Whether you are traveling for work or for fun, it's always a challenge to keep up with your regular workouts and with healthy eating during travel. So here are a few tips on how to fit it all in.
When packing, make sure to pack at least 1 set of workout clothes and your running/athletic shoes. In addition, pack healthy snacks such as raisins and almonds, a low sugar energy bar and fresh fruit. Also, don't forget to pack your re-usuable water bottle to help you remember to drink water every day.
For workouts, use the hotel gym or research online ahead of time to see if there are any cool classes you can take in that town. Even just one 20 minute jog/brisk walk will help you meet your workout quota . If there are no good options, 15-20 mins of gentle stretching exercises every day you are away can also help. For snacks, try to stick with healthy snacks that you packed. For meals, be conscious of your food choices and pick restaurants that offer healthy choices or alternatives. And, if you have to choose fast food, more fast food restaurants are offering better and healthier choices. I usually look for a Starbucks so that I can get their snack packs or pre-made sandwiches. I also found a great article (link below) in More Magazine that highlights other good fast food choices.
Enjoy your next trip, I hope these tips will help you get that workout in.
Hope to see you for a session this week.
Barb
Core Group Sessions this Week
2 person Min to run each session, Email to save your spot. All Sessions at South Park
Tuesday: 9:30a All Levels
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Run Club:
Would love to see you for a Run Session this week. I am only available Thursday morning at 8:30a. Email me if you would like to join. 4 person minimum to hold the Run Club Session.
1-1 Training
Just a reminder that I have a special New Customer 1-1 Training Special. 3 Sessions for $75, which includes an extra 30 min assessment in your first session. Email me for more info.
Here's the article from MORE
Guilt-free Fast Food | Health, Beauty, Fashion, Love, Careers and more - MORE Magazine
For more info, check out my website at Barbfit.com
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Starting and Staying with a Good Training Plan
One of the toughest things about working out is sticking with your training plan or exercise regimen. One great way to stay on track is to establish a goal.
First, establish your goal. For example, "I'm going to get in shape by July 4th" or "I'm going to dedicate the next 12 weeks to get in shape." Then, pick your favorite activities: running, cycling, hiking, yoga, boot camp, etc... If you are starting from scratch, start off slow, if you are already working out and reaching your plateau, try something very different from what you've been doing (aerial arts, boxing, plyometrics). Finally, develop a plan either on your own or with a coach or trainer and start working out.
Once you've established a goal and created your plan, your workouts will become more a part of your life and less of a hassle. Your increased and regular physical activity will not only curb your appetite but will also affect your food choices. Moreover, if you know you have a hard workout scheduled in the morning, you will most likely not load up on junk food the night before. These benefits and more can be achieved through a dedicated training plan.
We spend so much time planning and setting goals for so many aspects of our lives, but don't necessarily dedicate as much time to our own physical health and well-being. So, what have you got to lose? Get started and set your fitness goal now.
Have great week. Schedule and announcements below. Hope to see you soon.
Barb
Core Group Sessions this week:
Email me to save your spot. 2 person Min to run the session. All Sessions meet at South Park.
Tuesday: 9:30a (Closed for final week of Intensive)
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a (Closed for final week of Intensive)
Thursday: 10:30a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Saturday: 8:00a All Levels
Announcements:
I am officially an NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Yay! To celebrate my brand new certification, I am offering a First Time Client Special. Three 1-1 Personal Training Sessions for $75. (Normally each Session is $40). In addition, your first 1-1 Session will include a 30 min assessment to develop your Training Plan. I'm excited to share with you the wealth of information that I learned through my certification program. Feel free to email me for more info.
Run Club
Run Club continues this week. I'm available for a Run on Thursday morning at 8:30a and Saturday morning at 7:00a. 4 people minimum required to run the session. Email me for more info.
For more info, don't forget to check out barbfit.com
First, establish your goal. For example, "I'm going to get in shape by July 4th" or "I'm going to dedicate the next 12 weeks to get in shape." Then, pick your favorite activities: running, cycling, hiking, yoga, boot camp, etc... If you are starting from scratch, start off slow, if you are already working out and reaching your plateau, try something very different from what you've been doing (aerial arts, boxing, plyometrics). Finally, develop a plan either on your own or with a coach or trainer and start working out.
Once you've established a goal and created your plan, your workouts will become more a part of your life and less of a hassle. Your increased and regular physical activity will not only curb your appetite but will also affect your food choices. Moreover, if you know you have a hard workout scheduled in the morning, you will most likely not load up on junk food the night before. These benefits and more can be achieved through a dedicated training plan.
