Fit in Fresno

National Nurition Month

Published on 2009-03-05 22:43:00

So, March is National Nutrition Month according to the American Dietary Association. It was started as a way for people to focus on healthy eating habits. An easy way to crank up your nutrition is to eat more fruits and veggies. Just recently I discovered a really easy way to not only increase my intake of fruits and veggies but also to increase my variety. I just started a weekly service from T.D. Willey farms (a local organic farm in Madera) that packages fresh organic produce and drops them o

Tour of California in Clovis

Published on 2009-02-10 11:43:00

The Tour of California is only a few days away starting on Sunday Feb. 15th in Sacramento, and will be rolling into Clovis next week on the 18th.The TOC is perhaps the largest and most succesful road race in the United States and brings in some of the most succesful riders in the world. The race takes place Feb 14-22 and covers around 750 miles while going through 16 host cities.The race this year will have an exceptional group of riders including; Lance Armstrong (Astana), Levi Leipheimer (Asta

Looking For a Fun Way to Get in Shape for 2009

Published on 2008-12-30 12:35:00

Try giving an outdoor fitness class a try. Jon and I have started a class in Clovis with several times and locations available. We, of course are certified, experienced trainers with degrees in Exercise Science and will lead you through fun and challenging workouts lasting roughly one hour.

Super Fat Loss

Published on 2008-12-29 10:11:00

When most people think of fat loss, their minds immediately turn to steady state aerobic workouts. Today I'm going to teach you a method of stripping away unwanted fat, The Tabata Method. Dr. Tabata is a Japanese researcher that authored a study in 1996 in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise that described the benefits of high-intensity intermittent training. The participants in his study showed fantastic results; in 6 weeks of testing, Dr. Tabata noted a 28% increase in

Apple Muffins

Published on 2008-12-16 19:59:00

Looking for some yummy muffins that fit your low carb lifestyle? Give these a try.Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesIngredients:1 and 1/4 cup flax seed meal2 teaspoons baking powder1 Tablespoon cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon saltArtificial sweetener equal to 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup can be flavored sugar-free syrup)4 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup oil1/2 cup liquid (flavored syrup or water)1 Tablespoon vanilla1 medium apple, chopped fairly finely1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)Preparati

Stretching: The Truth

Published on 2008-11-08 10:23:00

Here's a recent article from the New York Times about stretching. If you already know about the benefits of a dynamic warm-up then you can skip it. However, if your trainer (I'm talking about the guy at GB3's) is still prescribing a 20 sec static stretch or a 10 min jog around the block it would be a good idea to read the article.I have been incorporating dynamic stretching in my client's warm-ups as well as my own for at least three years now. It does a much better job getting me ready for a wo

Race for the Cure

Published on 2008-10-21 19:16:00

Another running event is coming to town. This one is the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure, it takes place at The Satellite Student Union at Fresno State. The course includes a 1- mile run/walk and a 5k run/ walk. This is a great run filled with a ton of great people all running for a good cause, to end Breast Cancers, and support victims and survivors. Go here to register for the event, and learn more about the Komen organization.The course itself is pretty flat and is a certified USA Track and F

CORTISOL, STRESS AND ADAPTATION DURING EXERCISE

Published on 2008-10-09 14:05:00

CORTISOL, STRESS AND ADAPTATION DURING EXERCISE TRAININGJournal: "Education. Physical Training. Sport"Antony C. Hackney, Claudio Battaglini, Elizabeth S. Evans;University of North Carolina, USAABSTRACTCortisol is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It plays vital roles in the bodyfs defense mechanisms when dealing with stress, as well as being important in blood glucose regulation. Regrettably, misconceptions regarding the actio

Lance Armstrong IN Clovis!

Published on 2008-09-26 21:44:00

Well it is official, Lance will be coming to Clovis next February. He made his announcment after finishing the 22nd in the CrossVegas ride. He will be racing with team Astana which has a couple of his old teammates already riding for them. Armstrong's comeback is to provide awareness to cancer, and raise money to help find a cure.Go ahead and read the article from VeloNews here.

Rumble in the Park, Back in Fresno

Published on 2008-09-23 09:48:00

From the FresnoBee;Cage fighting will return to Fresno with "Rumble in the Park II" at Woodward Park's Rotary Amphitheater.The event, scheduled for Nov. 1, had a successful debut with mixed martial arts fans when it was staged here in August. More than 4,000 people turned out and organizers estimated another 1,500 were turned away.Former Ultimate Fighting Championships champion Tito Ortiz and Josh Koschek, ranked No. 2 and fighting out of Fresno, will be on hand to help promote the show.The card