TRX Suspension Training

Sweat Cardio and Yoga is proud to present our new TRX Training Lab. We launched TRX officially as of January 10, 2017 and the classes are going great. Everyone loves it and is astounded by the amount of muscle groups engaged in each exercise.
So far our biggest challenge starting off, since there are very few at our studio that have tried TRX is getting them to try something new. Once they do it, they love it! The second challenge is making sure our form for all levels and students is perfect. Once they get that, they love it!! The third challenge is our classes are filling up super quick because everyone wants to come back for more (not a bad problem to have)!! 

TRX Training uses suspension straps that hang from an anchor with handles. Using your own body weight, balance, gravity and a variety of angles you are able to perform various exercises to work multiple muscle groups. Each exercise requires you to engage your core; abdominals, hips, glutes and thighs which make each exercise more challenging as well as keeps you more aware of your total body at all times. The intensity can vary depending on the exercise. The great thing about TRX is that you can do it at any fitness level. By changing the angle of your body you can intensify your training.
Another great thing about TRX is that it is very low risk for your knees. By using the straps and your alignment properly, you are able to lean back further into your glutes to squat or lunge and reduce pressure on your knees. Lori Traywick, one of our Sweat Cardio instructors has had bad knee issues for many years. She has limited her workouts and has modified her leg workouts for many years. She says "I can't believe I haven't found TRX sooner. I can finally do a lunge and a squat without any pain in my knees." Here are a few exercises:

Top Left: Overhead Squat, Top Right: Cossack Lunge, Bottom Left: Hamstring Adductions, Bottom Right: TRX Squat Row

We are offering quite a few classes to start. We are focusing each class as a total body workout. Starting with a warmup, mobility movements, then  upper, lower body and abdominal work. We end with a few stretches. Eventually we will add some All Core, Stretch/Yoga and Plyometric/Cardio training to our schedule. We welcome all levels. Drop in clients are welcome. We are limited to 9 spots per class so please sign up online www.sweatcardio.com or register on our Sweat Cardio and Yoga App to ensure you get a spot.

 

Picture above shows a TRX Chest Press 

      

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Meet us at the Barre..Sculpting and Toning

Glutes, Core, Calves, Hamstrings and even arms. Great way to tone and strengthen at Barre Sculpt

 Barre Sculpt is a great way to sculpt your body in a non-impact smooth flow for the body kind of a way. Barre Sculpt is a combination of slow repetitive ballet moves, and yoga and pilates forms along with tucking your hips and tightening your core. Each class incorporates, a yoga flow at the beginning as a warmup along with some upper body strenthening using light weights or no weights with very small repetitive movements. This technique gets deep into the muscle tissue and helps strengthen as well as tone the muscles. Adding muscle tissue helps to lean out the muscle as well as burn fat during class and hours after as well.
After the warmup and upper body segment, the instructor will move into the Barre portion of class.  During this portion you will find plies, releves, leg lifts, pelvic tucks, squats, chair poses, bridges and much more. Here is where you will feel the wrath of the barre. Movements are very small and controlled with a lot of repetition.
After the multiple sequences of Barre movements, you will move into an abdominal section. During this time, you may still be using the barre, such as the picture above. Pilates based exercises may be incorporated as well to get all muscles surrounding the upper, middle and lower section of your abdominals and obliques. As well as your glutes, hips, and inner and  outer thighs.
This class is for all levels, but we won't lie and tell you that you won't be a little sore for a few days. When first starting out, please take your time and take breaks if needed. Do not compare yourself to the veterans of this class. They started out as a newbie at one time too. You too will be as strong as you see they are soon. Use their experience to motivate you and to watch their form. Let the instructor know you are a beginner, which they will always ask if there are new people in class, and they can also give you modifications if needed.
Results will start to show after just 2 weeks of this class if you are taking it at least 2-3 times per week. These results may vary depending on your nutritional intake, but you will start to see your strength increase as well as your buns and core get tighter. 

Flexibility and strength all in one class.

Sweat Cardio offers Barre Sculpt, Mondays 11a, Tuesdays 4:30p, Wednesdays 4:30p, and Saturdays 10:30a.
Check out our full class schedule for other classes we offer or to sign up for the next class at www.sweatcardio.com 
We offer drop in rates as well as memberships. We would love for you to come Sweat with us!!

