For many people a six pack and flat abs are the holy grail of exercise.  There's a lot I could say about how to do it, but in order to keep things short I'm going to touch on the two most important tips for getting the most out of your abdominal and core work.

1.  SPOT REDUCTION IS A...

Yep, it's that time of year again.  Below freezing temperatures.

I scared the CRAP out of 2 kids playing in the snow on my run....

    If you want to get me going, tell me about your New Year's Resolution.  If you REALLY want to get me going tell me about the fad diet you're starting.  We'll save the fad diet for another time.

I get irritated that the other 364 days of the year don't get taken as...

I had a media request for holiday stress ideas this week and thought you may find them helpful as well!

1.  Don't starve yourself before a holiday meal.

The idea of "saving up calories" for big meals by starving yourself can actually make you put on more weight.  When you don't put...

Next up:  back exercises.  These exercises will target the major muscle groups of the back including latissimus dorsi, trapezius and erector spinae.  A strong back can improve posture and minimize back pain.

I know this can be a busy time of year, but it's all the more reason to...