Category: At-Home Personal Training

Why eating guidelines are better than diets

At HomeBodyFit, we’re proprietors of the food journal. People are often unaware of what (and how much) they’re eating and food journaling is a great way to change that! When we begin training, we give our clients the option of submitting a food journal after the first week. What we find is – like many of us – our clients eat subconsciously, taking snacks here and […]

7 fantastic abdominal exercises for a chiseled six-pack

by Chady Dunmore Although it’s certainly true that you can’t have a chiseled six-pack unless your diet is top notch, training your abs definitely has an effect on their shape. Let’s say you’re killing your diet and you’re starting to feel lean and mean, but without some muscle mass on your rectus abdominus, you won’t have […]

How to do Jump Lunges with HomeBodyFit

Our clients are used to seeing Jump Lunges listed in their at-home sessions. They are an excellent exercise for hip flexors, glutes, and legs…and they require no equipment! Incorporate Jump Lunges into your workout and you’ve got a perfect high-intensity leg circuit.   How to do a Jump-Lunges Stand with your feet together with your elbows bent 90 degrees (or on your […]

Have you tried Resistance Band Drills? Burn fat and increase speed and conditioning

At HomeBodyFit we like to continually challenge our clients with effective exercises and equipment. One of our favourite (high-intensity interval training) drills is Resistance Band Runs. Why? Band runs: Are very effective cardio fat burners Are excellent for muscle conditioning Are challenging, making normal running easier Promote speed and endurance Tone the main muscles of the legs and the core — […]

3 Easy-To-Follow Rules for Lean Eating

Eating lean doesn’t have to be complicated. But you do need to be smart about your choices. The following three rules are grounded in science…and they’re easy. You won’t even have to write them down. Rule #1: Don’t deprive yourself. Eat to satisfy yourself. This may seem simple, but there’s a reason you’re hungry…it’s because […]

5 Fat-Loss Myths

Men’s Health Magazine has just published a great article on metabolic training. Haven’t tried a metabolic-style workout yet? Well let me ask, do you like the idea of burning more calories after your workout and while at rest? Metabolic workouts are also fast. For example, we often guide our clients through a series of short circuits (e.g. 4-minute sets with ample rest […]

Why I love Burpees…and why you should too!

My clients are used to seeing burpees incorporated into their workouts. Many groan when they see them, but I always insist on them. They are the perfect at-home, take-anywhere exercise…and they will get your fitter than pretty much any other exercise. Burpees: Scorch fat and calories Make you stronger Are great for conditioning Are portable Require […]

New! Online At-Home Training Programs

HomeBodyFit is pleased to announce a new Online At-Home Training Program. This program is ideal for clients with extremely busy lifestyles, who want and need the benefits that come with working with a personal trainer. Our Online At-Home Training Programs are tailor-made for each client…and you will never do the same workout twice! Are you: Motivated to […]