February 7, 2010
My First National TV Spot On Parents TV!
I am very excited to share with you my first national TV feature. I flew out to NYC and filmed this piece for Parents TV. I don’t have Comcast Cable, but for those of you who do (which is 15 million houses nation wide), you can find my segment running for the next couple weeks under the parents segment on demand.
This segment is also fun for me to look back at the past couple years and see how I have grown as a person, and on camera. I believe that this is the first of many opportunities I will have to share my love and passion for fitness with a very large audience!
Thanks to Parents TV for making me feel welcome and treating me so well during the video shoot!
I am sure by now you are aware of the Fit Moms For Life program, but if you are looking for a home workout program that doesn’t have the cheesyness you see in many workout dvds, then be sure to click here to learn more. We give the first DVD and CD away for free in order to let you sample the monthly program.
Filed under Behavior Change, Cardio Workouts, Core Training, Fit Moms For Life DVD, Lowerbody toning by admin
February 5, 2010
Exercises To Improve Posture
One of the most asked questions I get is workout ideas for those of you who spend most of your day hunched over your desk. The rounded shoulders, which have become an epidemic the past 30 years since more and more people are sitting at desks and computers. It is extremely important to take preventative measures to make sure you don’t permanently have poor posture, which down the road can lead to some serious issues.
I have an amazing person named Alicia helping me with the demonstrations. Alicia is one of our all star Fit Fun Bootcampers and is definitely the life of the party. She enjoys setting singles up together as potential matches and really does a great job of supporting the bootcampers. She is also an AMAZING sprinter when you get her outside running. Watch out!
Be sure to pay attention to how flat she keeps her back on the exercises that require her to be bent over. This is one of the hardest positions for myself and my trainers to get across to some people. For those who have had poor posture for many years and have muscle imbalances, it is very tough to keep the back flat instead of rounded.
So today as you sit in the office, grab a coworker, don’t actually grab your coworker though, and go through some of these exercises!
Filed under Core Training, NBC Morning Segments, Uncategorized by admin
December 27, 2009
Got Core DVDs Now Available!
Buy the First “Got Core” DVD and get the Second DVD FREE! Limited Quantity Available.
DVD #1
-Interview with the star of the workout Abby Brockman
-Warm-up
-Level 1 Building a foundation
-Level 2 Getting past the basics
-Level 3 Incorporating more muscle groups
Level 4 Getting more of the upperbody involved
Duration: 1 hour and 29 minutes
DVD #2
-Warmup
-Level 5 Can you make it through?
-Level 6 How about now?
-Level 7 Bring it!
-Level 8 I dare you to survive!
Duration: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Price
Normally each DVD retails for $29.99, but I was planning on selling them together for only $47. But I want to take that a step further and give you the second DVD FREE, as a way of saying thank you so much for all your support throughout the past couple of years. I am truly blessed and honored to be able to share my knowledge and love of fitness to you! All you will pay is $29.99 (+$4.95 sh&h)
Check Out What Others Are Saying
“LOVE IT!!!! I have used the Got Core DVD for a week now, and have done programs 1 and 2, will do 3 tomorrow. It moves at a fast pace so you don’t have time to think about not liking it, being bored, or how much longer. It has great exercises, and each routine is different–I can pick from 1-10 workouts so I’m never bored. I am getting very good at the “vacuum” and make a point of incorporating that multiple times a day, especially at work.
This is a very good quality DVD that is quick and to the point—it gets the job done. No need for expensive equipment, lots of space, or a huge chunk of time–it is absolutely an essential tool for attaining that flat, toned tummy!!!!!!
I can’t thank you enough for all your support, encouragement, and knowledge. As a trainer focusing on moms–you are an answer to my prayers and what I searched for since having my first baby 8 years ago. Keep it up—you have touched so many lives, and I’m thankful mine is one of them!!!!!!!!!!! “
-Julie
“The Got Core program hoping it would help my chronic back pain and to improve flexibility. Since I started the program, my back has felt good and my strength and flexibility has improved. I’ve recommended the Got Core program to a number of people.”
-Marc
Filed under Abdominal Training, Core Training, Uncategorized by admin
December 26, 2009
7 Stomach Toning Exercises You Can Do Right Now
The past couple weeks I have been focusing on giving you as much information about attaining a flat stomach as possible. My new Got Core program has been selling unbelievable, I am feel very blessed for the business, but more importantly knowing that there are 500 of you who have a tool in your possession that can really improve the quality of your life. I know that sounds dramatic, but if you have ever struggled with serious back pain, or poor posture, I think you know what I am talking about. I am not saying these core workouts will solve all your problems and guarantee you never experience back pain again, but the chances are much lower!
It was great to be back on NBC and it was awesome to have Sarah Carlson herself demonstrate the exercises. Sarah is an amazing person and has achieved a killer body while facing a lot of adversity the past two years. If you have been following our segments throughout the past 18 months, you will notice that she has lost over 25 lbs and about 6 inches off her belly. Sarah works extremely hard at MamaTone, and with the Got Core DVDs and all the results she has gotten have been well deserved!
