Showing posts with label Pensacola Fit Club. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pensacola Fit Club. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

T25 Total Body Circuit + Max 30 Abs Attack Workout

Day 2 Week Six 22 minute Hard Corps Challenge, T25 Total Body Circuit Workout, Insanity Max 30 Ab Attack Workout, Pensacola Fit Club, Beachbody Fitness Motivation
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So my Dad and I decided to replace our 22 Minute Hard Corps Workout today with T25 Total Body Circuit and Max 30 Abs Attack.

Today's workout was supposed to be Cardio 2 + Core 2, but since the workout at Pensacola Fit Club was very similar, and about 3 minutes longer, it would be like doing our 22 Minute Hard Corps workout  =). I don't normally replace workouts during a challenge, and I don't really recommend it, but if the workouts are fairly the same, especially if they are Beachbody workouts (my preference), then I would say that it's ok. You do what you feel is right for you. As for me, as long as the intensity factor is the same, and it is not a recurring thing, then doing it once or twice during a challenge won't hurt anything.

Day 2 Week Six 22 minute Hard Corps Challenge, T25 Total Body Circuit Workout, Insanity Max 30 Ab Attack Workout, Pensacola Fit Club, Beachbody Fitness Motivation

Here's our accountability video!

Day 2, Week Six - 22 Minute Hard Corps | T25 Total Body Circuit + Abs Attack
{workout swap}


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Monday, September 8, 2014

My LIVE PIYO Class Review

I attended my first LIVE PIYO Class at Pensacola Fit Club and I would have to say that I was totally impressed. The class was lead by a couple coaches on my team who just recently attended a PIYO Certification Class in Orlando, FL. These two amazing people were Coach Amanda Stephens and my sister/law Coach Jasmine Banawa.

LIVE PIYO Class - Pensacola Fit Club
LIVE PIYO Class - Pensacola Fit Club

As an athlete, I was told by some of my Beachbody Coach friends that PIYO is perfect for anyone involved with Sports Peformance such as running, team sports, and obstacle course racing just to name a few. I ended up purchasing the program through my Beachbody Coaching Business and found out that it was MONEY! When I did PIYO for the first time, I could plainly see the benefits of the workouts almost immediately, and since then I have been a firm believer in the program.

LIVE PIYO Class is a whole new ball game. For starters, it's pretty exciting and motivating to do it in a class atmosphere. The music was upbeat and went well with the workout, and it seemed like everyone loved it, infact I did not hear one person say anything negative about the class! Even the guys loved it =) The moves can get pretty fast, but after a few times, and a little stumbling and fumbling, it get's easier. Trust me, if I can do it, then you can do it!

It took me awhile for me to get into YOGA, and I still struggle at times with motivating myself to do yoga, but I never regret a good yoga session! PIYO combines a little bit of yoga, pilates, strength, and cardio. No weights are required and no holding yoga poses for a long period of time, it's just an overall awesome program.

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Would I recommend PIYO to everyone? Absolutely! I recommend this program for anyone who is interested in improving their overall strength and flexibility. It is a low-impact program and is geared for all fitness levels. I encourage everyone to take the PIYO Challenge first, then take some LIVE PIYO Classes to change things up a bit and keep things exciting. It's always great to connect with like-minded people who love to stay active.

I also run a Free Online Fit Club where I host some online PIYO Group Workouts so that you can try some workouts before beginning a challenge. Here are some PIYO options for you:

PIYO Challenge:
- Start the PIYO Challenge Now - BUY the Discounted PIYO Challenge Pack here! I will add you to an Online Challenge Group with others who have similar goals as you!

Test the Waters:
- Make me your FREE Coach now, and I will send you a Free Fitness Assessment to help you with your goals, and add you to my exclusive Online Fitness Group where I post all of my Free Online Group Workouts and upcoming Challenge Groups.

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- Take a LIVE PIYO Class

Stay active my friends, look forward to your SUCCESS!

