Dig Deep Play Hard Challenge- Days 12-21/21

Dig Deep Play Hard Challenge Map from Days 12-21.  You can do this Challenge. You have it in YOU to push yourself to try something new and become your best self yet. Challenge the Power of YOU!

Day 12:  Did you read the update for Days 1-11? How are you on your path? Did you push it hard in today's workout? Was your cardio hour full of HIIT intervals? Did you drink your water, eat clean, no wheat or sugar? 8 hours sleep each night? Tackling your To-Do Lists? Today was a PUSH day--- work the workouts so they don't work you wrong. Be ready, tomorrow is another workout and nutrition ideas and options.
Day 13:WOW, the 100 Club Workout is a TOUGH one. Your entire body will love you. Modifications you can make if needed: Down Dog Push Ups- do 5 right, 5 left, 5 right, 5 left for your 20. Burpees with Jacks-...if you are getting tired shift to 6 reps, or 2 reps with each burpee.
How ARE you doing? Do you feel cleaner today, day 5 of no sugar or wheat? Are you drinking all of your water? Have you noticed you overindulge in one foodgroup? Are you writing in your journal? Keep up all of your hardwork!! Only 8 days left! 100 Club Video Here

Day 14: Active Rest Day- Stick with the Challenge as best you CAN, and do something fun today. Not a specific workout, but an active day with eating clean. Ride your bike to the Farmer's Market, explore new neighborhoods by foot, do a walking adventure in the city you live, play beach volleyball, go on an adventure date, or host a dance party in your backyard.

Day 15: GET back on track today. Yesterday was a fun day of celebration, independence and enjoying family and friends. Today, log your food, drink your water, eat CLEAN, get your HIIT cardio in and strength workout from Day 13 (repeat that workout again on Saturday, Day 17), journal, limit wheat and sugar (or omit them again) and eat two veggies and fruit at lu...nch, dinner and snacks.
You have noticed how you feel now when you taking care of your body inside and out. You can feel the difference from when you were eating before. The next 4 nights, get to bed 30 minutes earlier to read a fun book. Make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep.

There are 6 days left of the Challenge. Remember, do what YOU can do! You have worked so very hard and know how and when you feel good now. Keep it up!
Day 16: Today, get your hour of cardio intervals in, do an additional 20 minutes of HIIT Training later in the day (yes, 1 hour 20 minutes total of cardio) and core work:
1 minute plank
30 seconds Mountain Climbers
30 seconds side plank toe touch Right
30 seconds side plank toe touch Left
30 seconds Burpees
Repeat 4 times (total time 12 minutes)

In addition, refer to the To Do list you created last week. Finish up the tasks holding you back, and be done with them. They are yours to conquer and once you do, 10 pounds lifted from your shoulders. Refer to BLOG post here.

Day 17 & day 18/21- Days to follow up to push, and step back to assess your work. How did you do? Where are you feeling stronger and weaker? Have you learned a lot along the way, or are you feeling as if you struggled through the 18 days?
The last three days of the Challenge, I want you to embrace every element.

1. Drink 85-100 oz water


2. Sleep 8 hours


3. EAT CLEAN and log food


4. No sugar or...wheat


5. Cardio with HIIT intervals 60 minutes/day


6. Strength work Day 19 & 21, with Core work focus Day 20 (videos day 19 and 20)


7. Pre plan your food


8. Focus on To-Do List and refer back to it


9. Step back for 20 minutes to have no technology, read a book or meditate


10. Refer to your goals; highlight your strengths, see how far you have come, what you would like to work on next, where you feel you'd like to grow and how your nutrition affects your daily activities


11. Add in 20 extra minutes of cardio and strength intervals- Day 4 video.

Day 19: You can do this workout and you WILL do this workout. You have worked hard for 19 days, just 3 more. Keep it up! Strength Workout Here


Day 20: Get Centered-When out doing errands and work today, spare the air and use your body to go from point A to B. Run, walk, bike, skateboard or heck, why not kayak to your destination if you can. Once there, smile and say "Hello" to as many people as you can. I promise you will feel much more centered and relaxed after.- Being centered allows you to step back, assess, and then push farther ahead.  YOU are almost at the end of 3 weeks.

