Featured Workout
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Few workouts are as challenging as High-Intensity Interval Training, and fewer yet yield the benefits that HIIT does. Much more effective than a steady cardio session, the short-but-intense activity of a HIIT workout boosts aerobic and anaerobic endurance, ignites your metabolism, and gives you a monstrous calorie burn, all while maintaining or even increasing muscle mass. This HIIT routine will make your next workout anything but ordinary.
The Obstacle Course Race Workout
Obstacle course races are all the rage at the moment, and with good reason: Few physical endeavors are as grueling. Courses are peppered with various challenges that require total-body strength and muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Since participants don’t know what obstacles await, the only way to prepare is to prepare for absolutely anything. This month’s workout does just that. Designed by Elite Personal Trainer Jeremy Carbajal, the king of Obstacle Course Race (OCR) Training at ClubSport Pleasanton, this training plan will prepare OCR newbies to conquer their first race and OCR vets to own their next course.
Full Body Fat Blaster
Feel the burn with this month’s Full Body Fat Blaster workout. This fat-incinerating routine targets your upper body, lower body, and core — so pretty much your entire body — much more effectively than continuous moderate activity to improve cardio, respiratory, and mechanical functions. The real magic is the resulting boost to your metabolism, which means that you’ll continue to burn fat long after you’ve left the gym.
Nutrition & Wellness Articles
Tiramisu Protein Pancakes
Elevate your breakfast experience with the delectable goodness of Tiramisu Protein Pancakes, a delightful fusion of flavor and nutrition. Packed with protein powder, these pancakes become a hearty and muscle-nourishing treat, perfect for those looking to kick-start...
Fitness Articles
The Best Workout for a Stronger Backside
Thanks to social media, there seems to be an increased focus on building a stronger backside. With that goal comes the quest for better, more creative glutes exercises because sometimes you need a break from squats. Not that squats don’t train your glutes, it’s just...
Workouts
6 Foam Roller Moves Your Body Is Craving
Self Myofascial Release (SMR) or foam rolling is a technique that focuses on improving the neuromuscular and fascial systems in the body. Using a foam roller can help address issues caused by poor posture, repetitive motions, or dysfunctional movements, which often...
Lifestyle Articles
Rethink Your Drink
As a nutritionist, the two questions I get most often, especially around festive holidays, are about alcohol: “How much can I have?” and “Which is the healthiest?” Here’s an example of texts that I frequently get from clients: “Alright, I decided that I want to have a...
Rev32 Articles
Transforming Stephanie: Results, Not Excuses
By Stephanie Jullien, Member of Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek Week 6 of Rev32 got off to a rough start. A very dear friend's father, whom I thought of as a second dad, unfortunately, passed away. That was really tough to deal with. Despite not having a Rev32...
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9 Fitness Apps to Get Fit
There are plenty of ways to lose weight, whether it’s by tracking every calorie you put in your body, jumping on the trendiest workout, or enlisting the help of the baddest personal trainer around. And now, thanks to smartphones and tablets, it’s easier than ever to get in shape whenever wherever. Be it in the club, at home, or on the road, here are the most popular fitness and nutrition apps to help log, track, analyze, and fine-tune your efforts and shed some pounds.
Transforming Estelle: 50-lb Weight Loss the Sum of Small Efforts
If you’ve ever lost weight, you know it typically starts with looking at yourself in the mirror, seeing the few extra pounds that have gathered around your waist, and wanting a change. In my case, no mirror was needed — my body was telling me I needed a change. I was depressed, overweight, hypertensive, on blood pressure medication, and suffered from frequent headaches and body aches. Losing weight was no longer optional for me, it was necessary.
Fuel Your Day
You roll out of bed, reach for your coffee, and try to wake up enough to start your day. Suddenly it’s three hours later and you still haven’t eaten. You’re probably feeling a bit anxious, maybe a little hungry, but mainly lost in what would be best for you to eat. Sound all too familiar?
The Anywhere Bodyweight Workout
Whether you’re on a boat, on a plane, or in a hotel room in the middle of nowhere, work up a good sweat with this Rev32-inspired bodyweight workout that can be done almost anywhere. No equipment is necessary and a mat is optional. This simple five-exercise pyramid routine starts off light but quickly steps up the difficulty with each progressing round as you increase your reps. You’ll hit your legs, arms, and abs, possibly feel sore, and definitely come back to this workout for more.
Activate Your Fat-Burning Hormones
If you have struggled to lose weight or keep it off, your hormones might be the culprit. Microscopic as they are, hormones hold extraordinary power, as they control every aspect of weight loss, including your metabolism, where you store your fat, your appetite, and even your cravings! This means any form of hormonal imbalance will sabotage your weight loss efforts regardless of your diet and exercise habits.
Full Body Sculpt on the ELEVATE Row
Everyone loves a good 2-in-1, like a college class that fulfills two requirements, a shampoo plus conditioner bottle, and a cronut. When it comes to working out and working off those cronuts, this month’s workout featuring the Total Gym ELEVATE Row Trainer will get the job done. An enhanced rowing machine that incorporates various inclined angles for added resistance using only your body weight, the ELEVATE Row provides an unparalleled cardio and strength training experience to help you sculpt your body efficiently. Our workout, like the machine, can easily be modified to your fitness level. Hop on, follow the workout, and see the results.