Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts

Monday, June 14, 2010

Just like last time ...

Like last time I would like to keep this blog as interactive as possible. It is a great tool to keep all of us informed, motivated, inspired ...etc!

So, here is a list of things that I would be MORE than happy to post on here for all of us to check out:

* recipes
* work-outs & tips
* before & after pictures
* what motivates you

You see what I'm getting at.
You can email me at jenn@pacheat.com

Happy Health & Fitness!
-Jenn

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Valentines Day 5K! Join us!

I just signed Bucky and I up for our FIRST EVER 5 k run! It is this Sunday - Valentines Day ♥
We decided that this would be our Valentines Day gift to each other!

There is still time to sign up for the run/walk!

Here is a link with all of the information about the 5K:

http://www.breakoutracing.com/folsompoint.htm

Race Distances
Short Course - 3 mi
Intermediate Course - 7 mi
Long Course - 12.5 mi

Race Start Time
9am - Long Course
9:15am - Intermediate Course
9:30am - Short Courses

Shirt info
Registered runners will receive one short-sleeved technical/moisture wicking shirt with the FLWTS logo design print during the Series.

* Race Fees
Short Course (runners and walkers welcome)
Adults - $15
Children (17 and under) - $10

Intermediate Course (runners and walkers welcome)

Adults - $20
Children (17 and under) - $10

Long Course

Adults - $25
Children (17 and under) - $15

* Register on-line by 11:59pm on Friday, February 12, 2010 (no online payment processing fee) Add $5 for race day registration
To keep the cost down, the $2.50 per runner online payment processing fee is paid by Breakout Racing.


Join us if you can!

Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

Pacing Yourself

Go Go Go Go....
Have to work out ....
Can't stop or else ....

Anyone else feel that way? Well, since starting this "Biggest Loser" contest I've felt that way. If there is one day out of my week I can't work out - I feel horrible & guilty. This morning I got my daily email from Jillian Michaels and after reading it I felt like a ton of bricks was taken off of my shoulders. Here is a blurb from her email regarding overtraining and pacing yourself.

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Pace Yourself - from www.jillianmichaels.com

Believe it or not, your muscles do not get stronger during your workout; it's after the workout that they grow and develop. Intense strength training places huge demands on your muscles. To adapt to those demands, your muscles need adequate recovery time to rebuild and get stronger. As important as it is to stay the course and not get lazy, it's just as important to know when to cut yourself a break so you don't burn out, and your body has a chance to process all of the work you're doing.

Hope you enjoy this post!
Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Gray Matter

from www.jillianmichaels.com



Do you do your cardio on the treadmill or the elliptical machine? How about trying a little of both? Does the thought scare you a bit? Most people like to stick to one machine for cardio, but I want you to change your mind-set. To reach your fitness goals, you have to let go of that all-or-nothing mentality. And let's face it — eventually, you'll need more than one cardio option. One day the weather may not be cooperative for your usual outdoor jog, or all the ellipticals will be in use, or the pool will be closed, or your bike will be in the repair shop. Be flexible. To get you thinking big picture, let's take a look at all the options available in the always-popular walk-jog-run trio.

You can perform any of these activities on a treadmill or outdoors. The key is to mix it up and keep it challenging. To burn maximum calories, you have a few options: you can walk on an incline, walk fast, jog, or run, depending on what you're ready for at your current fitness level. Try performing intervals by running or jogging in quarter-mile bursts. You can also work different muscles in your legs by running backward every once in a while — obviously you can't do this everywhere. You might also try sports drills like running sideways, or karaokes, in which you run sideways by crossing your right foot first in front of your left foot and then behind your left foot; you then switch directions, crossing the left foot in front and then behind the right foot.


I get a daily email from Jillian Michaels and there are some GREAT tips! You can get the same ones by visiting her website at www.jillianmichaels.com

Happy Fitness!
-Jenn

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Last chance -

Did anyone do a last chance workout today?
If so, what did you do?