CORE BLOG
Healthy Fats: 3 Myths Busted
Though you might feel proud or virtuous for picking the low fat option at the grocery store, unfortunately it may be all futile as low-fat doesn’t mean better for you. Less fat or “fat-free” often doesn’t mean low in calories or good for you as the full-fat alternative and the key to losing weight is […]
3 Reasons to make Omegas part of your daily diet
3 Reasons to make Omegas a Part of your daily diet! Omega-3 essential fatty acids, like those found in Fish Oils are essential for human health. The body is unable make omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids therefore we must find another source such as supplements, or food. Since these fatty acids are […]
The Functional Integrative Model
The functional integrative model is what sets us apart from other gyms and wellness centers of our kind. Applied to Personal Training, functional integration means breaking the cycle. Old injuries, accidents, desk jobs, commutes and busy schedules cause us to feel deactivated and disconnected from our bodies. We want to move and get back to […]
Now Hiring: Personal Trainers
Interested in a career in personal training? Join the Santa Cruz Core Team! WE ARE ACCEPTING RESUME’S FOR PERSONAL TRAINING POSITIONS: If you have a passion for fitness, helping others achieve their goals and can lead by example then apply today. Send resume to Beau Jansen Current accredited certification and CPR card are required. […]
Earn Points, Redeem for Rewards
Earn points just for using the services that you already use every day at core. Anytime you take a class, train, get a massage, see the chiropractor, or purchase products, you will earn points online that can be used as redemption value to proucts and services. It’s that easy. Santa Cruz Core Fitness + Rehab […]
Benefits of Massage
Here at Santa Cruz Core, we offer a variety of massage modalities to ensure that you will receive the best possible service that is perfectly suited to you. Please see below for the benefits of the Massage that we offer. There are so many benefits to the treatment of massage. All modalities included. If you […]
Trainer of the Month – Linsdey Babbit
Lyndsay Babbitt Graduated in June 2013 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. A recent transplant to Santa Cruz in January 2014, Lyndsay has already started to learn to surf and really enjoys rock climbing and yoga. Very in tune with the mind-body relationship, Lyndsay makes sure to incorporate it […]
The Power of Yoga
It is unclear exactly when Yoga orignated, but scholars generally believe that it was from India 5,000 or more years ago from the desire for greater personal freedom, health and long life, and heightened self-understanding. This practice of Yoga has been passed from teacher to student through oral and visual instruction. Still, what is clear […]
Danny Stevens – CORE Elite Trainer
Catch up with Elite Trainer and Fitness Guru, Danny Stevens, as he gives us insight in to why he trains and what you can gain from a session here at CORE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDTMqjyfp3A&feature=youtu.beTo book a session with a Danny or to learn more give us a call 831-425-9500 …
Ergonomics in the work space.
Sitting is the new ‘smoking’. Here are some tips for a more Ergonomic work space. We are slaves to our work-places. Even here at the gym I own, I spend a lot of my day sitting down and on the computer taking care of logistics. Doing so, I’ve become passionate about promoting healthier work environments […]