LIVE PIYO Class - Pensacola Fit Club
LIVE PIYO Class - Pensacola Fit Club

Related Links:
- PIYO Hardcore on the Floor Workout
- What is a Beachbody Fit Club?
- What is the Beachbody Challenge?
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- Become a Beachbody Coach


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Saturday, September 6, 2014

BEACH WORKOUT - Pensacola Fit Club

Pensacola Beach Workout - Pensacola Fit Club
Pensacola Beach Workout - Pensacola Fit Club

I started the morning with an awesome Beach Workout which I hosted along with my brother Fermin Banawa, and sister/law Jasmine Banawa from Pensacola Fit Club. The workout was absolutely free, and we even included a complimentary lunch right after which included Grilled Chicken, Turkey Burgers, Mixed Greens, Watermelon (of course), and some Homemade Sweet Potato Salad.  WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW! =)


Pensacola Fit Club is organized by local Beachbody Coaches who are dedicated to helping the community get healthy and fit. The weekly workouts are free, but for the more serious people, we encourage our members to begin a fitness journey with one of our Online Challenge Groups. With these Challenge Groups, we offer free coaching and provide great advice about living a healthy and positive lifestyle.

Check out the Beach Workout Routine List below, and watch the 1 minute video below that I made during the workout. Join us next time. If you are not local, no worries at all. We also run Free Online Fit Clubs, and Online Challenge Groups, just contact me and I can help you get started!


Pensacola Beach Workout Exercise List:

WARM UP
- Jumping Jacks 30 sec.
- High Knee Walks
- Shuffle Back
- 10 Push Ups
- Up and Over Hips
- Inch Worm

STRETCH

CIRCUIT 1: (2X) each exercise for 30 seconds
- Suicide Drills
- Suicide Jumps
- Rotational Jumps
- Floor Sprints (mountain climbers)

REST (2 minute)

CIRCUIT 2: (For Time)
- Sand Bag Run Carry along water to marker (25 meters)

*Do the following below 3X for time
- Flutter Kicks in the water (20)
- Bear Crawl out of water to marker
- 10 Burpees
- 10 Squat Thrust with Sand Bag
- 10 Push Ups
(rest and hydrate after each round)

- Sand Bag Run back to starting point (25 meters)


CIRCUIT 3: (Teamwork Round)
- Wheel Barrels to 5 Decline Push Ups (up and back, switch partners going back)
- Team Sand Bag Pass with Bear Crawl (up and back)
- Sand Bag Sprint Runs with Dips (one person runs with sand bag "up and back" and the other person performs dips until partner returns from sprint run, switch up, do this 3X)
- Sand Bar Over Head Toss (up and back) 

COOL DOWN

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Related Links:
- What is a Beachbody Fit Club?
- What is the Beachbody Challenge?
- Become a Beachbody Coach


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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Family Day - The Best Thing In The World

There is nothing in the world that I love more than spending time with my family. Yesterday I spent all day with my daughter before she left for Missouri for a little summer getaway, and I had an absolute blast!

My daughter is the most important thing in my life.
Fitfam

 Lauren - Longbaording
Fitfam


We live our lives always searching for our big break, that hard-earned job promotion, making our first million, searching for the world's most amazing places, and sometimes we forget what and why we do the things that we do. Everyone in this world has a reason for why they do what they do, why they work so hard, why they train like a beast, and why they travel etc. This blog post is about why I do what I do with my life.

My awesome niece (left) and my daughter (right)
Fitfam

My niece Christalynn and her daugher Jada
Fitfam


So yes, I like to workout because it makes me feel good and makes me healthy......but why do I want to feel good, why do I want to be healthy? Yes, I love traveling......but what is it about traveling that I love, what inspires me?  We all love doing things because we say we do, but if we dig deeper, there is another reason why we do what we do. It goes much deeper than just wanting to get six pack abs, or looking good in the mirror.


