Caffeine for Performance

Stacey Penney, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, FNS · December 17, 2013 Caffeine has become a regular part of our daily diets, found in items such as chocolate, coffee, tea, and soda, even over-the-counter medications, supplements and cosmetics. It stimulates the...

Side Bend – Core Exercise

Sometimes that fat just sits on your hips and it’s really tough to get rid of so you do Russian Twists, bicycle and other various exercises. - This exercise is one of my favorites, it’s the Side Bend. It concentrates...

A Proper Plank: It’s Not Just Time That Counts

We love the plank. “It teaches intervertebral stability, which can stabilize the spine at the top of a kettlebell swing, squat or deadlift,” says Mike Fantigrassi, NASM-CPT and Master Instructor. But to get the full perks from planks, it’s important...