Spent a week in Stowe, Vermont with some family, and had an absolute blast! Feel free to check out the family video that I made, I can't wait to go back =)
Banawa Family Getaway - Stowe, Vermont 2015
My fitness journey began with the Beachbody Challenge, now I want to help you =)
I guess you can say that I have a love/hate relationship with Insanity Creator Shaun T. I've been doing Insanity since late 2010, and it just doesn't get easier, and I know that it sounds a little cliche, but it never get's easier because YOU JUST GET TOUGHER! Yeah...that sounds good, I'll take that ha ha =)
So about the Free Insanity Workout, I'm sure that the question that you have for me is....."Is it really free?" Well, it sure is, thanks to Beachbody on Demand.
Here's how it works:
If you are a first-time Beachbody on Demand user, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the Free 30 Day Trial which offers over $3,200 online streaming Beachbody workouts, and yes, the Insanity program is included. So it's not just Insanity that you will get FREE for 30 days, you will also have access to the whole online library of P90X and other workouts by Beachbody Celebrity Trainers such as Chalene Johnson (PIYO), Autumn Calabrese (21 Day Fix), and Sagi Kalev (Body Beast). You will also have access to "Sneak Peek" workouts before they are even launched to the general public.
How do I get started?
It's really simple, just CLICK HERE and get your Free Trial Club Membership and try Insanity and over $3,200 worth of other online streaming workouts for 30 days.
Do you want more?
If you would like to get the BEST results, you may want to ask me about my upcoming online challenges which includes everything that you need to get you started on your fitness journey. My online challenges include the Beachbody fitness program of your choice, Shakeology nutrition to assist with your health goals, an exclusive invite to my private accountability group to receive Free Coaching and support/motivation from me, and others in the group who have similar goals as you.
When my sister told me about the Stowe Recreation Path, I wasn't really interested. I am more of a trail runner. I do enjoy an occasional road race, but unfortunately, the pavement really kills my knees.
As we were driving through historic Stowe Village, I noticed the "Rec Path" weaving in and out of some pretty neat buildings and scenery, so being a fan of historic buildings and mountain scenery, I decided to run the 5.7 mile paved trail. I started from our mountain getaway which was about 3 miles, so my total distance for the day was close to 9 miles.
All I can say is that I am so glad that I did it because I was able to see the seasons change before my very eyes. There were also little shops and restaurants along the way. Thompson Park was towards the last mile, and just passed the park was a Corn Maze. I didn't do the maze, but I'll try it next time =).
If you are ever in the Stowe area, I highly recommend it. You don't have to run it if you don't want to. I saw plenty of walkers and bikers on the path. My family met me at the end of the path which ended at Brook Rd by the covered bridge, it was a great way to start my day!
Check out the video that I made from the Stowe Recreation Path, and feel free to connect with me here. Stay active my friends!
Running the Stowe Recreation Path
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Beachbody and Tony Horton (Creator of P90X) does it again!!!! 22 Minute Hard Corps (Discounted Challenge Pack links below)
22 Minute Hard Corps is your no-nonsense, boot-camp-ARSE-kicking fitness program. P90X Creator and legendary trainer Tony Horton has created this very simple to follow program inspired by techniques used in the MILITARY. Each 22-minute workout is a total body drill designed to get you "boot camp fit" in only 8 weeks.
Check out the video here: (Click Below)
I will be starting a 22 Minute Hard Corps Online Test Group, feel free to message me if you would like to partake on this Military-Inspired Challenge. Contact me here!
Yesterday was my father's birthday, he turned 71. This is what my Dad decided to do on his birthday, and all I can say is that this is the reason why he is my INSPIRATION. I hope to one day get to his level because he is everything that a father and husband should be.
My Dad killing it at Spartan Race thanks to Beachbody Fitness
I am currently taking on the my 2nd round of the Insanity Challenge, and my father decided to join me and do the Cardio Power and Resistance workout, check out the video here:
Now I don't know about you, but this man motivates me! He is proof that AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, and that health and fitness is the key to long life and happiness. I love you Dad =)
Family and Fitness is my life!
Have you ever wanted to achieve something but didn't have the right tools, or the right support system? The Insanity Challenge is definitely one of the TOUGHEST fitness challenges out there, but I'm confident that if you join one of my upcoming online fitness challenges, you will find that with the right combination of fitness, nutrition and support, anything is possible! Message me to get started on a health and fitness journey, I look forward to meeting you! =)
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I've been spending some amazing time with my family here in Stowe, Vermont and while my family wanted to do the Auto Toll Road to the Vermont's Highest Peak, which is Mount Mansfield Summit, I decided to hike it instead and just meet them at the Mt. Mansfield Visitor Center.
I took the Long Trail from the base of the mountain which was located just passed the Stowe Mountain Lodge (Trail #1). I took the Long Trail (2.3 miles one way) all the way up to the Summit (The Chin) which was 4,393 above sea level with a total of 2,800 in elevation gain.
From the Chin, I then hiked (and did as much running as I could) along the Summit Ridge (about 1 mile) to meet my family at the Mt. Mansfield Visitor Center. As soon as I arrived, I found out that the mountain was not letting a lot of people go up the Auto Toll Road because there were so many people already up. It was going to take forever for them to come up, so I decided to take the Hasleton Trail back to the Gondola Base of the mountain which was about 1.6 miles. I did a total of about 5 miles of hiking, and it was one of the best experiences that I've ever had. I would highly recommend it!
Feel free to watch the video that I created from my hike all the way up to the Mount Mansfield Summit. It's a great way to experience the breathtaking hike with me =)
Long Trail Hike to the Mount Mansfield Summit (The Chin)
I remember when the PIYO program was first launched, I thought to myself, "this must be a program for girls", and I pretty much laughed at the program. Boy, was I ignorant lol. It wasn't until I actually tried the PIYO DRENCH workout that I eventually started to gain total respect for it. For someone who is religiously focused on P90X and Insanity type of workouts, I thought that this was going to be a piece of cake. Again, I WAS WRONG =)
PIYO is a program that combines Pilates, Yoga, and Body-Weight Resistance movements. It is for anyone interested in gaining more strength and flexibility. The program is low-impact and geared for all fitness levels and includes a full time modifier.
At my Fit Club in downtown Tampa, we typically only host Beachbody's most elite fitness programs, and we just added the PIYO Drench workout into the mix, and everyone loved it. Let's put it this way, every member who did the workout was literally DRENCHED. Although you are not jumping up and down and killing agility moves and a million push ups, this PIYO Drench workout seems to have everyone sweating more than a P90X or Insanity workout. Yeah, I know, you just have to try it! =)
So are you a little curious about PIYO? Ask me about my upcoming Online PIYO Challenges. You will get everything that you need to get to your strength and flexibility goals! Message me here!