Mar 26

Stretching 101

by Personal Trainer in Exercise, Inspiration 0 comments tags: barefoot fitness challenge, exercise, fitness, Fitness Vida, home workout, how to, mobility, movement, routine, stretch, stretching, surf, surfing, tips, training, workout
Stretching 101 by Fitness Vida When it comes to stretching, the act is often overlooked by many that hit the gym or punish their bodies in the name of fun/sport. Maybe it’s lack of understanding or oversight? A proper stretching routine, paired with your fitness routine will go a long way for your overall health and the way your body feels. Since your body will adapt to whatever you do most often with it, not adapting a stretching routine with your workout routine could lead to many negative consequences like back /neck/shoulder tightness/pain, or even injury. Aside from that, it makes you FEEL GREAT when you do it often! Please read on for a quick primer on Stretching 101. What happens if you don’t stretch enough? While the act of exercise mainly puts focus on contraction (the squeeze) of the muscles, it is important to realize that solely contracting the muscles all the time can lead to serious limitations in how you move. Constant contraction will lead to shortening of the muscles, which causes muscle imbalances . With these in place, your posture will suffer and that will first lead to pain, and possibly future injury. If you are an […]
Apr 02

4 PVC Pipe Mobility Movements

by Personal Trainer in Blog, Exercise, Workout Wednesday 0 comments tags: exercise, fitness, Fitness Vida, get back in shape, home workout, mobility, movement, routine, tips, workout
4 PVC Pipe Mobility Movements  Nothing feels better than a good warm up in as little time as possible. One of my favorite go to pieces of equipment is the PVC Pipe. When you hold it your hands together , you can create force in different positions as well as keep an equal feedback between the hands and the muscles being stretched. Best part is they can usually be found for less than $5 at your local hardware store. Tips for using your PVC pipe: Go slow, take your time Always push the pipe away from your body through movements. This will help the joints move through their full range of motion Try and use good form Hold each stretch 2-3 seconds and perform 4-5x per movement (or limb)  
Feb 12

So you want to be a Pro Surfer?

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2019 is a big year for surfing. Since it will become an Olympic sport in 2020, this will be the year when the majority of qualifying happens. Pro's and Am's around the world are dedicating serious time to progressing themselves and their surfing abilities in order to get one of the 40 spots available (20 men and 20 women). So, how does one go about qualifying? It's a complicated process that goes something like this: Qualification* Quota places will be allocated to the athletes at the following events: Host Country: Japan as host country is allocated 1 place in both men's and women's events. If at least one Japan has earned a qualification place through other events, the relevant Host Country Place(s) shall be reallocated to the next highest ranked eligible athlete at the 2020 World Surfing Games. 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour - the 10 highest ranked men and 8 highest ranked women will be awarded quota places. 2019 ISA World Surfing Games - the top finishers from each continent with the exception of the Americas will be awarded a quota place. 2019 Pan American Games - the top finisher in men's and women's events will be awarded […]
Jan 10

Fitness Vida Blueprint Month 1 Workout 1

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Fitness Vida Manifesto Month 1 Workout 1 Warm Up Movments Prisoner Squat Hinge and Reach Runners Lunge w/ Twist Hand Walk out> Cobra > Down Dog Y-T-A's Core Movements (1) Plank (2) Hip Bridge (3) Alt Leg March 1 Alt Leg March 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEDoaZ9VcGI (4) Reverse Cobra Cross Hold Resistance Movements (5) Single Leg Forward Lunge 1 Single Leg Forward Lunge 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voqaTnCcxTI (6) Push Up 1 Push Up 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqMRtiqwwCY (7) Side Lying Hip Abduction 1 Side Lying Hip Abduction 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZlO9s9H40o (8) Inchworm Inchworm 2 Inchworm 3 (9) Supine Overhead Press 1 Supine Overhead Press 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaicfApxOas
Oct 04

4 fitness Mistakes & How to Solve Them For Ultimate Results

by Personal Trainer in Blog, Workout Wednesday 0 comments tags: exercise, fitness, Fitness Vida, get back in shape, hiit, home workout, movement, routine, training, workout, workout wednesday
4 fitness mistakes & how to solve them for ultimate results Speding time in a gym for 50+ hours a week as a personal trainer was much as a daily ongoing study in human behavior for me. I could watch thousands of people a week come and get their workout on. Watch what they do, one after the other, day after day. The majority of people I saw were making major mistakes in the gym, but seemed very unaware. It is extremely important to not only do the movement practice, but do it with purpose and intent. Weather you are currently making them yourself, or working out and could become victim at some point,  here are the common 4 fitness mistakes how to solve them for ultimate results . Not Enough time. As with anything, time is of the essence. Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to spend hours a day to maintain a fit lifestyle. (3-4) one hour resistance/movement sessions and (2) 20 minute cardio sessions is all it takes for most people if, that is a big IF you train smart. Mix up your workouts and push a little harder on your cardio. Try adding circuit training […]
May 28

