Motivational Monday

"See every person as the part of you that's ready to grow. See them as reflecting a part of you and ask yourself what it is you are ready to learn from them."

Success Story: Rachelle

I started Mama Bootcamp in April 2009 with a friend. I have always been active and I am an avid runner. I had been training for marathons prior to joining bootcamp, but I wasn’t sticking to a consistent weight training routine. After joining Mama Bootcamp, I found that I really enjoyed it and the trainers were fantastic! I didn’t have a whole lot of weight to lose, but I definitely had room for improvement. Since joining, I have lost approximately 10 pounds, 30.5 inches overall, and 10.3% body fat. Just losing 10 pounds has made my running faster and much easier.


I started the Mama Bootcamp Tri Training program in January 2010. My goal had been to complete a swimming triathlon, but I was scared of the swim. The last time I had swum any laps was as a child, so I knew it was going to be like starting over. I went through the program, and now I really enjoy swimming. I completed the Tri-For-Fun sprint distance triathlon at Rancho Seco in June of this year. I am now able to swim comfortably in the pool and open water and can’t wait to try an Olympic distance triathlon in the future.



I am joining Mama Bootcamp as a coach this year. I am excited about working with a great group of ladies and helping others reach their fitness goals.

Kristin's Story - Week 10

I can hardly believe that 10 weeks have passed! The time has just flown by and I feel like a different person. This past week has been one of the toughest so far, but it also brought solid proof of the amazing benefits of physical activity.

To put it bluntly, it was a heart-wrenching week for me personally. I received some news Monday afternoon that quite frankly brought me to my knees momentarily. Three months ago I probably would have gone home, curled up in a ball and likely indulged in a pint of Cookies-n-Cream. Instead, I changed my clothes and headed out to boot camp. What a difference 10 weeks makes! I ended that evening feeling more positive and better equipped to face what comes my way.

As much as I love the physical results I have seen over the past couple months, this is the kind of change that will have the most impact on my overall health and well being. I’m beyond grateful for that!
Have a wonderful weekend!

K
“The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly” Corra Harris

Trainer Tip: It's HOT out there!

Worried about running/working out in the heat? Here's some information from Coach Marilyn (excerpted from Runner's World) magazine:


According to William Roberts, M.D., medical director of the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis-St. Paul, ambient temperature is only a small factor in predicting heat stress. "At Twin Cities, we've had cases of heatstroke at 50 degrees," he says. "And there have been marathons in Rio de Janeiro without any problems. So much depends on your acclimatization levels." Dr. Roberts has researched cases of fatal heatstroke among athletes and found that the runner's general health and use of medications were contributing factors, just as important as dehydration and weather conditions.

He offers this checklist to determine if you're ready to run in the heat. If you answer "no" to any of questions 1 through 6 or "yes" to question 7, Dr. Roberts advises either exercising indoors or keeping your run very short and very easy.

1. Are you acclimatized--have you been in similar temperatures during the last two weeks?

2. Are you well rested (having gotten at least seven hours of sleep last night), and have you been in cooled/air-conditioned environments for some part of the last 24 hours?

3. Are you hydrated? (If you are hydrated, your urine will be pale yellow in color. If it is dark like apple juice, you're dehydrated.)

4. Are you healthy--no recent illnesses?

5. Are you well nourished?

6. Have you avoided alcohol in the last 24 hours?

7. Are you taking medications with ephedrine or other prescription medicines that might interfere with your thermal regulation (information you can find in the literature that comes with the medication or get from a pharmacist)?
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The bottom line is: listen to your body. If you didn't get cardio in on the hot days, forgive yourself and get back to it as soon as possible. Mama Bootcamp wants you to to train injury (and heat stroke) free!

Remember...water tastes good!!

Motivational Monday

"We have no limits, we create them in our mind."

Kristin's Story - Week 9

This will be my shortest post to date.  You've probably noticed that I tend to ramble on...but not this week.  To put it simply, this week has not been my most stellar.  I sort of knew going in that I would have issues this week.  I have a huge event for work on Sunday and my "real" workload is nuts too. The little boys started school, my oldest is on a plane to North Carolina.....blah blah blah  You know the drill....we've all been there.  I've been at the office by 5:30 a.m. more than once this week and although I managed to run out in time for both Monday and Wednesday evening bootcamp, I missed it tonight. 

Everyone remain calm!  Oh....you weren't panicking?  I guess it's just me then.  ;)  I only panicked for a second though.  Missing one bootcamp isn't going to undo everything I've accomplished and I can work out at home or go for a run when I finally get out of the office tonight.   I'll be back on track with bootcamp tomorrow morning. Then all will be right in my world again.

Have a great weekend!

K

Trainer Tip: Keep your back healthy!

If you have ever had a back injury, or had your back "go out," you know just how important a healthy and strong back are for every day living.

How to get, and keep, a strong and healthy back? Here's Lorri Ann with the Mama Bootcamp BACK ATTACK!




Keep your back healthy, eat your veggies, stay hydrated and create an outstanding day!