Focus. Drive. Dedication.

Happy Tuesday!  Today we tackle our second workout of the week! Warm Up – 30 seconds each exercise 2 times through. March in place  / High Knees / Speed Bags / Arm Circles   Workout   -  Do 3 rounds; do each move for 30 seconds.  Move quickly between exercises.  Rest if needed. Skater Lunges – Move …

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Get Your April On

"A year from now you'd wish you had started today." April Challenge  - Week 1 -  Monday Today kicks off the first of 5 workouts this week.  And it's Tabata-style; which means a 20 second “on” phase with a 10 second “rest” phase.  A timer will help so you can work seamlessly.  Find one free …

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Spring Races – UPDATE

Now that it's officially Spring, here are some races you may want to try! Pacific Coast Trail Runs Night Sweats Spring Run - 8K, 15K and Marathon - April 2, 2016 This Night Marathon, 8 Km and 15 Km begins at Rodeo Beach. You will see from several vantage points on the trail the beauty …

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If they worked, it wouldn’t be called a short cut..it would just be the norm

The truth is, there no such thing as taking a short cut to better health and/or fitness.  It takes focus, commitment, dedication and a very high level of sticktoitness. Sure, there are people who want to sell you potions, pills or programs and promise you results.  And yes, some of these products or plans work …

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Vacation workouts rock!!

I don't know about you but I'm kind of ready to be back to my normal routine. However, I'm at the beach through Jan 1st which means vacation workouts! I've got a few short beach boot-camp workouts planned that will be only about 30 minutes long an easy 4-mile loop mapped out for 2 runs …

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Happy Planksgiving!

After our AMRAP Thanksgiving circuit I had my boot-camp class do a 3 minute plank. Doing a long plank at the end of a tough workout requires focus.  You need to squeeze your abdominals  to support your back while you maintain a lift in your hips (but not too much) so that your spine stays …

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3 Things I’m Obsessed with Today

If you know me you know that I love trashy reality tv.  So as a nod to Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, I wanted to share 3 Things I'm Obsessed with Today. 1.  Partner Exercises When you perform an exercise you focus on your own balance, form and strength.  Add a partner to …

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Get Intense

Here's a reality check.  You have to get uncomfortable to get results. I'm not talking about running so fast you throw up, not being able to breathe (at all) during HIIT, or a workout so hard you can't walk normally for 3 days.   But you should be out of your comfort zone, sweating, breathing hard …

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The Best Part of Your Day

I did the Dipsea stairs and ran some of the trail this morning with a good friend of mine.  We had climbed the stairs, ran up behind the houses and popped out along Panoramic Hwy.  As we crossed the street and started down the trail she remarked that this was the best way to start …

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