Workout at Home or Gym?

by Personal Trainer in Blog, Exercise, Inspiration 0 comments tags: exercise, fitness, Fitness Vida, get back in shape, gym, health, home workout, tips
If you are new or getting back into fitness training, where you are going to be working out could be one of the most influential decisions you have to make when plotting your fitness plan. Without sounding dramatic, it could make or break your whole plan if you don’t choose wisely. Say for instance you don’t properly weigh the pros and cons , and you rush into buying a gym membership. Your first week goes by, you workout there, and you realise how crowded it is, and you are instantly not feeling the vibe. You stop going and don’t even finish your first month. Now you are locked in to that dreaded “CONTRACT” at a place that you can’t stand going to. Conversely, lets say you decide that you are going to workout at home. You go all in and buy the Yoga Mat, Yoga Ball, a few Kettlebells etc. First week goes by, and you are rocking with four workouts on the books! Second week comes,and you are a little tired from work and the addition of this new exercise thing you have been trying so vigilantly to do 3-4x a week. Then, tired as heck after a long day at work in your third […]
May 27

Our Top Ten Tips for Getting Back In Shape… Tip 2

by Personal Trainer in Blog, Exercise, Inspiration 0 comments tags: exercise, fitness, Fitness Vida, get back in shape, health, tips, top 10
 So you have the date set, and you are ready to start, so what’s next? Lets make a reference to something really easy to help you understand this one. Lets say you are going on vacation to do one of your hobbies in a far away land. You book your trip, then what’s the next thing that you would normally do? Well, I’m hoping you said “Plan it out”? Why exactly do we plan it out? First things that come to my mind would be what the climate is like so I know what to pack. What is there to see? Where will I eat, and so on. We think these things because we simply want to get the most potential out of our time while visiting. Why wouldn’t we do the same for our fitness plan to maximize all the effort that we will be putting in? Without further ado… Tip #2-Plan. Then Plan some more. If you really think about it for a minute, Planning is one of the most important things that we do (or should be doing more of) in our everyday lives. It is usually one of the first things that comes to mind whenever we look […]
May 23

Recipe: Quick and Easy Tacos

by Personal Trainer in Cooking Recipe, Food, Inspiration 0 comments tags: dinner, fitness, Fitness Vida, healthy food, home cooking, post workout, recipe, tips
Who doesn’t love tacos right?  The problem is, most tacos that you buy at resteraunts are made from unhealthy GMO induced corn and cooked in dirty corn oil. Then they skimp on all the good stuff inside. So, next time you get a taco craving, or have company coming over, try these. No one will be left disappointed. They are also great for a post workout meal to feed your body everything that it needs. Feel free to use any meat, but for this recipe we will be using Organic Ground Beef. It is recommended you prep all ingredients prior cooking. Approx Prep Time: 10 min Approx Cook Time: 25 min Serves: 4 Approx 200-300 cal/Taco (depending on your toppings) Ingredients as follows: 1 lb Organic Ground Beef Earths Best Blue Corn Tacos Shells (or organic if you can find) 2 Roma Tomatoes (diced into small pieces) 2 cloves Garlic (mince or crush before adding) 1 tbsp Chili Powder 1 tbsp Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp Salt Guacamole (homemade preferred) Salsa (homemade preferred) Shredded Cheese (the less the better) 1 cup chopped Spinach 1 cup Water Step 1. Brown your ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. While cooking, make sure […]
May 21

Our Top Ten Tips for Getting Back In Shape… Tip 1

by Personal Trainer in Exercise, Inspiration 2 comments tags: exercise, fitness, Fitness Vida, get back in shape, health, tips, top 10
Well, here you are. You’ve made the decision to explore a little more info on starting a regular exercise plan and you’ve fallen upon our page hoping to learn a little more to start you on your journey. First off , let me congratulate you! The journey you are about to take on is a very tough one, but very rewarding as well. Depending on your current level of fitness, it can be a little harder for some people than others. With the right tools, the right tricks, some planning and a whole lot of effort, you can accomplish your fitness goals a lot easier than you would think. That’s where we come into play for you. As fitness professionals, we love to see people succeed with a healthy lifestyle and all the benefits that it can bring. So, we’ve decided to put out a series of posts for the beginner just starting out their fitness journey. Welcome to our “Top Ten Tips for Getting Back in Shape”, part one. Today Im going to talk about the most important part of starting a new fitness plan, routine, life makeover, or whatever you want to call it, and that is ACTUALLY STARTING […]