Hi friends! How was your weekend? Mine was a special one because my husband turned 30! Since I had surprised him with an early birthday trip to Mexico in June, his actual birthday was pretty low-key. A had signed up for a triathlon sprint in the beach town of Solana Beach with a friend of his, so his birthday morning started off with a very early alarm. The Solana Beach triathlon consists of a 1/4 mile Pacific Ocean swim + 9 mile bike ride + 3 mile run. The event benefitted the Challenged Athletes Foundation: Operation Rebound, which is a program for American military personnel, veterans and first responders with physical challenges. It was a pretty fitting cause for my former Marine to support! A has really gotten into cycling lately, and has been in serious beast ... [Read More]
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Conquering the Reformer Machine at Core40 {Workout Review}
I was shaking like a leaf, watching beads of sweat drip off my forehead and onto the floor below me as I attempted to hold my last plank move of the class and finish my workout strong. It was a spinning + strength training combo workout at Core40 in nearby Solana Beach, and boy, was it a tough one. My friends, say hello to the Lagree "Superformer" machine, and the latest workout to kick my ass. I was first introduced to Core40 studios when my friend Tiffany became certified in the Lagree method earlier this year. She gave birth to an adorable little boy this past March, and when I asked her how her body had not only bounced back from pregnancy, but looked even more toned than before, she told me that Lagree was one of the major reasons. Tiffany and I have done a variety of workouts ... [Read More]
Train Smarter, Not Harder with Fitwall Workouts
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Fitwall. As you may know, I love to switch up my fitness routine and try new workouts often. I'm always looking for ways to keep it fun and interesting! That's why I'm excited to be adding a new type of workout to my exercise regimen this month called Fitwall. Fitwall classes are 40-minute sessions filled with strength, cardio and flexibility training. Every class participant trains in their own workspace - a personal "wall" area that has rows to stand and hold onto, cables, and a step that you can connect to a row for certain exercises. With a brand motto to Train Smarter, Not Harder, and the unique approach of training the body as a whole to burn mega calories, Fitwall aims to make workouts as efficient as ... [Read More]