Workouts
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 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 MoreThe Squat
My clients and boot campers probably think that I’m obsessed with squats. We do them in some form at every workout. I have a love/hate relationship with squats and because of the hate I must torture my clients with them. The Hate Anatomy, flexibility and years of faulty technique doomed my squat and started the…
Read MoreRKC!
Four years ago I met Wilicious (back then I just called him Will) – a local trainer who was doing in this thing called kettlebells. I’d never hear of them, but Will seemed to know his stuff and the training seemed hard core – right up my alley, so I went to a class and…
Read MoreDelayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS is often heralded as a sign of a “good” workout by many avid exercisers. “I know I’m gonna feel this tomorrow” or “My (fill in your muscle group of choice) hurt for 3 days after that last workout!” DOMS is an addictive state. A badge of honor sought by…
Read MoreToday is the first day…
So, today is the first day of my 30 Day Challenge – the commitment I’ve made to myself to ramp up my workouts, eat clean and finish 2009 strong. I’m putting myself out there – the good, the bad and the ugly. I hope this inspires you to stay focused during the holidays. Here’s how…
Read MoreSound off – The calm before the storm
Why do my local nursery and Super Fresh have Christmas Tress? Really? It’s not even Thanksgiving yet. Could we wait one more week for goodness sake?! We’re in the calm before the storm now. Next week begins the 4 week frenzy the will culminate with Christmas and New Years. And for many people that means…
Read MoreThe best intentions…
I spent the weekend in sunny warm Orlando. To tell the truth, it was unseasonably cold (49 degrees on Sunday morning) and I spent 10+ hours a day in a conference room under fluorescent lights, I never really saw the sun. So, I spent the weekend in temperature controlled, fluorescent Orlando. The conference was at…
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