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Full Body HIIT Workout / Bodyweight Fat Burn
- by Michelle
- January 28, 2021
24 Min Full Body HIIT Workout / Bodyweight Fat Burn This Full Body HIIT Workout is the perfect total body workout that combines HIIT cardio with full body strength exercises to give you a perfect fat burning HIIT workout. This workout uses no weights, no equipment, and is a bodyweight workout only, so it’s the […]Read More >>
HIIT Bodyweight Circuit Cardio & Abs Workout
- by Michelle
- January 19, 2021
25 Minute HIIT Bodyweight Circuit Cardio + Abs Workout If you want a killer fat burning HIIT bodyweight circuit workout that also doubles as a flat belly workout, then you have to give this HIIT bodyweight circuit cardio workout a try! If you have 25 minutes to spare then this cardio and core workout is […]Read More >>
Beginner HIIT Workout – Low Impact
- by Michelle
- January 12, 2021
Who doesn’t love a good HIIT Workout? This 20 Minute HIIT workout is perfect for beginners, but will also give a really fit person a run for their money! I do this workout a lot at home on days when life is too busy to get down to my studio and trust me, it get’s […]Read More >>
Plyometrics Leg Workout & Core / HIIT
- by Michelle
- January 5, 2021
Plyometrics Leg Workout & Core This 25 Minute plyometric cardio circuit with additional core workout is just what you need to build strong lean legs and a tight core. This Plyometrics leg workout with core circuit is a fat burning HIIT workout. It is an all bodyweight workout requiring no equipment. We use a lot […]Read More >>
Lose Weight Now in 2021 With 3 Easy Tips
- by Michelle
- January 3, 2021
Are You Looking To Lose Weight Now In 2021? If you are someone who is waiting until 2021 or the new year to lose weight now, then I highly suggest you watch the video below all the way to the end! In this video I’m going to break down how to lose weight, how to […]Read More >>
Add a Metabolic Finisher to Maximize Fat Burn
- by Michelle
- January 28, 2020
People are always asking me about the best ways to maximize time in the gym and how to get the best calorie burn in the least amount of time. There are many ways to get in a good workout with minimal time commitment, but I always stress that a shortened workout schedule […]Read More >>
Does Alcohol Really Affect Fat Loss?
- by Michelle
- November 16, 2019
Does Alcohol Really Affect Fat Loss? I get this questions from clients all the time, especially in the days leading up to long weekends! Yes, it’s always nice to be able to “cheat” on your clean eating plan once and a while to enjoy a few cocktails with friends (or more than a few for […]Read More >>
Healthy Snacks – Beat Afternoon Cravings With These Simple Tips
- by Michelle
- October 8, 2019
We all feel it on either a daily basis or just once and a while, that mid-afternoon “slump”. That time of day where you start to feel tired, hungry (possibly “hangry”), and you begin to crave sugary carbohydrates food not healthy snacks. There are many reasons this drop in energy could be happening, so instead […]Read More >>
CORE Strength Defined – What Is It Anyway?
- by Michelle
- April 23, 2019
“Core: the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything” — www.Dictionary.com A popular buzz word in the fitness industry these days is “core”; however, this word is very commonly misunderstood. Many people think of the abdominal region of the body or the well known “6-pack” when they hear the word core; however, this […]Read More >>
Are you Bridging? 3 Reasons Why you Should Be Bridging Regularly
- by Michelle
- August 20, 2018
Any fitness professional has an exercise that they claim to be the BEST for firming and strengthening the glutes; however, when these claims are made, do they provide you with reasons behind why their exercise is so great? Not only is the glute bridge great for strengthening the backside, but is has many other great […]Read More >>
3 Exercises for Sculpted Summer Shoulders
- by Michelle
- July 30, 2017
As summer continues to roll on, it’s not time to give up on your dream of amazing sculpted arms because you still have time! This is time to start working on your beautiful sculpted shoulders now to enjoy for the rest of the summer! This nice weather is going to roll through to the end […]Read More >>
5 Tips To Avoid Vacation Weight Gain
- by Michelle
- April 20, 2017
With winter on it’s way out many people are starting to plan summer vacations, but how do we make sure we don’t have to deal with the dreaded vacation weight gain? It’s funny, most people work so hard in the gym and eat so healthy prior to a vacation to ensure they look amazing […]Read More >>
Improve Upper Body Posture With These 3 Exercises
- by Michelle
- January 28, 2017
Growing up as a kid I remember my mom always telling me to “sit up straight” and “don’t slouch”; however, until I began to learn about how important proper posture is in living a pain-free, injury-free, and more comfortable life, I never really paid much attention to my posture. Now that I have seen severe […]Read More >>
The Truth About the Sauna and Weight Loss
- by Michelle
- December 20, 2016
More Sweat = More Weight Loss? Does It? More Heat = Increased Calorie Burn & More Weight Loss? Does It? It’s Time to Settle the Score With all the new “hot” yoga and other “hot” group fitness classes popping up, I thought it was time to put the truth out there about the sauna and […]Read More >>
Flat Tummy Tricks – Simple Stability Ball Ab Workout
- by Michelle
- November 21, 2016
