Personal Trainer Austin Texas » Exercise Equipment

FitQuick – The Store

margo-personaltrainer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:11:31 +0000

I’m all about comfortable workout clothes, since I’m in them all day. Coming soon (pre orders now!) the FitQuick Store. Besides DVD’s of my FitQuick segments available free now on line, I will have workout tops with the fun FitQuick logo on the back, and you can custom order your name or initial on the front in any color you want. Neon, metallic, blingy to matte black. Here are a few samples. Soft short sleeve T’s with cute little pocket, or tank style, and longer waisted built-in bra tops! Fit-Quick.com to inquire.

Take Care,

Margo

Exercise Video – Tone & Strengthen Legs using a BOSU

margo-personaltrainer — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:42:12 +0000

This FitQuick segment “Straddle Squat” uses a BOSU (or you can use stair stepper or a stool). Doing these without any equipment is effective as well; just raise one heel, keeping your weight on the working/opposite foot. Super thigh and butt toning.

Take care,

Margo

Nike Free – My favorite Workout Shoe

margo-personaltrainer — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:07:41 +0000

I’m often asked what kind of workout shoe is best. It truly depends on what your exercise entails and personal preferences are, yet I usually default to the Nike Free. Google it to read up on it. The “free” version of the Nike does not require socks (I love that) and allows for a natural foot strike…which I don’t believe one gets with the proverbial overly air-filled-two-inch-high heel-spongey done up “running” shoe. The “free” is great for cross/fitness training, walking, running, intervals, and has good support. The best thing (that’s a website pik of shoe icon for ordering) is that you can personalize it from rubber sole to shoestring color. FUN!!!!

Shake Weight – As Seen on TV

margo-personaltrainer — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:18:55 +0000

Okay, I need to chime in on this product being parodied on the likes of SNL and other shows. If you workout, don’t expect much. Mostly, it’s just embarrassing to use, so the comedians are having their fun with it. See me below?

I’m holding a homemade “shakeweight” – hahahaha. Close enough; save your hard earned money and pass on this one people.

Sincerely,
Margo

Torso Flexion for Core Strength

margo-personaltrainer — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:41:25 +0000

As I say in this brief video, you may use a regular swiffer, broom, or pole of any sort as long it’s light. You do not need a special bar at all; anything around the house will do! This is great for ab strength, tone, and flexibility. It can actually feel good, too. :-)

Take care,

Margo

Skype Personal Fitness Training

margo-personaltrainer — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:24:18 +0000

Live Personal Fitness Training can come to you! If you have a webcam you’re all set.
See video below and visit my website: http://www.1-on-1fitnesstraining.com to learn more about getting Skype so you can do personal fitness training with me, live, from my studio to your location .

Take Care,
Margo

Exercise and Running Shoe Wear & Tear

margo-personaltrainer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:55:33 +0000

Hi all,

It’s that time of year when more of you will be heading outside to walk or run, and perhaps hitting the workouts even more for the proverbial warm weather clothing. That means it’s time to check your shoe tread. On the right you can see bald areas on my shoe bottom; left are my new ones.

Shoe Tread

If you aren’t sure by ‘feel’ if you need new shoes – look at the tread. If you see any worn or bald spots it’s time to toss them and get new ones.

Warm regards,
Margo

Mini Stability Ball Workout

margo-personaltrainer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:36:24 +0000

Exercise your abs, glutes and chest on the Stability Ball in couple of minutes.

For those of you who enjoy the Stability Ball and are short on time, here is a 3 minute workout hitting your abs, glutes, chest and arms.

Take care,
Margo

Weighted Body Bar Exercises

margo-personaltrainer — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:18:55 +0000

Previously under the category Exercise Equipment titled “Weighted Body Bar” I mention a few exercises using this apparatus. The less complex a piece of equipment is, the more likely you are to use it. Here are just a few demo shots of body toning exercises you can do with a weighted body bar. As always, for the New Year I’m all for using mostly gravity, you and your body, and a minimal amount of apparatus. That said, if you want to add apparatus, this body bar, along with stability and medicine balls and a Bosu, are plenty to get anyone started and fit. I’ve mentioned these simple exercise tools previously, and will expand on what to do with them more this month. Here are a few shots of Weighted Body Bar moves. As always, I’m here for you via email or phone for details on these exercises.

BICEP CURL TRICEP PRESS

BACK ROW CHEST & SHOULDER PRESS

Take care everyone,

Margo

Plank – Abdominal Exercise

margo-personaltrainer — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:27:29 +0000

This exercise for strengthening your trunk/core requires no equipment; just you and gravity. The picture above demonstrates “plank”. During this time of year when many of you struggle with exercise time; do plank to hit those abs. A strong core is key to wellness. Hold plank for 15 seconds, relax, then work up to 30 seconds, or a minute. You will feel your arms and shoulders too.

More advance moves include raising a leg or an arm; but let’s keep it simple for the start of this New Year on our heels. If you own a Bosu, you can do this as shown below to add difficulty and stability to this move.

More exercise and nutrition tips coming for 2010!

Warm regards,

Margo