12 Ways To Plank

It takes more than drool-worthy six-pack abs to have a strong and healthy core. The rectus abdominus, responsible for six-pack abs, only represents one of several muscles that comprise the core. By planking we can activate so much more! A plank, a hold in the top of a...

Yoga Exercises for Back Pain

Tired of waking up with aches and pains?  Yoga in the pool can help.  Stretching in the aquatic environment is beneficial and can be practiced by individuals of all fitness levels.  Buoyancy supports the body for better range of motion while moving against the natural...

3 Stretches Vital To A Morning Routine

Get up and go with three easy exercises! Whether you are at home or traveling, my favorite stretch routine can be used to reduce morning stiffness, reverse the effects of prolonged sitting or as a warm-up for any workout I’d like to invite you to try – pivot,...

HI-YO: Interval Training for ALL

From Tabata to Timmons, everyone has their own take on how to deliver high intensity interval workouts. There is a simple explanation as to why so many programs involve HIIT…it works!  On land, this type of training is reserved for advanced exercisers.  However,...

Aqua Pilates Recovery Workout

Aqua Pilates: stretch, strengthen and soothe the body. That’s the aim of this unique movement discipline, as well as a big one you might be missing out on: promoting the ultimate body recovery.   Why Recovery?   Recovery is to regain something one has...

5 Best Exercises for Back Pain

Google “exercises for back pain” and you will find thousands of sites with exercises for the core.  Top hits include: planks, bridges, pelvic tilts, crunches and face down arm and leg raises. The problem with many of these back pain exercises is that they...