by Elsbeth Vaino There are so many core challenges on the internet. There’s the one where you do situps, bicycle crunches, reverse crunches, and planks.…
Should you workout if you’re sick?
by Elsbeth Vaino Cold and flu season seems to be out in full force, which for me means answering questions from clients about whether or…
The FMS for cats: Blurring the lines between human and animal fitness
by Elsbeth Vaino Bear crawls and crab walks have made it into the gyms of many great trainers in recent years; and for good reason:…
My favourite training tools #3: bands
by Elsbeth Vaino This article is part of my blog-series: My Favourite Training Tools (For my American readers, please excuse the ‘u’ in favourite. It’s…
Why deadlift?
by Elsbeth Vaino I love the deadlift. It is my second favourite exercise, behind pullups. Pullups I love because they feel so incredibly amazing. Particularly…
My favourite training tools #7: Kettlebells
by Elsbeth Vaino This article is part of my blog-series: My Favourite Training Tools. There are probably thousands of tools out there for fitness. Some…
Do corrective exercises work?
by Elsbeth Vaino Corrective exercises have become a popular training tool for many personal trainers in recent years, but do they work? Corrective exercises are…
How to tell if your training is functional
by Elsbeth Vaino Functional training is all the rage (do the kids still use that expression?). It is also often misunderstood. Are squats on a…
Reconsider “lose weight and get fit” as a New Year’s Resolution
by Elsbeth Vaino We love new beginnings. Fresh starts. Another chance to get it right. With another new year approaching, it’s resolution time! Because most…
New research: Do ab exercises reduce abdominal fat?
by Elsbeth Vaino More people these days seem to follow the adage that “abs are made in the kitchen”; yet others still seems to have…