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After a good rest, it’s time to crank things back up again. My daughter is starting middle school this fall (well, summer — honestly, is August what we’re calling “fall” now?). That comes with a whole lot of challenges, some of which I can help with and some I can’t. One of them is the... Continue Reading →
Nobody goes as hard as Dana — she’s an inspiration to us all! You probably already know who Dana is — the unstoppable dynamo of the AbsoluteFIT world, and one of the most encouraging and upbeat people you’ll ever meet anywhere. Here, she tells about the AbsoluteFIT experience from her perspective. 1) Why did you... Continue Reading →
Need motivation? Just look Tabitha’s way! Pretty much everyone in the AbsoluteFIT studio holds Tabitha in a certain amount of awe: She’s not only strong, fit, and a joy to be around, but also the mother of three young children (AVAC childcare FTW!), with a fourth on the way! With trainer support, she’s made some... Continue Reading →
Nobody but you even notices — much less cares — what the number is on your dumbbells, or kettlebells, or medicine ball ... Here’s something I’ve learned, weight training in AbsoluteFIT: “Heavy” is relative. And not just from person to person — i.e. what you can lift easily, I struggle with — but for the... Continue Reading →
Fitness is a journey the whole family can take together! You know what’s a good attribute for AbsoluteFIT? Being a good sport — and today’s AbsoluteFIT friend is one of the best. Steven is a super-consistent regular in the studio, often with his wife, Doris; it’s a rare morning workout that doesn’t have one or both... Continue Reading →
AbsoluteFIT is not the Fountain of Youth — but it’s at least a tincture or an infusion. As is often the case in the fall and winter, I’ve been thinking lately about the passage of time — getting older, and specifically, what I can do to stay strong and healthy as long as possible. Now,... Continue Reading →
OK, actually, it IS about you! Like many of you, I got an email this past week from AVAC® reminding me that back to school means back to you — as in, once the kids have somewhere else to be all day besides your couch, you can afford to take some time for yourself again.... Continue Reading →
Looking for Some Real-World Fitness Motivation? Shannon Larsen, AVAC's Certified Personal Trainer & Bikini Bod Squad Host, has a new blog! It's for women striving to break fitness barriers, looking to regain their pre-baby shape and strength, and women over the age of 14 who are ready to put themselves first! Shannon has a huge heart... Continue Reading →
Vacation - where you get some rest, enjoy the payoff of all that hard work ... and worry a little about how much of it you’re undoing. I’m in one of my happiest places right now: the big island of Hawaii. And it’s everything I wanted it to be - a restful break, with my... Continue Reading →
