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Do you feel like you don’t have a lot of time to exercise? How about 20 minutes? Check out my 3-minute video and see how you can do a TOTAL leg workout in less than 20 minutes.

What do you listen to when you workout? Do you have a favorite playlist? A podcast? Sing to yourself? When I was a teenager, I made a mix cassette tape with songs from Huey Lewis and The News, Phil Collins, Survivor, Van Halen, Starship and Journey. A few years later I made another workout tape with Metallica, AC/DC, Anthrax and White Zombie.  Quite a change there, huh? I’ve got a new jam. Well, it’s actually not new. It’s 4 years old. But for me, it’s new. I watched the movie The Greatest Showman and was absolutely taken by the music. As a matter of fact, I was on the treadmill while listening to the movie soundtrack just the other day, and I noticed that I had easily (and inadvertently) jogged over three miles. That’s pretty amazing for me since I don’t normally jog. . . and not for 3+ miles. So I wanted to share with you one of my favorite songs from the movie. It’s got a great beat and lots of emotion. Enjoy!

Improving grip strength isn’t just for giving firm handshakes. It’s to improve workout performance at the gym, raise the level in your chosen sport and reduce the chances of injury. Watch my video and learn how to improve finger, hand and grip strength with five different exercisers. Enjoy!

Not sure what to get your spouse, relative or friend this Holiday Season? Give a gift that will make a positive difference in their life. Buy a package of personal training. Don’t stress standing in long lines at the store or throw money at another electronic device that will break or be obsolete in a year or wonder if your on-line order will be delivered in time.  A Personal Training Gift Certificate shows that you care about a person’s health and well-being. Personal training is an experience and not just another thing that you pull off a shelf. It’s a great way to help someone achieve their fitness goals faster, stay on track, and have fun along the way.

I have four private training packages to choose from. 

Contact me today (608) 203-8817 or balancepersonaltraining4u@gmail.com.

*Printed or email gift certificates available upon request. 

Don’t have an Ab Wheel? Don’t have a knee raise bar? Don’t have an abdominal crunch machine? No problem. You can still get strong ab muscles without gym equipment. Watch my video and try these “No Gym Equipment Exercises” for all fitness levels.

Sometimes you just need a day off from working out. Maybe you’re not feeling it or your body is still sore from the previous training session. That’s okay. In my opinion, that’s your body’s way of trying to protect you.  To keep you from overtraining and getting injured. Instead of feeling upset or depressed that you’re not up to the challenge, understand that after a break you will come back refreshed and reinvigorated. I’m not saying that you need to go on a two week Mediterranean vacation, sit at a beachfront cafe, sip an espresso and watch the sun set over the deep blue water . . . sigh. Sounds like a great idea. Just remember that your body needs plenty of rest and that taking a few days off will NOT negatively affect your strength, endurance, flexibility or weight. As a matter of fact, going on a staycation, waking up to see a sunrise, having a “fun” meal, staying up late with friends, being in nature and not waking up to an alarm clock are all great ways to lower stress. 

A few weeks ago, I took the family camping in Door County. As the expression goes, it was “just what the doctor ordered”. Here are some fun pics! Enjoy!

Throwing the frisbee at Ridges Beach in Baileys Harbor.

Heather and I at Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. An incredible place for taking walks in nature.

Heather shows off her mini-golf putting skills. 

Cave Point County Park is one of my favorite places to visit with its underwater caves and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. 

Edgewood Orchard Gallery in FishCreek has beautiful sculptures on outdoor walking paths.  

A picturesque sunset at Anderson Dock in Ephraim.