All Girls Rock, but Who are the Girls Rock of Santa Cruz? On March 23rd, the Girls Rock Santa Cruz Mountain Bikers started and ended their monthly ride at our amazing neighbor, Patagonia, on River Street. Girls Rock mission is to “inspire Bay Area women mountain bikers with rides and resources that are supportive, social, […]
Eating Before and After a Workout
Eating before and after a workout is important for burning calories, staying energized, losing weight, and speeding up recovery. The most beneficial combination to eat, both before and after a workout, is a mix of complex carbohydrates and protein. Complex Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates help keep the body fueled through a workout and delay the onset […]
Core Exercises Missing from your Training Routine
If you are a fitness enthusiast or an athlete, you will probably agree that choosing core exercises well is very crucial. Some core exercises have more benefits than others. They give the trainer more balance and strength even to perform other workouts. Athletes are in a better position to succeed in their core exercises when […]
Exercise and the Heart
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one killer in the United States. What is worse is that despite the many guidelines and risk factors released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), Americans continue to engage in high-risk activities for CVDs. Such high risks activities include sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, […]
Reaching New Heights with a Stairs Workout
It’s time to ditch the elevator. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is simply better for your health. It allows you to get more steps in and increase your heart rate. Take it a step further and incorporate a stair workout into your exercise routine! Climbing stairs is a killer workout for the whole […]
Hair Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Headphones? Check. Favorite Spotify playlist? Check. Don’t know what to do with your sweaty post-workout hair? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. And while it may be enticing to skip your workout because it can damage hair, or even because it is too hard to style appropriately, this can lead to a habit of workout neglect. […]
No Gym Required
Think playgrounds are just for kids? Think again! Believe it or not, play structures and parks provide an excellent environment for a total body workout and are the perfect way to get creative and take your workouts outdoors. Parents especially may find these tips useful, as they are a great way to maximize family time […]
Vasper: The Miracle Workout
By Jaimi Jansen The top cardio machine that we recommend to our fitness clients is the Vasper machine. And Here’s Why: Vasper stands for “vascular performance” and allows anyone to achieve the hormonal benefits of a high intensity exercise in just 20 minutes. We highly recommend usage of Vasper because the extraordinary results are unparalleled […]
How to Stick to a New Workout Routine
By Jaimi Jansen Starting a new workout routine can be exciting, but actually sticking to it is another story for many people. As a trainer, here are a few tips I’ve found to make the journey into a new workout less painful: Set personal goals: Focus on the internal reasons why you wanted to start […]
VASPER – The Workout of the Future
By Beau Jansen Vasper, which stands for Vascular Performance was created by scientific visionary Peter Wasowski. By combining a unique and precise compression technology, body temperature cooling and grounding, Vasper is able to precipitate extraordinary physiological results. The list of athletes and organizations who have implemented Vasper is impressive and includes: NASA, The San Jose […]