Written by:
Michelle Rotell
owner Sweat Cardio and Yoga
951-302-0088

Sculpting Your Body to Burn Fat

Chisel Mondays 10a and Fridays 9a with Tristan Haller

       Muscle is a wonderful thing. We should cherish it, sculpt it and feed it. It helps us in so many ways. It supports our bones and makes them move in so many ways. It gives us shape and form. It gives us flexibility and means to change our range of motion and flow. It helps us burn calories and fat if fueled properly.
      We need our muscle to survive. The myth that lifting weights will make you "big and bulky", is just a myth. It is HOW you lift weights that will define your physique. Most women want to look lean and healthy. They workout to feel great mentally and physically. Some will "diet" or "cut calories" only to lose weight with out exercising. This is a big mistake. We need to maintain or increase our lean muscle mass to help us burn more calories, so we could consume more calories, and make sure we are not atrophying the muscle we already have.
       Lifting weights at a slower, more controlled pace with a medium sized weight and at about 15 repetitions per set would be the best way for a woman to build lean muscle mass. 2-3 sets should be good. If you can do more than 15 repetitions, the weights are too light. The other theory, which could be combined throughout the week, is to use light weights at a small range of motion for a large amount of repetitions, 25-30. This is to get into the deeper, more fast twitch muscles.
       Our goal is to increase our metabolism. In order to increase our metabolism, our bodies need something to burn. We want to burn calories and fat, not muscle tissue. Therefore, we need to continuously feed our bodies with fuel (clean proteins and carbohydrates) as well as work those muscles to burn calories. Starving your body only makes your metabolism slow down to help store fat for future starvation. It is very hard, but doable to speed up your metabolism once you have tricked it into starvation mode. The key is to eat small well balanced meals throughout the day, even if you do not like breakfast, you must eat it. Drink lots of water and pick up some weights.
Your body will appreciate it. You will see results within 3-4 weeks if you are lifting or sculpting at least 2-3 times per week. Try to work each muscle group and not just focus on the ones that you "think" need sculpting. Our bodies need to be balanced and in line. Pick a lower body day, an upper body day or you can do 3 total body days. Most classes focus on the total body to appeal to the masses as well as make sure that you are getting each muscle group involved and burning throughout your workout.
There are many options at Sweat Cardio that are focused on weights and sculpting. Chisel Mondays 10a and Fridays 9a is a slower, heavier weight type class. No cardio involved. Sweat and Sculpt Tuesdays 5:30p is a combination of sculpting and weights. Buns and Guns Thursdays 6:30p has a combination of sculpting and cardio as well. Plus PUMP on Tuesdays at 9a and Thursdays at 10a is another great way to get your sculpting in, doing a circuit format of various exercises.
If you are looking for a class with lighter weights and more repetition, Barre Sculpt and Cardio Sculpt are a great option for you.

Sweat and Sculpt Tuesdays 5:30p with Kacy Hill 

Strong is the new skinny.
Make your goal in 2015 to lift more weights. Take care of your body for you.
Stay fit, Be well,
Sweat Cardio and Yoga
Article written by: Michelle Rotell
Owner Sweat Cardio and Yoga
www.sweatcardio.com
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951-302-0088

Strong is the New Skinny

Strong is the new skinny. We want to be strong and fit and healthy. There is something called "skinny fat". Skinny fat is  a term used for people that are thin but have no muscle tone or lean muscle tissue to support their bodies. This is more unhealthy than a person that has a little more body mass and more muscle because your body could have that same fat content surrounding your organs as well.
Strong or fit is a term used for a leaner, more muscular body type. You don't have to be big and bulky to be strong. A strong heart, strong lungs and a strong muscular structure will support your metabolism and your organs for much longer.
A good goal is to be a healthy strong lean body instead of just "skinny". 
Michelle Rotell
Sweat Cardio and Yoga
www.sweatcardio.com
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Ballet Barre Sculpt is the Hottest Fitness Trend

     Ballet Barre Sculpt also known as Barre Fitness, Barre Sculpt, Barre Method, Pure Barre or Ballet Fitness is the hottest new trend in fitness.
     Barre Sculpt is a total body workout that lifts your seat, tones your thighs and burns fat in record-breaking time!  Utilizing the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to fantastic music!  Barre is on of the fastest, most effective, yet safest way to change your body.  We have heard students say they see results in less than 10 classes!
      Barre is a combination of ballet isolated moves in a repetitive series. It gets into the deep muscle tissue to firm and tone. Most exercises focus on the core, which include the abdominals, glutes, hips, thighs (inner and outer) and lower back. There are classes that use small equipment as well such as mini balls seen in this picture, light weights and of course the ballet bar. Pilates based moves are used as well to isolate the abdominals and core. Yoga may also be incorporated into a Barre class for stretching, posture, and to lengthen the muscles. 
Barre sculpt is for all fitness levels. There are modifications for each exercise. 
It is done barefoot or with either ballet shoes or Toesox. 
     Toesox are a grippy sock that you can find at Sweat Cardio or online. 
     Mats and other equipment is provided for you, but you can bring your own if you prefer. 
     Barre Sculpt is a fun way to change up your workouts and get a great bum while you are at it!
     Sweat Cardio offers Barre Sculpt Mondays at 11a with Kacy Hill, Wed. 4:30p with Yvonne Davis and Saturdays 11:30a with Yvonne Davis. For our full class schedule or to purchase toesox go to www.sweatcardio.com


Michelle Rotell
Sweat Cardio and Yoga
For more information about Sweat Cardio, please call 951-302-0088 or check out our website www.sweatcardio.com