Samantha Balancing Cat – This posture builds confidence and enhances focus, concentration, and balance. It strengthens muscles along the spine, arms, shoulders, and opens the hips. 1. Come onto hands and knees on the floor. Place your knees about hip width apart and directly under your hips. 2. Place your palms about shoulder width apart […]
May 16, 2010
A reminder that these sets are for intermediate to advanced exercisers with weight room experience – it’s assumed you know the basics. Talk to your coach, get a good book on weight training or hire a trainer if any of this doesn’t make sense to you, okay? This is serious stuff, weight training, and you […]
May 16, 2010
Here are five exercises designed to target your arms, legs and core using minimal equipment. Remember to train with your spine in neutral alignment and work within your limits. Give yourself a good warm-up before you get started and spend some time stretching when you are finished. Drink lots of water and have fun! Stability […]
May 7, 2010
These are real questions that have been sent to me by email: “I have heard about your program and my neighbor that did it looks amazing. I did some things that she suggested but every time the scale goes down a couple pounds I start eating fast food or ice cream! I know this is […]
May 2, 2010
Seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, containing vitamins, minerals, and other necessary nutrients to create new life. Researchers have found that certain seeds are super foods, capable not only of packing a nutritional punch, but also lowering blood pressure, easing arthritis, and keeping cholesterol in check. The National Institutes of Health recommend 4 to 5, half-ounce servings […]
May 2, 2010
There’s a lengthy, predictable list of excuses that folks present to me about why they can’t do certain things regarding their self care. Among them are genetics, low thyroid, too busy, and it takes too much attention. Another myth is that a person can’t possibly travel or vacation and keep the self care up. Below […]
May 2, 2010
Organic vs Conventionally Grown Food – Samantha Organic Food under the USDA’s definition, means it is generally free of synthetic substances; contains no antibiotics and hormones; contains no genetically modified ingredients; has not been irradiated or fertilized with sewage sludge; and was raised without the use of most conventional pesticides. Eating organic food is a […]
May 2, 2010
Courtney Townley The road to fitness really never ends. We peak one mountain to find ourselves standing at the base of another. As long as we are up for the challenge, there is always an aspect of our fitness that could use more attention. The progressive nature of the Genesis Transformation program is demonstrative of […]
May 2, 2010
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference in Chicago with Sheri, Samantha and Christy Ewing. I was excited to spend the weekend with 3 amazing women, attend a few continuing education sessions and talk about Genesis with fitness professionals from around the world. On top of my excitement were […]
May 16, 2010
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