With any treadmill there are two modes: manual and motorized (or “regular” mode). Take your HIIT workouts to a new level with this manual mode workout. Cart before the horse — how do you use a treadmill in manual mode? If you’re using a Woodway Treadmill (like we do at […]
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Work for the Weekend: Row Your Boat
While in New York City for the Nike Women’s Showcase, I took a class at CityRow which absolutely Kicked. My. Ass. In the best way possible. It wasn’t my first time on an Indo-Row, but it was my first time in a structured rowing class and it did not disappoint. […]
8-Minute Total Body HIIT Workout
Think you don’t have time to workout today? Think again. If you’ve got 8 minutes, you’ve got yourself time for a heart pounding workout. Clear out your kitchen or your living room, or get to work outdoors. The break down: 45 seconds on: Drills 1-8 15 seconds off: Boxer’s Shuffle […]
Work for the Weekend: House of Cards
Bored with your workouts? Get the upper hand and spice things up with this workout. No equipment necessary — just a deck of cards. How it works: Draw five cards. The suits of the first four cards determine the workout: each of the four suits in a deck of cards […]
Drive the District Chicago
Last weekend I was approached by General Motors to give the new 2014 Impala a spin. Being a resident of downtown Chicago I have survived without a car for over six years. I walk, run, or take the train just about everywhere. I know, I’m very glam. There are many perks […]
Work for the Weekend Workout: Cardio Burst
Is anyone like THIS in response to the week being over and the weekend FINALLY being here?! Congrats! You made it through the week and rest and relaxation is just around the corner. But. Not. Yet. Don’t let your happy hour hit without hitting the gym first. This cardio circuit […]
Work off the Weekend Workout: Descending Cardio Circuit
We can all use a little kick-start to our week to get ourselves back on track after Sunday Funday, your cheat meal-turned-day on Saturday, and those happy hour cocktails on Friday. Do this descending pyramid before your Monday is over to start the week on an empowered foot. Spoiler alert: […]
Work off the Weekend Workout: Lower Body Cardio Fix
Happy President’s Day, all! Have the day off today? Me too! Don’t spend the entire 9-5 caught-up in your to do list (or BravoTV). Take a moment to bang out the lower body cardio burst below, those legs will KILL and your heart rate will soar. Break a sweat and […]
Fat-Burning Cardio Workout
I don’t know about you, but I straight up have cabin fever from being stranded indoors since, oh I don’t know, New Year’s Eve?! I need to MOVE! Get your sweat on with this fat-burning, cardio blasting workout. All you need is a treadmill and a piece of floor. My […]
Burpees: Love to Hate Them
If you’ve done them, chances are you love to hate them. That’s right, I’m talking about BURPEES. If you’ve taken my NTC Lincoln Park or Shred415 classes you know well by now that I LOVE to love them and I LOVE to do them! Does that make me crazy?! Maybe […]