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Category: At-Home Personal Training
How to build your own workout routines (great article with videos)
Here’s a great blog post with exercises specific to the gym, but also includes a video for single leg exercises that can be done at home: Single leg resistance exercises are a great way to improve leg strength without having to continually load your spine, as with squats. They are also really useful if you […]
Weight management hack! Sometimes 10 minutes is all you need…
We’ve all been there. We start the new year with great intentions. We aim to eat better, exercise more and lose a few pounds. But let’s face it, some days are easier than others; and on the hard days, we feel the need to reach for our favourite “feel-good” snack and skip our scheduled workout […]
I say Tabata, you say 15 calories per minute
My clients know me well enough to expect Tabata circuits to be a regular part of thier at-home training sessions. Why do I love this four-minute, high-intensity approach? Because Tabata circuits torch calories, facilitate weight loss and challenge everyone, from beginners to pros. Simply put, high intensity equals results. So even if you work out for less time, as long as […]
Need a plateau buster? Men and women: Increase your weight!
Have you noticed that the hand weights that used to challenge you and leave you pleasantly sore after a session are feeling a little underwhelming? If yes, it may be time to increase your weight. Different goals for men and women My male clients, for the most part, greet this suggestion with open arms. Women on […]
The post-workout snack answer
After each session with my clients, I always recommend a post-workout snack with protein (to assist with muscle recovery). There has been a lot of talk lately about chocolate milk being a good choice. I personally think chocolate milk is too high in sugar, but it’s certainly better than nothing. The Toronto Star published their answer […]
HomeBodyFit’s Top Ten Ways to Sabotage your Fitness Goals
I am a big believer in moderation. I am continually guiding my clients towards a happy balance, which includes avoiding UNDER-training as well as OVER-training. But in addition to finding the optimal fitness routine and schedule, one must also get enough sleep, eat the right foods (at the right time), etc. If you’re feeling that you are not getting the results you desire, […]
Your Complete Guide To Skullcrushers!
by Bill Geiger BodyBuilding.com Contrary to what the name might suggest, skullcrushers won’t send you screaming to the ER—at least when done right. They can, however, help you build massive triceps. Here’s everything you need to know about this popular exercise! Most exercises have rather literal names: A single-arm overhead dumbbell extension describes the movement pretty […]
I don’t diet,” says Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence has the right idea about dieting. “I don’t diet,” she tells Glamour Magazine. “I do exercise! But I don’t diet. You can’t work when you’re hungry, you know?” We agree! And kudos to Lawrence for speaking out against dieting. At HomeBodyFit we promote a healthy lifestyle and not fad or crash diets. Our clients […]
Avoid these 5 weight loss pitfalls
by Alex Carneiro, BodyBuiliding.com Dropping body fat isn’t as easy as just working out and eating right. Misinformation can quickly lead to slip-ups and pitfalls. Avoid them with these five tips! 1. DIETING IN FITS AND SPURTS Dieting: Let’s briefly analyze the concept itself. Most people jump on the dieting bandwagon with a specific timeframe and […]