Day 21: Core Workout. You had asked for one, I promised and while it is 24 hours late, it was made with love for you. Now tell me, what is one thing you learned about yourself with this Challenge? Recap tomorrow, but tonight, think about one thing you gained (in addition to strength), while you lost inches.
Core Video Here


Dig Deep Play Hard Challenge- FINAL DAY!! How are YOU feeling? What did you learn? What nuggets will you incorporate after the challenge?
I dare YOU to now push yourself and register for something athletic you have never done. A triathlon, a half marathon/10K/5K, Kayak race, soccer tournament, rock climbing trip, or an overnight running relay.
I was able to push it hard, gained strength, lost stress and 4 pounds along the way. So excited! KEEP IT UP!!
Dig deep. Play Hard!
Cheers-
Coach Erin Kreitz Shirey
Video Link Here
** Please share your nuggets you've learned along the way, and what you will incorporate from now on. SO proud of you!

Workout Wednesday- February 1, 2012

Wow, you are now in Month 2 of 2012. How are you doing on your goals? I know I personally am ready to rock them further and push even harder.  Have you been monitoring your successes and strides? If not, start monitoring them now.  Mark your calendar on days your workouts kicked butt and also mark the days when you feel off or depleted.  There could be a pattern and we can help change it together to make the majority of your workouts "kick butt".

I have heard from some of you PFPDX'ers that time has been a problem...Is it really the problem or is it just an excuse?  I honestly know there are 30-60 minutes in your day you can find to exercise.  While it may mean you have to rise at 5:30 am instead of 6:30 am, or go to the gym on your lunch break instead of going out to gossip about work over lunch, it is doable.  A fellow Mamapreneur, Marlynn, who in my opinion is one of the Queen's of time management, just wrote an article titled "Get It Done".  Thus, read it and learn how you can find an additional 30-60 minutes to exercise. Therefore, today's workout is called: 

Get'er Done! 

Need: Heavy Weights, Staircase(or you'll be stepping up and down your curb out front), Wall, Light Weights

4 minutes- run up and down stairs

10 Burpees

10 Reverse Flies with light Weights

10 Reverse Lunge(each side) with 1 heavy weight Wood Chop 

2 minutes - SPRINT up and down stairs single stair

2 minutes - alternating 15 reps chest fly with heavy weight on ground & alternating Ab bicycles

Repeat 2x

1 minute - Wall Sit with front lat raises using light weights *legs perfect 90 degree in Wall Sits

1 minute - Single Leg HOP up and stairs * Jog down as not to hurt yourself and complete both Left and Right sides

1 minute -Tricep Kick Backs with light weights

1 minute- Sprint  to top of stairs, do 10 Jumping Jacks, jog down

1 minute- 10 Push Ups & 10 Bicep Curls with heavy weights

1 minute - Jump Squats 

1 minute - Plank

1 minute - Toe Raises/Touches

1 minute - Frog Sit Ups

Repeat entire workout 3-4x depending on your own time

Questions please contact Coach Erin Shirey- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com or www.powerfitnesspdx.com

Workout Wednesday- January 25, 2012

What a Wednesday it has been!  Cheers to Power Fitness PDX'ers Monica who is 30 today and Erica who is 34 today! And cheers to my sweet little Emerson who is 4 years old- wow- pretty soon she'll be teaching you how to do proper burpees or bicycles! Great day for birthdays!

Grab two objects to run between and do shuttle runs- could be tupperware, beanbag or 2 pound weights

Thus Birthday Sets- 4 sets x 30 reps  

Warm up with 30 seconds of 4 exercises:
Jumping Jacks
High Knee Running in Place
Alternating Side Lunges
Burpees
Repeat 4 times

Workout: 

With each start to finish, you pick up the object on both side and return in middle.

Base Cardio- Shuttle Run for 30 seconds. 


Shuttle Run - 30 seconds
Caterpillars - 30 reps
Reverse Jump Lunges - 30/each leg
Table Top (literally) Narrow Grip Push Ups- 30 reps
Plank with rotating sides- 30/each side


Repeat 4 x 
Happy Wednesday Workout to YOU! 
Questions or additional workout specifics please email Coach Erin Kreitz Shirey- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com

Week 3 - Session 1 of 2012 update! Class starts at 6:30 am tomorrow!

Hi Power Fitness PDX'ers-

I hope you are enjoying the first two weeks of 2012 Power Fitness PDX! Due to the multiple requests for tomorrow, Monday January 16th's Martin Luther King. Jr Day class- will start at 6:30 am instead of 5:45 am. Jen M., thank you for working with your TEAM who all have the day off.  You get the bonus Bettie award for doing so! Class meets at Crown Beach and is traveling bands.  If you have any questions please email me. Be ready for fun!

