So you want a personal trainer. That’s great news. But before you jump online and do a local search, you need to know who you’re looking for and why it matters. And that starts with questions…

Tight hamstrings are a bigger problem than you may realize. Not only do they restrict normal range of motion in the legs, and make your legs weaker, they also cause low back pain and structural issues by tilting the pelvis. It is important for overall wellness…

Back when humans were fighting for survival, our muscles experienced a full range of motion. Now. too many of us feel tightness and discomfort in our upper back, shoulders and chest. Time to work that out…

If you’re trying to keep a regular fitness routine that includes strength training with weights (to boost metabolism/build muscle), your arthritis pain could hamper your best efforts. This can help…

Tired? I’d be surprised if you said ‘no.’ These six tips make it easier to boost your energy during exercise and recover better so you’ll be ready to go for your next workout. And remember: the thing about exercise is that the more you do it, the more energy you will have…

One of my all-time favorite exercises is the plank. It is simple, requires no space, no equipment, no gym, and no investment in time. Standard planks are great for core strength. But when you need to go to another level, and want to work the hips and core together, then side planks are the way to go.

Cardio conditioning can be achieved by jogging, doing aerobics, riding a bike and other ways. But a great no-space and no-need-to-travel way is by using a rebounder, or mini-trampoline. Rebounders are great for at home exercise, and fun!

Sitting often, traveling and standing in long lines (‘tis the season after all) are all things that take up too much of your time and lure you away from the core exercises you need to keep a strong abdomen and pelvic muscles that support your back—and more .

Multiple Sclerosis is (MS) one of those confusing disease labels. The cause is difficult to find and the pathology or how the disease affects a person, varies from person to person. But MS is debilitating and life with it is a struggle of symptoms, including difficulties with coordination and balance, among many others.

In today’s exercise video Dennis Angelina will show you a simple exercise using a dumbbell, where simply drawing the alphabet in front of you, will do wonders for your core stability, chest, arms, shoulders and upper back. Once a week is all you need. Give it a try!

My favorite exercises are the ones where one posture or movement works many different body parts at the same time. This saves time and produces the most results from the least effort.

As a fitness coach, I’ve learned a lot of terms for the upper arms: few of them endearing. It’s a body part we all seem to have trouble with. But this set of toning exercises will you have sleeveless-ready in no time…