Program Design I’m not going to discuss how to break down and/or choose the optimal set/rep schemes for any particular exercise. I’m not going to discuss ideal exercise order. Nor am I going to broach the idea of tempo, rest intervals, super-sets, tri-sets, how many days per week someone should train, or body-part splits vs. […]
Fall in Minnesota is a layering sport. You start the morning in a puffer, you’re down to a denim jacket by lunch, and by the time you head out for an evening walk you’re wishing you’d grabbed something with a hood. That’s exactly why I love a good jacket. The right one pulls a simple […]
Is there anything better than watching someone open a gift and light up because you totally nailed it? That’s my favorite part of the holidays. After decades of holiday shopping (plus 10 years at QVC), I’ve learned the best gifts aren’t the flashiest ones. They’re the things people would never splurge on for themselves but […]
If you’ve ever swung your legs out of bed and felt your lower back say “not so fast,” you are not alone. Morning back stiffness is one of the most common things I hear about from women in my classes, and it tends to show up more as we age. The good news? A few […]
Let’s be real: Amazon has about a million pairs of leggings, and plenty of them turn see-through the second you squat. I’ve been teaching group fitness classes every week for more than 25 years, and I spent 10 years selling healthy living products at QVC, so I know what separates workout clothes that last from […]