I was running with Anthony in class on Monday and he mentioned he had taken his children skiing over the weekend. I thought WOW…what a great way to enjoy the snow while getting a great workout for the entire family. Sometimes it is easy to give in to the ‘bad’ weather and hibernate until the spring. Growing up in the south we often didn’t have the opportunity to play in snow, our winter sport season was short and sometimes non-existent. We are lucky in New England to have a long season to get out there and ski, sled or ice-skate. All of these sports are excellent exercise and a lot of fun too. Check out all the options Mt. Wachusett has for children this winter but don’t forget the hot chocolate!!! Karen 🙂 ” 2 Minute Drills” 2 ROUNDS Row Bicycles Run Sit-ups Double-Unders Rest .Read more

Which is better for fat loss, Paleo or ProGrade? My answers… neither and both. This question has been asked numerous times over the past few weeks and it’s time to set the record straight.  NEITHER of these two nutritional options is better than the other.  In fact comparing the two would be much like trying to compare apples and oranges, they are both edible and round but each has a much different flavor and color.  Both ProGrade and Paleo are healthy choices that each have their own pros and cons.  Paleo is the most healthy and clean natural nutrition plan there is and when followed can yield incredible results. Paleo also takes a serious time commitment and for some can take time getting used to.  ProGrade’s supplements are nutritionally the best I’ve seen in the entire health and fitness industry and offer a convenient and cost effective option for healthy nutrition when time is of the essence.  ProGrade...Read more

What is the “Afterburn” and why is it so important for fat loss? To put it simply the afterburn is the rate at which your body burns fat AFTER you workout.  Most people believe the real fat loss happens while the sweat is still beading off your forehead but that couldn’t be futher from the truth. It is in the hours after your heart stops pounding that the fat begins to melt away.  That is of course assuming that you are working out in the correct training ZONE when you workout.  If not, then your weight loss efforts could be as frustrating as trying to peel wallpaper from the walls of your grandmothers kitchen.  So, what’s the best training zone for maximizing your natural fat burning machinery so you get the most from your time at the FitCamp studio, in the gym or at home working out? Here’s a helpful rule of thumb to keep...Read more

Last week I received an email from my good friend Jayne.  She passed on an article that she found from paleocookbook.com about surviving the holiday weight gain.  Since I know the holidays are a time that we ALL struggle with nutrition, I thought we could all use a good read reminding us of some helpful ways to stay healthy during holiday gatherings.  Thanks for sharing this great find Jayne!  Below are the key points from the article.    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! TIFF   It is that time of year again. Going shopping, holiday parties, loads of festive foods…and unfortunately for many also a time of unwanted weight gain. Most people just shrug it off to the “holidays??? and assume that it will be OK once they make their New Years Resolution to lose it. How many really do though? What is the cost of adding up a few pounds here and a...Read more

I want to start off by saying that Tiffany, Karen, Patrick and I have seen some huge improvements in members strength over the past few months.  As a community we are all getting so very fit.  It’s inspiring to see from a coaches perspective.  Keep showing up to class, working hard and you will be amazed at how your health, fitness and results will keep compounding week after week.  Speaking for all of us coaches, you’re hard work and commitment over the past few months has been impressive to say the least. Now, this week I want to talk about “Goats”.  No, not the 4-legged farm animal but rather the term “goat’ as it applies to your fitness.  What is a “goat” you ask.  It is the thing that you hate the most, that you are the weakest at, and that you dread to see come up in a workout.  You hate this “goat” so bad, when you see...Read more