Laura McDonald
mindbodygreen
New York, NY, United States
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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 clients and I love to use a bench because we can get → Read More
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 these three short videos we will have targeted → Read More
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). Keep your core engaged, connect to your breath and → Read More
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, and repeat the sequence two or three more times. → Read More
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 personal trainer, and I always tell my clients → Read More
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 because they are simple and effective and you → Read More
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 — and you don’t need to go to the gym! → Read More
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 weight if you're a beginner. Adding weight to → Read More
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 with your doctor before beginning any new fitness → Read More
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. But how did this happen? What finally lead me to this place → Read More
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 had a profound and positive effect on my life. → Read More
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 in the area of love. I\ → Read More
A Basic Stretching Sequence To Release Tension
Most of us spend our days days sitting, and often with poor posture. This seated sequence will help stretch our spines straight, keep the spine supple and also strengthen back, core and leg muscles. → Read More
12 Tips To Make Running A Fun Hobby (Even If You Hate It)
Running can be the most exhilarating activity, but it can also feel tough or almost impossible when you're just starting out (either as a beginning or returning runner). But with a few smart tips, → Read More
How To Train For Your First 5K
There’s nothing like the glory of crossing the finish line! Whether you’re new to racing or looking to jump back in, this simple plan will have you up and running in no time. → Read More
A 6-Minute High-Intensity Workout You Can Do Anywhere
High-intensity workouts, like Tabata and HIIT, are all the rage, ranking at the top of fitness trends for 2014 and for good reason. I’ve been doing this style of workout myself and with my clients → Read More
A 6-Minute High-Intensity Workout You Can Do Anywhere
High-intensity workouts, like Tabata and HIIT, are all the rage, ranking at the top of fitness trends for 2014 and for good reason. I’ve been doing this style of workout myself and with my clients → Read More
A 6-Minute High-Intensity Workout You Can Do Anywhere
High-intensity workouts, like Tabata and HIIT, are all the rage, ranking at the top of fitness trends for 2014 and for good reason. I’ve been doing this style of workout myself and with my clients → Read More
12 Tricks To Help You Eat More Fruits & Veggies
I find many of my clients who crave more energy and want to lose weight aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. Investing a little time with your prep work helps ensure you're ready to rock your → Read More
Stuck In A Workout Rut? 13 Ways To Shake It Up
The other day, I was late for yoga so I hit the next class, African Dance. I was completely out of my comfort zone but had such a blast and a great workout that it reminded me how important it is to → Read More