Balanced Bodi

Finding Your Motivation

2011-09-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

Don't get discouraged. Motivation is not a magic pill that we take daily, it doesn't appear after downing an energy drink, it comes from a place of acceptance and commitment.

Once you are truly ready to make that commitment, the motivation will be along for the ride. Accept the place you are in and decide where you'd like to go from there. You may be ready for a complete "workout overhaul" or possibly you're in a place where "maintaining" is more realistic.

~Wherever you are...it's a perfect place to start~

Need an extra push? Contact a local gym, personal trainer, or sign-up for a new activity that gets you moving! There are plenty of reasons for you to move, so stop with the excuses and start taking the neccessary steps to a healthier you!

Change Should Not be Avoided

2011-06-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

After more than a year of Lindsay having opened her studio on Taraval, its time to change some things around, starting with classes vs training.

Its no question that clients receive better instruction, more attention, and leave with a better workout when they workout with a personal trainer verses heading to the gym and taking a group exercise class, hiding in the back. With this being said, LifestyleFIT has discontinued the Group Exercise membership and instead has decided to stick with personal training. What does this mean for our members who love the group atmosphere...not much change besides a different structure.

We are keeping a few classes, but they will be hosted by the Instructors individually, and marketed at Small Group Personal Training. I will continue to teach my beloved Total Body class but it has moved to Wednesdays at 8am. There will be alternate classes/teachers to sign-up with, so please continue to check the LifestyleFIT website as well.

If you are interested in my Wednesday morning class, or personal training in general, please email me. Feel free to purchase your training sessions online, to the left of the screen too!

Hope to see you all soon!

Fight for Air

2011-03-25T19:47:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: Finished stair climb in 22min. I wasn't running by any means, stopped a few times to hydrate, and made it to the top with a smile! Rewarded myself with a cold beer and banana at the peak :-)
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I am always looking for something new to participate in that will push me and continue to motivate me in my healthy living venture. A few weeks ago I discovered American Lung Association's Fight For Air. This event involves climbing the San Francisco Bank of America building - all 52 flights of stairs (not that I'll be counting).

Once I signed up, the training begins. I head to the gym and hop up on that stair mill...that is when I met my match. It turned into a love/hate relationship, and I'll be able to tell tomorrow which it ended up being.

So, tomorrow morning, I attempt to Fight for Air....and I have a feeling I'll be doing exactly that. If you are interested in joining, please do so at: Visit Our Page

Come What MAY!

2010-05-10T21:06:00.000-07:00

A new month with new goals, new possibilities! This month I have vowed to focus more on my personal exercise routine, yes, even your trainer can find themselves in bind and bored with a routine. So, I've spend time researching training techniques, reading articles, and trying a few new moves that will step up my game! Not only does this benefit me, but it also makes me more aware of my clients' needs.

I start another week, looking forward to assisting one client at a time and testing out my new training techniques on the lucky customers! Stay tuned for some tips! And I'll see you in the studio!

April Showers Bring Strength, Sweat, & Power

2010-03-30T23:32:00.000-07:00

As many of you already know, the LifestyleFIT studio offers a variety of Group Fitness Class ranging from Yoga/Pilates to Kickbox/Core. These classes are for all fitness levels, offering modifications for exercises that prove too difficult, and/or ways to intensify those exercises that are now way too easy for you. Whatever your level, we are here to help you burn, sweat, and love exercise again and again!

Whatever April brings you, make a valid effort to work exercise back into your daily routine. Start small or start big, wherever you need to start, LifestyleFIT's gym will get you there!

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Your Ass will Thank Me Later!

2010-03-07T19:55:00.001-08:00

If you haven't joined us for our Total Body Conditioning class, you are missing out! I have designed a workout that will gently push you to your fitness edge. The class can be comprised of any or all of the following: weight circuits, cardiovascular intervals, and body weight stabilization.

I'm a leg girl, so I love doing squats and lunges to help tighten and slim the calves, thighs, and butt. Don't get me wrong, the class will be filled with your share of upper body exercises to help women feel more confident when wearing sleeveless shirts, tanks, and dresses! No body part, no muscle will feel neglected when I'm finished with you! And like I said, your ass will thank me!

Sports Drinks vs Water During Exercise

2010-03-07T19:53:00.001-08:00

For exercise lasting under 45 minutes, water is your best choice. For the recreational athlete who may exercise 30-40 minutes per session, water is sufficient for hydration:

Water is easily absorbed
Water is the best choice to drink before moderate length exercise
Water is readily available and less expensive than sport drinks

Research suggests that for workouts consisting of at least 45 minutes of continuous exercise or high-intensity workouts of any duration – running, aerobics, biking and intense weight training – a sports drink may be beneficial in delaying muscle fatigue by providing your body with additional energy:

Sport drinks will replenish fluids while containing a small amount of carbohydrates and electrolytes
A steady source of carbohydrates during prolonged exercise fights off fatigue and enhances performance by fueling the muscles
Studies show that a solution containing electrolytes and carbohydrates may be absorbed more quickly and helps to retain fluids consumed after prolonged intense exercise
The taste of a good sport drink may encourage you to keep drinking aarp.org

Did you know that Strength Training can help you lose weight faster than Cardio alone?

2010-03-07T19:52:00.000-08:00

This is because increasing muscle mass also increases the body's energy needs, ultimately taking its energy from fat cells once there is no food to burn. Muscle is considered an active tissue while fat is mainly a storage tissue needing less energy to exist in the body. The more muscle you build, the more calories your body will need to burn throughout the day (even while you're sitting at your desk!)

So, if you change nothing in your diet and begin to add in weight training to your exercise routine, in time, you may not recognize the slimmer figure in the mirror starring back at you!