Here are some great core exercises you can do at home!
Here are the exercises (what each is working): More on 7 Stomach Toning Exercises You Can Do Right Now
Filed under Abdominal Training, Core Training, NBC Morning Segments, Uncategorized by admin
December 11, 2009
21 Core Exercises For a Flat Stomach
Today I wanted to give you a sneak peak into one of my Got Core programs. This is a group I have been working with for over 2 years, so many of the exercises you are going to see are very advanced, but the only thing that is different from those in the video and yourself, is experience and proper training.
The Got Core DVDs will be coming out Dec 14th at 7 AM CST and there will only be a limited number available, so make sure you are signed up for the newsletter to be the first to know when they go live.
Here are the exercise names that I give them 
More on 21 Core Exercises For a Flat Stomach
Filed under Abdominal Training, Core Training, Uncategorized by admin
December 3, 2009
5 Secrets To A Flat Stomach and Strong Core
The BIGGEST problem area that moms come to me seeking help for is their stomach area. This is very understandable, from a physical standpoint, a larger waste makes the body look chunky and shorter. From a health standpoint, abdominal fat is the MOST dangerous fat in the body and contributes more to heart disease than any other type of fat. From an injury prevention standpoint, a strong core is VITAL to eliminating or preventing back pain… I am sure you have heard about someone, or have experienced it first hand the extreme pain of throwing your back out by doing something as simple as picking up your child! According to the Mayo clinic, 80% of American’s will experience lower back pain, but 80% of those who have lower back pain could eliminate or reduce their lower back pain by doing specific exercises that will almost guarantee a much healthier and happier back!
Just remember, you need to be eating the right foods to lose the fat, otherwise core specific exercises will not matter much from a physical standpoint, meaning you won’t SEE a huge change, but you will still FEEL a huge shift in the way your stomach feels and begins to tighten up. But today’s article is focusing on the exercise portion.
Here are my top 5 tips to obtaining a FLAT, STRONG, and TONED, stomach that your friends and family will be jealous of!
1. Focus on the DEEP Core first: The saying “its what’s on the inside that counts,” is so true when it comes to abs. The outer rectus-abdominis muscles are what most moms work when doing crunches, without first working the deep core muscles. In order to activate the deep transverse muscles, two exercises are perfect! The first is a standard plank. When doing a plank make sure to keep the back flat and the belly button pulled in to the spine. The second exercise is called the vacuum and is performed by first exhaling all the air out of your lungs. You then hold your breath as you suck your stomach in, pulling the belly button in towards the spine. This exercise is a deep “drawing in” which is totally opposite of a crunch where you focus in on flexing the abs. Hold it for about 10 seconds and then catch your breath and repeat 10-15 times. Click here if you would like a video demonstration of the exercises.
2. Next work on the obliques: The obliques are so important for twisting and bending side to side. My two favorite oblique exercises are the oblique side plank and the oblique ball crunch. The side plank is similar to the front plank, but now you are stacking your feet and balancing on your forearm, this will also work those deep transverse muscles as well! The second is an oblique crunch on the ball, to do this you stack your hips and put your feet up against a wall for support. The ball is placed on your lower hip area and you lower your upperbody down towards the ground, after the abs have been stretched you will the engage the obliques and crunch up.
3. Don’t forget to work the lower back muscles: The lower back muscles are so important for keeping the back upright when we are sitting at a computer or driving in the car. It is very easy to forget about these muscles. The best exercise for this area is swimmers. Lay on your stomach with your hands outstretched. Engage the lower back and lift your legs and chest off the ground. Make sure to keep the legs straight out in front of you as you are lifting up. Move your arms and legs up and down for about 30 seconds.
4. Work the outer muscles, the rectus abdominis last, not first like most people do: After all the other muscle groups have been worked, it is ok to finish out with some type of crunch. My favorite are ball crunches. To do this, put your lower back on the ball and lay back nice and far in order to stretch the abs out, once you have done that, curl your upper body up about 45 degrees, you don’t need to sit it up all the way to get the benefits. Slowly lower back down and repeat about 20 times.
5. Keep changing the workouts up, and working the muscles from all DIFFERENT angles: It is easy to get in a rut. Make sure to have many different exercises that work the same area, but from different angles, this will prevent imbalances, and make sure that the core doesn’t have any weaknesses in it!
I have about 50 core specific exercises that I like to do, in order for the abs to continually get stronger and to make sure that I don’t get injured by only focusing on one area of the core. My Got Core DVDs will be released Dec 14th at 7 AM CST and will have over 2 hours worth of core specific routines that will follow all of the rules stated above. Make sure to be on the newsletter list, because we only have a limited number available and it will be first come first to get them, so make sure to be the first to know!