I always lived an active lifestyle. I did martial arts growing up, rode skate boards, did some mountain biking and surfing. When I did these things, I mostly did it for fun.....because heck, I was young! I had no bills, no job, no worries! I was living the life like a boss player, then one day I grew up. I started working, met some people who weren't so positive about life, and started finding out what life was really all about "so they say". I would have to say it was pretty scary, and not what I thought life would be.

My brother Fermin - Longboarding
Longboarding Pensacola

Fitfam


When I was young, I knew that I wanted to be successful. I wanted to be rich, not necessarily monetary rich. I wanted to show my parents that I could make it without them. Then BAM, life just slapped me in the face! What I did when I was young: playing outside, being active etc. started to become a fart in the wind! I began to do less active things, and started working like a mad man. I was so busy that I didn't have time to spend with my family, and do the things that I loved doing.

Defining moments are when people finally realize things and decide to take action. Family has always been important to me. But life got in the way with multiple jobs, set backs, and even temptation. These are the things that most of us go through, and unfortunately these are the things that make us forget what's really important in our lives.

Lauren - Longboarding

Lauren with her cousin Jada and Jammer


My family is the most important thing to me. I work for my family, I travel for my family, I workout for my family. Everything that I do is for me to better myself so that I can be there for them, help them in any situation, and spend time with them.....my family! When I decided to start a fitness journey back in September 2010, it was to get my life back on track. I wanted my life back so that I could be with my family. I wanted to be happy and healthy for my daughter, and be an inspiration to her.....you know, like every father and/or parent should do for their kids.


I fully dedicate my life to my family, because they are the world to me. They make me happy when I am sad, they lift me up when I am down, and they are there for me all the time. It's so funny, but sometimes I will be having a bad day, and either my brother, mother, or someone from the family could sense it, and they will just call me. It's like a connection that no one can describe, but all I can say is that it's a family thing.

Me and Jammer - Longboarding
Fitfam


When I travel, I enjoy seeing things that I've never seen before. I love learning about different world cultures, and learning how to survive in a completely different environment. I don't only do this for me, I love doing this because I love sharing my stories with my family, especially my daughter. I want to not only educate myself about this wonderful world we live in, but I want to share it with others. If I could inspire just one person to travel, that would make me happy. Travel has always been a passion of mine since my first backpacking trip in Europe in 2001. After that trip, I knew that I wanted to see the world. Travel will always be my passion, and my health and fitness is my vehicle to make that happen. And my family? Yes, they are my support system. They encourage me to live my dreams, to do my passion. With that, I am truly blessed.

My parents and I at Pensacola Fit Club
Pensacola Fit Club


Family Day is the BEST thing in the world to me because it helps me remember what's important in my life. I have goals, dreams, and aspirations. Why? Because I have a family to be with, that's why =).

Family Time is the Best time!
Fitfam




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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

What is a Beachbody Fit Club?


Beachbody Fit Clubs
 What is a Beachbody Fit Club?

Most people have heard of P90X and Insanity, they are among the TOP best-selling fitness programs of all time! What most people do not know is that there are Beachbody Fit Clubs all over the USA and Canada where you can try these workouts for free! You know, "try before you buy". If you ever wanted to try a Beachbody Fitness Program, or just enjoy Free Group Workouts, then you should definitely look into joining a Free Beachbody Fit Club in your area!

Beachbody is the company behind P90X, and they have about 20+ other fitness and nutrition programs under their belt, with new programs coming out almost every year. Most of the fitness programs were created so that you could do them from the comfort of your own home. But programs such as P90X, Body Beast and some Insanity workouts can also be done at the gym, or anywhere just as long as you have the workout sheets, app, and equipment. Whatever floats your boat, Beachbody has a program for you!

 Free Beachbody Fit Clubs
Beachbody Fit Club


Although some of the programs can be done at the gym, most people tend to do the programs from the comfort of their own home, and that's where the motivation factor comes to play. If you are someone who is "self-motivated" then you have nothing to worry about, but for some people, especially people who are just starting a fitness journey, most of them need all the motivation and support they can get. That's when people can really benefit from Beachbody Fit Clubs.