How are your goals going? Have you mapped out each week and the few health, fitness, balance, family and friend goals you want to accomplish? If not why not start this week. They can be as simple as:

Go for bike ride with Fred on Wednesday at 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Run around the track for 30 minutes while at TJ's baseball practice
Read fun book for 15 minutes before bed
Turn off computer at 9:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Buy 2 new vegetables at the store and try one new recipe to use them

If you are specific, your goals will happen.  It is when you are grandiose and feel that the big accomplishments must be attained.  Take a step back and applaud yourselves for the little steps along the way.  For me, it has been a challenge to step back and gradually get the green light for what I can and can't do from the MD.  Each day after I do my physical therapy, ice both knees at least 3x, get 4 work to -do list items done, enjoy 1:1 time with both girls and am able to train for at least 1-2 hours feel good.  To use this unexpected time of stepping back to reset my own athletic and business foundations is key.  It is key for you too- hence this month focusing on foundations in Power Fitness PDX. Get back to the root of what you are eating, how you spend your time exercising, where you spend your time each week and emphasize what nurtures YOU.  Focus on what sparks your interest, what gets you inspired, what challenges you and what encourages you to be your best self yet. 

I look forward to seeing you soon, even though I know Jack is having a blast teaching you right now.  Fun news on that account- there will be a few more class options and locations in upcoming months. You requests are being answered.

Week of 1/16-1/20

1/16-CB- Traveling Bands

1/18-WP- Plyos & light weights

1/20- CB- Traveling Bands

Cheers and make to take time and Challenge the Power of YOU!

--
Erin Kreitz Shirey- Owner, Lead Trainer and Coach
BS Kinesiology
ACE, NASM, Fit to Deliver and Stott Pilates
c- 503.703.1269
a- po box 1077, alameda, ca 94501
e- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com
w- www.powerfitnesspdx.com
b-Blog
f- Facebook
t- Twitter

Email to YOU from New Years Eve- Read it and Write it!

There are only 6 hours left of 2011...what are you going to do with them?

Are you getting ready to go toast the town with your Turtle Dove? Or are you in your cozies and ready to enjoy some bubbly, popcorn and a movie with your family? Or you might even be putting on an uber snazzy outfit right now and heading out to meet your potential other half at midnight? Whatever you do, I want you to look back at this past year as one of accomplishment!!

You worked hard to reach various goals, and that work doesn't come easy. It took some time; be it one morning each week to train or waking up every day rushing out the door to exercise, but YOU DID IT!  YOU invested in yourself to be active and healthy.  It is to easy to look back at the resolutions you wished you accomplished instead of patting your back for the ones you did. 

Did you know that 88% of people make a similar resolution each year???  Only 12% of people make a resolution they put into action.  Incredible, isn't it??  Please, do not do that today, tomorrow or anytime in the future.

Instead, write down the 5 things you accomplished in:

1. Health
2. Wellness
3. Balance
4. Family
5. Friendships
6. Nutrition

Check out that list!! I am sure once you started thinking the events and words were flowing to the piece of paper.  Now when looking at 2012, throw out the word resolution and add in the word GOAL.  Next, from the BIG GOAL break it down to 4 small goals.  Write those four small goals on your calendar for each week of the month.  Focus on that mini goal each week in 2012- not the ginormous one!!!   Cross off each day on your calendar and write a little note- "Great job drinking H2O" or "PFPDX Whooped my ars!". At the end of the month, your BIG goal will be part of your daily life. You gradually made it happen verses focusing on the BIG picture and setting yourself up to be part of the 88%. 


My gifts to you to help kick off 2012:
*The specials are to email me directly, as it is a holiday weekend and my web designer is on holiday as she should be. 

1. Register for the last spot of Power Fitness PDX MWF Women's Only Boot Camp and you get $15 towards February's session. Email me asap! powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com  Expires when the last person is registered. ;-) If you email after, you get $10 towards your February Session.

2. Register for the Men's Only Boot Camp with your best buddy and you get $10 each towards the February Session. Must register by January 2nd, noon, 2012.