We all seem to be be looking for ways to get a flat tummy, build a stronger core, or just switch it up from regular abdominal training routine. There are so many different exercises that have be claimed “the best ever” or “only one you should be doing”, but let’s be honest there are always […]Read More >>
Improve Workout Motivation with These 5 Tips
- by Michelle
- October 31, 2016
We all go through phases where motivation is high and we are super eager to workout and eat clean so we can look and feel amazing. That phase lasts for a few weeks to a few months, then motivation tends to decrease and decrease as time goes on. Why does this decrease in motivation […]Read More >>
12 Minute Treadmill Sprint Challenge
- by Michelle
- October 2, 2016
Are you bored of doing steady state cardio on the treadmill? Want to burn around approximately 200 calories In just 12 minutes? Want to experience how I do “cardio”?? The treadmill workout below is considered a “Hiit” workout. Hiit workouts are known to more effectively burn body fat without compromising our muscle mass due to […]Read More >>
Awesome Ab Workout For A Flatter Stomach
- by Michelle
- July 27, 2016
It’s summer time and everyone seems to be seeking out that perfect ab workout that will flatten and tone some beautiful abs. Am I right? Closer to summer the majority of my clients begin asking for their workouts to be more “ab focused” and that they love ab workouts! One Quick Thought Pertaining to […]Read More >>
2 New Exercises For CORE Strength at Home – No Equipment Required!
- by Michelle
- March 17, 2016
There is an on-going debate going on between trainers, fitness professionals, doctor’s, fitness fanatics, and those who just think they know everything about everything about which ab exercises are the best to build 6-pack abs. I am not even going to attempt making a statement about what the absolute best exercise is, frankly because their […]Read More >>
One of the Best Ways to Build a 6 Pack at Home – No Equipment Required!
- by Michelle
- March 13, 2016
Have you ever wished you could clean your floors and work your abs at the same time?? NO? Well you should, because what an amazing way to muli-task! LOL JK 😉 Only weird people like me probably think of these things….. Many people think that in order to get results from a workout you have […]Read More >>
2 Exercises to Target Your Lower Abs
- by Michelle
- March 3, 2016
Let’s keep it real, everyone would love to have a flat stomach and ripped up washboard abs….right? What if I told you that this dream can be a reality for everyone! With the right nutrition and exercising the correct way the dream of a flat and toned stomach is attainable. I’m going to give you […]Read More >>
21 Day Reboot your Resolutions Challenge – Is Now Open For Registration!
- by Michelle
- February 29, 2016
Did you set a few resolutions to make 2016 your healthiest year? to lose some weight? improve your fitness level? make more of a commitment to yourself? How is it going so far? We are now two months into 2016 and this is a great time to reflect on how things are going. […]Read More >>
The BEST Dynamic Stretch You Should Be doing Regularly
- by Michelle
- February 18, 2016
Do you sit at a desk all day? Do you sit down and text or scroll through the internet on you smartphone? Do you workout hard and never stretch or warm-up properly? If you are guilty of any of these (or all three?) you could be suffering from tight hips, rounded shoulders, and/or tight neck […]Read More >>
One of the Best Exercises for Firmer Glutes & Toned Thighs: The Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
- by Michelle
- January 27, 2016
Over the years I have trained a lot of females and almost every single one of them has asked me which exercise I think is the best for tightening their bum or toning the back of their thighs. It seems the newest craze is women wanting more curves, meaning adding a little more “junk in […]Read More >>
How to Reduce Muscle Aches after a Day on the Slopes
- by Michelle
- January 6, 2016
It is very common to wake up with stiff muscles the morning after a long day of skiing or snowboarding, especially early in the ski season because your body is not yet adapted to the demands placed on it during these popular winter sports. Whether you are an athlete or a weekend warrior, it […]Read More >>
Michelle’s Top 10 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss
- by Michelle
- January 4, 2016
Happy New Year Everyone! It’s a new year, which means many of us are setting resolutions and goals to make this the best year yet. A common January goal is to lose weight, this is a great goal; however, it is important to have a plan on how you are going to get to this […]Read More >>
It’s Challenge Time! CORE Conditioning Present: New Year – New You – 21 Day Challenge
- by Michelle
- December 29, 2015
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! NEW YEAR – NEW YOU 21 Day CHALLENGE Only 3 Weeks to a flatter stomach and feeling great! ONLY OPEN TO 30 PEOPLE SO…… CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! OUR LAST 6 CHALLENGES HAVE SOLD OUT QUICKLY, SO DON’T WAIT! ONCE IT’S […]Read More >>
Minute With Michelle -Episode 3: 5 Tips To Stay Hydrated This Winter
- by Michelle
- December 1, 2015
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated This Winter Hydration is just as important during the winter months as it is in the summer months, if not more important. Once the temperature drops during the winter months it becomes harder to focus on drinking water, well because it’s cold and most people reach for a warm […]Read More >>
GYM HYGIENE ETIQUETTE 101 – A MUST READ!
