Honor Our Veterans Today
Take a minute to thank those among us that have served in our military and remember those who are no longer with us. This is a great day and at the same time a sad day for many...
Sunday Hikes Ground Me
Hi everyone, Melissa, head trainer at Optimum Condition here. We often get submerged in our day-to-day activities and stresses in life, so it's important to...
Kayaking = Fun in the Sun
The weather was just too beautiful NOT to be outside this past weekend. So after eating breakfast outside at a little restaurant on Mission Bay, we decided to do a little kayaking with our dog, Fender...
House Flood…Long Leave of Absence
Hi everyone, Melissa, head trainer at Optimum Condition here. I know it's been a while since anyone has heard from me, and the truth is that I got wrapped up in getting our house back together after my hubby and I had a flood...
Should Women only Lift Light Weights?
Absolutely not, provided you don't have any health issues. Many women have an unfounded fear that lifting weights is going to give them huge bulking muscle...
Should I Stop Working Out if my Muscles Hurt?
For beginners just starting an exercise program, it can be confusing as to what is normal and what is not. There's a big difference between muscle fatigue and joint/ muscle pain...
Hard to Fit Exercise into Your Schedule?
Not having enough time to exercise is probably one of the top reasons people give for not doing it. Try these 5 tips...
I Do Tons of Crunches But Still Have Belly Fat!!
Are you doing hundreds of crunches a day but still can't get rid of your belly fat? Belly fat won't go away just because you do a lot of abdominal work...
I Skip Meals & Don’t Have Time to Eat
Do you find yourself too busy to stop to eat breakfast or lunch, let alone the fact that you should eat at least a snack every four hours to maintain a healthy metabolism?
Lunch Time Exercise Class
Lonnie and Jeri doing hurdles during an exercise class