3. The annual fitness Challenge is not yet advertised and almost half full!  If you want to register for the Power of YOU New Year New YOU Challenge, please do so asap. IF you register with a friend, you both receive $50 off the $750 price and $15 towards the February Session!!!  That is huge and what an incredible journey you would both be on together!!  

NOW IS YOUR TURN:  

 
2012 POWER OF YOU
NEW YEAR NEW YOU FITNESS CHALLENGE

Reserve your space today

Limited to 18 participants

February 20th -April , 2012

First meeting & Pre Challenge Measurements Wed, February 15th

Includes:

10 weeks of Power Fitness PDX
  2 bonus classes for Challenge participants
  3 Workshops: nutrition/fitness/wellness
  3 Hours to PASS - Your personal assistant
  1: 30 min. 1:1 Sessions w/ Trainer Erin Kreitz Shirey
  Pre & Post Challenge Measurements
  2 AT Home workouts
  2 Training Runs for a 5K Run Walk 5/12
  Power Fitness PDX Workout Tank Top
  Support and goodies from local businesses
  Final Celebration Night with Prizes for Every Participant
Value of services $1350 **

Challenge Price $750 Email Coach Erin to RSVP for a space and

pay via PayPal or check

Expires 1.2.12 @ 5 pm

4. The most recent Newsletter , Blog, Videos

And as I posted on the Power Fitness PDX Facebook page:

As we say "Tootaloo" to 2011, I feel one word - GRATEFUL. I learned so much from 2010's challenges that allowed me to embrace the journeys taken in 2011. Thus, every adventure, whether planned or unexpected, I was able to be present and own it. Wishing you to do the same in 2012...make yourself proud and just enjoy each moment...whatever it may  bring!!!     - Coach Erin
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail"- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wishing you a wonderful New Year!

--
Erin Kreitz Shirey- Owner, Lead Trainer and Coach
BS Kinesiology
ACE, NASM, Fit to Deliver and Stott Pilates
c- 503.703.1269
a- po box 1077, alameda, ca 94501
e- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com
w- www.powerfitnesspdx.com
b-Blog
f- Facebook
t- Twitter

Please take a peak at the new resource dedicated to support rockin' Moms in their efforts to become their fittest selves while juggling work, kids, school, and finding 15 minutes to exercise during all stages of motherhood. www.powerofyoufitness.blogspot.com.  You can also catch up with Coach Erin on her personal blog Embrace Life's Challenges

The future is not set, there is no fate but what we make for ourselves.- Irish Proverb

Black Friday SMALL Business Special!!

Black Friday Small Business BONUS

1. Register for Session 12 of 2011 and Sessions 1,2,3,4,5 of 2012 and save 20% (Save $220!  $880 instead of $1,100) 2. Register for the Power of YOU New Year New YOU Fitness Challenge and save $75. February 20-April 27th. Normally $725- You pay $625 & have a confirmed Space. Limited to 18 people. 3. Save 10% when commit to Session 12 & 1! (Save $34! $306 instead of $340) 4. Save 15% when commit to Session 12, 1, 2, & 3! (Save $108! $612 instead of $720) 5. Save 25% when commit to 8 Sessions and get 1 -1:1 30 minute Personal Training Session. (Save $370!$1180 instead of $1480) Commit and you will conquer!!!!

Prices Set Friday, November 25th, 2011  7:30am-11:59pm *Can pay and register at the Coat Class and/or Online.

Q& A with Coach Erin- Running- where should I go?

Q&A with Trainer Erin:
Your Health and Fitness Question & Answer Spot

Q: I have started running, but am confused how long I should go.  Is it good to run far if I am not training for anything, or bad for my knees? What are some good routes in Alameda?  - Judy G.    

A: Congrats on running more and having the desire to run more.  You asked quite a few different questions within your question. To ensure I answer them all, they are broken down. And as always, listen to your body at all times.  

1. Distance and knees: It is easy to get excited when running and push to run farther to fast.  Your body needs time to adjust to mileage increases.  Try to increase by only 10% each week. It is the tried and true amount to help evolve with training and miles, but allow for growth and distance. 10% rule 

2. Alameda is FULL of fun, fast, flat routes. Heck, the "hills" in Alameda are the Bay Farm Island Bike Bridge and the "uphill" by the windsurf shack at Crown Beach.  Th e easiest way to look at maps of runs is to use MapMyRun.com  You will be pleasantly surprised at how far you can go.   Some fun easy routes in Alameda are

6 Mile Bay Farm Island loop- start at the bike bridge, run the path around the perimeter trail along the Bay, continue past the Ferry Building running along Harbor Bay Parkway. Continue on Harbor Bay Parkway, cross Doolittle Drive staying on the path to continue running along the Estuary back to the Bike Bridge.   

