My personal experience is this; in your quest to create a healthier lifestyle, you will fail every single time unless you remember this Golden Rule: Know What You Know Here are some personal examples so you can see what I mean. Breaking Bread I know that if I buy a loaf of freshly baked bread from Safeway, I …
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Lessons Learned from the SF Giants
Happy Friday! I had a lot of fun watching the SF Giants in the NLCS playoffs this past week. In full disclosure it's always way more fun to win than lose but in terms of how the games were played; hats off to both teams for some seriously awesome baseball. There's no disputing that the St. …
Quote of the Day
Let this be the little voice that nudges you out the door today....
Shout Out to My Peeps!
This month marks the 5th year of OutFIT Marin Boot-Camp! I wanted to take a minute today to give a little love, or "shout out" to my peeps! I have a very loyal group who roll out of a warm and comfy bed at dark o'clock to meet me for class. They laugh at my jokes (well, just …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – The Final Day
Today is the final day of our Plank-A-Day Challenge. Remember back on Day 1 when I had you do a perfect plank? And I asked you to record how long you held the plank and how it felt? I'd like you to dig out that little post-it or scrap of paper or note that you …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 29
Here we are, 2 days to go on our 30 day plank challenge! Today we are going to help lift the tush (because no-one deserves a saggy butt) and help tone your core! Elbow Plank With Donkey Kick Begin in low plank, with elbows directly under shoulders, abs engaged toward the spine. Don't let …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 28
No pre-amble today, let's just get'er done! Two-Point Plank Start in a high plank. Scoot your right leg slightly toward your center line, and lift your left leg off the ground so your heel is even with your pelvis. Keeping your torso steady, reach your right arm forward. Really brace through …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 27
Hello to the final stretch! No matter how many days you have been with us on the challenge you can make the last 4 days count! Plank with Leg Raise Start in a high or low plank position. Keep your spine straight and press your feet and thighs together. Brace your upper body and keeping …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 26
Here's a little bit about today's plank - the Side Plank Touch. Holding a side plank on the elbow requires you to support your body weight on your forearm and the side of one foot. Core strength is needed to keep your hips from sinking toward the floor. When performing this exercise, pay attention to …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 25
25 days in and it's time to inch our way to our progress report! Let's go back to a previous plank variation and see how it feels this time around. Inchworm to Dolphin Plank Start in a standing position. Hinge at the waist – try and keep your legs as straight as possible. Walk your …