- by Michelle
- November 19, 2015
As winter approaches us there are some basic rules you should follow as a gym member to avoid being “that stinky person” at your gym or in your group fitness classes. During the summer months most gym’s are able to have fans blowing and doors open to let fresh air and a nice breeze […]Read More >>
Why You’re Not Getting the Results You Want – Guest Post by Mike Whitfield
- by Michelle
- November 8, 2015
I got this in an email from Mike Whitfield (www.trainwithfinishers.com) and had to share with my audience also. At CORE Conditioning, my soldiers know how I feel about “fad diets” and “trendy workouts” — meaning we are not about it. It’s all about finding something you can stick to long term, something you enjoy, and […]Read More >>
Regular Plank Getting Boring? Let’s Make It Interesting By Adding a Pike!
- by Michelle
- October 31, 2015
Are you looking to get a flatter stomach? Have you been told that planks are much better than sit-ups at achieving this goal? (you are on the right track!) The plank is a great exercise to strengthen not only your abdominal muscles, but your entire core! But, have you been doing planks for a long […]Read More >>
Are You Up For the Challenge? Register Now for the November Healthy For The Holidays 21 Day Challenge
- by Michelle
- October 26, 2015
CORE CONDITIONING PRESENTS THE RETURN OF: November Healthy For The Holidays 21 Day CHALLENGE Only 3 Weeks to a flatter stomach and feeling great! ONLY OPEN TO 30 PEOPLE SO…… CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! OUR LAST 5 CHALLENGES HAVE SOLD OUT QUICKLY, SO DON’T WAIT! ONCE IT’S FULL IT’S FULL! […]Read More >>
One of The Best Butt Exercise You Are Not Doing… And My Thoughts On Big Bums
- by Michelle
- October 25, 2015
Lately with the craze of the Kardashian’s and all of these celebrities getting surgeries to increase the size of their “booty”, I am finding a lot of female clients are coming in asking for the same. “I want to build up my butt”, “how do I get a butt like Kim?”, “Is there a way […]Read More >>
Keep It Simple – September 21 Day Slim Down Challenge Is Here!
- by Michelle
- August 24, 2015
Well it’s that time of year again……..Sadly summer is coming to an end and real life is about to set in again 🙁 Have you created some bad nutrition habits over the summer? Skipped more workouts than planned? Know you need to get back into a healthy routine, but don’t know where to start? […]Read More >>
One of The Best Exercises for a Flat Stomach
- by Michelle
- August 20, 2015
I want to start by saying – Remember: Abs are made in the kitchen people! And even though we can’t stop reduce, meaning doing 1000’s of sit ups daily will not be the only determinant of giving us a flat and toned stomach; however, performing exercises like the one discussed below will help in combination […]Read More >>
Bikini Ready? Beat Belly Bloat With These Quick Tips!
- by Michelle
So you have plans to go to the beach this weekend or go out in that skin tight outfit, but you are worried about looking bloated and feeling blaahhhh. Tip number one, starving yourself is not the answer to look good this weekend!!! Starving yourself or only eating vegetables will not only slow down your […]Read More >>
Low Cal Greens and Berries Protein Shake
- by Michelle
- July 27, 2015
If you have been reading my blogs for a while now, you know I love a good post-workouts protein shake! Sometimes I don’t want a heavy shake or dependent on my macros for a certain day I do not want to add too many ingredients to my shake, as it would be meant for a […]Read More >>
Build Hip Stability & CORE Strength with Ball Bridge with Single Leg Raise Exercise (Video Inside!)
- by Michelle
- July 23, 2015
Why should we be doing this exercise? Hip extension is a movement that is often forgotten about in squat dominant training plans. All of these “100 squat challenges” or “build a better booty” workout plans you find online are often just a compilation of squat/deadlift variations; however, what about the functionality of these exercises? […]Read More >>
Summer Abs? – Quick, But Challenging At Home CORE Stability Workout
- by Michelle
- June 18, 2015
So you are looking for a quick, but challenging CORE stability workout you can do in the comfort of your own living room? Well you have come to the right place! I am happy to share with you one if my favorite CORE routines that have kept my CORE Strong and toned over the […]Read More >>
Free Fitness Classes This Saturday!
- by Michelle
- June 2, 2015
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE ALL YOUR HARD WORK OVER THE WINTER, TRY OUT A FITNESS CLASS, OR TAKE ON SOME FUN FITNESS CHALLENGES FOR PRIZES!!! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A FREE FITNESS CLASS!Read More >>
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