This past week I had the opportunity to learn more about programming specialized automation hardware out at Opto22 in Temecula, California. Along with the amazing weather, the hotel where I stayed had a surprisingly well equipped gym. By my definition, "well equipped" means the gym includes some type of pull up bar. In this case it was the top bar of a cable machine (also … [Read more...] about Hotel Gym (or nearly any handy gym) Travel Workout
Travel Workout
Something Fast: Descending Ladders – a Weekday Workout & a Bodyweight Travel Workout
While I usually have an "all out" challenge workout planned for the weekend, during the week I usually don't have quite as much time--or I might be traveling. Here's a couple of very recent examples--both with a descending ladder . The weekend travel example is bodyweight only, it was part of my recent long weekend in Chicago wrapped around a Monday AI event hosted at a very … [Read more...] about Something Fast: Descending Ladders – a Weekday Workout & a Bodyweight Travel Workout
An 18-Minute Follow Along Timed Sets Workout Video
Since this past summer I've been exactly half of leading a custom corporate wellness program, and since every class seems to have new people of all levels, I've relied heavily on our old favorite pal, the timed set. Timed sets are fantastic for mixed levels since everyone starts and finishes at the same time, no one waits on anyone--and the potential for feeling out of place or … [Read more...] about An 18-Minute Follow Along Timed Sets Workout Video
Three No-Equipment Bodyweight Only Travel Workouts for When You’re On the Road!
It's summertime and many people will take the opportunity to travel - but there's no reason that means we have to stop working out! While some folks will opt to travel with equipment, as much as I love kettlebells (like A LOT), I'm loath to be "that person" lugging a massive kettlebell through the airport and causing problems. The good news is, with some smart planning and a … [Read more...] about Three No-Equipment Bodyweight Only Travel Workouts for When You’re On the Road!
Stuck Indoors? Here’s a Bodyweight Only Coordination, Strength and Cardio Workout!
As much as I hate to admit it, when the weather outside gets below freezing, I'm much less likely to work out outside. Then, one of my clients emailed asking for an indoor alternative to her regular outdoor activities. This workout is one that I created for a small Upper West Side Manhattan gym where I led classes for a week pretty much for the heck of it. (I wanted to get out … [Read more...] about Stuck Indoors? Here’s a Bodyweight Only Coordination, Strength and Cardio Workout!
Special Edition Monkey Bar Monday – With Extra Monkey
This particular Monkey Bar Monday is especially special for a few reasons. The most obvious one will be (and those of you who stalk me on social media already know about this) that I'm in a different city at the moment! I've spent the past few days having a much needed mastermind (business, life, etc) with a good friend and fellow RKC, Amber Lee (Twitter: Geekpixie) in … [Read more...] about Special Edition Monkey Bar Monday – With Extra Monkey
Simple Workouts that Can Travel with You Over the Holidays
Hope the season is bringing you maximum joy with minimum frustration! Was just thinking about all the magazine articles and blog posts out there which will be offering up all the usual holiday advice for surviving feasts (or not giving yourself a hard time for indulging--that seems to be a new theme this year), and well meaning, but often over complicated holiday workout … [Read more...] about Simple Workouts that Can Travel with You Over the Holidays
