The word “core” is thrown around so often in today’s movement classes, it’s almost lost all meaning. The core doesn’t mean just your abdominals or the front of the body. It means the entire trunk, front and back, including the hips. The goal in this series of exercises is to help train and create core…
For those who like to dress up and enjoy the revelry, Halloween can be one of the most fun holiday events of the year. The challenge is that Halloween is also the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season, which will run through January first. From Halloween treats to Thanksgiving pies to New Year’s drinks, the…
Agility training isn’t just for athletes. After all, everyday life requires us to change directions and be able to maintain balance and control of our bodies during activities of daily living. These exercises, which feature equipment from SKLZ, are both fun and effective for improving stability, mobility and strength, whether you want to improve performance…
ACE has declared the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Workout Wednesday! In an effort to inspire people to get moving and to engage in physical activity in the weeks leading up to the holiday season, we have created a workout series for every Wednesday in the month of November! To get involved, share a photo or video…
Why should you be doing standing abdominal exercises? By changing the position in which you perform an exercise, you change the way your body moves and how the muscles are activated. You can also avoid the neck pain many people experience during floor-based abdominal exercises. Plus, by moving your abdominal workout from the floor to…
ACE has declared the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Workout Wednesday! In an effort to inspire people to get moving and to engage in physical activity in the weeks leading up to the holiday season, we have created a workout series for every Wednesday in the month of November! To get involved, share a photo or video…
Whether you or your clients travel every week or once a year, being away from home shouldn’t stop anyone from working toward personal fitness goals. This core workout can be done as its own workout or in addition to an upper-body or lower-body circuit. Try committing 15 to 20 minutes, twice a week to build…
While some clients hire personal trainers to help them lose weight or increase muscle mass, many are focused on developing sculpted, well-defined muscles. While there are a number of different methods that can help promote muscle growth and increases in muscle definition, one of the most effective methods is called drop setting. Bodybuilders have used…
ACE has declared the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Workout Wednesday! In an effort to inspire people to get moving and to engage in physical activity in the weeks leading up to the holiday season, we have created a workout series for every Wednesday in the month of November! To get involved, share a photo or video…
With the 2015 holiday season upon us, you may be searching for that perfect fitness tech gift for your loved ones. Whether they are triathletes, weekend warriors or couch potatoes, there is undoubtedly a fitness tech device for them at a number of different price points. Here is my 2015 Fitness Tech Holiday Gift Guide…