Shana Verstegen

AMRAP, or “As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible,” is a type of high-intensity interval training that has grown in popularity in recent years. Learn about the benefits of this fast and fun format, and check out a sample workout that you can use with your clients.

To create a better-looking backside, you must lift a challenging level of resistance while monitoring your energy balance—calories in vs. calories out. Here are five exercises that are super-effective for sculpting a butt that is strong, functional and toned.

One of the great benefits of EMOM—Every Minute on the Minute—workouts is that they are easily modifiable for any level of fitness and can be completed in a short amount of time. Check out this sample express EMOM workout, which is a great way to squeeze in a quick yet effective workout.

Even for the most experienced athletes, the gym can be an overwhelming place. With thousands of exercises, stretches and gym “toys,” how do you even begin to choose which ones to perform? To help cut through some of the confusion, we reached out to members of the Under Armour Training team to learn their favorites.

While there are hundreds of great lower-body strength-training options, these five movements are particularly effective for developing optimal leg strength for any sport or life activities your clients may pursue.

Continuing education is vital to your success as a health and fitness professional, as the fitness industry is constantly changing and evolving. Learn why ACE Live Workshops are an effective and enjoyable way to learn and immediately apply new knowledge, while you earn the necessary continuing education credits to maintain your ACE certification.

Contrary to popular belief, the TRX suspension trainer can be a great tool for building muscle. Learn how you can use the TRX for bodybuilding.

Exercising together as a couple can seem like a great idea—until one tries to push the other to exercise harder or you each want to do different activities. Here we examine some benefits to partner workouts, warning signs that your workouts may not be helpful to the relationship, and options for making exercise fun and healthy for both you and your significant other.

When it comes to losing weight or achieving fitness goals, research confirms the benefits of tracking both food intake and fitness activity. MyFitnessPal makes the process a lot easier than it used to be. Learn about some of the features of this app and tips for using it most effectively with your clients.

With all of the time, energy and sleepless nights that go into caring for a new baby, exercise is probably the last thing on your mind. But rather than thinking of exercise as precious time spent away from baby and family, you can include your baby in your workouts. These exercises, which are performed while you “wear” your baby, are perfect for strengthening the entire body, and are a great opportunity to enhance the bond between parent and child.

This metabolic blast workout featuring the TRX involves a large number of muscles, burns a ton of calories and challenges the whole body. And, while it’s an advanced workout, the TRX Suspension Trainer makes it possible to modify the exercises to suit each client’s fitness level.

Wondering what exercises to recommend to your pregnant clients? Research confirms the benefits for women who continue exercising throughout their pregnancies, but important modifications are needed to make it both safe and comfortable. In this second installment of a two-part series, learn which cardio options are best during pregnancy and how social support can help women during this major life transition.

Research confirms the benefits for women who continue exercising throughout their pregnancies, but important modifications are needed to make it both safe and comfortable. Learn about the best exercise choices for prenatal fitness. In this first installment of a two-part series, learn about precautions specific to pregnancy and effective exercises that can help counteract some of the common physical issues of pregnancy.

Once again, we are reviewing some common exercise selections and identifying which ones may not be the safest option for helping your clients achieve their goals. Here are some potentially dangerous leg exercises and along with better options for a safer and more effective replacement.

The TRX Suspension Trainer is a great way to improve mobility and flexibility, both of which are essential staples of fitness. Here are some safe and effective joint mobility and flexibility exercises utilizing the TRX that can be incorporated into the warm-up and cool-down segments of your clients’ workouts.

Not all exercises are created equal. Sure, there are many exercises that are effective, but they can pose a greater risk of injury for some people, especially those who don’t have the mobility or strength to safely complete them. Here are five exercises to consider avoiding—and some safer options for building strength safely and effectively.

“When you know the why, you are willing to try,” says ACE Certified pro Jonathan Ross. If your clients understand why and how the program you’ve designed for them will help them reach their goals, they will be more motivated and, therefore, more likely to succeed with their training. Learn how to help your clients find their “why” and reach their goals for the New Year.

Women who regularly hit the weights experience a wide range of health, fitness and quality-of-life benefits. But it can be a challenge to know how to get started. Here are eight female-friendly moves that are particularly beneficial to women (although men should be doing them, too!), so get some friends together and head to the gym!

Still need a reason to start strength training? We’ve got 10 for you, from greater independence to better moods. Learn why strength training offers women a wide range of benefits that you’d be hard pressed to achieve any other way.

Why do you train the core? When doing any type of core strengthening, it is important to ask yourself why you do each movement, and to weigh the risk vs. benefit of the exercise you have selected. Check out this review of some popular core exercises and why we do them, and learn about some safer alternatives.

If running is part of your workout routine, don’t forget the importance of strength training exercises. Here are five exercises that will help you become a better runner and reduce your risk of injury.

Everyone wants to look and feel their best on their wedding day. Fitness pro Shana Verstegen, who recently took her own walk down the aisle, shares her most important pre-wedding workouts, fitness and nutrition tips, and advice for staying motivated and on track in the weeks and months leading up to the big day.

In this third and final installment of this series, fitness pro Shana Verstegen provides a metabolic-conditioning workout that you can share with your clients who want to shape up for their wedding day.

In part two of this series, fitness pro Shana Verstegen shares an effective lower-body workout that you can share with your clients who want to shape up for their wedding day.

A person’s wedding day is one of the most thrilling day of their lives, and there’s no other day where looking and feeling your best is more important. Fitness pro Shana Verstegen, who recently took her own walk down the aisle, provides an upper-body workout that you can share with your clients who want to shape up for their wedding day.

If pounding the pavement is part of your workout routine, don’t forget the importance of other exercises, not only to help you become a better runner, but to keep you injury free this season. Here are five exercises that will help you achieve both those goals.

Using a heavy slam ball is a great way to get a hard, full-body workout in a short amount of time. Check out this slam ball workout and try it for yourself.

Suspension trainers have become increasingly popular as more and more people discover the benefits of using this unique and effective training device. Unfortunately, many people haven’t learned how to use it properly, which can lead to pain and injury. Check out the four most common suspension training sins and learn how to make it safe and effective for you and your clients.

Wondering what all the fuss is over the FitBit? This powerhouse activity tracker is hugely popular with both fitness professionals and enthusiasts—and for good reason. It offers great tracking features and makes it possible to virtually compete with your friends and family via social media. Fitness pro Shana Verstegen outlines the features and benefits of this highly addictive device.

Leggings are a great way to show off strong, beautiful legs—of all shapes and sizes. While spot reduction is clearly a myth, it is possible to add muscle and shape with specific, targeted strength-training exercises. These five tried-and-true moves can be combined for one great lower-body workout, or added to your existing strength-training routine.

The New Year is here and you are ready to commit! Change up your workout for 2014 by adding one or two non-consecutive days of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to your exercise plan. This workout is efficient and adaptable, increases both muscle mass and metabolism, and, most importantly, is a lot of fun!