Workouts this week and Flat Belly Foods from MORE Magazine

One of the tougher areas to work on is the mid-section.    And as you get older, it only gets harder to manage that waistline, if you haven't stayed on top of.  So in addition, to regular exercise (5 days a week of cardio + muscle conditioning) modifying the foods you eat and some of your habits can also help to flatten the belly.  I grabbed a good article from MORE Magazine that offers specific suggestions of foods that do just this.  Happy Reading.  Hope to see you soon.

Belly Flattening Foods from MORE


Barb

Core Group Sessions this week
All sessions at South Park.  2 person min to run.  Email me to reserve a spot.
Wednesday: 9am
Friday: 9am

Group Circuit Training
All sessions at South Park.  2 person min to run.  Email me to reserve a spot.
Tuesday: 9:00am
Thursday: 10:00am

1-1 Training for only $75 for 3 sessions
Email me for more info.  At $25/session this is a great investment to kick start your workout regimen.  I will customize a workout program just for you.   I would love to workout with you.


For more info, see my website at Barbfit.com

Dont let the winter weather get you down

When the weather is cold and wet like it is now, it's really easy to just sit on the couch and curl up to a hot cocoa and watch your favorite TV shows.   Sounds good, but try to do it after you get your workout in.  Days like today are a perfect time to try out Bikram yoga (a nice hot room) where you get a nice workout as well as a bit of a cleanse from all that sweating.  Or hop into the gym for a class you haven't tried yet.  Whatever you do, don't let this winter weather deter you from sticking to your workout plan.

Have a great week.  Hope to see you soon!

Barb

Core Group Sessions this week:
All Sessions at South Park.  2 person minimum to run.  Email to reserve a spot.
Tuesday: 9am All Levels
Wednesday: 9am All Levels
Friday: 9am All Levels

Group Circuit Training
All Sessions at South Park.  2 person minimum to run.  Email to reserve a spot.
Thursday: 10am  All Levels

1-1 Personal Training
Training Sessions for new clients is only $75 for 3 sessions.  Email me to schedule your 1st session so that I can customize a workout plan for you.

For more info see my website at Barbfit.com

Taking care of your health and well being is probably the most important job in your life

If we put just 25% of the energy we put into our everyday jobs into maintaining our health and fitness, we would all be stronger, healthier people.  So, treat your workouts like a lifetime job.    Schedule 5 days of activity every week.  This can include 2-3 vigorous workouts and then 2-3 20min or longer walks.  Although you can't change what you eat overnight, just take a moment to look at your food choices and opt for the healthier option in front of you.    

We only get one body in this lifetime, so make taking care of it a daily priority.  Have a great week and hope to see you soon.

Barb

Core Group Sessions this week:
All sessions at South Park.  2 person Min to run.  Email me to reserve a spot

Tuesday: 10:30a All Levels
Wednesday: 9:00a  All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels


Group Circuit Training:
All sessions at South Park.  2 person Min to run.  Email me to reserve a spot

Thursday: 9:15am All Levels


1-1 Personal Training:
Need some help to kick start your workout routine?  Then, try out 3 sessions with me for only $75*.  Your first session will be 90 minutes so that I can conduct an assessment of your health & fitness goals and build a customized workout plan for you.  I would love to help you get on track with a comprehensive workout routine that you can stick to.  Why wait, email or call me now to schedule your 1st 1-1 Session.  (*This offer available to new 1-1 Clients.)

For more info see my website at Barbfit.com  

Why do circuit training?

I started doing circuit training because I felt like I needed a boost to my regular routine.  To be honest, I was a bit bored with my workouts.  Looking back, I'm glad I started incorporating circuit training, because it gave me a new and fun challenge.   The great thing about Circuit training is that if you do it properly you can burn more calories than a workout where you only do 1 activity for the same period of time.  A circuit that combines cardio and strength moves will blast fat and sculpt muscle.  It can also burn up to 10 calories per minute.  (see more at Fitnessmagazine.com).  

Whether it's circuit training or trying something completely different (boxing, aerial arts, ballet) periodically giving yourself a new challenge in your workout routine will help reveal both your physical  strengths and weaknesses so that you can calibrate your fitness goals accordingly.  So try something different; your mind as well as your body will reap the benefits.  

Have a great week.  Hope to see you in a workout soon.

Barb

Core Group Sessions:
All Sessions at Southpark, 2 person min to run, Email me to save a spot

• Tuesday: 10:30a 
• Wednesday: 9:00a
• Friday: 9:00a

Group Circuit Training:
All Sessions at Southpark, 2 person min to run, Email me to save a spot

• Thursday: 10:00a

1-1 Personal Training:
Try out 3 Personal Training Session for only $75.  Your first session is 90 minutes and includes an assessment to personalize a training program for you.   Special is available to 1st time 1-1 Personal Training clients.  Email me for more info.  I would love to workout with you.


Fore more info see my website at Barbfit.com

New Year. New Goals.

Happy 2012!  Hope you all had an amazing holiday with family and friends.

Now that it's a brand new year,  it's time to set some new goals or at least re-set the old ones.  Last week I wrote out my goal list and came up with waaaaay to many things I wanted to do.  So I had to prioritize a bit.  So at the top of the list are my running goals for 2012: run 1 full marathon and 2 half marathons.  With a family of 5, this goal will be a bit challenging, but I have a whole year to check these off my list so I know I can get it done.

Have you made your list for this year or dusted off the old one from last year?  Try it out and set at least 1 health and fitness goal for yourself for 2012.  It's a great time to start and you are giving yourself a whole year to achieve it.    Have a great week and hope to see you for a workout soon!

Barbara

Group Core Sessions this week:
All Sessions at South Park.  Email me to save your spot.  2 person minimum to run

Wednesday: 9:00a All Levels
Thursday: 9:00a All Levels
Friday: 9:00a All Levels


Group Circuit Training Session this week:
All Sessions at South Park.  Email me to save your spot.  2 person minimum to run

Thursday: 10a All Levels


1-1 Training Special Offer is Back 
I'm bringing back the 1-1 Training offer!  You can get three 1 hour training session for only $75.  If you've never done a 1-1 training session with me, now is the time to try it out.  Your first session will be 90 minutes so that I can do a full assessment and create a custom program for you.  Email me for more info.  (Note this offer is only available to new 1-1 training clients).


For more info, see my website at Barbfit.com