Jump to VideoWelcome to the 5th edition of the COTTER CHRONICLES. Missed the last few? Click here and here! This post is part of a monthly series of “journal” entries focusing on sharing life updates, articles, links to love, food and recipes to try, weekly news, and so on and so on. Consider it a link love meets newspaper and of course, more coffee talk. ...
Jump to VideoCore exercises for balance and strength don't have to include crunches! These 3 core exercises are creative and such fun to try! See for yourself. When I'm in a fitness "Crunch," I tend to get creative. Which means I'm pretty much always getting creative with my workouts (for myself and my classes). Let's face it, not many of us ...
Jump to VideoTravel workout routines are important if we're going to keep healthy and fit. Exercising while traveling may not be the most fun, but it is important. This travel workout is easy AND fun! Confession.. I've been traveling for 2 1/2 weeks and fitness has been harder than I thought, but needless to say, I've "fit it in." Walking, running, push ...
Jump to VideoPush up exercises are fantastic for core strength but if you feel confident in your form and strength, here are 5 ways to POWER UP your push up exercises! Gain strength and balance by adding these advanced push up moves to your fitness routine! Well... bye bye January and hello February! To be honest, I was quite surprised with January, in ...
Jump to VideoTabata training using compound exercises is the best way to make the most of your Tabata workouts! Use these fitness tips and my Tabata workout to get into the best shape! It's been a while since I posted a workout. I guess you could say it's not my real focus on Cotter Crunch right now, but I still think fitness is important! Let's talk ...
Jump to VideoI was going to title this post... "How to Make Healthy Resolutions Fun, Flavorful, and Achievable." But I just couldn't. I couldn't bring myself to focus on resolutions. Why? Because I'm the worst at making resolutions, yet alone keep them. I think this quote from my favorite wise woman sums it up for me. We compare, we assume, we assess, ...
Jump to VideoEach month I get to a point where I just need a break. Instead of trying to push through workouts and act all invincible, I remember the 45 minute rule. The one the Kiwi often preaches to his athletes (and himself). The 45 minute rule (to me) means going easy, I mean REAL, easy for no more than 45 minutes a day for for a period of 7-1o days. ...
Jump to VideoWelcome to a little Monday Motivation. You see, last week I posted 3 ways to REINVENT yourself. Yes, I am slowly working on that. But I also think focusing on that NOW, before the new year, is key. Which is why I have my good friend Paige here today. Maybe you need to start fresh or get back to your roots with fitness. Maybe you just need to ...
Jump to VideoI've been a personal trainer since 2004. Wow, has it been 10 years already? I guess so. So much has come and gone with fitness trends since then. And I'll be the first to admit, I have probably tried all of them, just for kicks. Heck, I've even been put through a body building program before, and I liked it! But times have changed (for me ...
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