Burpees – my favorite total-body, fat-burning, get-shredded exercise!! The awesome Maddie B of paleogirlinthecity talks me through perfect form in 3 variations of this bodyweight move you can do in your living room. Burpees are a killer full body exercise that get your heart rate up, engage multiple muscle groups, and will whip your sexy [continue reading]
This is a fun workout I’ve been playing around with lately as an alternative to regular tabatas. If you’re not familiar with the concept of “tabata” it’s a specific format for high intensity interval training (HIIT) that employs a sequence of 20 second work periods followed by 10 seconds of rest over a 4-minute period. [continue reading]
Back day today. Have you tried a TRX? It’s an awesome system, great for all kinds of bodyweight exercises like these bodyweight rows. The deeper the angle of your body, the harder they get. Don’t neglect your back training. One of the most common injuries I’ve treated as a structural alignment practitioner has been rotator [continue reading]
Ab shredding move of the day for all you Ab-shredders: Start in a hollow hold position – which is arms by your ears and legs up off the floor core engaged with tailbone tucked under, low back pressing down. Using your core muscles, come up to a V, arms at your shins. Return each time [continue reading]
I love doing single-leg movements. They really challenge my balancing muscles and help me work on stabilizing my hips and core. Many people I work with have pelvic imbalances, so if you’re willing to really work on your form and watch yourself while you do this move, it can be incredibly helpful in isolating weaknesses [continue reading]
Betty Rocker’s Anywhere Workouts: Skate Park Part 3 of 3 Welcome back! This is part 3 of my bodyweight workout video series that you can do anywhere, no equipment needed. I’ve got 7 new body weight moves for you that you’ll go through in order, then repeat 3-4 times. This week I’m working out in [continue reading]
Betty Rocker’s Anywhere Workouts: Graffiti Alley Part 2 of 3 Welcome back to my bodyweight workout video series that you can do anywhere, no equipment needed. This week I’ve got 7 new body weight moves for you that you’ll go through in order, then repeat 3-4 times. Last week I was in gorgeous Cheeseman Park, [continue reading]
Anywhere Workouts: Cheeseman Park Part 1 of 3 Welcome to my bodyweight workout video series! I decided to make these videos to give you some creative ideas for working out in a variety of locations. I have lived and traveled all over the world, and while gyms and workout equipment haven’t been consistent, my desire [continue reading]
This workout hits your core and glutes hard. I go for 10 reps on these with heavier weight to really increase muscle growth and maximize fat burning. I like to have defined legs and glutes that look muscular, but still have that lean-body look. To really get definition and see your effort in the gym pay off, go [continue reading]
Happy Friday the 13th! My trainer always tells me to always go “past the finish line.” It’s a training technique that really sticks with me when the reps start adding up. Since I usually do 12 reps of everything, I added one more for today – because I can! And you can too! Once you [continue reading]