Strength training is an important part of any exercise routine. We've posted before about how lifting weights can help you lose weight.

The last week I have been cruuuushing my workouts on the treadclimber. My weights I wasn't so much feeling each day and seemed to cut that short, but the cardio was on point!! I blogged about it earlier in my post "Frequently Asked Questions" after the commercial, and it hasn't really changed: People still ask me about the treadclimber all the time. Best part is I actually love talking about it to people so I thought; why not go in to more detail how I use it.

Through injury, recovery, increased vision loss and a few stumbling blocks, it would be easy in a sense to walk away. I decided on a new approach, to take it back. Even if I cannot have what I had before, it's about taking back inner power. That was hard to figure out in the beginning since that's the flame that likes to die out first.

Push-ups are one of those exercises with name recognition - like crunches and squats - even people who don't exercise know what they are. As a trainer I love push-ups because they provide a fantastic upper body and core workout, but since they don't require equipment they can literally be done anywhere.

Last week I told you I was done with the excuses. I wrote out my workouts and was ready to push myself harder than I had been, I was ready to get back to a good groove and just back to feeling unstoppable. So how did it go you ask? Honestly, I am feeling pretty great about it. Every workout last week I crushed, and I swear I got them done way faster feeling way better because I had that plan.

Making time for a workout can be challenging. But getting in some exercises throughout the day doesn't mean you have to spend an hour on your treadmill or home gym. There are many ways you can get in some quick exercises to keep you active throughout the day that don't take up too much time. And it all adds up! Here are some exercises you can do at work while you're on your lunch or coffee break.

I have always been a firm believer of 'If you don't like something, then change it!' Now before, I only used to apply this to things like my wardrobe, wall colours, jobs etc. But truth be told, you can use that motto for everything, like yourself. Last week I wrote about being in a bathing suit and how I loved swimming and just enjoying time with Penn...

I encourage all my clients - from my competitive athletes to my clients who simply want to be strong enough to play with their grandchildren - to train their balance! Balance training is hugely functional. The better your balance, the easier you will be able to do everything - from stabilizing yourself on the subway, to picking up heavy objects, to negotiating uneven terrain to weaving around another athlete on the field.

Medicine balls can help you improve strength and coordination. They're a great training tool because you can add it to almost any exercise to challenge your core stability and improve coordination. Blast your arms and ab muscles by carrying a medicine ball while doing lunges or squats. Try these beginner medicine ball exercises today!

Exercising in hot environments is a popular fitness trend. Think hot yoga. When you finish your workout dripping with sweat, you feel a sense of accomplishment. But what does that sweat really mean? It may surprise you that sweat doesn't equate to fat loss. Sweating is necessary to help you achieve weight loss, but it does not actually cause the pounds to melt away.