Ask the Trainer:

How can I build leg strength and improve my balance?

The Single Leg Squat to Row
This movement not only builds leg strength and stability but also incorporates a one arm row to strengthen the muscles of your shoulders and upper back.

Step 1
Stand on your left leg and face a pulley cable set at waist height. Holdthe handle in your right hand just under your rib cage. While reaching forward with yor right hand, squat back and down (and extend your right leg behind you, keeping your right foot off the floor) until your glutes are even with your knees.

Step 2

Return to the starting position by standing up as you pull your right elbow back.
Do 10 – 12 reps, then switch side and repeat 3-4 times.

Q. Ever heard of CLA? What are your thoughts?

A. CLA (conjugates linoleic acid) is a fat burner an expensive fat burner no less. Numerous studies show that the synthetic form might cause serious side effects. CLA is found in nature and in it’s natural form it does not have any side effect and costs much less. CLA cannot be produced in the human body however, it can be found in beef, lamb and dairy products that are grass fed rather than grain feed. As soon as you start feeding cattle grains they loose their ability to produce CLA.

Some benefits of Grass Fed Beef:
A natural Source of Omega 3 fats
High in CLA
Full of Beta Carotene
Loaded with Vitam A and E
No Mad Cow Disease

CLA alone can not get rid of the bustoern body fat diet and exercise are required in order to lose weight.
Q. How can I get rid of my bulging back fat?

A. Regular cardio and targeted strength moves will help. Genetics plays a role in where you store fat, but upper back is also a tough area to target. Many of the everyday moves you do are in front of you, (swinging a tennis racket, carrying bags) which works the chest. Plus most women do not work their back muscles. To refocus your routine, do cardio for 30 to 60 minutes on most days of the week.

In the weight room, do 3 sets of 12 reps of bent over flyes (hold a dumbbell in each hand, bend over at your hips, and draw your arms out to each sideto shoulder height).