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At Body Inspired Fitness, we offer a variety of specialized programs!
Chasing The Sun Jeffrey Bertollini's Running Clinic
- Lose 5-10lbs
_______________________________________________________________ Chasing The Sun Testimonials Like a lot of people who used to love to run I had stopped running for all the usual reasons. But it was the one exercise I used to do for pleasure and I missed that. When the Chasing the Sun classes started I thought I would give it a try - see if I could get that feeling back. My goal was to be able to run three miles comfortably by the end of the classes. With just a few pointers from Jeffrey, I achieved that in my first week! I'm thrilled - I'm running again for fun. Jeffrey is simply great - he gives you as much or as little attention as you need, he keeps you motivated and on track. It's so worth doing - you'll be hooked after one class. ' I LOVE running. It comes really naturally and I already enjoy it. But I do get bored and need to shake it up. Chasing The Sun is that for me. Each week Jeffrey gives me new things to try and challenges my current program. I HIGHLY recommend CTS to not only new runners but anyone who already enjoys running. My form has improved, my time has improved, and I find I am not as bored!! Also his abs class is the most insane 30 mins ever. If your advanced he'll kick your butt, if your new he will make you feel comfortable. This guy just has "it". See you in class! - Angela Parker Jeffery has a great energy that motivates me to push myself...even after a long day! He takes the time to teach smart and effective running tips and I feel I have really improved in the short time I have joined the group. - Kristen Massett "I'm not naturally a runner, but one of my goals for this year is to run a "J recently became my personal fitness instructor. His skills and "I wanted to run a 10K this summer: a running program email showed up. I needed inspiration & direction to improve endurance: Jeff Bertollini showed up. I wanted camaraderie: the team showed up. Small commitment; big results: Race is next week. Chasing the Sun was a Gift" - Marlene "I HATED running, I capitalized HATE because that truly how I felt about it. _______________________________________________________________ What you can count on each week when participating in a group program.
Top 5 reasons to start running:
TOP 10 EXCUSES A PERSON CAN’T RUN… and why they’re ridiculous:
There is NO ONE IN THE WORLD who is too unfit to get fit. It just takes motivation and a little effort. You may have to start with a walk, move into speed walking and then to a light jog. Starting at the bottom and taking it level-by-level is great. Running is one of the best ways to get fit. So do it! Yes, it can. So can walking, oh and driving! But taking it slow and easy while you are adjusting to the proper form you are a lot less likely to ever come across injury. You don't have to get hurt if you are a runner. Just go slow, listen to your body, and warm-up properly before each run. Just like "running causes injuries," this excuse only applies to people who are pushing themselves too fast or not properly letting their muscles/body become accustomed to running. Being overweight can make running harder on your knees. But, if you take your time and work up to running, your knees, body, and joints won't get hurt. This is definitely one of my favorite excuses because I used it myself when I was not a runner. All it takes is practice and the use of correct form. With patience and the want to improve, you will absolutely do just that. I can even almost guarantee you will come to love running and even need it in your life. Liposuction, funerals, angioplasty, doctor visits and prescription drugs are pretty costly too. Definitely your choice though. Exercise releases endorphins (making you feel happy) and it can help wake you up. I always feel more invigorated after a run. Want to know why it is harder to get out of bed after a LONG sleep? Your body gets used to the rest. When you run. Your body will get used to the exercise. You will feel a lot better about yourself after a run than if you just sit around watching the TV all night. Trust me. Give yourself the 5-minute rule. Tell yourself on those days you feel like you just can’t do it that you will just go out for 5 minutes. Time it. I bet when 5 minutes comes around you will want to go ahead and finish your run. Yes, it can be. Don’t forget about life though, life is hard too. Hard work can also be the most amazing feeling in the world. It can be pure ecstasy even. The pay off is well worth the hard work. So get off your butt. “In the summer, the heat is too much; in the winter, the cold is more than I can handle.” I've heard it all (and probably said it myself one too many times). You can run through all weather conditions, just be smart. It’s all about priorities in life. You can even take 15 minutes to go out and walk or run. Nothing is more important in life than taking a minute out for your health. It’s yours and no one else’s, so make it last. No more than trying to explain how much exercise and running can save your life. And if being in the fresh air, enjoying nature while reaping extra benefits of both pleasant mind and healthy body are boring then I am surprised you got to number 10 on this list.
