PJ
PJ has been a certified personal trainer, Third Age instructor and fitness instructor since 1995. Besides teaching fitness, she has written for several publications, has produced and starred in her own fitness show, been awarded as Best in Fitness, and has worked in cardiac rehab in one of Canada’s leading cardiac hospitals. She has also owned and operated various training studios in the Vancouver area, and now you can find her online helping people from all walks of life and from all around the globe get fit.
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Chest & Tricep Strength Workout
Hit the triceps for no more bat wings in this chest & tricep workout. Using a few pairs of dumbbells, and a training technique called drop setting you'll target the triceps, and also learn what really works for this area.
Day 16 of the 25-in-25 Challenge!
Tools: light to heavy dumbbells
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Inner & Outer Thigh Workout with 1 Dumbbell
A quick inner and outer thigh workout with 1 dumbbell. Suitable for all levels, we will strengthen the inner and outer thighs using some of my favourite exercises.
Day 18 of the 25 in 25 Challenge!!
Tools: 1 heavy dumbbell and for beginners a chair as well
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20-Minute Shoulder & Abs Workout
Get some smoking shoulders and train those awesome abs of your with this 20-minute shoulder and abs workout.
Suitable for all levels of fitness.
And... a big welcome to day 19 of our 25 in 25 Challenge.
YAY 🥳
Tools: a pair of light & mod dumbbells
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Low Impact HIIT Ladder
This 20-minute low-impact HIIT cardio workout has no jumping, and it will get the heart rate up - without bothering the knees or low back.
No equipment is required, so lace up those runners and let's go HIIT it! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Day 20 of our 25 in 25 Challenge
Tools: nothing
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Lower Body Stretches for Beginners
Lower body stretches for beginners that can be done after a workout, on a recovery day, or when you feel the need to stretch those muscles!
Perfect for beginners and the inflexible.
Day 21 of our 25 in 25 Challenge, and it's a keeper!!
Tools: yoga tie (or use a towel or your bathrobe tie)
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At Home Upper Body Workout | No Equipment
Train your chest, back, arms and shoulders with this at-home upper body workout. No equipment is required, and suitable for all levels.
Tell your upper body to get ready to feel the burn!
Day 22 of the 25 in 25 Challenge!
Tools: nothing
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All Standing Tabata Workout
Perfect for all levels, this all-standing Tabata will get your heart rate up, while burning some serious calories.
Low and high impact options are shown, with a fun ab finisher at the end.
Day 24 of the 25-in-25 Challenge!
Tools: nothing
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Every Minute on the Minute [EMOM] Bodyweight Workout
Start sweating in this 15-minute every minute on the minute (EMOM) bodyweight workout.
Full follow along, with high and low impact options shown.
After the [EMOM] workout is done we will move into a great ab workout and finish off with a lovely stretch.
Get your runners on and let's go!
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20-Min Tabata for Weight Loss
Looking to blast some fat and help you with your weight loss journey? This 20-minute Tabata workout for weight loss will do just that.
In addition to blasting some calories, you will also improve your general fitness, the endurance of your legs, build your bone density (especially in the hips),...
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At Home Ab Workout | No Planks, No Equipment
This quick ab workout is perfect for beginners to intermediate. This is a full follow-along home ab workout, using no equipment.
Also recommended for people who have sore shoulders and can't plank.
Whether you are looking for stronger abs for better posture, to decrease low back pain, to tight...
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Strength Training with Dumbbells - TRX & BOSU Ball Optional
From beginner to advanced you will see results with this total-body strength training workout with dumbbells.
And if you own a TRX and/or a BOSU or Stability Ball grab those as well. I will be using it all in this workout, however, they are optional. Exercise variations using dumbbells will be ...
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10-Minute Strengthening Workout For the Lower Back
Strengthen your lower back with this 10-minute strengthening workout for the lower back.
This workout is designed to target the deep core muscles, low spine and glutes.
Best done 3-4 times a week, and feel free to add this little gem of a workout after your regular workout, or any time other ...
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15-Min Low Impact Cardio Workout - Knee & Low Back Friendly
15-Min low impact cardio workout, knee & low back-friendly, programmed for anyone over 50.
If you've only got 15-min this low-impact workout will deliver!
Or add on a strength workout afterwards to hit it all in one workout.
I've made this knee & low back-friendly by limiting the squats and ...
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8 Exercises & Stretches for Sciatica Lower Back Pain
My top 8 exercises for sciatica and lower back pain relief, for anyone - no matter their age!
Great to do on daily basis, the only tools you need are a pillow and a stretch tie. Help ease your lower back pain with these 8 exercises.
Remember, however, you should seek the advice of a physiother...
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20-Minute Full Body Strength Training
From beginner-intermediate, you will hit your goals with this strength training workout.
This total body workout is great for home.
All you need are a pair of light dumbbells (intermediate: also have a pair of moderate and heavy dumbbells), and a mat if you're on a hard surface.
Let's get y...
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Fiery Dumbbell Met-Con Workout | All Levels
35-minute intense dumbbell is perfect for all levels! This is the BEST circuit and met-con workout to strengthen, tone and burn a ton of calories.
And, the best part, you only need one pair of dumbbells!
If you're a beginner join us. I have modified a few of the moves and, as always, I coach t...
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All Levels Yoga
This 45-minute all-levels yoga is perfect for beginners, as well as anyone who says they hate yoga. Join me for some hip openers, core work, hamstring stretches and much more. 🌻
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About 7-Day Stretch & Mobility Challenge
Seven days of short, doable flexibility and mobility exercises to help you move better and feel amazing.
Each day we will focus on a new area of the body while emphasizing what those of us over the age of 50 need the most (hips, hamstrings, low back, thoracic spine and neck).
Limited equipmen...
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Stretching Exercises for Tight Legs
Day 1: Learn a couple of my favourite ankle and knee mobility drills and why they are important for future workouts. Afterwards, we finish off with some stretches for the quads and hamstrings, while diving deep into the hammies with a special stretch & release technique.
Tools: yoga tie
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Hip Stretches Your Body Really Needs
Day 2 - Open up your hips with this short series targeting the adductors and hip flexors.
Tools: nothing
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Low Back Love
Day 3 - This low back series focuses on the spinal range of motion, spinal rotation, as well as stretching the low back, glutes and piriformis.
Tools: nothing
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Stretches to Relieve Tight Shoulders and Neck
Day 5 - Relax and ease neck and shoulder tension with this easy-to-perform series.
Tools: a pillow to sit on (or a chair if that's more comfortable for you) and a yoga tie
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Lower Body Stretching Routine for Flexibility
Day 6 - Maximize your flexibility with these lower body stretches. Great to do after a lower body workout, a hike or run, or at the end of your day to help yourself unwind.
Tools: access to a wall
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Upper Body Mobility & Flexibility Exercises for Tight Muscles
Improve your shoulder and thoracic spine mobility, while stretching everything in the upper body - from your forearms to your neck, to your spine to your pecs.
Tools: a pillow to sit on, or a chair if that's more comfortable for you.