We spend so much time planning and setting goals for so many aspects of our lives, but don't necessarily dedicate as much time to our own physical health and well-being. So, what have you got to lose? Get started and set your fitness goal now.
Have great week. Schedule and announcements below. Hope to see you soon.
Barb
Core Group Sessions this week:
Email me to save your spot. 2 person Min to run the session. All Sessions meet at South Park.
Tuesday: 9:30a (Closed for final week of Intensive)
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a (Closed for final week of Intensive)
Thursday: 10:30a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Saturday: 8:00a All Levels
Announcements:
I am officially an NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Yay! To celebrate my brand new certification, I am offering a First Time Client Special. Three 1-1 Personal Training Sessions for $75. (Normally each Session is $40). In addition, your first 1-1 Session will include a 30 min assessment to develop your Training Plan. I'm excited to share with you the wealth of information that I learned through my certification program. Feel free to email me for more info.
Run Club
Run Club continues this week. I'm available for a Run on Thursday morning at 8:30a and Saturday morning at 7:00a. 4 people minimum required to run the session. Email me for more info.
For more info, don't forget to check out barbfit.com
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Did you get all of your workouts in last week?
It's Sunday. Take a quick look back at the past week. Did you get all your workouts in? If you didn't, why not? What got in the way of that run you wanted to do or that class you wanted to take?
Make a promise to yourself that this week, you are going to try your best to not miss them this time. The more you establish a weekly workout routine, whatever it is, the harder it is to break it. You will find ways to work around those obstacles and get those workouts in. So, make a plan for this week to schedule in those workouts.
Have a great week and hope to see you at a session,
Barb
Core Group Session Schedule for this Week:
Email me to save your spot. All workouts at South Park in Hermosa. 2 person minimum to run the session
Tuesday: 9:30a 3-Week Intensive Group (Closed Session)
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a 3-Week Intensive Group (Closed Session)
Thursday: 10:30a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Saturday: 8:00a All Levels
EARLY MORNING SESSIONS: I am available this week for a Thursday or Friday Early morning Session 5:30a or 5:45a. Email me if you are interested, 3 person min to run.
Don't forget to bring a friend to try their first Core Group Session for free!
Run Club:
We held a fun Run Club on Saturday morning and would love to have others join us. This week I can host a Run Club on Thursday morning at 8:30a and Saturday morning at 7:00a. Email me for info on our sessions for this week.
For more info, also see my website at barbfit.com
Make a promise to yourself that this week, you are going to try your best to not miss them this time. The more you establish a weekly workout routine, whatever it is, the harder it is to break it. You will find ways to work around those obstacles and get those workouts in. So, make a plan for this week to schedule in those workouts.
Have a great week and hope to see you at a session,
Barb
Core Group Session Schedule for this Week:
Email me to save your spot. All workouts at South Park in Hermosa. 2 person minimum to run the session
Tuesday: 9:30a 3-Week Intensive Group (Closed Session)
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a 3-Week Intensive Group (Closed Session)
Thursday: 10:30a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Saturday: 8:00a All Levels
EARLY MORNING SESSIONS: I am available this week for a Thursday or Friday Early morning Session 5:30a or 5:45a. Email me if you are interested, 3 person min to run.
Don't forget to bring a friend to try their first Core Group Session for free!
Run Club:
We held a fun Run Club on Saturday morning and would love to have others join us. This week I can host a Run Club on Thursday morning at 8:30a and Saturday morning at 7:00a. Email me for info on our sessions for this week.
For more info, also see my website at barbfit.com
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day to All
Hope you all enjoyed the weekend and had an opportunity to Celebrate Mom's Day with your family. In honor of Mother's Day, I've attached a link to a great essay from MORE magazine. Take a look, hope you like it.
The schedule for this week's workout is below, hope you can join me for a session. Also I will be starting a 3 week Intensive on Tuesday. We have space for a few more people, so if you are interested, please email me by Monday. We also kicked off Run Club last Thursday and had a great session. More info below if you'd like to join us for a run this week.
Have a great week!
Core Group Sessions this week:
Email me to save your spot. All Sessions at South Park in Hermosa.