Some Beachbody Fitness Programs offered at Fit Clubs


What exactly are Beachbody Fit Clubs?
Beachbody Fit Clubs are organized by Beachbody Coaches. These coaches have been through most of the programs, and understand what it takes to complete the programs and how to stay motivated. The Beachbody Fit Clubs are hosted at local gyms, hotels, parks, churches, recreational centers, residential homes, and even online! The main objective is to educate people about Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition while helping the community stay active.


 Outdoor Beachbody Fit Clubs!
Beachbody Fit Club


Does it cost anything to attend a Beachbody Fit Club?
Most Beachbody Fit Clubs are free. Some workouts may be donation-based, but most are complimentary. All Beachbody Fit Clubs are supported and fully-funded by Beachbody Coaches.

Do I have to buy anything?
Absolutely not! Beachbody Fit Clubs are all about helping the community, and offering free information and advice. There is never any pressure to buy anything! Although the workouts are free, participants do have the option to purchase Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition Programs directly from a Beachbody Coach. When participants purchase from a Beachbody Coach, it helps fund and maintain the Fit Club and on top of that, participants will receive FREE Coaching and everything that they need to get the best results!

 813 Fit Club - Downtown Tampa FL
Beachbody Fit Club


How can I find a Beachbody Fit Club in my area?
I'm glad that you asked. It's very simple! Click here to get a FREE Team Beachbody Membership. This will allow me to be your Free Coach! Once we are connected, I can assist you in a number of ways to help you find a Beachbody Fit Club near you.


Gain Access To Find Beachbody Fit Clubs!
Beachbody Fit Clubs

Can I start a Beachbody Fit Club?
Absolutely! You must first become a Beachbody Coach =). For more information on Beachbody Coaching, please click here and simply fill out the "Coach Application" form. Once you are officially a Beachbody Coach, you will go through an easy Coach Basics Training program and you will then be given a manual on how you can start one on your own.

 Step-By-Step Guide - How to Start a Fit Club
Beachbody Fit Club


Whether you are looking for a place to workout for free, or you are currently participating in a Beachbody Fitness Program, Beachbody Fit Clubs will definitely help you with the motivation and support that you need. And that's not all! Most Beachbody Coaches also run Online Challenge Groups, so that you can stay connected and motivated with others who have similar goals as you.



Ask me about my Online Challenge Groups, as well as my Online Fit Clubs. I know how difficult it can be to finish a program. Getting the right support from the right people makes a huge difference! So feel free to message me about Beachbody Fit Clubs, or my Online Challenge Groups, I'll help you get results fast!

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Coach Arnel

Beachbody Fit Club



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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Working Out With My Father - My Inspiration

Last night I attended my brother Fermin's LIVE Insanity Class at Omni Fitness in Pensacola, FL. He told me that he was going to be doing a brand new round from Insanity, and I got excited about it. I invited my father to come out with me, and without hesitation, he said "yes!"

My father is a huge inspiration to me, because he is doing things that most people don't even do in their 20's and 30's. But before we go into that, let me give you a little history about my father. He is from Cavite, Philippines and when he was a young teen, he got involved with the wrong crowd. Gangs in the Philippines were not uncommon because of the low living standards, just like any third world country. Where there is poverty, there will always be hustlers and crime. My father was a part of that scene until he decided to change his life, and take advantage of the time when the US Navy was recruiting in the Philippines. He was accepted and got his ticket to leave his poverty-stricken country to make a new life for himself.

US Navy - 1966/67
Serny Banawa

Serny Banawa

My father fell in love with a Super-Model from the Philippines and this beautiful girl was my mother. The funny thing about this love story is that my mother didn't even like my father at the time, but my mother's parents LOVED my father, so just to make her parents happy, my mother decided to marry my father. So if it wasn't for the US Navy, and my grand parents on my mother's side, I would not even be here today writing about this.

