Monday, December 18, 2006

RYKA - FREE Shipping and Discounted Prices

FREE Ground Shipping and Discounted Prices at Ryka. I only wear Ryka for Turbo Kick™.

Order Online at: www.rykarita.com
Promo Code: RH6
Look for the Promo Code box in the right bottom, so you can enter the main site.

Or Call: 888.834.7952
Promo Code: RH6

This is a rare opportunity. They usually only offer discounted prices once a quarter, but it does not usually come with FREE Shipping, too!

Thursday, October 26, 2006

RYKA Holiday Sale!

RYKA, my favorite aerobics shoe, has started their Holiday Purchase Program. It's your opportunity to purchase the most durable, comfortable, and well-made women's shoe for the instructor price.

Order Online at: www.rykarita.com
Promo Code: RH6
Look for the Promo Code box in the right bottom, so you can enter the main site.

Or Call: 888.834.7952
Promo Code: RH6

I, always, order the N-GAGE INSTRUCTOR in white and black. They can take a Turbo beating without beating up your feet.

Check out their line at: www.rykarita.com

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

AFAA Apex 2007 - Get Your Primary Certification

Special "Early-Bird Registration Offers for All Participants in APEX 2007

Register before December 15, 2006, and you will be eligible to purchase AFAA's new textbook Personal Fitness Training: Theory and Practice for the discounted price of $39 ($59 value), This book is used to prepare for the National Boards, AFAA's National Board Review Course, and AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification.

In addition, if you register before December 15, 2006, you will also be eligible to recieve one of the following FREE:

**Two AFAA Continuing Education Corners (November/December 2006 and January/February 2007) Worth 4 CEUs, valued at $50.

OR

**Music Essentials for Group Exercise, an online continuing education course sponsored by Power Music®. Learn how to successfully use music as a tool to enhance your teaching style and motivate your class. Worth 3 CEUs, valued at $45.

OR

**Resistance to the Core, an online continuing education course sponsored by Resistance Wear®. Learn how to use advanced technology weighted vest during exercise. Worth 3 CEUs, valued at $35.

Learn more at their link: APEX 2007

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Start Teaching Now! Learn How!


Ever wonder how to start your fitness career?

Here are some pointers...

First, follow your passion and a really good instructor. If you love yoga, Pilates, an athletic blend like PiYo™... find an instructor that you can mentor with. This is a great opportunity to teach part of a class with them there for help while you are getting your feet wet.

Second, depending on where you want to teach. You may need to get a general group exercise certification. A certification that prepares you to teach a safe, well rounded class to the general population. Whether you are required or not, it is a good idea to get this type of certification. It teaches you how to modify and teach a safe, effective class format. The 2 most popular on the west coast are AFAA, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, or ACE, American Council on Excercise.

Third, get a specialty certification in the area you feel passionate about. Love kickboxing? Get a Turbo Kick™ Certification. Love a challenging, athletic, sweaty, hard core,
mind/body format? Get a PiYo™ Cerification.

Fourth, put the ego away. Never, ever, ever stop learning. Never stop pursuing knowledge. Never think you have it all.

Now... You are ready. Ready, set, pursue your fitness career.
Have questions? Please.... Contact me at lana@turbokick.com

Friday, July 07, 2006

PiYo™ Certifications Coming Up!

7/9/2006Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


PiYo™ Certification

Custom Bodies Fitness
4880 Irvine Blvd, Ste 102
Irvine, CA 92620
Directions: 714.544.4010

8/20/2006 Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


PiYo™ Certification

Gold's Gym
31941 Dove Canyon Dr
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Directions: 949.888.2722

I look forward to seeing you there!
Call me for more info.... 800.315.2505

Lana

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Get Excited - It's Finally Time - PiYo™ Time!

Hello everyone!

If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! We are going to have a blast! Here are the details you need to find the certification and be prepared.

I'm so excited about this weekend! I can't wait to see everyone on Saturday Afternoon!

Here is some important info you will need...

Number 1.... Directions, directions, directions.

Locations/Directions Anteater Recreation Center (ARC)

680 California Ave
Irvine, CA 92697-4515
949.824.5346 for Directions to the ARC


The ARC is located on the UC Irvine campus near the intersection of Campus Drive and California Ave.

A. Traveling North on the 405 freeway: Take the Culver exit. Turn left onto Culver and continue down Culver Ave until Campus Drive. Turn right on Campus and drive one block to California Ave. Left on California Ave and then turn left into the ARC parking lot.

B. Traveling South on the 405 freeway: Take the Jamboree exit and turn right on Jamboree. Turn left on Campus and then right on California Ave. Turn left into the ARC parking lot .

