30 DAY TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE

30 DAY TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE As we enter the Fall season, it’s time to reflect on our goals. The focus could be weight loss, get stronger or just eat healthier. Now is the time to be proactive about goal setting, get a jump on the holidays and put a plan into...
DENIM’S ARMY

DENIM’S ARMY

DENIM’S ARMY This Fall, Denim’s Army will be volunteering for those experiencing food insecurities. We’ll be supporting two organizations: 1) Feeding Westchester by donating non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations and 2) Volunteering to...

BARBELL HIP THRUSTERS

Here is a demonstration of a hip thruster which can be done with a barbell or a dumbbell. Lie on your back with shoulder blades supported on a bench or pad. Keep spine in neutral. Lift the hips into a hip bridge position and then drop the hips slowly. Try for 12-15...

SINGLE LEG RDL (ROMANIAN DEADLIFT)

Here is a demonstration of one of my favorite exercises. It’s a single leg RDL or Romanian Deadlift. Incorporating balance work is very important especially as we age. It becomes more of an issue. I love to either start or finish my leg workout with it. The...

STOP DOING CARDIO!

Make your workouts count! You hold yourself accountable when setting a calorie goal because you’ll have to expend a specific number of calories. When doing cardio for time there can be a sense of complacency by feeling that you put the time in worked out when...

PERFECTIONISM VS. HEALTHY STRIVING

I was always focused on being the best that I could be whatever course I pursued, whether it was school, athletics, etc. Don’t get me wrong, wanting or striving to be your best is not a bad thing but it can be taken to the extreme. Some call that being a...
SETTING SMART GOALS FOR 2023

SETTING SMART GOALS FOR 2023

When setting goals for the new year they should be SMART: Specific-specific goals can consistently enhance performance.  Measurable-or specific goals provides feedback relating to progress in meeting ones goals. Achievable or Attainable-goals should be challenging and...

BARBELL ROW TO A DEADLIFT

Here is a demonstration of a row to a deadlift. It works the glutes, hamstrings, back and core muscles. It’s one of my favorite exercises because it’s multi-functional.  To perform this exercise first engage the core, inhale as you lower the bar down to...
GIVING BACK

GIVING BACK

HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER DENIM’S Army & ELITE Life and Fitness 1st Annual Holiday Food Drive. This year, why not join DENIM’S Army & ELITE Life and Fitness as we give back for Thanksgiving. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and donating to Feeding...