Hit the Trail and Get Fit

One of my favorite things about Southern California is that if you wanted to, you could go to the mountains, the desert and the beach all in the same day. Most hikes are located within easy day hiking distance of a major city so it makes the hikes great for a one-day escape or a […]

Watchtower trail in Sequoia National Park is a beautiful out and back hike featuring stunning vistas of rocky mountain peaks and alpine scenery.  It’s approximately 6.7 miles when starting at Lakes trailhead at Wolverton and ascends to high alpine country. There are a few water crossings along the way to filter water if needed. Lots

Our bodies crave movement everyday. There is a big belief out there that if your workout doesn’t make you sweat, it’s not worth doing. Truth is gentle workouts can be just as vital as hard core workouts even if it’s just walking. Think of it as your daily serving of fruits and vegetables. Honor yourself

The magic of starting small… Setting intention involves being very clear and positive about something we want.  Here are 3 small steps you can take to get you set up for a successful and consistent exercise habit.  •Plan-Set goals that are small and attainable.  •Progress-Work towards building the goals  •Accountability- Track progress to see improvements/where

I have a hard time with this one as I see so many people go all out with their resolutions, only to quit weeks later because they went to hard or made unrealistic goals.  I’ve had hundreds of conversations with clients about working out and eating properly. I am asked questions like “What do you

Hiking up to the top of Nevada Falls was absolutely magical.  The plan was to do our first hike of the day up to Vernal Falls (The Mist) I would recommend starting early as it is a little tough to find parking especially during summer months. We parked near the village and rented bikes because

Just recently, I went back to Zion to hike the Narrows. The Narrows is the narrowest part of Zion Canyon. It is beautiful gorge with walls a thousand feet tall.  We started at the Temple of Sinawava on a paved road called the River Walk and hike in about a mile before entering the Virgin

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” Your body can endure almost anything, it is your mind you have to convince.