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Powerhouse Fitness: Row for the Gold with Olympic-level trainers

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:32:14 +0000

EverythingLongBeach recently spoke with Jack Nunn, Owner of Powerhouse Fitness, via email. They talked about inspirations, challenges and what’s it’s like having a fitness business in Long Beach.

How long have you been in business?:

1 month

Describe Powerhouse Fitness. How do you help your clients?

The chances of becoming an Olympian are probably slim, but hey, you can still train like one.

Power House Fitness offers Rowbics Indoor rowing classes, taught by U.S. National Team rowers. It is the new sport of choice in Long Beach (and the only place you can try it). Inside the boathouse and studio anyone can take the one-hour indoor rowing classes paired with strength training techniques. The benefits? Rowing burns up to 800 calories an hour (that’s more than running), and because it’s no impact, it’s easy on the knees.

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Does your exercise routine need a Resolution Redo? Try a free fitness class

Editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:30:48 +0000

The outdoor fitness organization South Bay Fit Camp will lead free exercise classes in Long Beach on March 13 and 15 as a “Resolution Redo”—giving those who didn’t quite launch the fitness program they had intended at the New Year (or are already bored with their gym workouts) an opportunity for a fun, fresh start.

The classes, which apply their signature “adult recess” approach to the increasingly popular fitness “boot camp” format, will be offered at various times over the course of the two days.

Designed to challenge participants of all levels—from advanced exercisers to the newly-inspired—South Bay Fit Camp classes use games and other activities to improve cardiovascular function, increase muscle tone, and reduce fat, while building camaraderie and relieving stress.

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Summer practices start next week for Team in Training

Editor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:00:05 +0000

Are you ready to run a marathon? If you’ve ever entertained the idea of completing an endurance event, now is the time. There’s still a chance to get involved in the summer season. Practices start Saturday, February 13.

Team In Training (TNT) is having two special information meetings in Long Beach where walkers and runners can learn about the organization and their training program for marathons and triathlons.

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South Bay Fit Camp: Serious fitness training with a “recess” state of mind

Editor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:00:56 +0000

EverythingLongBeach recently spoke with Emily Duval Ledger, founder, lead instructor of South Bay Fit Camp, via email. They talked about inspirations, challenges and what’s it’s like having a fitness business.

How long have you been in business?:

Since April 2008

How would you describe South Bay Fit Camp?

We teach outdoor fitness classes for all levels with a unique “adult recess” approach, proving that the old adage of “no pain, no gain” is simply not true! We play games and activities that help our participants gain strength and endurance and lose fat and inches, while relieving stress and building camaraderie. Many adults have forgotten how to play, and spend their days stressed and indoors, so we’re here to help them look — and more importantly feel — their very best.

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Top 10 tips for keeping fitness resolutions in 2010

Editor — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:00:48 +0000

It’s time for resolutions and to help people making fitness goals in 2010, Gold’s Gym has issued this “Top 10 List of ‘Fail Proof’ Resolution Tips.” In addition, the gym invites residents to visit any nearby Gold’s Sunday, January 3 to use the free, interactive “Resolution Builder” get customized workouts and tips based on their personal fitness skills and goals.

“Every year, millions of people make a pledge to get fit in the New Year,” said Lisa Zoellner, Chief Marketing Officer of Gold’s Gym International. “Yet despite their best efforts, most get sidetracked because they don’t have a fail proof action plan in place. By consulting with the experts on the Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute, we have put together the most comprehensive list of tips, taking ‘failure’ out of the nation’s vocabulary.”

The following fitness tips for success were created through a collaboration that included prominent sports psychologist, Dr. Belisa Vranich and leading celebrity trainers, Mike Ryan and Adam Friedman.

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Pilates Joe: A friendly, affordable fitness studio

Deana Rodriguez — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:30:53 +0000

Although it’s taken nearly a century to become mainstream, Pilates is now here to stay. Pilates — with its focus on the body’s core and its practice of slow and smooth strengthening, breathing, stretching and concentrating — began in the mid-1920’s with a man named Joe Pilates. He initially called this style of exercise, “contrology,” and the typical clients were professional dancers.

Today, with direct permission from the family of Joe Pilates, and with a trademarked Springwall that would make Joe proud, Pilates Joe Fitness Studio (with its human-lettered “P” and “J” logo) continues the tradition of providing well-rounded fitness in a personal, affordable, and helpful environment.

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South Bay Fit Camp kicks off 2010 with free fitness Open House

Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:30:21 +0000

The outdoor fitness organization South Bay Fit Camp is launching 2010 with free classes in Long Beach on January 9 and 11 to kick-start the new year with momentum, burn off holiday indulgences, and make some great new friends in the process.

The classes, which employ their signature “adult recess” approach to help participants of all levels get fit and stay fit, are offered at various times over the course of the two days, and are free to the public.

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Long Beach Boot Camp: 4 years of fun and fitness

Editor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:23 +0000

EverythingLongBeach recently spoke with Shannon Paul, CEO of Fitness Through Motion, Inc, via email. They talked about inspirations, challenges and what’s it’s like running the Long Beach Boot Camp in Alamitos Heights and Signal Hill.

How long have you been in business?:

We just celebrated our fourth birthday!

Describe the Long Beach Boot Camp:

Long Beach Boot Camp is a 6 week outdoor workout program offering fitness instruction, nutritional counseling and motivational training packed with fun and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Clients can expect to get their heart rates up through cardiovascular training, resistance training, and exercises designed to strengthen muscles.

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Long Beach Walking Groups offer a way to get fit, meet friends

Barbara Holbrook — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:00:14 +0000

It’s amazing what we can see when we get out of the car and take a stroll down the street. Whether the pace is leisurely or brisk, the landscape changes when viewed at street level.

Local Walking Clubs are furthering this trend. They’re a fun way to get moving, meet people and explore different neighborhoods.

And, there are three Walking Clubs in Long Beach right now — the Bixby Knolls Strollers, the 2nd Street Walkers, and the Walk Group of North Long Beach.

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Find Out More About Team in Training Marathon Preparation

Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:00:53 +0000

Have you ever had that desire to do a half (13.1 miles) or full (26.2 miles) marathon? Well now is your chance.

Team In Training (TNT) is having special information meetings in Long Beach. They are currently signing up walkers and runners for the Long Beach marathon and half marathon and the Nike Women’s marathon and half marathon in San Francisco (guys are welcome).

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