The Trio Method is all about balance, effectiveness, and fun. We fuse proven exercises that give maximum results with a focus on the three components of a complete fitness system: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.  We always work on posture to counteract our 21st-century lifestyle and are joint-friendly keeping longevity in mind.

Why Cardio?  Cardiovascular exercise offers wonderful health benefits, added calorie expenditure, and puts us in a great mood.

Why Strength? We lose a pound of muscle each year over age 35 and muscle maintains youthful lines.  Muscle is metabolically active which allows us to eat more while maintaining our weight.

Why Flexibility?  Supple muscles are less likely to get injured. Without flexible muscles we are prone to musculoskeletal imbalances.  Muscle imbalance can cause eventual pain to the surrounding joint structures.  Plus, who wants to walk around like a robot?

All exercises are adaptable to suit your needs.

And here's our top ten exercises!

1. Plank:  A wonderful exercise for working the core and building some shoulder strength.  
2. Squat:  The big daddy of lower-body movements.  This one will raise the heart rate as well.
3. Kicks:  I like to add these in between exercises to keep the heart rate up and give a bit of mobility to the hips.  
4. Roll downs:  This is for the abdominal muscles as well as back flexibility.  
5. Back extensions:  For balance, we must work our rear chain!  This exercise helps with posture and keeping the back mobile and healthy.
6. Lunge:  Another lower body exercise that will strengthen hamstrings, glutes, and quads, as well as raise the heart rate.
7. Pelvic lifts:  A wonderful way to wake up the glutes!  I love this exercise as it helps to keep the lower back flexible while activating the buttock muscles.  You do it while on your back which is great when you start getting tired from those squats and lunges. :)
8. Push up:  The exercise you love to hate!  Ugh!  Truthfully,  they work wonders on the upper body by activating the chest, shoulders, and triceps.  Holding the abdominals in, as you must, will also strengthen the core.  Modifications on your knees, or by pushing against a counter, enable all levels to partake.  
9. Pull-ups/Bent Over Rows: These back exercises are terrific!  I still can't do an unassisted pull-up so I use a machine that takes off about 50 lbs at the gym.  Bent over rows can be done at home with a dumbbell and are a staple of my workouts.  Strong backs are so important! 
10. Hamstring stretch:  Tight hamstrings lead to back pain so this is a must. I do anywhere and everywhere.  Yes, of course, I do it during workouts, but you will find me doing a nice stretch if I am coming out of a car after a long ride, waiting in a long line, etc.  Aging really does a number on flexibility so keep it up.