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 →
8 Health Benefits of Yerba Mate
Try a Guayaki Organic Yerba Mate in the AVAC® Poolside Cafe. It has the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate, all in one beverage! Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: coffee, tea, kola, cocoa, and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced and healthful while... Continue Reading →
Aloha, and Mahalo AbsoluteFIT!
Another year of AbsoluteFIT, another vacation to rest and enjoy the results!
Injuries, Aging, and Other Indignities That Shouldn’t Keep You From AbsoluteFIT
Past a certain age, we all have our injuries and other issues — but that doesn’t mean we can’t work out! One thing I’ve always appreciated about AbsoluteFIT is that every trainer asks the group before we start: “Any injuries or other issues I should be aware of?” Because it’s a rare day that no... Continue Reading →
AbsoluteFIT Friends: Meet Dana!
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 →
On Partnership: No One Is an AbsoluteFIT Island
I tend to go about my fitness routine alone, but one of the great things about AbsoluteFIT is that often we do things in pairs — and it is a double shot of motivation, support and camaraderie every time.
Preparedness: Another Gift of AbsoluteFIT
Life is crazy — AbsoluteFIT gets you ready to face it at any moment! Six thirty-eight a.m., day three of our spontaneous spring break visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. We’re in line for the Extra Magic Hour, a perk of staying on-site at Disneyland in which you get to get up insanely early... Continue Reading →
The Relative Importance (or Unimportance) of Numbers in AbsoluteFIT
Fitness is a lot of things, not just a numbers game. If you are trying to get fit, you’re probably gonna start thinking about the numbers — number of calories burned, number on the scale, number on the tag inside the waistband of your jeans. And honestly, sometimes, the numbers are how you know whether... Continue Reading →