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Tgiving Workout Times!

Set yourself up right Thansgiving weekend

” Right” = stay sane + feel awesome + look damn fine:)

Come join any of these times- Just make sure you sign up ASAP – By 8 Pm tonight Wed Nov, 21

Call  206-452-1500 or stop by the front desk at the MAC (macseattle.com) to sign up.  EVen if you told ME you are coming  – PLEASE still sign up with front desk:)

Groups are maxed at 7 people and I want to make sure I can program best for YOU!

ALL classes will be calorie torchers these days- high strength + high cardio with stretching and plenty o’ ABS.

Thurs- Thanksgiving! 

8 AM – MAC Fit2

9 AM Kettlebell

 

Friday – Nov 23

7 AM MAC Fit 2

8 AM Kettlebell

 

Sat- Nov 24 

8 AM MacFit 2

9 AM Kettlebell

 

See you soon!

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June Tight Buns and Guns Moves!

Summer is here!  Grills have been lit up, cut offs and tank tops are making their yearly appearance. That means it’s time to firm up those glutes, abs and arms!

Don’t worry, I gotcha covered:) Check it out below:

  • Top Move to Firm up your Guns AND Buns!

Kettlebell Push Press

I love this move. It’s a lot of bang for your buck! You’re working your glutes, lats, entire core, biceps and triceps! Hello daisy dukes, tanks and swimwear:)

Follow steps below:)

 

  1. Dbl clean two Kettlebells. Something you could overhead press (in great form!) 12 x
  2. Hold in rack position
  3. Take a small squat- 1/4 squat to big overhead press up. Hold at top briefly, fully extending arms.
  4. PULL the bells down, keeping your butt tight and ribs pulled down and in.
  5. ONCE back at rack position, allow your next small squat to firm overhead press.

Do 4-6 rounds of 8-10 reps.

Pair this with a 3 minute high cardio move, such as jump rope, box or floor jumps, stair runs etc..

 

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Running is Overrated!

Many people think running is something all of us should do and enjoy it. Blech! I have to tell you, running is overrated.

And I ran varsity cross country and track in high school!

Now, I do totally understand that running is a great way to get some fresh air and makes it easy to get in some needed cardio.

But, if you simply can’t (injured, bad weather, dangerous routes) or if your body truly hates running.. whattya do?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve run into (pun intended) all the above issues before.

As a previous runner and certified personal trainer I am thrilled to give you some great news!

YOU DON”T NEED TO RUN TO LOSE WEIGHT OR STAY IN SHAPE

I hope you got super excited after reading that:)

I’ve got great options for you that don’t require a bunch of equipment OR gym time

READ below! Read More

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Jeff Sokol. “How to Get from Ditch Digger World to Contributing with Pride”

There is no better person to show you how you can go from feeling like crap and having nothing.. to taking your life back and exceeding your wildest expectations.

Jeff Sokol is an astounding strength coach,filled with joy.  He boasts a dedicated tribe of followers, one damn fine body (lean and rippling with muscles) Elite coaching certifications, SFG II, a beautiful wife and a dog that’ll melt your heart.

He knows how great life is because not long ago his life sucked BIG TIME.

I’m talking one hand on a whiskey bottle, other on a gun.. house in foreclosure, wife left you, overweight, hating  your job..Basically a real bad country song.

You gotta hear how a cute kettlebell literally saved this big mans life. Plus:

In this episode you will learn

  • Exactly how to take the first steps from bummerland to your better self
  • Why Kettlebells are the perfect tool to transform your life.. and your body
  • That we all hit rock bottom and there is a way out.
  • How to find a coach to get you lean, strong and owning your life!

Also On iTunes! – CLICK HERE to listen

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Burn more fat, with less gym time!

So, years ago.. in my 20’s I would hit the gym 6 days a week.. spending countless hours in spin classes, doing body pump and slaving away on the elliptical machine.  I totally thought I was doing the right stuff to lean out.. even as a trainer!

After too many mornings of frowning at my stubborn belly pooch in the mirror I finally figured it out.

It took some years of school and hiring some elite coaches.. but I finally dumped the belly fat and saw definition.. finally!  With less time in the gym.

Listen HERE to find out how you can lean out and have more free time (for way more fun stuff)