WOW – Week of 3/31/14: They might be robots
The WOW, or Workout of the Week, is a short workout that you can do on your own as an add-on to your training. These workouts are designed to be mostly equipment free (so you can do them anywhere) and of medium to high intensity. Modify as you need depending on your fitness level and…
Read MoreDump the Slump – Week 1 Standings
We’ve wrapped up Week One of our 8-week Dump the Slump attendance challenge. Here are the top finishers for last week: Beth L. – 42 Points Caroline M. – 40 Points Mary K. – 38 Points Gale W. – 32 Points Chris D. – 24 Points John W. – 24 Points Kathy W. – 24…
Read MoreWOW – Week of 3/24/14: Squat, Stagger, and Roll
The WOW, or Workout of the Week, is a short workout that you can do on your own as an add-on to your training. These workouts are designed to be mostly equipment free (so you can do them anywhere) and of medium to high intensity. Modify as you need depending on your fitness level and…
Read MorePerformance Fitness Client Spotlight: Meet The Sterns
Our latest client spotlight features one of our Performance Fitness couples, Joe and Rachel Stern. The Sterns are two of my favorite people (OK, all of our clients are my favorites), probably because they give me coffee whenever I train them, or maybe it’s because we all graduated high school the same year (not telling…
Read MoreWOW (Workout of the Week) week of 3/17/14
INSTRUCTIONS – Do 4 rounds of the following: 10/10 Switch Lunges (substitute jumping lunges or split squats) 30 Bear Crawl Paces 15 Medicine Ball, Dumbbell, or Naked Chops 30 Bear Crawl Paces Post questions, comments and thoughts below.
Read MoreFive Kickin’ Protein Recipes
One of the best things you can do to reach your health and fitness goals is to make sure you’re eating enough protein. “What’s enough protein,” you ask? Probably more than you’re getting right now. Here’s a little quiz to find out whether or not you’re getting enough protein: Do you eat protein at every…
Read MoreWOW (Workout of the Week) week of 3/10/14
Turkish Get-Up Breakdown INSTRUCTIONS: Do 3 rounds. One round = Turkish Get-Up (TGU) Breakdown on the RIGHT followed by Around the Clock Squats (ACS), TGU Breakdown on the LEFT followed by ACS. This workout utilizes three distinct movements from the Turkish Get-Up. Get-ups are usually done using a kettlebell and can be done using a…
Read MoreYou love your body, but what if you STILL want more?
Chances are, you’ve seen those articles about loving your body—exactly as it is—no matter what your size or shape. So let’s hear it—have YOU learned to accept yourself, flaws and all? Are you like, “Every one of my butt dimples defines my magnificence!” Or do you affirm, “My muffin top is a direct extension of unstoppable,…
Read MoreSnow Day Housebound Workout – 3/3/14 Edition
Elise is so sad that she didn’t get to teach today because of our snow cancellations, so she designed this Snow Day workout for you. Enjoy! This butt-kickin’ workout requires no equipment. Just you. Beautiful, butt-kickin’ you. When you are done this workout, the snow will have melted and a hula skirt will sprout from…
Read MoreModifications Made Simple
Do ever feel like you’re killing yourself in boot camp? I always suggest that you modify your exercises so that you DON’T kill yourself. But – Winter is the season of the kneeless pushup. The reason for this is simple, yet strong. I believe in your strength. I have watched some of you modify to…
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