A great question I am frequently asked is what to eat before FitCamp (or any workout for that matter).  My response is usually case-specific depending on the time of day you take FitCamp and your location about 30-60 minutes beforehand (at home, at work, in the car).   Either way you need to feed your body the right mix of healthy carbs, proteins and fats before class in order to burn more fat, get that lean and toned look we all want and have more energy so you can finish your workouts feeling great.  To accomplish this we need to find foods that are easy to make, can be preparred quickly and have all the right mix your body needs to perform at your best.  Here are 3 quick and easy snack and meal ideas that are perfect to not only fuel your workout but also keep you burning fat for hours afterward.    Pre-Workout Breakfast:  (30-60 Minutes before class)   Egg White Omelet w/Toast...Read more

My name is Dawn Malone and I have recently joined the FitCamp Studio Staff as the Studio Operations Manager.  As part of my job, Patrick insisted I add something of importance to the Blog. I avoided it like the plague until there were no more excuses I could use.  So I sat down and thought what in the world could I possibly talk about that may be of interest to our FitCamp Members and nothing came to me.  As I was grocery shopping, buying the same old items (no grocery lists needed) to cook the same old meals, it came to me…..new recipes.  Some of you may have the same issue, I really do cook the same meals for my husband and two children every week. For the next few weeks, I will be trying new recipes(good or bad) and sharing them with you. Please give them a try  and let me know what you think. So...Read more

During Thanksgiving week we will be having normal classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but there will be NO classes on Thursday (11/26) or Friday (11/27).  There WILL be Saturday morning classes on the 28th at 7:00am (FitCamp X-treme) and 8:30am (KickBoxing).   (Please be sure to sign-up on the whiteboard at the studio for either of these). Also, a BIG Congratulations! to the 12 FitCampers who ran in yesterday’s Turkey Trot.  Lindsey W., Dave D., Gary’s Nemesis, Kris G., Kathy H., Deb W.P., Bonnie G., Tim N., Cindy B., Jim N., LeeAnn N., Angelica B. and our very own Nick N.  (A special thanks to Dave D., Connor M. and Digger for representing the studio wearing their FitCamp colors). We hope you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! Patrick, Nick, Jenessa, Dawn, John, Dee & Jenn!    .Read more

I’ve seen a lot of cool things over the years teaching FitCamp classes. But this morning was one of my top 10 when Dennis dropped down to the floor and banged out 9 one-armed push-ups, AFTER Class!  If you’ve ever attempted even just one of these you know how hard they are and will apprciate this clip even more. (Don’t worry, if you’re thinking we’ll be doing these in class, we most likely, definately, probably won’t be). 🙂 … …Read more

According to Anthony Robbins (Awaken the Giant Within) what determines your success in any area of life is not due to the major things you do once in a while.  Your success, whether it be financial, career, weight loss or in fitness will come from the small disciplines and habits you practice on a daily basis.  With health, fitness and weight loss it’s always good to remember the small things you do each day will add up to huge results over time.  Take a moment to reflect on the good habits you practice each day?  Are you someone who exercises every day?   Do you eat healthy foods to fuel your body?  What types of books or magazines do you read to learn more about living a fit and healthy lifestyle?  Now the bad news,  just as a good habit can bring success a poor habit can lead to disaster.  Be honest with yourself and take a moment...Read more