August Update

California Mania was a fabulous experience.

Hey Everybody! Hope you all have been having a great couple of months. May was an especially fun and busy month for me. I had Florida Mania followed by a whirlwind visit to Greenwich Connecticut to teach a Horizontal and a nutrition class. Although I was exhausted when it was over with, I was on a “high” from all of the warm, energetic and friendly people that I got to meet. That is definitely the best part of my job!

I am thrilled to report that the big projects that I have been working on over the past couple of years are finally complete! As you all know, I launched my Horizontal DVD Club in February. It is a must have dvd club for any of you who “like” Horizontal Conditioning and love the results.

FITNESS TIPS

•  Plan 3-5 cardio sessions per week. The less you do, the more intense they need to be. (I only do 3 sessions per week, but they are intense - 2 spin classes and one long run)

•  Add interval training to your cardio sessions 2-3 times per week. Do not do intervals on consecutive days.

•  Cardio sessions should be at least 30-60 minutes.

•  Cross train. Pick at least two activities that you enjoy. You need to change things up.

•  Always incorporate at least one day of rest into your week. Your body needs it.

•  If you do a cardio and muscle workout on the same day...remember, which ever one you do first you will put the most effort into.

•  Incorporate 2-3 days of muscle into your week. I do 3 Horizontal classes per week.  See April news letter for recommendations on muscle workouts.

•  Always stretch at least 5 minutes after every workout. Flexibility will help prevent injuries and also give you a greater range of motion during your workouts.