Merry Fitness

It’s the holiday’s folks. A celebration time filled with cocktail parties and family dinners.

Most people resign to gaining a few pounds during this time and start the year with new “resolutions” that we know last about as long as a parking spot in San Francisco. Actually the national average is between six to twelve lbs November thru March, which I would imagine is quite higher in the “fly over” states with California and Colorado tethering it down.

Ahh….and then there is the good news. And its just so flipping simple. Run!

Running is something almost anyone can do and unlike swimming or cycling (which you know I love) it is incredibly efficient at burning calories. Most importantly you can do it anywhere (with a few exceptions of Fargo and Baltimore in dead of winter).

So; eat drink and be merry these holidays, as you should! But if you’re like me and absolutely cringe at the thought of even a few extra pounds, then choose a race in February, find a running program based on your goals and most importantly, choose a friend to hold you accountable for the miles. And run your way to a resolution free new year. And oh yeah…look better naked.

Happy Holidays Folks.
Joel

Who Doesn’t Want To Look Better Naked?

Why not give those you care about the Gift of Confidence, Sexiness and Companionship this Holiday Season. Here are some great gift ideas.

1.Confidence

BreakAway Gift Certificates are an excellent way to spoil both family and friends. They can be redeemed on services only and will ensure that your loved ones will avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain and feel cat-walk ready!

Gift Certificates Purchased before December 20th receive 20% of that value in BreakAway Credit.

2.Sexiness

Bring sexy back these holidays with 2 for 1 Classes this Winter. Classes are an excellent way to keep that dreaded weight-gain at bay in a dynamic and challenging environment! Sign up a new friend to BreakAway’s Accelerator or Performance Cycling Classes and get your class for free!

3.Companionship: Why everybody wants a Garmin.

Ever wanted a companion out on the road? With the Garmin Forerunner series, you will have access to the best training assistance possible. Complete with GPS tracker, this companion assesses workout training variables such as distance, time, heart rate, pace, and more.

Train more specifically and precisely in your unique zones ensuring that you burn more fat and reach your goal.

A Garmin is an excellent gift for any athlete or individual who is determined to become Lighter Leaner Stronger and Faster.

Prices start at $179.99 for the Forrunner 101. We have a variety of watches in stock including the popular Forerunner 210 and Edge 500 for Cyclists. Get 10% off if you order before 20 December.For a full list of prices and products go to Garmin, and order early to avoid disappointment.

Stay Sleek & Slender: Sign-Up for Something

Keep fighting the Winter Flab by setting early goals in the New Year. Let us help you stay Lighter Leaner Stronger and Faster by training you toward the following events:

Sunday, January 8, 2012 | Windmill 10K, Starts @ 9:00 AM, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA Register @ www.dserunners.com
Sunday, January 15, 2012 | Ballpark 5K,AT&T Park @ 9:00AM Terry Francois & Illinois Streets, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, January 22, 2012 | Waterfront 10-Mile & 5-K, @9:00AM Fisherman’s Wharf

Testing = Results

The only way to gauge progress is to quantify the change between the start and completion of a goal.

A Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test measures the minimum number of calories that your body expends at rest, and is affected by exercise, lifestyle, eating/drinking habits, etc. Knowing your most basic caloric needs will allow you to maintain your current body weight. Paired with the nutritional consultation, we can help create a personalized, daily calorie intake and expenditure program, that will help ensure you reach your weight loss goal.

An exercise metabolic rate (EMR) assessment measures the precise fuel source that you are burning within a corresponding heart rate zone. Results from an EMR allow you to train more efficiently and effectively by isolating fat burning (i.e. weight loss), aerobic base training (endurance), and anaerobic threshold (speed/power) zones.

Use these test results to help you train for your New Year events and ensure that you burn as much fat as possible.

Winter’s Gift to Cyclists: Indoor Training at BreakAway with Coach Cliff Smoot

The off-season is now upon us – let’s make the most of it! It’s cold, wet, and dark outside, so it’s not hard to make the decision to retreat indoors. However, it is hard to stay motivated to stick to a routine when you’re accustomed to working out in the sun and fresh air. Performance Cycling classes at 6PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays are an easy way to stick with your routine, and I invite you to join our crew of riders.

Tuesday evening classes are “technique workshops,” where we do workouts focused on skill-building and developing better neuromuscular habits. Pedalstroke, posture, and attitude are our major focuses during these classes. A typical Tuesday night class includes cadence ladders, single-leg drills, ankling technique, and diaphragmatic breathing workouts.

Thursday night classes complement Tuesdays’ by offering simpler, sub-threshold workouts simulating long intervals that build strength and endurance. Thursdays are tough: an average class includes loading resistance cadence intervals, and low-cadence climbing intervals based on our favorite local hills and mountains. Tuesday classes build good habits while Thursday classes build strong bodies.

Winter classes are unique because our intervals are less intense, peaking at about 80-85% of threshold (read: around lactate threshold), yet longer (read: 10-15 minutes) than those of the Spring and Summer. As always, classes build upon one another through the off-season and yield significant, quantifiable results.

Last word

From the BreakAway Team, we would like to thank you all for a very good year. Take care over the Holidays and let’s make 2012 Great! Merry Fitness to you all!