3(4) Mile Beach Run- begin at the Windsurf Shack where Shoreline and Westline meet. Head East towards Broadway. Turn around at Broadway and run back to the Windsurf Shack. To make the run 4 miles, stay on the bay trail from Broadway to the Bay Farm Bridge and turn around to run back to Broadway.    

Ask Coach Erin a question at powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com  

Belated Post- workout and inspiration from Monday, 8/29/2011

Hello!

One Full week without Power Fitness PDX and I know you are ALL rocking and rolling with working out on your own!  Right now I type from the Oregon Coast with quads that are fried and a mind that is inspired.  Hood to Coast was incredible this year- in part because of all the talented participants.  Our Team did incredible, and my own splits were great and I know I gave it my all.  AS in when I ask you to put it all out there...I put it ALL out there which really was hard by the third hilly run in 24 hours.  Yet I told myself I would not let anyone pass me, to only pass people and...I did but to one. The one person was a young military veteran who was wounded in the war, and on a team powering through with their wheelchair bikes.  We played cat and mouse back and forth on the hill and then on the down hill he had the wheels, literally, and the best smile as he passed me. For him, I was honored to be Road Kill (Hood to Coast term for anyone you pass when racing).  He inspired me after I finished to never ever EVER even contemplate giving up on anything I deem impossible, as everything is possible.  He stood for challenge, courage, compassion, laughter in life, and camaraderie. Thus, I ask you....

What do you feel you stand for in health?
What is your biggest fear in fitness, and what is holding you back?
What goal are you eager to accomplish in August?

For tomorrow and Tuesday's Fun workout...
100 Club of:
Speed Skaters
Dips
Burpees
200 yd. sprints
False Starts
Runner Lunges
Plyo Push Ups

And 10 Planks for 1 minute.
Split the 100 reps to 4x25 reps or 5x20 reps

Wish you a fantastic morning tomorrow! Work and play hard remembering to Challenge the Power of YOU!!

Cheers~

--
Erin Kreitz Shirey- Owner, Lead Trainer and Coach
BS Kinesiologyo
ACE, NASM, Fit to Deliver and Stott Pilates
c- 503.703.1269
a- po box 1077, alameda, ca 94501
e- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com
w- www.powerfitnesspdx.com
b-Blog
f- Facebook
t- Twitter

Please take a peak at the new resource dedicated to support rockin' Moms in their efforts to become their fittest selves while juggling work, kids, school, and finding 15 minutes to exercise during all stages of motherhood. www.powerofyoufitness.blogspot.com.  You can also catch up with Coach Erin on her personal blog Embrace Life's Challenges

The future is not set, there is no fate but what we make for ourselves.- Irish Proverb

Clean Challenge UPDATE!! 2 New Challenges

 The two weeks was tough for some because of the Summer travels, but the requests were made for a few more challenges.  Take a peak and register for one or both of the next two challenges!!


Summer BLAST BOOT CAMP Clean Challenge:  August 10th-17th

Commit to 5-days of Power Fitness PDX, Saturday workout at Lyon Street Stairs, 1 workshop to cover eating CLEAN on Wednesday, August 10th, and additional follow up workshop on Wednesday, August 17th.  Workshops are 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm (most likely end by 9pm). Topics cover food choices, combining foods, energy levels, why clean eating affects quality of training, balance, and how to keep your energy going throughout the week so you don't burnout on the weekends. Cost is $75, in addition to 2x/week Session of Power Fitness PDX. First 10 to register cost is ONLY $60. Space limited to 16 people. Register by emailing Coach Erin,powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com and include your one challenge you have had this Summer with either health, fitness or nutrition and what prompted you to register for the Challenge.  


Challenge the Power of FALL - Two week workshop/Challenge/classes September 12th-23rd 

Refocus the energy onto you and your health and fitness goals after a busy Summer traveling, BBQ's, long nights with your friends and wine, running all over and entertaining all you adore.  Now time to focus and adore YOU. ie: A mini New Year New YOU Challenge.  Limited to 12 people. Cost is $150 if register by August 15th,  $175 if register by September 3rd.  Must be registered for Power Fitness PDX classes 2x/week. Guaranteed you will find some changes and means to evolve your own goals in health, fitness, wellnes and eating clean.

