by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 1, 2010 | Fitness, Monthly Workout Playlist
One of my favorite ways to do cardio is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT-See last week’s Fitness 101 post). I like it for a number of reasons. It is efficient, for one. I can get a heart pounding workout in 20-30 minutes and get on with the rest of my busy day....
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 4, 2010 | Monthly Workout Playlist, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
I am so happy to be back in the weight room. Post surgery I was not allowed to lift or strain in any way for several weeks. Once I was taken off restriction the first week of December, I was still a little hesitant to go all out. I started back slowly, doing a full...
by Pamela Hernandez | Dec 7, 2009 | Monthly Workout Playlist
The holiday season is in full swing. Every retail store and public gathering area is all Christmas music all the time. I like Christmas music, to a point. It’s fun to listen to while putting up the tree, wrapping presents, or driving to see the family. I don’t enjoy...
by Pamela Hernandez | Nov 2, 2009 | Monthly Workout Playlist
One of my favorite parts of the day is when I get to kick back with the Ellen DeGeneres show. I think it’s one of the best shows out there and it teaches us something very important – the value of dance. The audience always dances before the show starts to...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 5, 2009 | Monthly Workout Playlist
Music has always been a big part of my life. I can hear a certain song and be transported back through space to a very specific time or event in my life. Music has always been a big motivator as well. If I needed courage or had to get myself “psyched” up for...