My beautiful mother
Perla Banawa

My mother as a model and actress in the Philippines
Perla Banawa


I was born at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, FL on November 4th, 1970. I can remember as a very young boy how my father was. He was always a gentleman to my mother, always holding her hand, opening the car doors for her, and always treating her like a Princess. My parents ended up having 6 children (3 boys and 3 girls) and as I remember growing up, there was never a dull moment at our house! My father has always been a hard worker. Heck, with 6 kids, what are you going to do? He provided for his family and started a business while he was still in the Navy. He was actually making a lot more money with his business than what the Navy was paying him, but he played his cards right and knew that having multiple sources of income was the smartest thing to do, especially with a family.

My parents! They are still like this today =)
Mom and Dad


Growing up, I always saw my father staying active, from running to playing tennis. As soon as he arrived home from the Naval Base, he would work on his business which was a food service and catering company. If he wasn't working, he was out running or playing tennis. At an early age, my father has taught me about staying active, becoming an entrepreneur, helping people, and being the best that you could be. Fast forward to present day, my father has not changed one bit, and he is now 70 years old. He's been retired from the Navy for awhile now, and since then has opened several restaurants, and even became a Culinary Arts Instructor at a Tech School which he proudly taught for 20+ years. Even though he is retired, my father continues to run a small food cafe on the weekends, exercises every week with Beachbody Fitness Programs, and is still running.

My father has always worked hard, it's in his blood. He says "anything for family"

My father and I - Montana 2009
Montana 2009

When I grow up, I want to be just like my father. Because he is the most dedicated man that I know. He is the best husband to my mother, and will, and has always done everything for his kids. I am blessed to have him in my life, and I can't imagine how my life would be without him. He will be forever my inspiration. I love you Dad =)

Family Reunion - Montana 2009
Banawa Family

The BEST parents in the world!


The workout last night was TOUGH, but my Dad did not quit, and he showed the group how it was done! Nothing better than working out with my father, the man who started it all, the man who's legacy will keep on going because he has made an huge impact in my life.

My father's first Spartan Race in Mississippi
Spartan Race Mississippi

My father's 2nd Spartan Race - He placed 3rd and was an Age Group Champion!
Spartan Race Tampa

Here is the workout that my father and I did together. It was no joke! My brother Fermin is a great Insanity Coach, and is also a Diamond Beachbody Coach. Thanks to my Dad, we all have come to learn that becoming an entrepreneur is the only way to achieve TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM and happiness =). Let's workout!

LIVE Insanity Round 8 Class - Omni Fitness, Pensacola FL
Visit Insanity Pensacola here!

Total time: 50 minutes
- Warm up
- Stretch
- 3 Blocks, 3 Rounds of 4 body weight/cardio/plyometric exercises, each block plus a Power Move.
- Abs/Core
- Stretch

Here are just a few photos from this INSANE workout that my father killed with me! 

 High Knees
Omni Fitness Pensacola

Stretch
LIVE Insanity Pensacola

Pike Ups
Omni Fitness Pensacola

Floor Sprints
Insanity Pensacola

Shoulder Tap Push Ups
Omni Fitness Pensacola

Opposite Arm, Opposite Leg Balance Push Ups
Insanity Pensacola

Spider Lunges
Omni Fitness Pensacola

Football Drills
Insanity Class Pensacole

Plyometrics
Insanity Class Pensacola

Asylum in and outs with burpees
Omni Fitness Pensacola

Core T Kicks
LIVE Insanity Classes

Abs/Core
Insanity Workout Pensacola

Insanity Pensacola - Omni Fitness
Insanity Workout Omni Fitness


- Who is your inspiration?  
- Who or what is the most important thing in your life?  
- Are you willing to work hard and be the best that you could be for you and your family?

Thanks for reading and visiting my blog. I am focused on continuing what my father has done, and posting more blogs about staying active, leading by example, being an entrepreneur and a family man, and living your best life now. Feel free to join me =)

Coach Arnel



Related Insanity and Other Links:
- Insanity Pensacola
- Pensacola Fit Club
- Insanity Program Details and Options
- Free Online Fit Club
- Work with Arnel
- Coach Arnel Banawa on Facebook


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