By Jaimi Jansen The glutes are among the top listed area of the body that people wish to tone and strengthen; however, exercises that target the glutes typically require core muscle strength as well, resulting in a full-body workout. Try the following exercises to tone your glutes, and find yourself sweating, having fun and getting […]
High Intensity Interval Training Benefits
High Intensity Interval Training Are you stuck in a cardio funk? You may be ready to try High Intensity Interval Training, also referred to as HIIT. High Intensity Interval Training is a style of training in which participants complete short, repeated bouts of high-intensity activity with short amounts of rest in between. When compared with […]
Gym Away From Home: Keeping Active During Travel
As a culture we find ourselves hopping aboard a flight or into a car for a trip more so than ever in the past. Whether it be for work or for leisure, traveling is growing into a big part of our lives. We often let the unpredictability of our travels get the best of us […]
3 stretching Myths
Stretching is extremely important in order to keep the muscles from being too tight so they can function in balance with each other. This helps prevent the injury cycle associated with muscular imbalance. However, there are some common misconceptions when it comes to stretching. Myth #1: Stretching is only necessary before working out: Stretching can […]
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. […]
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 […]
5k, 10k training program
Run Training Program The second annual Santa Cruz River Run 5 & 10k is coming up!! Santa Cruz Core wants to help you have your most successful race! Weather this is your first race, you have a time goal you’re wishing to reach, or you just want to be the most prepared possible…this is the group […]
How to be a Good Personal Trainer
Want to be successful as a personal trainer. Here are some tips! Skills needed to be successful: Walk your talk. Be in great shape. Patient with clients. Ability to initiate and build rapport. Good communication skills about how you are going to get your client(s) to his/her goal. Clear Plan about how you are going […]