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Having Fun When You Workout?!
Truth is most exercise programs are boring, repetitive, and dull. You do the same thing over and over again, you actually have no idea what you really are doing, and to top it of it's so damn boring that you'd rather be shoveling sand with a soup spoon. Am I Right? Of course I'm right. Boredom is one...»
Working Out for the Weekend
It's Friday again, and it's time to start working out for the weekend! What's on your agenda for the weekend?? Friday Workout 1a) RDLs 5-5-3-3-3-2-2-1-1-1 1b) Pull Ups 10 x (your sub max) As the reps go down the weight should go up. If your pull ups are great, try a weighted variation or the vertical grips. Weighted the right way, this should...»
Register for your Burpees!
Remember to register for a time slot to complete your 5 minute burpee set on Friday night. We're looking forward to see how many burpees and how much money we can raise for JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Guaranteed fun time on July 1st!! If you can't make it on the first please feel free to stop by beforehand to...»
Congrats to Nikki and Matt
Welcome Madden 8lbs 13oz and 21.5 inches long. Congrats Nikki and Matt. ps - Matt specifically said, and I quote, "My wife is a rock star." Wednesday's Workout (strength focus) 1a) Dips 5 x 3 1b) Overhead Holds 5 x 10/10 steps 2a) Front Squats 3 x 5 2b) Bent Over Rows 3 x 5/5 3a) Full Contact Twists 3 x 5/5 3b) Stability Ball Pikes 3 x 5 If you haven't...»
It’s Getting Hot Out There!!
Stay on track in this heat but remember to not over-do-it and to keep hydrated, drink plenty of water. There are also food/nutrition tracking forms at the gym on the desk, help yourself to a copy and see if you really are eating as well as you think you are. (As I know you all are!) The Burpees and Burgers...»
Evening Yoga Classes Start Tonight & Massage In The Morning
This week the focus in yoga practice will be on developing mobility in the thoracic spine. We'll practice heart opening postures and focus on articulating the wave-like movement of the spine as we develop awareness of the breath and its relationship to asana (posture or physical) practice. Classes are accessible to all levels of experience (including brand new beginners). Also TODAY:...»
Weighed In and Measured
I'd like to extend a huge congratulations to everyone who participated in the Memorial Day Meltdown. A number of people lost a significant amount of inches and weight. The top two to drop the most in both inches and pounds, and who will walk away with $180 a piece are: Women: Monica D with a total loss of 11.6 pounds and...»
Agility then Strength
Agility Ladder Drills ~~~~ 1a) Vertical Press 5/5, 3/3, 3/3, 3/3, 2/2, 2/2, 2/2, 1/1 1b) Front Squat 5/5, 3/3, 3/3, 3/3, 2/2, 2/2, 2/2, 1/1 Increase the weight as the reps decrease 2a) RDL 5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1 2b) Ring Push Up 10, 10, 6, 6, 6, 2, 2,...»
A few more pull ups please!
Take a look at Gretchen's 11 pull ups... Great work Gretchen!! Who's next? Wednesday's Workout 30 seconds on / 30 seconds off of: -Ring Rows -RDL -Band Presses -Goblet Squat -Mountain Climbers 5...»
Pull Ups at Urban Athlete
Bring your pull ups! Let's get all these awesome pull ups on video this week, just let me know when! In the meantime check out Shantih's 10! Monday's workout: 1a) Pull Ups 6 x 3 1b) Vertical Press 6 x 6/6 1c) Racked Lunges 6 x 6/6 1d) Good Mornings 6 x 6 1e) Kettlebell Halos 6 x...»
