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Full Body Exercise – Inch Worm

margo-personaltrainer — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:32:38 +0000

Incorporate this easy-to-learn exercise segment into your workout. It hits your hamstrings, abs of course, arms, chest and shoulders. It’s called “worm” or “inch worm” since you walk out slowly and back, bending in the middle. Do the pushup modified or military; it is effective either way.

Take care,
Margo

Plank for Abdominal Toning and Strength

margo-personaltrainer — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:23:26 +0000

This video demonstrates Plank, which strengthens your entire core, front and back, while also taxing your shoulders and arms. Start with a few seconds hold time, either on your forearms or in full plank with arms extended; hands below your shoulders. I demo both positions, as well as the most challenging – going back and forth from forearms to full extension and back. You’ll notice a good cardio kick too, doing the back and forth one, half a dozen times or so, and repeating. Enjoy this easy to learn move that has a big payoff.

Warm regards,
Margo

Interval Exercise Segment

margo-personaltrainer — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:10:16 +0000

This video demonstrates a full body segment that hits your thighs, glutes, waist, arms, shoulders and cardio, all at once! Watch it through first to get the gist; then I recommend doing each segment, or the same one twice, 8 reps. In other words, one lunge left, (then center) then to the right, is one repetition. Go slow, and sit back on those heels keeping eyes forward and your back aligned as I demonstrate on video.

Enjoy!
Margo

Full Body Fitness Interval – Burpees

margo-personaltrainer — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:23:16 +0000

Hi all,
I have no idea where I got the name for these (maybe elementary school?). There are other versions and names, I just like “Burpees”. This move has 6 steps, and exercises (challenges) your Heart, Legs, Abs, Arms, Shoulders, Chest, Glutes, and Skeleton from impact! Its about 10 seconds to do ONE all the way through. I recommend my clients (depending on fitness) aim for 6 to 8 in a row; take small break, then repeat!

As always, watch it through once first, then practice along with me as I call out the timing for each move.

Take care,
Margo

Tone Abs and Upper Body doing “Slides”

margo-personaltrainer — Sun, 30 May 2010 13:48:38 +0000

Watch this video first before executing so you can learn the movement. It’s key to keep your shoulders over your hands, in a push up position as you see me point out. Keep abs tucked up, elbows slightly bent, for maximum effect.

Take care,

Margo

Quick Arm Toning Workout

margo-personaltrainer — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:58:01 +0000

Here is a 2 Minute quick and effective arm workout. It requires nothing but you and your arms; no equipment. Remember to stay flexed – hang in there, it seems longer then it is!!! Shoulders will kick in too; don’t “shrug” and keep neck retracted back a bit.

Take care,

Margo

PS If you’ve seen the infomercial for “Shake Weight” dont’ buy it. Hilarious to watch though!

3 Minute Yoga Routine

margo-personaltrainer — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:15:26 +0000

Relieve stress, improve flexibility, increase muscle tone and strength, by doing what I call my “yoga 10″. It’s ten easy to learn yoga moves that flow. Watch it through first once, then once you do it a few times, you can just listen without looking, since I will call each move and say when to inhale and exhale. Easy easy, with huge results. If you have time, do it more then once in a row!

Take care,
Margo

7 Minute Muscle Workout

margo-personaltrainer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:04:18 +0000

Here’s a 7 minute workout to do alone or in combination with my other workout videos. I recommend you warm up first by jogging or marching in place, or better yet, first do my “3 Minute Cardio” video then do my 7 minute head to toe muscle and strengthening workout. You will need only one set of hand weights, 5, 8, or 10 lb, depending on your fitness. I recommend you watch it through once, then have at it.

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

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