Congratulations Jessi and Shane

Posted by Jenny on Feb 2, 2012 in Featured Clients, Uncategorized | 12 comments Two of our Norcal members had an exciting weekend last weekend to say the least.  Shane Gower and Jessi Belmonte have decided to tie the knot!  Congratulations…your Norcal family is so happy for you!! Here is a bit more about these two love-birds…. How did you two meet?  Shane stopped in the middle of his work day and ran all the way over to my shop and said, ” I’m...
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Transition: Vegetarian to Paleo

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 31, 2012 in Featured Clients, Nutrition & Health, Testimonials | 5 comments Over the past several months I have had quite a few clients ask me if I have ever had a vegetarian client eat paleo and if this was even possible. The answer is yes and I thought that it would be best shared by Amanda. Enjoy and thank you Amanda for sharing your story with all of us!  I’m Amanda.  I’m part of the River Partners crew (lots of us come to NorCal today; and we all started On...
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Spotlight: Bruce and Janelle Whitegiver

Posted by Matt on Jan 30, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym | 6 comments I have the pleasure and privilege to coach one of my favorite couples in the gym, Bruce and Janelle Whitegiver.  They are great people who I admire.  They are highly spirited people who work out hard, encourage others, are easily coachable, and enjoy having a great time.  They are rock stars in life! To prove it read through their answers below! How were you both introduced to NorCal Strength...
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Bragging Rights: Accomplishments from 2011

Posted by Matt on Jan 27, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym, Movement, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym | 15 comments 2011 was a really big year for many clients in the gym.  I saw things ranging from PRs in standing press, back squat,  and dead lift.  To things like making the board for a diagnostic workout, getting their first rope climb, or their first pull up!  I also saw dramatic changes in body composition with many of the clients from all their hard work and persistence with their training and diet. ...
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Spotlight: Lance and Mary Alldrin

Posted by Matt on Jan 24, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym, Outside the gym, Uncategorized | 3 comments I have been coaching Lance and Mary for this past year and have watched their progression and hard work with enthusiasm and enjoyment.  They are both great people and are very passionate about their kids,  staying in shape, working hard, eating healthy, and having a great time.  I would also like to mention that Lance and his family sell Alaskan Salmon at the Saturday Farmer’s Market. ...
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And The Winners Are:

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 23, 2012 in Events, Featured Clients, Nutrition & Health, Paleo, Paleo Challenge, Uncategorized | 8 comments Congratulations to all the participants of this years Paleo Challenge. Without further ado, here are this years winners! Female Newbie: We had a tie between Katie N. and Hannah G! Combined these ladies lost 7 inches and just over 20 pounds! Here is Hannah...
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