Even before the big snowstorm hit Pittsburgh last Friday I needed to figure out a way to get outside more in the winter. I was starting to get depressed and the weather was not helping. I am used to being on my bike for a few hours a day and I was starting to lose [...]
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Off Season Tennis Conditioning
TENNIS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
BLOCK I – BUILDING A FOUNDATION
Perform the following routine 2 days per week for 6 weeks. This is a full body workout that should be performed after the tennis season is completed. Perform the exercises in order and make sure to rest 2-3 days between workouts so that your muscles have [...]
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Workout Plateaus – How to Conquer Them
Boredom, monotony, same old sets and same old reps a plateau at some point has hit us all. No matter what we do there are only so many exercises you can perform for each body part. However, with a little thought, and an open mind you can break through that plateau and move on to bigger [...]
Get In and Get Out
You do not have to spend hours at the gym to make or see a difference. Kids, meetings, traffic and so many other things come up during the day that prevent us from making it to the gym, or seriously cut into our time there. I designed several cardio workouts that allow you to burn [...]
Yoga – Mixing It Up
I have not been to my yoga class in over a year. I know that I am better off making this a habit but there are so many activities that I love to do that I find it hard to fit everything in. I am also a huge advocate of mixing up your workouts. We [...]
The Do Anywhere Cardio Stair Blast
Many of my clients travel or sometimes miss the gym. They all want to know what they can do at home, or at the hotel to stay in shape. One easy solution is STAIRS. Walking up and down steps is one of the best ways to get your heart rate up and increase your metabolism. [...]