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Commerce, CA 90040
 

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'Fit 4 the Beach Bootcamp'

-South Gate Park-

Location: South Gate Park Sports Center

9520 Hildreth Ave, South Gate, CA 90280

 

Join us every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 5:30am – 6:30am!

 

Experience an awesome body transformation.  Workouts are customized to everyone’s individual fitness levels. 

Things you may want to bring: Towel, Water, Yoga Mat or extra towel and your wonderful positive energy to learn and witness a great and unique experience : ) Don't be intimidated to join us.

 

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Find Someone Who Will Be Supportive and Hold You Accountable!

by Damien Orozco

 

One of the toughest things about getting started in any fitness program is just getting it going to begin with. The next biggest challenge could be simply having social support. When I worked at Bally Total Fitness and even Gold's Gym in Downtown LA I encountered a situation which I felt was the most unbelievable reason why people wouldn't get going on their personal health and fitness goals. The bottom line was this reason was very valid and I even experienced it myself. It is tough enough when you don't have peers amongst you that have a positive image about fitness and nutrition because they only see it as painful and uncomfortable. They see eating healthy as just to challenging and not worth putting effort in even though they may already be facing serious health problems. So here is an exerpt from an author who faced the same challenges in life.

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(*Author is talking about running a marathon for first time in her life): "So, with eight names left to be drawn, I prayed. "God, I have wanted to do this for so long. I don't know if I can do this, but I'm afraid if I don't do it now, I never will. If it's not going to kill me, please let me try. Amen." With a sigh, and a sense of peace, I opened my eyes - just as my name was being announced! You would've thought I was actually crossing the finish line the way my arms flew up and I shrieked a joyful, "YES!" As most stared, and some laughed, I beamed in the glow of answered prayer. I had my chance - and I knew I would live to tell about it! One month later I was literally flat on my back. I had (once again) injured my lower back and as I lay on an ice pack I again found myself searching to make sense of the situation. Why did this have to happen now?

We can't always count on family to understand what we are doing and why we want to do it because they may already be set in their own ways which might not be the right way. You may find a friend or co-worker who is looking to accomplish something and also needs someone to be supportive of their endeavor so keep your eyes and ears open. If all else fails you know I will be there to support you if you request this support. You don't have to be a clients, just make sure you have a goal and let me know what it is and most importantly how I can best hold you accountable. Is it a phone call, a text or even a meet up? Find someone or find me because either they or I will want you to succeed. :)

 

 

 

Exercise of the Month

 

(Suspended Woodchop with the TRX)

 

 

One of the biggest misconceptions is that the core is simply the abdominal muscles and nothing else, so when people talk about the core they tend to focus the conversation on abs training. The truth is the core is much more complex than that consisting of not only the abdominal region but also the hip, glutes, lower back and much more.  The exercise above involves every component of the core's complexity by targeting many muscles. Do not advance to this exercise unless you have already mastered several other fundamental exercises like the pelvic thrust, have developed excellent technique in the various plank progression exercises and have successfully demonstrated superb technique in the dynamic variations of the plank. Without adequate core strength this exercise can and will lead to serious injury which may lead to a hernia and even spine damage. Consult with a professional before attempting this exercise. Suspension training for the core using the TRX is great for advanced level conditioning. Make sure you TRX is properly attached to a secure support before attempting this exercise.  With all I've just said in mind here is the best way to successfully  attempt this exercise. Tense up every muscle in the body and overlap your hands with fingers and thumbs crossing and place over handles. Slowly allow gravity to carry your body down toward the ground with allowing any part of your body to relax except for your face.  Relax the face so that you don't steal energy from the rest of the body which is doing all the work.  Your elbows should be locked out, as well as your glutes and knees.  Your abs and spinal muscles (erector spinae, quadratus lumbordum, etc) should be co-contracting to create a tight belt effect around the waist.  As you are descending toward the ground all this should be  happening together.  Your lats (wings, lattisimus dorsi) is doing a lot of work here as well. Your pecs are also doing some work believe it or not.  Your shoulders are tense and supportive. Did I miss a muscle? Probably not. Everything part of your body is exerting force to make this happen.  Imagine having an ax and you raise it up to swing it down (this is happening with the TRX). In order to get yourself back up to the starting upright position you really have to keep tight and press down hard on the handle pulling them back to either side of your obliques.  This really puts the obliques on fire, not to mention the rest of your body. Can you now see how this is a wood chopping action? Yes, I imagine you have : )   Enjoy! Have questions or need more information.  Call me and let's get together : )

 

 

 *Always consult with a fitness professional before attempting any of these exercises or being an exercise program.  Always consult with a physician before starting an exercise or weightloss program! Consult with a professional certified trainer or registered dietician to make sure you get into the right program for you! These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.