Mountain Fitness Center

R & R

teddevito — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:35:18 +0000

You think gym, you think sweat. You think gasping for air. Pushing weight. Jumping rope. But you don’t think about resting. So let’s talk a little about rest. If you haven’t done anything more strenuous than walk up the stairs … Continue reading →

Congratulations DAVE LAWRENCE! April 2012 Member of the Month

teddevito — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:38 +0000

Congratulations April 2012 Member of the Month Dave Lawrence! We asked Dave a few questions to figure out what makes him tick. Here’s what he said… Why do you work out at Mountain Fitness Center? To be able to run when … Continue reading →

If the Shoe Fits, Wear It

teddevito — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:58:07 +0000

Some of the programs we do here put you in situations where you will be tempted to compare yourself against the people you’re exercising with. You know, you look over your shoulder and see if you’re keeping pace, then you … Continue reading →

Some Things Never Change

teddevito — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:34:04 +0000

I had a conversation with a woman today who walked in asking about when the Weight Watchers program would resume. She was a spirited woman, less than 50 years old and nursing along a body dealing with FM. Somehow we … Continue reading →

64yo Deadlifts 175lbs at Mountain Fitness

teddevito — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:32:30 +0000

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Lynn sets the gym record for W60+ at 175lbs today. "I love this," she told me as we kicked the rubber plates after her lift. We got here by adding a few pounds each month to regular sets of 3 reps or 5 reps (along with lots of other barbell work, some kettlebell swings and med ball throws, and two days a week of Zumba). Today was our first time looking for a max by testing six sets of 1 rep and adding 5lbs each set.

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Written Goals

teddevito — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000

I think it’s important to write your goals. We dramatize the idea by thinking of the person who idolizes the goal and then one day gets to walk around with it hanging around their neck like a badge when they … Continue reading →

Summer Cycling Kickoff

teddevito — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:15:58 +0000

This just in from Craig Smith at Big Bear Cycling: Hello fellow cyclists! Spring is finally here and the Big Bear Cycling Association is getting started this Saturday with the return of our Community Rides. Come out, see friends and … Continue reading →

Sugar In the News

teddevito — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:48:42 +0000

This caught my attention. My friend Grayson has been curious about his nutrition recently and studied it for over 30 hours last month. He pointed out a 60 Minutes episode about sugar being both addictive and strongly linked to obesity … Continue reading →

Member of the Month(s): February is Conner Hafen & March is Erinn Whitmer

Cathleen Calkins — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:36:57 +0000

Each month we like to recognize a member for the effort they put forth at Mountain Fitness. Because we are combining two months into one, we are happy to report about two Mountain Fitness members that represent a commitment to … Continue reading →

Wrap up on Snowshoe the Bear

Cathleen Calkins — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:49:32 +0000

Snowshoe the Bear came and went but Mountain Fitness is still basking in the efforts made by members to commit to this race, to show up, and to enjoy the fruits of their workout labors. We talked to a few … Continue reading →