52 Articles by Laura McDonald
Laura McDonald
8 Moves For A Total Body Workout You Can Do Anywhere
You don't even have to leave your apartment for this one.
8 Ways Trusting Your Gut Can Change Your Life
As a health coach and trainer my mantra for every class I teach, every exercise video I film and every private client I work with is “listen to your...
4-Minute Cardio Workout (That Doesn't Involve Running)
Cardio for people who hate running.
Get Badass Legs With These 4 Exercises
As a personal and group trainer, I have found there’s nothing better than getting outside for a workout and incorporating what’s around you. My...
Plank Challenge Day 3: Target Your Obliques
You made it to day three of the plank challenge! Today, we're going to target your oblique muscles with two exercises, which are outlined below. With...
Plank Challenge Day 2: Fire Up Your Core
Welcome to day two of the #planklovechallege! Today we are doing forearm hip dips and forearm alternating leg lifts (exercises are outlined below)....
Plank Challenge Day 1: Two New Moves For A Total-Body Workout
Here are two variations of the standard plank that will work your upper body, core, legs, and butt. Do 8 to 12 reps of each move, take a quick break,...
9 Easy Moves For Sexy, Toned Legs
I'm a personal trainer and my clients often come to me looking for a killer lower-body workout. Well, here it is! This quick video focuses on working...
Why You Should Exercise Every Day: 14 Reasons That Will Get Your Butt To The Gym
The number on the scale isn’t the only reason to exercise. If your only goal is to lose weight, you might not stick with your workout regimen. I'm a...
A Killer Ab Workout You Can Do In Your Living Room
I’m a trainer and health coach in New York City and I love sharing quick workouts that you can do right at home. These moves are some of my favorites...
Try This 5-Move, No-Gym Workout
I'm a group fitness trainer and my clients love this type of workout because they learn to incorporate simple yet powerful moves into any activity —...
6 Killer Moves To Tone Your Arms
For this routine, all you need is a set of dumbbells that are three to 10 pounds. Choose a weight that is challenging for you, but start at a lighter...
A 10-Move Workout You Can Do In 10 Minutes (Video)
Here’s a great, effective and quick full-body routine you can do anywhere! No equipment or gym required, just a mat for comfort. Make sure to check...
9 Reasons Gardening Is The Ultimate Mind-Body Workout
April is “National Garden Month” and there's really nothing like the joy of gardening, connecting to nature, the pride of growing your own plants,...
A 15-Minute Spring Shape-Up Workout (Video)
My clients love this quick, challenging total body workout as much as I do! The best part is you can do it anywhere — no gym membership or equipment...
A 20-Minute Indoor Stair Workout (Video)
Don't let the freezing cold, snowy and icy weather keep you from a getting a great workout! I've put together this video to give you ideas for a total...
7 Tricks To Uncover & Trust Your Intuition
"You're listening to your intuition." These were the words I heard recently from a mentor and for once in my life, I finally believed it.
11 Unexpected Areas Of Your Life You Can Detox
As another birthday approaches and I glide further into my 50s, I've been thinking a lot about how letting go of some of my old notions and habits has...
9 Things To Accept Before You Can Love Unconditionally
Let me state right away that I am not a doctor or therapist; I am simply a woman (mother, wife, sister, daughter) that has amassed years of experience...
7 Tips To Stay Healthy While You Party
Rockstars have to manage hours of intense performance on stage followed by partying into the wee hours of the morning. Their livelihood depends on...
