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New Season on Life is Hard TV: Food, Wine and Fitness

Hello LIHTV Fans,

Yes, the summer is over, but that does not mean we are done providing you with the best in food, wine and fitness (if there is anything beyond these 3 crucial, life-dependant topics you wish us to address, let us know).

Here’s what to expect – Chef Dave steps it up and provides weekly [...]

The Benefits of Circuit Training

Circuit training is a workout routine that combines cardiovascular fitness and resistance training. It was first proposed in the late 1950′s as a method to develop general fitness. The initial routines were arranged in a circle, alternating between different muscle groups (hence the name circuit training). By allowing only a short rest interval of 30-90 [...]

Life is Hard TV #50 – A Different Cardio Workout

Hey LIHTV fans, John DiDio, your online personal trainer, is back with 10 cardio exercises you can do anywhere. You don’t need the gym, a bike or a treadmill, just a little Get-Up-And-Go. Next time you take the kids to the playground, go off to the side and try some of these. Yeah, the lazy parents may [...]

Budget Fitness- Best Exercise Equipment Values

Staying in shape for your sport doesn’t have to cost a lot. There are many ways to find inexpensive exercise equipment or create free workout routines when you’re on a budget. Here are some of the best exercise equipment values and free workout ideas for staying fit while on a budget:

The Jump Rope: This may [...]

Life is Hard TV #48 – Jungle-Gym Workout with Johnny D

OK parents, if you are taking your kids to the playground for a little playtime, you NO LONGER have an excuse for sitting on your butt and just watching. Get Up and Go do a little something to get yourself in better shape while your kids have a blast. SO WHAT if the other parents [...]

SQUATS

In strength training, the squat is an exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the the lower body. Squats are considered a vital exercise for increasing the strength and size of the legs and buttocks. Although this [...]

Life is Hard TV #43 - Agility Ladder with John DiDio

Check out this high-intensity workout with your online personal trainer, John DiDio. Today he shows us how to get in a workout while watching your kids at the playground. Yes, the townies might think you are a little crazy throwin’ down the agility ladder, but they will also be quite jealous of your awesome bod. Get [...]

Life is Hard TV #40 - Butt-kicking cardio with John and Jessica

Check out another fat-blasting workout here with John and Jessica. You don’t need traditional cardio machines to enjoy a good, hard workout. Jess keeps great form while performing various cardio exercises, give them a try, no excuses. Get Up and Go get fit.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PERSONAL TRAINER

A  personal trainer should be, at the least, educated and certified through a reputable fitness organization. This person’s job is to asses your fitness level, set up a program for you and keep you motivated. He or she will push you past your comfort level –something usually difficult to do on your own.  

Each session typically [...]

Life is Hard TV #36 - barbell exercises for women

John and Jessica demonstrate a variety of barbell exercises for women (and men). These moves combine for a great cardio workout while firming and toning the legs, butt and upper body. Check out the moves and focus on maintaining proper posture to avoid needless muscle strain or injury. If you have questions for John or Jessica [...]

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