2 person minimum to run a session
Tuesday: 9:30a Start of 3 Week Intensive (Closed)
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a 3 Week Intensive (Closed)
Thursday: 10:30a All Levels
Friday: 5:45a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Saturday: 8:00a All Levels
Run Club
I can host a Run Club Session this week Thursday, 8:30a and Saturday, 7:00a. Email me if you are interested and I will provide you info about this week's Session.
Essay from MORE Magazine:
A Mother's Wish, A Mother's Expectation | Health, Beauty, Fashion, Love, Careers and more - MORE Magazine
If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Bring a friend to take their first session free. Hope to see you this week!
Barb
Also see my website at Barbfit.com
The schedule for this week's workout is below, hope you can join me for a session. Also I will be starting a 3 week Intensive on Tuesday. We have space for a few more people, so if you are interested, please email me by Monday. We also kicked off Run Club last Thursday and had a great session. More info below if you'd like to join us for a run this week.
Have a great week!
Core Group Sessions this week:
Email me to save your spot. All Sessions at South Park in Hermosa.
2 person minimum to run a session
Tuesday: 9:30a Start of 3 Week Intensive (Closed)
Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:30a 3 Week Intensive (Closed)
Thursday: 10:30a All Levels
Friday: 5:45a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels
Saturday: 8:00a All Levels
Run Club
I can host a Run Club Session this week Thursday, 8:30a and Saturday, 7:00a. Email me if you are interested and I will provide you info about this week's Session.
Essay from MORE Magazine:
A Mother's Wish, A Mother's Expectation | Health, Beauty, Fashion, Love, Careers and more - MORE Magazine
If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Bring a friend to take their first session free. Hope to see you this week!
Barb
Also see my website at Barbfit.com
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Long Term Weight Loss Tips from Shape Mag
What a beautiful weekend! Hope you all took advantage of this great weather.
I've been asked about diet a few times and wanted to share with you an article from Shape magazine that I liked. In it, they provide weight loss tips that resonated with me.
Personally, I've found that whenever I'm specifically training for a race (marathon, half-marathon, etc.), I tend to choose healthier foods that work well for my weekly workouts. The more training I do, the better I eat and it generally helps make me feel better in my workouts.
Hope you can join me for a session this week. Take a look at the schedule below. Also, we are looking for 2-3 more people for a 3 or 6 week Intensive. Details below. Let me know if you are interested.
Schedule this week:
Email me to save your spot. 2 person min to run each session. We will meet at South Park in Hermosa Beach
Tuesday, 9:30a All Levels
Wednesday, 9:00a All Levels
Thursday, 9:30a All Levels
Friday, 9:00a All Levels
Saturday, 8:00a All Levels
3 or 6 Week Intensive:
We need 2-3 more people to run the Intensive. The Intensive will run on Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30a. Each session will get progressively more difficult and you will workout with the same group each session. You will also have the option at the end of the 3 weeks, to continue for another 3 weeks making it a 6 week Intensive. Email me ASAP if you would like to participate.
Article from Shape Magazine:
Long Term Weight Loss Tips
Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Hope to see you in a Session this week. As usual, tell your friends and have them try out their first session for free.
Cheers!
Barb
Also see my website at Barbfit.com
I've been asked about diet a few times and wanted to share with you an article from Shape magazine that I liked. In it, they provide weight loss tips that resonated with me.
Personally, I've found that whenever I'm specifically training for a race (marathon, half-marathon, etc.), I tend to choose healthier foods that work well for my weekly workouts. The more training I do, the better I eat and it generally helps make me feel better in my workouts.
Hope you can join me for a session this week. Take a look at the schedule below. Also, we are looking for 2-3 more people for a 3 or 6 week Intensive. Details below. Let me know if you are interested.
Schedule this week:
Email me to save your spot. 2 person min to run each session. We will meet at South Park in Hermosa Beach
Tuesday, 9:30a All Levels
Wednesday, 9:00a All Levels
Thursday, 9:30a All Levels
Friday, 9:00a All Levels
Saturday, 8:00a All Levels
3 or 6 Week Intensive:
We need 2-3 more people to run the Intensive. The Intensive will run on Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30a. Each session will get progressively more difficult and you will workout with the same group each session. You will also have the option at the end of the 3 weeks, to continue for another 3 weeks making it a 6 week Intensive. Email me ASAP if you would like to participate.
Article from Shape Magazine:
Long Term Weight Loss Tips
Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Hope to see you in a Session this week. As usual, tell your friends and have them try out their first session for free.
Cheers!
Barb
Also see my website at Barbfit.com
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