Any questions or concerns please email Coach Erin- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com 

core crazy workout

I decided after an intense swim workout yesterday that I wanted to continue and push myself to my max. After swimming 2500 meters, with four push sets, I pounded out 35 minutes on the Precor working levels. While pounding I created and then implemented the following core conditioning workout. it kicked my fanny and I had two 20-something guys watching and attempting to replicate. They had to stop part way through!

Need: Bosu, 8/10 pound medicine ball, 6-8 pound weight, mat, squat rack (or incline pull up bar)

4 circuits of:
35 reps Medicine Ball Burpees
15 Incline Pull-Ups
25 Mountain Climbers
25 Bosu Plank with Midline Cross Kicks-each leg
35 Side Planks/Elbows Kiss planks- each side
3x15 reps each side of Plank Weight Holds- Elbow plank with left arm at plank 90 degree angle and right arm holding weight underhand grip. Push weight away and squeeze back, similar to a Bicep curl. Keep hips facing mat the entire time.
3x15 reps each side of Plank Up Downs- begin in upright push up position. Bring right arm down to plank position, follow with left arm coming down. Bring right arm up to push up position and repeat with left arm. that equals one rep on the right side. Repeat 15 reps with right arm leading, followed by 15 reps left arm leading. 3 sets.

Bring an extra sweat towel, drink plenty of H2O, and have FUN!

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Mother's Day Class Specials!

You are incredible- wonderful- and have wanted to register for Summer. Here is your chance- take a peak at the special's below for Power Fitness PDX.  These specials are extended through Wednesday, May 11th.  Happy Mother's Day and wonderful May to you. Let's make this Summer your most active and physically challenging, but incredibly rewarding, yet!

Register for 2 Sessions of PFPDX/L1 Save 10%
3x/week= $342 (norm $380)
2x/week = $243 (norm $270)

Register for 4 Sessions of PFPDX Save 15%
3x/week = $646 (norm $760)
2x/week = $459 (norm $540)

** Register with a friend for 4 Sessions 2x/week Tu/Th & Both Save 20%!
$432 (norm $540)
www.powerfitnesspdx.com

Email Coach Erin with any questions, and to reserve your space!

Mother's Day Class Gratitude

Letter written to the participants of the 7th Annual Mother's Day Class.  Those who couldn't come, we missed you. Those who did make it, thank you so much.  What a special day. -Coach Erin

Med Ball Over-Under Relay-Team Meredith-Erin-Jack

Friday, May 6th, 2011- 3:00pm 

Side stepping b/c PFPDX rule is to always move!

weekend with your family. Take a bike ride, run to the beach together, play at the park and play tag, put on old hip hop and dance in the living room...whatever it is on this Mother's Day toast your strong self and the incredible body and gift of a body you have.

Thank you for supporting Believe in ME!!!!  We raised $730 for the foundation, which is huge and incredibly appreciated!!!  To see the excitement and laughter with each raffle prized announced was a blast.  Thanks to Amy's Kitchen, Au Lait for coffee, Glaceu for the Vitamin Water and Smart Water, Shay's Cafe for the yummy fruit, Feel Good Bakery for the tasty sweet breads, and to Sonnemans (my bonus parents) and my parents the Kreitz's for their help.  The Mother's Day Class is a celebration of community, and I look at the community you are and have become the past year.  It is inspiring.

Some of you had questions about classes and the specials. I attached the specials for Mother's Day that are valid through Monday Night.  You are able to reserve space for Sessions ahead if you know you are committed to doing so.  One gal today purchased 2 Months and is using one in June and one in August.  I need to know for class spacing and logistics. There were many questions about additional times and if there are at least 12 people requesting and committing to a time, we can make it happen if it is between 5:00-10:15 am. A great Mother's Day Gift is health and fitness- in other words - Power Fitness PDX. ;-)

I wish you an incredible weekend. For those I will see tonight for the Couples Date Night & Pub Boot Camp- get ready for some more laughter and challenges with your better half...you decide who is the better half not me. ;-) Have an incredible weekend and I wish you a memorable Mother's Day!

Cheers to you!  Take time to Challenge the Power of YOU!

