STRENGTH TRAINING ADDS YEARS TO YOUR LIFE! A new study from the University of Sydney found a correlation between strength training and a lower death rate of all causes, including heart disease and cancer. Specifically, the risk of early death from cancer decreased by...
Episode 35 | Siphiwe Baleka | Is Your Job Making You Fat? CLICK PLAY! FAMILIAR WITH PODCASTS? LISTEN ON iTUNES! Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Follow Along With The Transcript! Kathy Smith: Siphiwe, welcome to the show. Siphiwe Baleka: Thank you. I’m so excited to...
2 Strength Training Moves For Fat Loss! Lifting weights can help you lose inches in record time – no matter what your age! Research shows that it’s not what you do that makes a difference in strength training, but how you do it, especially after age 40. This can...
I’m constantly talking about how one of the keys to success is TRACKING your fitness. My favorite fitness tracker on the market is the FitBit…which is why I’m giving one away! Fitbit makes it easy to track activity, reach your goals, and sync your...
The answer might surprise you. I get asked all the time, “Does yoga help you lose weight?” Well, it all depends on the type of yoga you’re doing. There are slow, fluid classes that are more about stretching, and there are other classes that are more...
Are Your Squats Safe? If you’re looking for a boost from behind — and who isn’t? — the key is squats. But before you start working your lower body, you NEED to make sure your form is on-par. Squatting with good form can make the difference...
6 Shocking Reasons Why You Need To Strength Train This Weekend (Remember, strong is the new thin!) 1. You’re At Risk For Losing One-Third Of Your Muscle Mass As we get older we all experience a scary little process I call “The Great Decline.” Every...
Women often come to me wanting to define their muscles, but they’re afraid that if they lift weights they’ll look like a body builder. It’s time to throw that misconception out the window! I’ve always been a big believer in weight training, especially kettlebells. If...
1-On-1 Skype Consultation With Kathy Smith Let’s have a Skype date…just you and me! I want to talk about your fitness goals and how you can improve your health. Passing on the knowledge of how you can feel great about your body makes all the difference to me,...
Save Time With Functional Exercises Whether you’re looking at the statue of David or the magazines featuring celebrity’s toned bottoms, sculpted glutes and hamstrings are always in fashion. But we’re all in a hurry, and this may be your number one excuse to not...