Join members of Team MostFit for a free Sledgehammer workout with the MostFit Core Hammer at Extreme Results Fitness Studio in Northridge, CA. The Core Hammer workout is great for core strength, cardio, upper body, legs and glutes and of course... stress relief! This class will be great for all levels and exercises will be modified to fit your level. Bring your friends and family and try out one of the newest and most exciting pieces of portable fitness equipment there is.
Date: Saturday July 11, 2015
Where: Extreme Results Fitness Studio. 8853 Wilbur Ave., Northridge, CA 91324
Time: 8-9AM
Details: Arrive early to sign waiver. Bring water or there will be bottled water to purchase for $1.
Get ready to HIIT SH*T!
MostFit is thrilled to announce the launch of their newest product in the line, the 12 Lb Core Hammer.
After experiencing an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the original, 8 lb hammer, Andrew Gavigan, MostFit Owner and President decided to take it up a notch. Says Andrew “Everyone who picks up the 8 lb Core Hammer loves it. There is an instant excitement… an “oh wow!” reaction, and then their first question is … are there more hammers in different weight choices?”
“I love working with the Core Hammer, and couldn’t be happier to have a new and different option for everyone I’ve introduced to It,” says Tom Holland, internationally recognized exercise physiologist and MostFit Ambassador. “This thing is just plain fun!”
The original MostFit Core Hammer was a first of its kind, finally making sledgehammer workouts possible without the tire. The Core Hammer is designed just like a sledgehammer, but the head is round and composed of solid urethane material, providing the right amount of rebound so the user can establish a rhythm that exactly mimics traditional sledgehammer swings. This means that sledgehammer workouts can now be done anywhere…in a park, gym, Crossfit box or at home and multiple users can workout together in small spaces with the Core Hammer, which fits in nicely with MostFit’s mantra of helping the user be the “Most Fit” they can be – anywhere, anytime.
Both the 8 lb and the 12 lb hammers are manufactured in Southern California, near MostFit Headquarters.
The products are available at Most-fit.com, amazon, and ironcompany.com, Power Systems and are soon to be available through other major distributors.
MostFit is dedicated to promoting fitness throughout the community, as a means to health and happiness. Their goal is to make fitness enjoyable, accessible and realistic - which is paramount to creating a healthy body image and ultimately, success.
Core Hammer Product Specs:
32”~ plastic covered fiberglass sledge hammer handle
◦ 7” diameter Urethane head
◦ Head is heat molded onto handle and mechanically locked via patent pending design.
◦ Weight ~ 12 lbs
We are so happy to share that Scott York (@scottyorkfitness) won the 50+ division of the 2015 AFM Fittest Competition. He trained hard in body and mind, and incorporated the MostFit Core Hammer almost daily in his training sessions.
June 21 2015 – "Below is my journey of setting an ambitious goal, getting out of my comfort zone, struggling with the challenges and obstacles of life and enjoying the amazing feeling of accomplishing a goal that I will be proud of for the rest of my life. My aim is not only to document this journey but to somehow encourage one person out there who may be in need of inspiration, focus, better health and the feeling of setting a lofty goal and then pursuing that goal with every ounce of willpower and determination."
Please CLICK HERE to read his training journal and how he incorporated the MostFit Core Hammer in to his daily training sessions.
Scott is an incredible mentor, trainer, and motivator.
"Never forget that since the very beginning of time, and forever more, there has never been and never will be another person with your exact personality, your talents, your relationships and your influence on the people around YOU.
Your life is so important — the world is a better place because you are here. There are so many important things that will never be done unless YOU do them. YOU CAN DO IT!"
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"Take a deep breath. Don’t forget that everything always works out exactly the way it’s supposed to…and every experience…good and bad…lasts exactly as long as it’s supposed to last…and every moment of every day teaches us exactly what it was meant to teach us.
It’s ALL good.
Take another deep breath. Just be your terrific self and let the joy soak in.
You are one phenomenal person."
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"P.S. Just wanted to remind you that you are not alone….you are never ever alone.
Not only are there others who are experiencing the same kind of challenges that you are experiencing, they are working towards the same kinds of goals that you are, and who want the same things out of life that you do……
You also have unseen angels all around you……and the same hands that created you are watching over you, protecting you, and keeping you company every minute of every day….
You are treasured, loved, and watched over….you are never alone."
To read more about Scott York and to sign up and train with him, CLICK HERE for his website.
Don't worry... Coach Kimmie of Kinesis in Culver City has your questions covered in this article shared on the Fit Bottomed Girls site.