Number 2.... Here is the lowdown. Each PiYo™ Lesson is usually $45 but we offer a one time special deal at the PiYo™ training. You get PiYo™ Lessons 2 - 7 for only $99, that's 6 Lessons for $99. This is an unreal opportunity. Each Lesson is only $16.50 each. Let's see, that is less than the cost of a CD, but actually you get a DVD with form n technique and a CD with awesome music. (If you already have 1 of these Lessons, but are interested, I may be able to make a substitute, email me). This is a one time offer only at the instructor training. Unfortunately, they only give me a limited amount and we have over 25 people registered. If you are interested, let me know now! I really need to reserve yours ahead of time. I know some of you have already reserved your sets! Reply anyway! Let me know you want to reserve a PiYo™ Six Pack now! I'll put your name on it, so you can pick it up at the training. There will be other items to purchase if you are interested, but the PiYo™ Six Pack is the best buy. This is the best deal you will find at the event, forgo the Turbo Wear™ and invest in some great music and choreography.

Number 3... Get some rest and chill. This is going to be a fun day, but a fast-paced one. Grab your tote bag, backpack, or duffel and start packing for Saturday. Lay aside 2 comfy outfits that you are going to wear that day right now or tonight. Pick some layers in case it is very hot or very cold. Put 1 or 2 workout towels in your bag. Put a pad of paper, pencil, pen, and highlighter in your bag. Plan what you will eat and snack on that day, try to visit the store this week and stock up on your favorite energy snack. See if you can pack your snacks or food before Saturday morning, label them and let the family know they are off limits. =] Think... what will I need to be comfortable and stress free... lay it aside ahead of time.

To receive information on SALES and upcoming Turbo Kick™ or PiYo™ workshops, please visit: http://www.turbokick.com

Thanks for your commitment to fitness!

Lana
lana@turbokick.com

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

PiYo™ Certification - May 20th - UC Irvine - Sign Up NOW

Join me for this amazing training. PiYo™ fuses the best from formats such
as: Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Sports Conditioning, and more. Gain the ability to
format a flowing, challenging class for any fitness level, add to your toolbox
of choreography, learn more cueing techniques, start your mind/body journey.
There is something for everyone!

I look forward to seeing you there. Get special pricing directly from me.
Call me or email me. (lana@turbokick.com or 800.315.2505)

5/20/06
SATURDAY
3PM - 8PM
EVOLUTION FITNESS CONFERENCE UCI
Anteater Recreation Center
680 California Avenue
Irvine, CA 92697
Directions: 888.275.3488

SIGN UP ONLINE AT: https://rs289.securehostserver.com/~turbokic/index.php?content=register&event_id=716

Not sure? Come to one of my sample classes:

Saturday
May 06
11am

Total Woman Spa
14280 Culver Dr. Suite B
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-0478

Saturday
May 13
11:15am

Total Woman Spa
24021-B Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 455-9808

Try it out and see what all the buzz is about.

Lana

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Hard to Find Fitness Fashion - This Weekend Only!

You've got to get your hands on this hot Cargo! Don't waste any time... stock is limited. And once we run out, that's it!Need hard to find, fun workout clothing that you can wear to the gym or just hang out in?

Come visit me at 24 Hour Fitness Lakeshore Towers in Irvine, this weekend (Saturday and Sunday only). We are ordering Hot Brazilian styles and usually sell out the first day. Get there early and get the best selection. Entry to convention to shop is FREE! Check out some of the items available online at www.turbowear.com.

Fashion Booth at Irvine Xpedition Convention
24 Hour Fitness
Lakeshore Towers Irvine
Directions only: 949.250.4422

4/29 - SAT - 8am to 5pm
4/30 - SUN - 8am to 2pm

See you this weekend!

Monday, April 24, 2006

Watch Chalene LIVE on QVC!

TUESDAY, APRIL 25
on the Show Problem Solvers

10AM EST 7AM PST

Watch it, tape it, bloop, bloop, bloop... TiVo™ it!

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Roowwwrrr - I'm an Alley Cat?

The Irvine Spectrum 24 Hour Fitness is super revamping their Group X Schedule. All of the instructors auditioned in order to be included in this new cutting edge Group X program. Well, I was honored to be able to teach there.. So, I guess I'm an official Alley Cat! Meeeeoooooowwww! Hiss! Hiss!

This should be interesting. I saw the redesigned room on Friday and it was very impressive. The room had artistic design, cutting edge lighting and sound. I hope I'm worthy.

I can't wait till I get to teach my first class Monday, April 24th, 6:30pm Turbo Kick™.

Get a sneak peak at the opening night, Tuesday, April 18th. There will be prizes and 30 minutes demonstrations of some of the new formats (24Tease, 24Boogie... etc.).

See you there....

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

More PiYo™ Trainings On The Horizon

Summer is right around the corner, what a great time to take a PiYo™ Instructor Training. Add some new ideas to your current classes, get started with a new mind/body format, or just develop your own personal enrichment. Check out my training schedule below...

