Are you confused about how much, when and what to eat before, during and after your works-outs to maximize your performance? Do you know what to eat for endurance versus strength training workouts? What you eat can help you have energy for your workouts, get stronger, and perform better.

Good luck Boston Marathon Runners.
May the wind be at your back!

KOGA? 
What is KOGA?  It is a combination of kickboxing and yoga.    www.kogaworkout.com

How can the two work together? 
Well I had to find out for myself and experience a class this past saturday at Cambridge Athletic Club.  The demonstration class was taught by the creator Jon KOGA.  I love kickboxing and yoga.  But it was so much more than just kickboxing and yoga; with plyometric moves, use of stabilizers, and concentration on form and breath.  Counts of 4 make it easy to follow.  At the end of each set, we were doing yoga poses that ties into the muscles we just worked.  Simple effective moves.  I was sweating, and my legs were shaking; but I did not feel like I was hit by a truck at the end.  I burned lots of calories, had a complete body and mind workout.  I highly recommend it.

Stay tuned for more classes coming to the Boston and Cambridge area!!  Please send me an email if you are interested in learning more.

With the Boston Marathon around the corner, lots of stories are out and about of runners young and old.
Being a fan of the Boston Marathon and having run it 3x myself, I always love reading the stories. 
How about running the Boston Marathon for the 32nd time?  82 year old John DiComandrea has and was the oldest official competitor last year.  And he will be running again this year.  Hats off to John and may the wind be at your back!

No time for strengthening your core?  Sure you do.  Focus on good posture no matter where you are.  Especially while you are sitting.  Shoulders down away from your ears and pulled back.  Deep breath in belly will rise, exhale, pull that belly in.  Keep breathing and maintain that belly pulled in.  Every little bit adds up.