Flip through any fitness, yoga, Pilates, health or other “active” magazine and you’ll likely see at least one type of reference to the following:
“Need more flexibility?”
“Work on your mobility!”
“How to use a foam roller”
“What is myofascial release?”
“Can I practice self massage?”
… And any number of other articles on these variations of self-care and awareness. Trigger point release, adhesions, knots, muscle tightness, active release … and the list goes on!
So are you wondering what to do, my fitness-seeking, fat-blasting, Pilates-adoring, gym-loving, cardio-class-diggin’, sweaty spinning, WODing Fit Bottomed friends?
Well, as most things in life, it truly depends. Are you preparing for a workout? Do you need to downregulate your system and relax? Is the area you’re dealing with painful or does it feel restricted? Dealing with injury or just DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)?
In my humble (20 years of personal training and athletic endeavors) opinion, here’s what I have to offer …
There are two types: dynamic and static. One’s moving and one’s not. Pretty simple, right? If you think about the actual word dynamic, one of its definitions is “characterized by continuous change, activity or progress.” That sounds pretty rockin’ to me and means THAT’S the way I’d want to get ready for my workout. Sounds like that type of movement that might make me a little sweaty and certainly bring up my general tissue temperature, huh? So, dynamic stretching movements that mimic your coming movements or wake up the areas you’ll be using are PRE-workout in nature.
Static stretching, on the other hand, means “having no motion, being at rest, fixed, stationary.” I rarely have clients participate in static stretching unless they are trying to relax, downregulate their nervous system or they just really enjoy the movements. To me, this type of stretching should be completely stress-free, struggle-less and done in a very comfortable manner. Almost like a little reverence time to honor your body in the space it’s currently in. This type of stretching is wonderful to do before bed along with some deep, space-inducing breathwork to bring everything “down”…
Okay, so I’m likely going to get some flack about this — but again, remember this is all truly IMHO. The foam rollers at Kinesis come out for few reasons: lying supine and parallel on them for passive, relaxing chest and shoulder stretching at the END of a workout OR as a general, superficial “steamrolling” of tissues to increase blood flow/circulation to prep them for deeper, more specific myofascial release using Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls, getting an actual massage from one of our fabulous bodyworkers or just because my client loves it (#ChooseMyBattles).
When there was nothing else available, the hard, tissue smashin’ foam roller was wonderful and so much better than doing absolutely nothing to give some lovin’ to your muscle madness … However, science-y and super-smarter-than-me people like Jill Miller, Sue Hitzmann, Kelly Starrett and other geniuses in the movement field have come up with other, more specific tools to use to DIG into your cruddy spots, douse the flames of discomfort and decrease your IMmobility!
Physical therapist, CrossFit box owner and coach Kelly Starrett said in reference to lying on a foam roller or lacrosse ball PRE-workout: “How do you feel after a massage? Like you want to jump on the rack and squat 300 pounds? No. You feel relaxed and calm, like you have less energy.” So, there you go.
TheraCane, The Stick, a massage therapist, the TigerTail, tons of other “roller” type pieces, tennis/golf/lacrosse/pinky balls, CranioCradle. Aye aye aye!!!
Speaking of those geniuses I mentioned above … Jill Miller and her unbelievable system and therapy balls are our tools of choice for deeper, more specified work for mobility issues, as well as pain managers. Her book, The Roll Model, is literally the most beautiful book I’ve ever seen regarding how to care for your body. The YTU therapy balls are the best tool for us for a few reasons:
Grippy, pliable rubber created specifically to match very closely the density and feel of human muscle.
Totally portable and completely affordable! Toss a set in your gym bag, your suitcase, keep a set at work in a drawer and you’re good to go for self-care anywhere!
They can actually safely roll over bony spots on your body! And unlike an air-filled tennis ball, they do not collapse under your body weight. This enables you to get into areas that only your massage therapist could during a hands-on experience.
Ultimately, doing something to address your tissue issues, pain points and limit your limitations is way better than doing nothing. However, choose wisely and educate yourself, my Fine Fit Bottomed Friends…
IMHO,
—Coach Kimmie
For more great articles by Coach Kimmie, CLICK HERE and be sure to subscribe to the Kinesis Kolumn.
With the MostFit™ Core Hammer you no longer need a bulky tire and sledgehammer to for this style of workout. Try these Core Hammer slams with Jumping Jack. This exercise is great for building core strength, aerobic endurance, and grip strength. With the MostFit™ Core Hammer you or your clients can perform this and a variety of other sledgehammer exercises anywhere, anytime.
