Return to the Globo Gym
Friday was all about the orange. Saturday was bathed in green…and purple. YouFit Health Clubs, is what CrossFitters call a “globo gym” – it’s basically a derogatory term for a large health club. I’ve never been to a Planet Fitness, but I think YouFit is basically modeled after them – large gym, LOTS of weight…
Read MoreAll about the Orange
Part 2 of my time off – The Staycation – started on Tuesday. I decided to do a class at my trainer friend, Master SFG Phil Scarito’s, studio in King of Prussia. Phil is my kettlebell guy, and I’ve trained with him on and off since 2008. He prepped me for my RKC in 2010…
Read MoreSummer Vacation 2013 – workouts 1 and 2
Technically I’m on vacation this week. I say technically because between the toddler wrangling and well, the office work, it hasn’t felt like much of a vacation yet. I did get to spend a few days in Ocean City, NJ at the lovely rental condo of the parents of admin assistant/boot camper/friend, Marti Keegan. A…
Read MoreGet some?! But what if I don’t want none?
I’ve never been one of those people who posts my workouts to social media. You know the posts: Deadlifts – 8 sets of 200 reps x 3000#. Grrr. GET SOME! Not that I don’t get it. Posting your workouts is a great form of public record keeping. It’s accountability. It’s motivation for yourself and for…
Read MoreBest ways to move heavy sh*t
Pssst. I have a secret. Remember my last post about why it’s so important to strength train? Well hear this: getting strong is simpler than you might think. Notice I said simpler—not easier. That’s because gaining strength and lean muscle—especially for women who are not blessed (or cursed?) with higher levels of testosterone—is hard work…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Move Heavy Sh*t
There is a ton of information out there touting the benefits of strength training, but instead of sending you on a cyber-scavenger hunt or having you wade through someone else’s philosophy, I’m going to share my top 10 reasons you need to move heavy sh*t, including but not limited to your very own body weight—…
Read MoreYour Best Body Challenge Winners – 2013
Congratulations to our Your Best Body Challenge winners for 2013: Anne Lytle – 2nd Place for Fitness, improved her fitness by 72% Catherine Stuart – 1st place for Fitness, improved by 150% Dolly Munroe – Body Transformation winner, decreased her body fat by 13% Jen H. – Overall Winner, improved her fitness level, made significant…
Read MoreGetting Into Your Genes – and Taking Control of Your Destiny
We all know that genetics determines things about us that without cosmetic alteration remain the same throughout our lives—eye, skin and hair color for example. Then there are those of us who are genetically predisposed to diseases like cancer, diabetes and—you guessed it—obesity. Although whether obesity is a symptom or a disease is debatable. One…
Read MoreIt’s NEVER too late!
Tick-tock goes the clock. Where did the time go? Soccer games, birthday parties, getting the older ones ready for prom, the younger ones fed, bathed and intellectually stimulated; trekking to the grocery store every other day and WHAMMO—June is here. School’s out next week (or already for some). The township pools are open and beach…
Read MoreTime to Celebrate!
Spring sprang two months ago. The flowers have bloomed. The pavement steams after a cool rain on a hot day. Summer hints (or on some days – thunders) on the breeze and the green unfurls all around us. This is a time of abundance—gardens sprouting, longer days, more sunshine, and holidays to celebrate. The holiday…
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