--
Erin Kreitz Shirey- Owner, Lead Trainer and Coach
BS Kinesiology
ACE, NASM, Fit to Deliver and Stott Pilates
c- 503.703.1269
a- po box 1077, alameda, ca 94501
e- powerfitnesspdx@gmail.com
w- www.powerfitnesspdx.com
b-Blog
f- Facebook
t- Twitter

Please take a peak at the new resource dedicated to support rockin' Moms in their efforts to become their fittest selves while juggling work, kids, school, and finding 15 minutes to exercise during all stages of motherhood. www.powerofyoufitness.blogspot.com.  You can also catch up with Coach Erin on her personal blog Embrace Life's Challenges

The future is not set, there is no fate but what we make for ourselves.- Irish Proverb

Questions for you!

Questions:

• What is your favorite exercise and WHY?
  
• What is your favorite body part that you feel getting stronger?
• When you look at your week, do you plan in the exact times to exercise?
• How can the Fan Page on Facebook better serve your needs? The Blog? What would you like more articles about on the blogs? 

Have a great day!!

hotel gym is lame= no problem!

Spring Break road trip equaled a time for my family to play together, visit old memories and a time for me to train after 5:00 am! While excited, I knew I would have to plan in my workouts accordingly and crossed my fingers the hotel gyms would cooperate with my standards. Unfortunately they didn't.  Not only were they beneath my standards they were sub par to say the least!But, did that stop me from working out and should it stop you?? Heck no!!

Read on for some tips to train while traveling with your family, and a workout to keep you moving in the smallest of hotel rooms.

1. Make sure to pack your running shoes, light layers including a running jacket, and enough workout clothes for each day of your trip. If you have washing machine access, bring two pair of shorts, one set of Capri running pants, 2 sports bras, light rain jacket and light long sleeve layer. If you don't have access, pack one more of everything and wash by hand in the sink, drying while you play during the day. Remember gloves and Body Glide if needed.

2. Look at what your goals are of the trip and add in exercise time to the beginning or end of marathon days. Those are the days when you visit Disneyland, Legoland, or go for an all day train trip wine tasting.

3. If a runner or cyclist, look on a map of the cities you're visiting and where you would like to explore ( or revisit favorite spots of). Set your alarm a smidge earlier than the others rise and enjoy the peaceful time exploring the city. It is often at this time you can get a vibe of the architecture, character and diversity while getting the endorphin rush for the day ahead. Use mapmyrun.com, runfinder.com or ask the concierge where to go according to your distance.

4. Bring your headphones and iPod to ensure you can hear your music and get pumped in the hotel gym. Nicer hotels tend to have the basic, but the gyms can always be in dark rooms that are tucked away. The environment isn't motivating like when in an exercise class or your own home gym. BUT you can make a workout anywhere! Set your timer for 30 minutes to ensure you burn at least 250-400 calories.

Sad Thera Ball Waiting to be Inflated

Lame Gym workout- At the hotel we stayed at Saturday night, the write ups were great! They said 3/4 stars and room rates of $129-240. Unfortunately the reviews must have been written by employees, because it was by no means 3/4 stars.  The gym was horrible... just awful! If I hadn't gone for a long run Saturday, I would have laced up to run on the trail facing the headwind and rain. The gym was in the back corner, windows stuck open with outside whir from the AC, television set to Spanish speaking sports station with no remote control in site, deflated Thera Balls, Precor with missing handles, rusted multigym and bikes without pedals.

But fear not- the multigym seat became a step bench and dip location, the wall a place for wall squats, towel a band to do lat pull downs on the multigym, and stretching area became the primary training zone!  The following workout can be done at any hotel gym, or hotel room.  Space is not key, your motivation is!! 

Do Anywhere Workout

3 minutes step ups on bench/step

Reverse foot raise (on bench/step) stationary lunge- 20x each leg

Speed Skaters- 2 minutes

Push Ups- 1 minute

Stationary Caterpillars to 3 narrow grip push ups- walking back to jump- 20x

Towel Lat Pull Down- 20x

Reverse Jump Lunges- 20x each leg

Wide Spirit Finger Jumping Jacks- 2 minutes

Shoulder Dive Bomb Push Ups- 20x

Wall Sit with Scap Squeeze- 1 minute

Mountain Climbers-20x to Plank hold- 30 seconds

Repeat 3-5x

Have fun traveling and enjoy the adventures!

--- Erin Kreitz Shirey- Power Fitness PDX Master Trainer & Coach
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