Stand with your feet in a semi wide, parallel, base. Be sure to engage your core and protect your grip on the Core Hammer as you slam it on the ground in front of you. As you retract the Core Hammer extend it over head and jump your feet together like you would during standard jumping jack. Jump your feet apart back into your starting position and repeat.
Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. You as the user are responsible independently for use of any fitness programs or equipment and assume the risks of any resulting injury.
I love making all types of meatballs by experimenting with different meats, spices and herbs to make them interesting. Last week, I made my Coriander-Parsley Turkey Meatballs with one of my private cooking class clients and her whole family was jumping with joy because they were SOOOOOOO GOOD!
Check out my super easy meatball recipe below.
Words of advice:
While they are cooking, try not to touch them, except when you flip them the first time. If you move them around too much, they can break and/or the juices will come out and the meatballs will be dry! Last time I checked, nobody likes a dry meatball, so be careful! ;)
Coriander Meatballs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-13 minutes
Yields: 4 servings, 2 meatballs/person
Ingredients:
1 Pound Ground, organic turkey or chicken, dark meat
1 Whole Egg, mixed or 2 egg whites
1Teaspoon Garlic salt
Pepper
½ Tablespoon Ground coriander
¼ Cup Parsley, chopped
2 Tablespoons Grape seed oil
1/3 Cup Broth
Directions:
Chop parsley and place in a large bowl. Add in the egg, garlic salt, pepper and coriander. Mix well.
Add the meat to the parsley mixture and k
nead well by hand until the ingredients are well combined.
Wetting your hands, to help keep the meat from sticking to them, divide the mixture into 8 equal portions, about 1/4 cup each. Roll each portion into a ball. If you find that the meat is sticking to your hands, just wet them again.
After making the balls, wash your hands well.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side. After 5 minutes, flip the meatballs, cook for 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth.
Cover with a lid. Cook for 4-5 more minutes or until cooked through.
Drain on a paper towel.
Serve over a bed kale, chard, and/or spinach. You can also add them to the Miracle rice or Noodles.
They are also great over spaghetti squash or with my Hazelnut Zoodles recipe.
You can also make these into hamburgers instead of meatballs.
Place meatballs into freezer to freeze and pop into a soup for a quick dinner option.
You can also make these into hamburgers instead of meatballs.
Place meatballs into freezer to freeze and pop into a soup for a quick dinner option.
Lauren Haas is Holistic Nutritionist. She is an AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, C.N.C, C.N.H.P, Certified Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. Visit her and get more great recipes at www.haasholistic.com
MostFit will host Tom Holland, internationally recognized exercise physiologist and certified sports nutritionist in the MostFit booth (booth # 1507) at the 2015 IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles in July. As part of his recent new role as MostFit Brand Ambassador, Tom will be leading product demonstrations to include the brand new 12 lb Core Hammer, the original 8 lb Core Hammer, SYN Rings and more. He will also be engaging in a book signing featuring his recently released paperback, Swim, Bike, Run, Eat.
“We are thrilled about all the great things we are able to offer IDEA World attendees this year. With Tom Holland coming on board, and the launch of the new 12 lb Core Hammer, we have so much to offer,” says Andrew Gavigan, MostFit Founder and President. “Anyone who stops by the booth won’t be disappointed!”
Andrew, Tom, and other trainers will run ongoing, 15-minute hands-on demos in the booth, with a chance for participants to win a MostFit beanies or T’s. IDEA World attendees can also simply stop by the booth and sign up to receive the MostFit online Newsletter and automatically be entered to win a Portable Fitness Kit consisting of MostFit products, valued at over $75. Special conference discount pricing will be in effect for the entire conference, with an even deeper discount available during the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour from 5:30 – 6:30 pm on Friday, July 18th.
Each year, over 12,000 personal trainers, group fitness instructors, mind-body professionals, owners and managers, and world renowned experts from every corner of the globe converge at the IDEA World Fitness Convention. This year the convention is being held in Los Angeles from July 15 through the 19th.
“This is the next exciting initiative among a host of strategic things MostFit is involved in this year,” said Tom. “I’m happy to be a part of it, and anxious for the opportunity to share this product line with professional trainers and instructors at IDEA World.”
About MostFit
Founded by trainer Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit is focused on creating and sharing affordable, efficient and accessible fitness equipment that empowers individuals to get stronger and to workout anywhere, any time.
MostFit is dedicated to promoting fitness throughout the community, as a means to health and happiness. Their goal is to make fitness enjoyable, accessible and realistic - which is paramount to creating a heathy body image and ultimately, success.
