By Michelle, on February 21st, 2010
Strengthen quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteals
The lunge is a very common exercise used to increase strength in the quads, hamstrings, and gluts. There are many different variations of this exercise, but this is the most basic form of a lunge.
The Lunge should be performed as follows:
1.) Begin in a staggered stance with one foot in front . . . → Read More: Lunge
By Michelle, on February 21st, 2010
Tone and Strengthen the back of the arm
The tricep kickback should be performed as follows:
1.) Begin with one hand and one knee on the bench and the opposite foot flat on the floor
2.) Hold a dumbbell in the hand that is not on the bench, row your elbow up till your elbow is at a . . . → Read More: Tricep Kickback
By Michelle, on February 21st, 2010
Do you find it painful or difficult to sit up straight? Do you spend many hours a day in slumped in front of a computer? and do you sometimes feel like your posture is starting to closely resemble the Hunchback of Notre Dame? If so, READ ON.
Poor upper body posture, also known as thoracic kyphosis, is normally caused by . . . → Read More: Posture not so “perfect”?
By Michelle, on February 21st, 2010
This is a question I get a lot from clients and others in the gym and is a very common mistake made when people are trying to lose weight. Many people who set out on a new weight loss/fitness regimen think that doing long cardiovascular workouts will result in loss of pounds and a better body. . . . → Read More: I’m at the gym all the time doing cardio, but am not seeing many results…why?
By Michelle, on February 21st, 2010
It doesn’t matter how hard or how often you workout, if you are still cruising through a drive-thru on the way home you are not going to see results. The key to getting into a healthier eating regimen is to be organized and plan your meals in advance. To avoid having to stop for fast food . . . → Read More: Failing to plan is planning to fail!
By Michelle, on February 21st, 2010
Most people have heard the word calorie before, but very few actually know exactley what a calorie is. In the health and nutrition world, a calorie is the potential energy in food and the amount of energy the body uses, according to the American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide. Calories are found in carbohydrates, . . . → Read More: What is a Calorie?
By Michelle, on February 18th, 2010
Do you find yourself consistently suffering from low back pain and discomfort? If so, this tip may help you!
Low back pain can be caused by a number of different reasons, but postural imperfections normally play a large roll in producing pain in the low back. For example, weak core muscles/pelvic stabilizaion, inability to proper engage the core . . . → Read More: Get on track to fix your BACK
By Michelle, on February 18th, 2010
There are many health benefits associated with drinking water daily and most people don’t actually come close to drinking the required amount of water each day. The average person should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day; but people who live in warmer . . . → Read More: A Helpful H20 Trick
By Michelle, on February 7th, 2010
If you don’t have the time to make regular appointments with a personal trainer due to a busy schedule, excessive travel, or you are not located in the lower mainland; CORE Conditioning now offers ONLINE TRAINING. This option is designed to cater to those clients who are seeking guidance and assitance towards meeting their fitness goals, but are not . . . → Read More: CORE Now Offers Online Training!
By Michelle, on February 7th, 2010
Check back soon for videos of exercises . . . → Read More: