Announcing The Help A Pet In Need Charity Drive

Warning: Today’s post is a bit on the serious side.

I want to share with you today a story I recently heard about a local dog (from the sspca.org website) that broke my heart:

“Murphy was one of three dogs confined to a backyard by an owner who had stopped feeding them for months simply because he didn’t want them anymore. The only shelter from the sun and rain was one doghouse– the door now blocked by the body of a dog that recently died of starvation.

Through the life saving compassion of a neighbor who reported the neglect, Humane Officers were able to respond, rescue Murphy and his friend, and bring the owner to justice. The veterinarian who treated Murphy upon his rescue reported that in 25 years he’d never seen a dog so infested with ticks and fleas. Murphy and his surviving dog friend were covered by so many ticks and fleas that they were anemic.

Murphy was immediately placed into a foster home where he began his long recovery. He surprised his foster parents with his immediate trusting and loving personality towards all people, dogs and cats, demonstrating the true resiliency of the animal spirit. Murphy is now a happy, healthy and loved member of a family, living the life that all animals deserve.”


Sadly, there are many more animals in our area that have not yet been rescued. The good news is – you can help us do something about it!!

Here’s the plan:

Starting today, Tuesday, April 14th through the end of the month, I’m going to donate 50% of the first month’s dues for every new sign up for our Land Park Boot Camp to the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA).

100% of this money will go towards ensuring the humane treatment of animals in the Sacramento area.

I’m adding two new camp times – 6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays – to accommodate for new members and to help as many pets as possible.

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Options To Choose From Are As Follows

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For more info about the boot camp, click here

To contact me with any questions, go here

I’m calling this the ‘Help A Pet In Need’ charity drive and the goal is to raise $1000 over the next 17 days, so I’m really going to need your help!

And for a little added incentive, I’m going to give a free month of unlimited boot camp – a $200 value – to the person who brings in the most referrals.

I’ll update you with our progress (total amount raised) and who’s got the most referrals every week for the rest of the month.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Forest

P.S. If you know anyone who might be interested in this charity drive, please give a call, send an email, post on Facebook, and help spread the word!

What’s Your Snack IQ?

Here’s a topic that I know is confusing to a lot of you: snacking! For example, if you’re trying to lose body fat, is it good to eat ‘three squares’ a day and avoid snacking all together? Or should you eat every 2-3 hours during the day? You’ve probably heard both things – so here’s the truth:
Snacking is bad if the ‘snacks’ you eat are unhealthy. But eating frequently – every 3-4 hours – is good. It keeps your metabolism fired up, prevents hunger, and a whole host of other things.
The average woman is going to have to eat about 5 times per day, and the average man 6 times. So 2-3 of those ‘meals’ will probably look like a smaller-portion sized ‘snack’.
I think it goes without saying that chips or a candy bar is not a good snack. But, here’s a little-known fact: something like yogurt or a granola bar, by itself, could be bad, too.
The key to healthy snacking, besides keeping your portions down like we already covered, is a proper macronutrient balance. So, the reason why the yogurt or the granola bar could be bad is not because these snacks are too high in calories, it’s because they are typically composed almost entirely of highly processed carbohydrate.
Here’s an example of what a healthy snack might look like:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 apple
6 almonds
1 orange
3 macademia nuts
1 oz string cheese
You see: we’re balancing protein, carbs, and fat with every meal, while keeping the portions moderate. These portions could obviously be adjusted up or down depending on your daily caloric need.
So, just rememer, snacking is good for you – if you do it right. Good luck with your health and fat loss efforts!

April Challenge Workout


Five Exercise Circuit:
Body Weight Squats
Sit Ups
Walking Lunges
Push Ups
Kettlebell Swings
Perform each exercise for one minute and complete as many reps as possible.

Take 15 seconds of rest between exercises and one minute of rest between circuits.

A single rep of each exercise counts as one point. Point totals will be posted.

Notes:
-Sit ups are to be performed with feet unachored and arms at the sides
-A single lunge step counts as one point
-Men do full push ups + use 16k kettlebell
-Women do knee push ups and use 12k kettlebell

Group Training/ Boot Camp Times + Locations Posted

Moving forward, all group training/ boot camp times and locations will simply be posted on the site – if you have any questions, check here first!!

You’ll find this information on the ‘Group Training/Boot Camp Times + Locations’ page – click the link at the top of the page from anywhere on the site to access it. You can also access this info now by clicking here:

Group Training/Boot Camp Times + Locations

Boot Camp Fitness Training Explained

‘Boot camp’ is a buzzword in the fitness world these days … in fact, it seems like there’s a lot more advertising and hype about boot camps now than there is about one-on-one personal training. And if you take a look at what people are searching for on the internet, there is much more interest in boot camps than there is in traditional personal training. So that means it’s a hot market.

But what exactly is boot camp fitness training? What are the workouts like? Is the instructor going to yell and scream at you and make you do push ups in the mud?

Well, I have a pretty good idea what goes on in other camps, and I can tell you exactly what ours is like:

It’s an intense, fast paced, circuit-style workout. We use a huge variety of body weight exercises – simple ones like push ups and body weight squats, and a lot more you’ve probably never done or even heard of – dumbells, kettlebells, and even mix in a little running from time to time.

I don’t yell and scream like a boot camp instructor. To be honest, it’s a lot more like group personal training than it is a ‘boot camp’.

But, I will push you hard – probably harder than you’ve ever been pushed. And if you follow the diet and workout guidelines I give you on your own time, I guarantee you will get results.

So that, in a nutshell, is boot camp fitness training explained. If it sounds like something you’re interested in, contact us today by calling (916) 273-9366 or by leaving a message here. Your first workout is free, so you have nothing to lose – call today!