Kinetic Energy Fitness Training

I went to Rugged Maniac with my friend, Tori Taylor, whom I've been training for the upcoming Spartan Race. We decided to use this race as a fun practice run to see where we could improve our training in the final weeks leading up to Spartan. The race went really well! We had a lot fun, we verified that we run well together because we have the same race mentality (so important when running with a friend or group), and the icing on the cake was Tori's 2nd Place finish in the Elite Heat at her first OCR! Woot-woot!

When you don’t feel like working out and suddenly two more people show up to help you take it to the next level.

MAKE FAMILY FITNESS A PRIORITY!

This is a great article that gives well-defined and reasonable tips about making family fitness a daily commitment. It's so simple to do, yet easily overlooked as we concentrate on our own fitness goals or our kids' sports commitments, but if we have time to watch a TV show as a family, we have time to be active as a family!

What are some things that you do with your kids to "keep fit and have fun" (shout out to Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod at BodyBreak ;) )?

http://www.issaonline.edu/blog/index.cfm/2017/4-easy-steps-for-creating-a-family-fitness-plan?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=start-family-fitness-plan&utm_campaign=Mar-2017

4 Easy Steps for Creating a Family Fitness Plan

I'm gone for the week, so today's classes, X-Country Challenge and Bootcamp are cancelled! Sorry for the inconvenience, but please still go to the gym, use the rig, use the cardio equipment, try out the battling ropes, and have fun. Drop in is only $10!

X-Country Challenge and BOOTCAMP are cancelled today, but I will be back with a vengeance on Tues, Dec 6! Unsure of what to do today? Then try this workout, completing 2-4 rounds, depending on your fitness level. Rest 10-30 seconds between sets and use heavy weights because the reps are low (alternatively, do 12-20 reps with lighter weights)

Warm Up - 5 mins

Burpees x 10
Squats x 10
Push Ups x go to failure
Walking Lunges x 20 (10 ea)
Mountain Climbers x 20 (10 ea side)
Biceps Curls x 10
Tricep Dips x go to failure
Inverted Shoulder Press x go to failure

Cool Down & Stretch

Last night's bootcamp was a lot of fun, even though there was just two of us! The participant that came was quite leery about joining, but then was as giddy as kid at Christmas when he got to warm up on the coolest treadmill ever, find the power in his legs and lungs during the sled push, and feel the rush of crossing the monkey bars on the huge rig. To top it all off, he was able to bring his boys to hang out in the kids room while he worked up a sweat. I'd say that's a win-win! Here are a few pics to help entice more of you to come on out!

Today it's X-Country Challenge at 12:00-12:45pm!

This is 30 minutes of high-low cardio that will have you moving every muscle in every plane of motion so that you get your heart rate into a Z3 or Z4. The class is 45 minutes long so whether you arrive a little late or need to leave early, it doesn't matter! I've designed the class so that the beginning of the workout can be used as a warm up if you're running behind and the final exercises can be tapered into a cool down if you have to leave a little early. It's win-win!

I hope to see you there and as always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Krystal

It's snowing! I know that for some people, that's not a happy occurrence, but for me it's super exciting - I love winter! Whether the snow makes you angry or excited, Bootcamp is the perfect way to express that energy! Today's class is going to be a fun, yet challenging blend of cardio and resistance training so put on your toque and head over to The Hub at 12:00pm today! You won't regret it. ;)

It's Bootcamp Tuesday! Come to the Hub and try out Bootcamp Express today at lunch (12:00-12:45pm).

Today's workout is all about muscular endurance! After a thorough warm up, we'll move into 10 rounds of alternating cardio and resistance training so that we keep your heart rate up and your muscles working. We'll follow up with ab exercises and a total body stretch to leave you feeling rejuvenated for the rest of your day.

Don't worry if you're running a little behind - I've designed the program in such a way that the first couple rounds of the workout can also be used as a warm up!

See you soon!
Krystal

Todays Workout: Run & Abs - Time: ~60 minutes

I love to combine run days with ab workouts because although my core has to be engaged to ensure good running form, it doesn't work as hard as it does when lifting heavy or doing a HIIT or Bootcamp-style workout.

Today I'll be running on the treadmill, but to keep it interesting and to get my heart rate up, I'll be doing incline add-ons followed by sprint intervals. I'll cool down on the the treadmill before I get into a killer ab routine designed to work the abs from every angle. 5-10 minutes of much needed stretching will lengthen my muscles back out and help to calm my mind. For more details, just ask!

What's your workout today?

The Hub should be open and ready for classes starting Nov 7, 2016! With a variety of classes being offered morning, noon, and night, every aspect of your fitness regimen can easily be met!

To find out more information about the instructors, classes, and rates, check out The Hub Performance Training webpage at: http://thehubpt.com/

For more information about myself and my classes specifically, check out my webpage! kineticenergytraining.com