Like I mentioned in the beginning, nutrition plays the largest role in fat loss and a flat stomach. This coming Monday Dec 7th, I will be having a grocery store tour teaching you the right foods to eat to burn fat and get a flat stomach. Click here for more details and to sign up. Space is limited!
Filed under Core Training, Lowerbody toning, Uncategorized by admin
November 20, 2009
Workouts At The Office and Desk
One of the most common questions I get asked is “What are some good exercises to do at work?” It makes sense that since you spend close to 9 or more hours at work, you should find some ways to stay active. I have a couple clients who have successfully started to do one minute of intense exercise every hour. They set a timer and when it goes off they do a minute of some type of bodyweight exercise.
Then at the end Angie shows a great example of a 1 arm pushup, I challenge you to give it a try as well and let me know if you can do it!
So check out this video for some great exercises you can do at work or at home.
Click here if you want more info on order the bands seen in this video
Filed under Cardio Workouts, Core Training, NBC Morning Segments, Uncategorized by admin
November 17, 2009
Inside Look at MamaTone and Small Group Training
A couple days ago I showed you the video of Abby and I on CBS news demonstrating our new fat burning tool, the resistance bands. Today I would like to take that a step further and show you inside a workout that the resistance band expert, Dave Schmitz took my MamaTone and small group personal training clients through. Not only was it very intense, but also something fun and different!
These bands are quite a bit different than standard bands that you would get with handles, these bands are circular and have a much larger stretch range which allows us to use them in many different ways than the standard bands!
Although, I am no longer accepting small group or one on one clients due to a long waiting list, I do have some room remaining in MamaTone and Fit Fun Bootcamps, and of course the Fit Moms For Life DVDs are always available!
Filed under Abdominal Training, Cardio Workouts, Core Training, In-home workouts, Lowerbody toning, MamaTone, bootcamps by admin
November 16, 2009
Fast Fat Burning Home Workout Using Bands
I am always trying to be on the cutting edge when it comes to new types of workouts and new equipment. I recently purchased enough bands for all my Fit Fun Bootcamps and MamaTone, and I must say they are loving them! The best part about the bands is the ability for them to go anywhere with you. Bands also force the body to accelerate and decelerate at a higher level which will help the body adapt and will greatly decrease the risk of injuring yourself when starting or stopping a movement.
If you are interested in buying some for yourself, my friend Dave Schmitz is the expert in band training (he came and taught my bootcamp staff) and has invented his own brand of band. Click here for more info and to buy your own bands.
Don't worry we are indoors now!
If you are in the Madison area and are interested in seeing what a band workout is like, come for a FREE week of Fit Fun Bootcamp and see what all the hype is about!
Filed under Cardio Workouts, Core Training, In-home workouts, Lowerbody toning, MamaTone, NBC Morning Segments, Uncategorized, bootcamps by admin
November 9, 2009
Got Core DVDs Available!
Buy the First “Got Core” DVD and get the Second DVD FREE! Limited Quantity Available.
DVD #1
-Interview with the star of the workout Abby Brockman
-Warm-up
-Level 1 Building a foundation
-Level 2 Getting past the basics
-Level 3 Incorporating more muscle groups
Level 4 Getting more of the upperbody involved
Duration: 1 hour and 29 minutes
DVD #2
-Warmup
-Level 5 Can you make it through?
-Level 6 How about now?
-Level 7 Bring it!
-Level 8 I dare you to survive!
Duration: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Price
Normally each DVD retails for $29.99, but I was planning on selling them together for only $47. But I want to take that a step further and give you the second DVD FREE, as a way of saying thank you so much for all your support throughout the past couple of years. I am truly blessed and honored to be able to share my knowledge and love of fitness to you! All you will pay is $29.99 (+$4.95 sh&h)
Check Out What Others Are Saying
“LOVE IT!!!! I have used the Got Core DVD for a week now, and have done programs 1 and 2, will do 3 tomorrow. It moves at a fast pace so you don’t have time to think about not liking it, being bored, or how much longer. It has great exercises, and each routine is different–I can pick from 1-10 workouts so I’m never bored. I am getting very good at the “vacuum” and make a point of incorporating that multiple times a day, especially at work.
This is a very good quality DVD that is quick and to the point—it gets the job done. No need for expensive equipment, lots of space, or a huge chunk of time–it is absolutely an essential tool for attaining that flat, toned tummy!!!!!!
I can’t thank you enough for all your support, encouragement, and knowledge. As a trainer focusing on moms–you are an answer to my prayers and what I searched for since having my first baby 8 years ago. Keep it up—you have touched so many lives, and I’m thankful mine is one of them!!!!!!!!!!! “
-Julie
“The Got Core program hoping it would help my chronic back pain and to improve flexibility. Since I started the program, my back has felt good and my strength and flexibility has improved. I’ve recommended the Got Core program to a number of people.”
-Marc
Filed under Core Training, Fit Moms For Life DVD, Mindset, Uncategorized by admin
