Desk Job Blues

Posted by Jenny on Jan 25, 2012 in Movement, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Uncategorized | 11 comments Do you struggle to get get full range of motion on your press?  Do you feel a deep “stretch” in your forearms every time you do a frog stand?  Do your wrists hurt every time you do a handstand?  Do you have trouble keeping your chest tall on a front squat?  Do your shoulders consistently round forward with your body row? A large majority of the population is “lucky”...
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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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There’s no such thing as “Starting From Square One”

Posted by Justin on Jan 20, 2012 in In The Gym, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Paleo Challenge | 1 comment So we’re almost through the month… How are those New Years Resolutions coming? Maybe you didn’t make any, but are working on a goal/goals from last year. Or maybe you just got it in your head to give something a try in the upcoming month. Either way, it’s about that time where people start slipping. They’re working hard for a week or two and then suddenly...
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Thursday’s T-shirt Teaser!

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 19, 2012 in Uncategorized | 5 comments Well it’s time for a T-shirt teaser! Take a look at this shirt that made an appearance just a few short weeks ago in one of the classes here at NorCal. The first person to correctly name the client wearing this shirt will get a free T-shirt! Please post your guesses to the comments section. Happy Thursday! Share this...
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New Glute Workshop

Posted by Katie on Jan 18, 2012 in In The Gym, Movement, Uncategorized | 12 comments I’m excited to announce a glute training workshop that will start next week. This specialized workshop will focus solely on lower body development, specifically exercises that target the posterior chain. Over the course of six weeks, clients will be introduced to glute activation exercises, box squats, sumo dead lifts, hip thrusts, sled drags, single leg movements, plyometrics, sprint...
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Pork for sale

Posted by Katie on Jan 17, 2012 in Paleo, Uncategorized | 0 comments Stock: 1 available now and 8 available in June! Cost of the hog: The cost of a full live hog is $300. An exception is the 1 hog that is available now. It will be $400, as it is a 350-400 pound hog. Usually, the hogs are butchered at 250-300lbs. Butchering process and cost: The buyer is responsible for the kill charge and meat processing. The kill charge is $50 and the butcher’s fee varies. The...
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How To Succeed: Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

Posted by Justin on Jan 16, 2012 in In The Gym, Nutrition & Health, On Ramp, Outside the gym, Paleo Challenge, Uncategorized | 1 comment Part 4: Failure Proofing Yourself and Your Environment. Ok, so you’ve got a goal… and hopefully you’ve really done your due diligence to understand the”Why” of it, defined your definition of success (thus making it more tangible), and looked inward to design a step by step plan that fits you, and your lifestyle. If not, please check out my previous posts...
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Ammin Nut Company

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 13, 2012 in Featured Clients, Nutrition & Health, Paleo, Uncategorized | 6 comments One of NorCal’s finest Katie Stueber has started Ammin Nut Co. to market her very own Almond Butter and nut products. I have tasted many different brands of almond butter and I can honestly say that Ammin Nut is the best. Click here to check out the Ammin Nut website and order your Almond Butter and products today! Here is a little background on Katie, her family and how this whole thing...
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Paleo Challenge Finalists!!!

Posted by Chrissy on Jan 12, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym, Paleo Challenge, Uncategorized | 2 comments Congratulations to the 2011 -2012 Paleo Challenge finalists! This challenge was probably the most challenging yet taking you through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. We had 82 people start and 40 people see it through to the end. If you completed the challenge (took a before and an after photo) please cast your vote next time you are in the gym. Voting will take place starting...
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Newbie Throwdown

Posted by Jenny on Jan 11, 2012 in Events, Outside the gym, Uncategorized | 10 comments How many of you have been competitive athletes at some time in your life (high school, college, local races, martial arts)?  How many of you find yourself jumping to the whiteboard first thing upon entering the gym to see what times people have put up for the workout you are about to tackle?  How many of you do Elements, Level 1 or Level 2 classes for the challenge of pushing yourself against...
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Strength Class is at a New Time

Posted by Katie on Jan 10, 2012 in In The Gym, Movement, Uncategorized | 0 comments Strength Class has been moved to 5:30 on Tuesday and Thursday nights! Along with this evening class, there is an AM class. The morning class starts at 10. If your interested in gaining strength and power, this is the class for you. Please check in with me if your interested in this 8 week class. Here are some photos from our last Max day:   Share this...
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