Am I excited..? Hell yeah! Can’t wait to meet international runners from all over the world… some of whom have become Instagram friends over the past few months. Here’s the route for the LA Marathon .. the scenic Stadium to […]
So, a mere 3 months post partum and we are back in training for marathon running, early next year. Here are some tips on how to train for a marathon, post baby! 1.Run close to Home When you have a baby to feed every 3 hours (I’m referring to breast fed babies) you need to […]
HIIT Friday kicking off with explosive Reverse Lunge Knee Drives! From lunge position, push down through the front heel, straightening the front leg to allow the body to raise up, adding a jump for added difficulty. Use that momentum to drive the knee up to your chest or as high as you can go. Return […]
Butt, core and quad work out! Here’s my favourite butt workout .. The donkey kick with a twist. Elevate one leg to increase instability (for added difficulty), this will really force you to activate your core to stay centered. Also dip forward and bend your knee(the closer to the ground the harder), working your quadriceps […]
