More Scary Pumpkins

Pumpkin Carving at ACB

So, every year we have a pumpkin carving contest at ACB. The various departments carve pumpkins and they are judged by the little kids at their Halloween Party. This year Strength & Conditioning did "Ralph The Pumpkin" Ralph had a little too much candy before his workout.... See picture!

Hiking Green Lakes

Went hiking this past weekend at Green Lakes. What a beautiful place. I love to hike and I would recommend this hike to anyone who wants a good workout and also wants some beautiful scenery. Besides hikers, horses are also allowed on the trail.

More on TRX

Yes, I agree with Nansee, the TRX Straps can be a lot of fun. Watch these videos and get an idea what it's like or have one of us show you like Nansee suggested!

TRX Straps

Have you ever tried the TRX straps? They were invented by a Navy Seal and are presently being used in Iraq for staying fit for combat. They are attached to Humvee's and can be used anywhere (in your home also).
Looking for core strength? TRX will get you in shape for any sport without lifting a dumbbell, it is all in the body weight, make it as easy or as hard as you like. Want to hang like a monkey, have fun like a kid again? TRX will train you for any sport you are in or want to do better at. Come and check them out upstairs in the weight room at ACB. You can sign up for a session or just call and I will give you a mini demo for free. Guaranteed laughter and fun, with a few grunts and groans in between!

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Jessie - this one's for you and anyone brave enough to train with Jessie!

Since you love Burpees so much! Check out this Burpee video.

Getting this blog figured out!

Alright, I figured out how to log in as Jenny and not ACB Training Team! Wow, I'm starting to get addicted to this technology stuff. Good thing I'm a trainer so I will be forced to get off of my butt throughout the day and run around with clients. It's so fun, I love training people - we have a great time! Right? Any of my clients want to confirm that???
I know, every once and a while you probably wish I would throw in a massage right.... especially after the lunges and squats! Thanks to all my clients and training buddies - you guys make work FUN, plus YOU ROCK for taking care of yourselves, your health, fitness and well-being!

Jump Rope For Heart

Many people ask me how I got my start as an athlete. The first organized physical activity I can remember doing without the help of my mother telling me childhood stories is performing with my elementary jump-rope team, The Heartbeats. We traveled all over the state to do shows for grade schools, high-schools, half-time performances at ball games and the like – I was an entertainer. We had a 20 kid group routine set to music and I also did a small group routine with my best buddies. My claim to fame was doing push-ups while jumping Double-Dutch (jumping while two people twirl ropes inward toward each other) and jumping 12 ropes at once in the Eggbeater (all ropes crossing at a central point). I only realized later in life that it was practicing, performing, and competing as a youngster at a sport that demanded such a high level of athleticism was what got me hooked on high intensity exercise and sports through high school, college, and now in my profession as a certified personal trainer here at the Athletic Club of Bend.

Jump Rope For Heart is a national fund-raising event sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). The program engages elementary students in the physical activity of jumping rope and raises funds to support lifesaving heart disease and stroke research and education through annual school events and is what teams like The Heartbeats promoted and raised excitement about in their performances. I am proud to say that this year Jump Rope For Heart celebrates its 30th Anniversary and has raised over $703 million since 1978 for the fight against heart disease and stroke. Visit the Jump Rope For Heart link for more information and to get your child’s school involved in this worthwhile program.

Happy Jumping,
Trainer Jess

P.S. For a small fee you might be able to talk me into a skills demo.

Effective Ab Exercises

ACE (American Council on Exercise) rates the bicycle manuever and captains chair as the top 2 most effective ab exercises. The traditional crunch is one of the least effective ab exercises.

Good demo of the bicycle manuever (bicycle criss cross)

Another top ab exercise:

Welcome - You are What you Eat

Hope you enjoy our crazy, cooky, yet informative health & fitness infatuated blog! What can I say we're a bunch of Personal Trainers. What does that mean exactly - I don't know where to start, read our blog and see for yourself what we are like!


Speaking of which, I've been reading, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle A Year of Food Life", by Barbara Kingsolver and I highly recommend this book for anyone trying to eat and be healthy! http://www.animalvegetablemiracle.com I'm only halfway through and I've already been motivated to check out out where I can buy fresh, local, sustainably grown, organic food. I looked on http://www.localharvest.org and found 1 farm listed in the Bend area (Bishop Farms, 60730 Gosney Rd.). So, I'm gonna try and check it out this weekend. I was hoping to find a CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) Farm in Bend but I haven't found one yet. Although I did find a good definition of what a CSA is and why it's important on the Local Harvest website. OK - all this talk about food and I'm getting hungry now, which is typical! So, off to eat my salad with salsa as dressing (my new thing) and yes my Romaine is ogranic. Still working on the other ingredients though.
- Jenny Anderson, Fitness Director