CCC-Have you done it?!

Tell us about it!!

How many attempts did it take you?

Did you go solo?

Was the tide high?

Did you wear your heart rate monitor?

What was your time?

Are you going to try again for a new P.R.?

What was the hardest part?

Did you reward yourself after??

We are DYING to know...

Cardiff Beach Challenge

Park on the 101 near the Cardiff Kook Surfing Statue.  Go around the back of the statue, through the campground and down the stairs.  You will come down to lifeguard stand #17.

Do a 5-10 minute warm-up before you take off on the challenge.  A great dynamic warm-up is the one we do before bootcamp.  It’s important that your heart rate is elevated and your muscles are warm, before you begin.

You will head north on the beach to the end (where the cliff comes out to the water).  On this route, you will come across 6 sets of stairs and one large ramp. 

Your goal this session is to complete the advanced version of this workout in 55 minutes.  That does not include your warm-up.  Your total workout time will be 60 minutes or less.  Depending on your current fitness level, start at either the beginning, intermediate or advanced level.  You have 10 weeks to work up to the advanced level.  Once you have successfully completed the advanced level, please post on the blog under the title “I did the Cardiff Beach Challenge”.  There will be a prize for everyone who completes the Advanced Challenge by the end of the 10 weeks.

Beginner Level

·         Jog or Power walk to the first set of stairs north of you

·         Hit the first set of stairs, climbing up and then back down, 1 time.

·         Skip the next set of stairs you come to

·         Jog or Power walk to the third set of stairs, climb the stairs 1 time

·         Continue down the beach doing every other set of stairs, 1 time.

·         Skip the ramp

·         When you get to the end of the beach, turn around and power walk or jog back

·         Write down your time when you get home so you know how long the workout currently takes you

Intermediate Level

·         Jog to the first set of stairs north of you

·         Hit the first set of stairs, climbing up and then back down 1 time

·         Hit all sets of stairs and the ramp and go up 1 time on each

·         When you get to the end of the beach, turn around and jog back to the beginning

Advanced Level – your goal is to complete this in 55 minutes not including warm-up

·         Jog to the first set of stairs north of you

·         Hit the first set of stairs, climbing up and then back down 2 times

·         Hit all sets of stairs and go up 2 times on each

·         When you come to the ramp, do the ramp 3 times

·         When you get to the end of the beach, turn around and jog back to the beginning

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

Share your New Year Resolution (value) with us. Even if it has nothing to do with health or fitness, we would love to hear it. Then, next to the resolution, put that one small habit that you are going to focus on first. Is it to sleep 8 hours, drink 10 glasses of water, eat 10 servings of vegetables, eat breakfast every morning? Whatever it is, share it with us here. Studies show that when we write down our goals, we are more likely to see them through. I’ll help with the weekly habits for the next 10 weeks. I just want you to come up with the first one so you OWN it. Remember to make it small and specific.

Forever Fit can be a wonderful support system for helping you reach your goals. Studies also show that the more people you tell about your goals, the more likely you are to meet them. I hope you will embrace this support and our wonderful community for Forever Fitters over the next 10 weeks. Happy New Year!

IT'S A WRAP!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BEAUTIES AND THE BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With a whopping 1367 points.  They are the winners of our 2011 Hot for the Holidays Challenge. 

Members:

Carol Morabito

Greg Nelson

Jenny Carter

Tiffany Wickham

First Place Prize:  a choice between a semi-private, team cooking class with Keely from Something Homemade or a Celebration dinner catered by Keely from Something homemade (spouses and/or guests optional), a long sleeve sports workout shirt with your team name and “Hot for Holidays Champions”, and a Forever Fit Sports Waterbottle

Second place goes to:  Sugar and Spice with 1294 points

Members:

Alchera Ayyad

Janelle Nelson (last year’s HC winner)

Kayla Bertagna

Liz Weeks

Second Place Prize:  a semi-private team yoga session on the beach with one of the best yoga instructors from Sculpt Fusion and a complimentary luncheon following at The Naked Café, and a Forever Fit Sports Waterbottle

Third place goes to:The Spice Girls with 1248.5

Members:

Annie Golden

Brenda Watson

Kathleen Allen

Laura Lee Skillman

Third Place Prize:  A Fit Deck (fun workout cards) of your choice (about 25 to choose from).  These are great for workouts on your own, A $10 itunes card and a Forever Fit Sports Waterbottle.

I would also like to have an honorable mention team! The Lucky Jay’s were so close with 1245 points.  So, I would like to award them with a Forever Fit Waterbotttle also. They ran a tight competition the entire time.

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!  And the real winners are all of you who maintained your weight and kept up your healthy habits during the most stressful and busy time of the year.  Happy Holidays and I’ll see you in 2012!