Core Workouts Week of 3/15

Hey there!

I know it's only been 1 day of daylight savings, but don't you already LOVE the longer days. The sunset was gorgeous tonight and I feel pretty lucky to live in So. Cal.

Hope you all can come out for the workouts this week. I have a different schedule this week to accomodate a request for an additional session, so check out the details below and let me know if you can make it. Also below is the the schedule for the following 2 weeks and a reminder about the 6 Week Intensive Series.

As usual, forward this info to your friends, the more the merrier!

See you soon,
Barb

Schedule for Week of 3/14/10:
Tuesday: 9:30a
Wednesday: 9:00a
Thursday: No Sessions - Teaching PE for Koch/Corman's AM Kinders at View
Friday: 9:30a

Schedule for Week of 3/21/10:
I am out of town Wed - Sat so I added a session on Monday so you can all still get a workout
Monday: 9:30a
Tuesday 9:30a
Wednesday - Friday: No Sessions

Schedule for Week of 3/28/10:
For Spring Break I have a modified schedule for those of you who will be in town.
Monday: 9:30a
Tues - Thursday: No Sessions due to travel plans
Friday: 9:30a

6 Week Intensive Series:
As a reminder, I would like to set up the 2x/week 6 week series. I'm shooting for the end of April as a start date. Ideally this will get us all bathing suit ready for the days of summer. This will also allow for a 2nd series before school gets out, if we want to do it all again!

This week and a great article from Active.com

Hey there! Just finished up my Oscar viewing for the night and of course now want to see the Hurt Locker and Precious! Hope you guys had a great weekend. I just wanted to send a reminder about the sessions for this week. We had a great turn out last week, would love to see you all again this week. See below for more info and for some interesting stuff from Active.com.

Schedule for this week:
Thursday and Friday 9:30am at the Redondo Track (Manhattan Beach Blvd and Aviation). Let me know which day(s) you would like to join so that I can plan for the week. Already looking forward to working out with you all!

Please note that I will not be holding a session on Tuesday (3/9/10) at 9:30a as I have an appointment that I cannot move. However, I may be adding a 12 Noon on Thursday; will confirm with you all shortly.

Article from Active.com
I know that many of you are runners so I wanted to share a great article that I saw from Active.com (Active/Women) entitled: Tackling the Top Running Injuries.

Here's an excerpt that really resonated with me:
Is there anything else a female runner can do to stay injury-free? To avoid all of these injuries, I recommend the following three tips.

The first is to warm up to stretch, not stretch to warm up. You should run for three to five minutes or do some power walking to warm up your musculature and then stretch. This is a change in thinking from what we are accustomed to, but studies show that you can decrease your rate of injury by warming up before you stretch.

The second tip is to plan for rest. I think a lot of runners, especially beginners, don't incorporate rest into their workout regimen. I think women runners, in particular, are very goal-driven and often believe they have to work out every day in order to reach their goals. But the best way to prevent injury is to incorporate rest.

The last tip is to hydrate. I think a lot of runners don't know how much to hydrate. As a rule of thumb, for an average runner, you should rehydrate with 17 ounces of water for every pound that's lost and drink throughout the day until your urine is a light yellow or clear color. I recommend measuring your pre- and post-run weight. These are all proactive steps to help prevent injuries in the first place.
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Have a great week, tell your friends about the workout and have them join us for a free 1st session! Also, if you have any questions, feel free to email or call me.

Barb
C:415-260-5371
H:310-318-7970

Welcome to March!

Hey Everyone and Welcome to March! OK, it starts tomorrow but I'm already thinking ahead.

I just finished a really long run and am eager to do some core work with you all to balance out my body from all of the stress of running.

This week we are on for the following days: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:30a.

I already have 1 person each for Thursday and Friday, let me know what day(s) you will be joining so that I can plan accordingly.

See you soon and as always, bring a friend and their first session is free!

Have a great week.

Barb

Note for next week: On Tuesday, March 9th, I will not be holding a session as I have an appt that I cannot move. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Core Strength

So good to see all of you who were able to come out this week. What luck we've had with the weather. Somehow the track at Redondo manages to stay sunny, warm and dry right when we start our core sessions.

Core Strength:
I hope you are starting to feel the effects of the core strengthening work through our sessions. Note that just the stance that we take at the beginning of class is helping to strengthen your core muscles in a way that can help you in everyday life. Keep engaging those core muscles in everything you do and your body (particularly your lower back) will thank you. Check out this link about your "Core" muscles for more info on the benefits of all your work:

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/abdominalcorestrength1/a/NewCore.htm

Schedule & Rates:
For next week, we are set for our normal days, Tues and Thursday at 9:30am and I will be adding a third class at 9:30a on Friday. So let me know when you can make it so that I can make plans accordingly.

Don't forget you can get 5 sessions for $50, so tell your friends. As usual the first is class is free for any 1st timers to the sessions. Drop in rate is $15.

I am starting to plan for a 6 week intensive series (2 sessions/week for 6 weeks) so let me know who is interested, so that we can put it on the calendar.

Looking forward to seeing you all next week. Have a great weekend!

Barb

Let's do it!

Hey Everyone!

Hope you all had a good week off. And I'm sure that many of you, like me, are eager to get the kids back in to school! On that note, let's get a workout in!

This week we are back on for Tuesday & Thursday @ 9:30a at the Redondo Track.

I can also be available Thursday @ noon as well as Friday at 9:30a, just let me know so that I can coordinate accordingly.

Remember to bring your friends for a free trial class. Also, I am holding a special for 1st timers: $50 for 5 sessions. Drop in rate is $15.

I'm also considering an intensive 6 week session 2 workouts a week for 6 weeks. Let me know if you all have any interest. See you all soon!

Barb

Tuesdays at 9:30a - Back by Popular Demand!

OK, Tuesday is back on! I have 2 coming tomorrow morning at 9:30a, and have space for 3 more. So, come join us! We will be at the Redondo Track.

Remember, next week we are taking a break from the sessions so come out this week to get your workout in.

Also, let me know if anyone is interested in the Thursday 2/11/10 Noon session.

I may also start an evening group session. Let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in a midweek evening workout.

Have a great week.

Barb

New February Schedule

Hello,

Hope you all are well! Just a quick note to let you know that I am updating the schedule to try to hold multiple sessions on 1 day/week.

So here's the schedule for February:

Thursday - Feb 4th: 2 sessions
9:30a & 12 noon

Thursday - Feb 11th: 1 session:
12 noon

Week of Feb 14th (President's Week): No sessions

Thursday - Feb 25th : 2 sessions
9:30a & 12 noon

I'm also available for a Tuesday or Friday morning 9:30a session, and can schedule that on request.

The location will still be the Redondo Track (Aviation & Man Bch Blvd), but I am scoping out other possible venues. Let me know if you have any suggestions.

Don't forget bring 1 or more friends, their 1st session is FREE! Would love for more people to try out the workout.

Thanks and looking forward to seeing you soon.

Barbara