Monday and Wednesday /  by Stephen Cooper

Last sessions of 2009.

Monday and Wednesday regular sessions and Friday off.

Think about your 2010 New Years resolutions as they relate to fitness and health, also reflect on2009.

Please post them in the comments if you feel comfortable doing so.

Hey Sleepy Heads /  by Stephen Cooper

Very small attendance this morning???

With many gone, this is a good time to get extra attention to form and technique.

Vacation Schedule:

No boot camp on Christmas day.

No boot camp on New Years day.

Camp begins on Jan. 4.

Discount on Road ID /  by Stephen Cooper

Here's something smart to buy as a Christmas gift for yourself as a boot camper, or for someone you know who exercises.

I've had my Road ID for about 3 years. It's one of those preventitive measures that you hope you'll never have to use, but smart to have.

You can receive a !0% discount by clicking here, and putting in the code: pcHoliday294

How's Your Progress? /  by Stephen Cooper

Today marks the third session of boot camp, and I want to hear about your progress.

Please answer these questions for me. (Please post them in the "comment" section.)

Have you made it to all 3 sessions?

Did you take your measurements prior to starting the boot camp?  Men-weight and waist, Ladies-weight, waist and thighs.

Have you lost pounds?  Inches?

Did you take a before picture?

Did you purchase the book "The Primal Blueprint"?  (My choice for nutrition information.)

Are you getting enough sleep?  (Meaning, do you wake up feeling rested?)

If you know your diet is lousy are you taking a multi-vitamin?

How about a "greens drink"?

Are you getting enough protein?  If not, are you using a good quality protein powder supplement?

How'd you do with the questions above?  Dig in and train hard this last month of 2009.  I know that you will be tempted to indulge in Christmas goodies, so train hard now.

 

Altadena Sheriff's Station Bike Ride /  by Stephen Cooper

Have a look at this fun bike ride which will be happening next Saturday December 5 in Altadena.

http://www.altadenablog.com/2009/11/sheriff-station-bike-tour-of-altadena-dec-5.html

I'll be riding and would love to see you there.  Contact me if you'll be joining us.

Stay on Track With Your Training During Thanksgiving Week /  by Stephen Cooper

My hope is that you have been earing clean and training hard so that when Thursday comes, you'll be able to enjoy all of your Thanksgiving favorites without any guilt.

Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas should be fun, and filled with loved ones and good food.  I would rather that you go overboard a few times a year, then skimp and try to plan a diet, or low fat holiday.

Enjoy each day, be thankful each day...we have been given a tremendous gift.

P.S.  The videos below are from my hike the other day.  On the video I mention one of the reasons why I enjoy being in shape.  It's nice to look nice, but the benefits of feeling great and able to do whatever your body asks is tops in my book.

What You Do On Your "Off-Days" is Important to Your Fat Loss Success /  by Stephen Cooper

Knowing that today is an "off day" from boot camp.  I'd like to know what are your plans are as far as eating right and training.

I know what I’m gonna do.  I’m going for a hike up this fire break.


It’s a steep and sandy climb, not for beginners, but you are welcome to join me.


Email me, call or text me if you’d like to join me and for the time.  We’ll meet up at the end of Lake Ave. in Pasadena.  The fire break is just to the left of the main trail.

We can talk about training, or whatever you like...or just crank out a great hike while wiping out some stress from the day.

At Boot Camp Pasadena My Main Focus is on Helping You Lose Fat and Getting You Lean and Toned /  by Stephen Cooper

When I am creating your workout program, I have a few objectives in mind.

I am focusing on giving you the best fat-burning workout in our short, forty five minute time period.  Safety is always on my mind too, as I want your fat loss to be fast, but it must be done in an intelligent way.

Our workouts focus on full body movements which burn a lot of calories, plus you are building lean muscles which will burn fat throughout your day...long after our workout session.

Like today's workout...we did what would be called a "fighter's workout".  We worked the entire body with bodyweight exercises with minimal rest.

To those of you who made it to this morning's class, I want to say "way to go".  You busted through a challenging workout.