Why I love to run If you ask me, these are two of the most important pieces of running. If your form is off you’re going to use more energy than you actually need to with the incorrect movements. Even if you have been running for years you may be able to tighten up your form and really get an amazing stride out of your run. You’ll find that you’re even stronger than you thought you were. If your breathing is irregular your always going to feel like your focus is off. It’s hard to focus on anything else when you’re always feeling like you are struggling to breathe. Everyone will have their own ways of dealing with breathing correctly and comfortably but finding your niche will really give you the advantage over your run. Once I figured out the answers to my problems I really started enjoying my runs. Enjoying them so much that now when I don’t run I miss it. Something feels off for the day. Running really sets me free. When I’m having a bad day is allows me get away from my problems. It’s a big release for me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Plus Size Power 60
Sherry Driggs started her Plus Size Power 60 Program with Body Inspired Fitness in 2008. Bringing the struggles and victories of her own personal weight loss journey to this incredible program. Sherry works with women of all shapes and sizes, but her Plus Size Power 60 program is her passion. Every workout is customized to each client. Sherry takes into account your age, weight, experience as well as your goals, fears, and dreams, to help you create your most abundant life! She taps into what you enjoy and helps you discover how much you can actually do. Sherry makes losing a significant amount of weight feel possible as well as something you enjoy. "Working with Sherry has totally transformed my life. I never in my wildest dreams thought I could be fit and healthy. She inspired me to work harder, cried with me when I struggled, and never let me give up. The most important thing I did was make the commitment to myself that I was ready to change. Once I decided enough was enough I found Sherry. She is truly my angel" Take a look at her bio HERE. Below is an article she recently wrote. Enjoy! I am so happy to be working at Body Inspired Fitness, specializing in plus size workouts and helping other women who share the same struggles as I once did. Five years ago, when I started my new healthy way of life, I was a size 16. Today, I am a healthy and fit size 6. When I started exercising and trying to get fit 5 years ago, I was unable to walk up a flight of stairs without hanging on to the railing, gasping for breath and wondering if I was going to faint. Today I am happy to say that I can easily walk a flight of stairs. Not only that, but I regularly do the Santa Monica stairs as part of my weekly workout routine! When I made my health my number one priority (work, relationships, family, chores, everything needed to come second to my life and my health) the results followed. And it turns out; I still had time for all the things I always thought were more important than working out! My experience has been that with a little effort and dedication, I was able to transform myself. This is something I can be proud of today. I know everyone has 60 minutes a day just for themselves. Exercising fits perfectly into my life today because I make it a priority, I put it in my calendar as an appointment. When first starting out, there were definitely some days I didn't want to show up, but because I had it in my calendar I would go. And that's when the miracle happened! All of a sudden, and I can't say when, but as I kept showing up and putting in the effort something inside of me changed and I couldn't wait to get up and out to my workout. I know other women in boot camp today that have had the same experience. The common denominator is keep showing up no matter what. Even on the days I didn't want to go, within 15 minutes of starting my workout I was so happy I came and joined in the fun. I have truly made exercise fun for me and I would love to share that with you.
The exercises demonstrated in magazines today are not for anyone having to lose more than 40 pounds. (In fact I don't look at magazines today because they are not helpful to me at all - comparing myself to pictures that are not reality only make me feel bad about myself. And who needs that!)
So here are 5 simple exercises that are very doable - wherever you’re starting from. 1) Walking - This is the best place to start. Anyone can walk and I encourage you to start implementing this into your daily schedule. When I started, I was only able to walk 20-30 minutes at a time, at a slow pace. I would time it and walk 10-15 minutes from home, then turn around and walk back. Here is one of my 30-day walk plans: Use music or find a walking buddy for motivation.
Upper body toning can all be done in the privacy of your home: 2) Standing Bi-Cep Curls Standing with feet hip width apart, draw your abdominal's to your spine keeping your posture tall, shoulders down and back, arms at your side, palms facing forward holding 3 lb weights. Elbows are touching your side/rib cage, curl up weights and lower back down to starting point. 3) Easy Crunches: lay on your back, place feet on the ground hip width apart, hands on top of thighs, lower back is pressed into the mat, exhale before you begin letting all air out of your lungs. Begin reaching hands to your knees, crunching up from the abs not the neck. (If your neck is tight try putting a small pillow under your neck) Each time you crunch up reach hands closer to your knees. 50 is your goal, when you think you can’t crunch up anymore do 2 more each time. You will get to 50 with practice, I promise you!! 4) Standing Leg Lifts: For Ass & legs-working 3 areas in one exercise- how cool!! Grab a chair and stand behind holding on lightly to the back. Both feet are together at starting position and you are lifting your right leg behind you while keeping leg straight, squeezing your gluts (too shy) bring back to starting position, each time your leg lifts behind you focus on squeezing your gluts. 20 reps and than switch legs. Now stand to the side of the chair holding on with left hand. Legs together, back is upright and in alignment, shoulders down and stomach is sucked in. lift each leg to the front with pointed toes, 20 sets and than with flexed feet do side leg lifts, squeezing your inner thighs as your leg comes back down to starting position. Turn around and hold chair with opposite hand and start with your other leg, front pointed toe lifts (20) and than flexed foot side lifts.
5) Core Balance move: Come down on your mat on hands and knees. Squeeze in stomach, back is flat, look down on your mat a couple inches in front of you. At the same time reaching out your right hand in front and left leg behind, lengthen the leg and hand, stretching your spine. This is a slow controlled movement. It can be a little awkward at first but once you get the hang of it, you might come to love this one as I have. (If your knees are bothering you, just place a towel or something soft on your mat to give it extra cushioning.) Alternate hands and feet, left hand straight and right leg behind is straight Do 20 all together, 10 each side. If you have any questions regarding these exercises or would like to book a private session with me, please call (310) 454-0506. I would love to share my experience with you and help you transform your life. Love and Light,
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