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Clean Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing – Better Than Store Bought Alternatives

by Michelle
March 8, 2018

Are you getting sick of eating your regular balsamic salad dressing, but you continue to eat it because you have been told that a creamy salad dressing = high in calories? This is true in most cases, especially in store bought salad dressings. We all love creamy salad dressings, let’s be honest they just make […]

2 New Exercises For CORE Strength at Home – No Equipment Required!

by Michelle
March 17, 2016

There is an on-going debate going on between trainers, fitness professionals, doctor’s, fitness fanatics, and those who just think they know everything about everything about which ab exercises are the best to build 6-pack abs. I am not even going to attempt making a statement about what the absolute best exercise is, frankly because their […]

One of the Best Ways to Build a 6 Pack at Home – No Equipment Required!

by Michelle
March 13, 2016

Have you ever wished you could clean your floors and work your abs at the same time?? NO? Well you should, because what an amazing way to muli-task! LOL JK 😉 Only weird people like me probably think of these things….. Many people think that in order to get results from a workout you have […]

2 Exercises to Target Your Lower Abs

by Michelle
March 3, 2016

Let’s keep it real, everyone would love to have a flat stomach and ripped up washboard abs….right? What if I told you that this dream can be a reality for everyone! With the right nutrition and exercising the correct way the dream of a flat and toned stomach is attainable. I’m going to give you […]

21 Day Reboot your Resolutions Challenge – Is Now Open For Registration!

by Michelle
February 29, 2016

Did you set a few resolutions to make 2016 your healthiest year? to lose some weight? improve your fitness level? make more of a commitment to yourself? How is it going so far? We are now two months into 2016 and this is a great time to reflect on how things are going. […]

The BEST Dynamic Stretch You Should Be doing Regularly

by Michelle
February 18, 2016

Do you sit at a desk all day? Do you sit down and text or scroll through the internet on you smartphone? Do you workout hard and never stretch or warm-up properly? If you are guilty of any of these (or all three?) you could be suffering from tight hips, rounded shoulders, and/or tight neck […]

One of the Best Exercises for Firmer Glutes & Toned Thighs: The Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

by Michelle
January 27, 2016

Over the years I have trained a lot of females and almost every single one of them has asked me which exercise I think is the best for tightening their bum or toning the back of their thighs. It seems the newest craze is women wanting more curves, meaning adding a little more “junk in […]

How to Reduce Muscle Aches after a Day on the Slopes

by Michelle
January 6, 2016

It is very common to wake up with stiff muscles the morning after a long day of skiing or snowboarding, especially early in the ski season because your body is not yet adapted to the demands placed on it during these popular winter sports. Whether you are an athlete or a weekend warrior, it […]

Michelle’s Top 10 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss

by Michelle
January 4, 2016

Happy New Year Everyone! It’s a new year, which means many of us are setting resolutions and goals to make this the best year yet. A common January goal is to lose weight, this is a great goal; however, it is important to have a plan on how you are going to get to this […]

It’s Challenge Time! CORE Conditioning Present: New Year – New You – 21 Day Challenge

by Michelle
December 29, 2015

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! NEW YEAR – NEW YOU 21 Day CHALLENGE Only 3 Weeks to a flatter stomach and feeling great! ONLY OPEN TO 30 PEOPLE SO…… CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! OUR LAST 6 CHALLENGES HAVE SOLD OUT QUICKLY, SO DON’T WAIT! ONCE IT’S […]

GYM HYGIENE ETIQUETTE 101 – A MUST READ!

by Michelle
November 19, 2015

As winter approaches us there are some basic rules you should follow as a gym member to avoid being “that stinky person” at your gym or in your group fitness classes. During the summer months most gym’s are able to have fans blowing and doors open to let fresh air and a nice breeze […]

Why You’re Not Getting the Results You Want – Guest Post by Mike Whitfield

by Michelle
November 8, 2015

I got this in an email from Mike Whitfield (www.trainwithfinishers.com) and had to share with my audience also. At CORE Conditioning, my soldiers know how I feel about “fad diets” and “trendy workouts” — meaning we are not about it. It’s all about finding something you can stick to long term, something you enjoy, and […]

Regular Plank Getting Boring? Let’s Make It Interesting By Adding a Pike!

by Michelle
October 31, 2015

Are you looking to get a flatter stomach? Have you been told that planks are much better than sit-ups at achieving this goal? (you are on the right track!) The plank is a great exercise to strengthen not only your abdominal muscles, but your entire core! But, have you been doing planks for a long […]

Are You Up For the Challenge? Register Now for the November Healthy For The Holidays 21 Day Challenge

by Michelle
October 26, 2015

CORE CONDITIONING PRESENTS THE RETURN OF: November Healthy For The Holidays 21 Day CHALLENGE Only 3 Weeks to a flatter stomach and feeling great! ONLY OPEN TO 30 PEOPLE SO…… CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! OUR LAST 5 CHALLENGES HAVE SOLD OUT QUICKLY, SO DON’T WAIT! ONCE IT’S FULL IT’S FULL! […]

One of The Best Butt Exercise You Are Not Doing… And My Thoughts On Big Bums

by Michelle
October 25, 2015

Lately with the craze of the Kardashian’s and all of these celebrities getting surgeries to increase the size of their “booty”, I am finding a lot of female clients are coming in asking for the same. “I want to build up my butt”, “how do I get a butt like Kim?”, “Is there a way […]

2 Secrets to GREAT Abs Revealed

by Michelle
June 11, 2012

As a personal trainer, the most common questions I get from people are “how do I get a six pack?” and “what is the best way to tone my abs?” Achieving a flat stomach is not an easy feat and I can honestly tell you that the secrets to great abs do not involve any […]