by Kathleen Trotter | Jan 27, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Will I get fitter if I sit on an exercise ball at work? The question: I have seen some people at work sitting on exercise balls at their desks. I am curious if it is a healthy option. I think this will also help me be more aware of my posture and...
by Kathleen Trotter | Jan 22, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: You only need a few minutes for this workout Morning! Got a few minutes to spare? That’s the perfect amount of time to channel your inner ballerina, improve your balance and strengthen your core. 1. Start standing, legs wider than hip distance...
by Kathleen Trotter | Jan 20, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Follow these simple steps for a quick core workout Hey you! Don’t just stand there. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have pulled a leg and core workout from thin air. 1. Stay standing. Lift your heels off the ground to balance on your toes. 2....
by Kathleen Trotter | Jan 6, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Give yourself (and your posture) a lift with this simple chair exercise The Human Chair-lift: 1. Sit on the edge of your chair with your hands on either side of your bum, fingers forward. Have your feet on the floor in front of you, far enough...
by Kathleen Trotter | Dec 31, 2013 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Lean back: You’re just a few degrees away from killer abs Sit at the edge of your chair. Keep your feet on the floor, back straight and chest out. 2. Keep this alignment as you hinge at your hips to lean backward about 15 degrees. Don’t let...