On a side note: If you want a special opportunity to purchase the hottest, cutest fitness apparel, you need to visit me at the Powder Blue Productions Booth at the Irvine Xpedition:

Sat 4/29/06 8am to 5pm

Sun 4/30/06 8am to 2pm

24 Hour Fitness Lakeshore Towers
18007 Von Karmen Ave, Irvine, CA
Directions: 949.250.4422


Get a preview of some items we will have: http://www.turbowear.com

PIYO™ INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHEDULE:

5/20/06 SATURDAY
3PM - 8PM
EVOLUTION FITNESS CONFERENCE UCI
680 California Avenue
Irvine, CA 92697
Directions: 888.275.3488
SIGN UP ONLINE AT:
https://rs289.securehostserver.com/~turbokic/index.php?content=register&event_id=716

7/9/06 SUNDAY
8AM - 5PM
Custom Bodies Fitness
4880 Irvine Blvd, Ste 102
Irvine, CA 92620
Directions: 714.544.4010
SIGN UP ONLINE AT:
https://rs289.securehostserver.com/~turbokic/index.php?content=register&event_id=871

8/20/06 SUNDAY
8AM-5PM
Gold's Gym
31941 Dove Canyon Dr
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Directions: 949.888.2722
SIGN UP ONLINE AT:
https://rs289.securehostserver.com/~turbokic/index.php?content=register&event_id=669

If you have any questions...

Email me: lana@turbokick.com

Thursday, March 23, 2006

PiYo™ at Camp Pendleton

The PiYo™ Certification on Camp Pendleton was awesome! What a great group of people. So, very diverse, from a fitness celebrity, yes, Linda, I'm talking about you! Great form! To a doctor and Captain, John. A future kineseology grad student and doctor, Saranette, you must be in the dictionary under tenatious! Go girl! Everyone was so nice, it made the day fly by. I look forward to returning next year! Oh and thanks for the socks... Kaeli... Anyone... please let Richard know he was a wonderful help toting my boxes in and offering me fresh coffee. The staff at the gym was great. I have to have more trainings on this base!

Don't forget to let your friends know... More PiYo™ Certifications are coming. You can get your next lesson free. Refer 3 folks to the full paid Instructor Training and PiYo™ 8 can be yours for FREE!

May - UC Irvine
July - UC Irvine
Aug - Trabuco Canyon

Lana
lana@turbokick.com

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

PiYo™ Girl does Round 27

I had the ultimate honor of being a part of the Round 27 filming this weekend. If you are not familiar with Turbo Kick™... Wow... You are missing out on the absolutly most amazing kickboxing format around. Turbo Kick™ manages to meld fun, hip hop, craziness and kickboxing. Each class is called a Round and is preformatted for the ease of use of the instructor and allows the members to know what to expect when they go to a class. The Round is layered so you can make it low impact or super high, depending on what the students needs are.

The 5 hours of filming was extremely fun, humbling and physically demanding. I'm truly in awe of Zena, Monica, Tina, and Chalene's ability to have perfect form and unending energy.

Here are some pictures from the filming... The top pic is Chalene checking footage. The left pic Chalene and Tina are discussing costumes and below is... hmmmm... Well, you will just have to watch the DVD to figure that one out.. he he he he.... You will just have to guess what section it is from... Wink. Wink.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Special Classes for Feb/Mar 2006 - Join Me!

Join me for some special classes this Feb and Mar. If you come to one of my classes and sign up for the March PiYo™ Certification, you will get a SPECIAL DISCOUNTED rate.

PiYo™ Certification
3/19 SUNDAY
8AM - 5PM
21 Area Fitness Center
Bldg. 210750 A Street
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

Sign Up Online or call 800.315.2505


SPECIAL CLASS SCHEDULE: FEB/MAR 2006:

2/18 SAT Total Woman Gym and Spa, Irvine, Ca

8:30 AM - Body Blast
9:30 AM - Core Fusion
10:30 AM - Yoga Beat

2/19 SUN Total Woman Gym and Spa, Irvine, Ca

8:30 AM - Cardio Kick

2/27 MON Semper Fit
Paige Fieldhouse #1110
Camp Pendleton


11:30 AM - PiYo™ FREE Master Class

3/9 THUR 21 Area Fitness Center
Bldg. 210750 A Street
Camp Pendleton

6:30PM - PiYo™ FREE Master Class

3/10 FRI 24 Hour Fitness, Culver Plaza, Irvine

5:45AM - Strength Endurance Training

3/11 SAT Total Woman Gym and Spa, Irvine, Ca

10:30 AM - Yoga Beat

I hope to see you soon. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Could You Resist This Face?


Please help me welcome Lady Liberty, our newest addition to the Holt clan. We hadn't planned on adding a 3rd dog so soon, but we could not let this one end up in the city pound. Her previous owner was going to just let her go because she chewed on things.. Hello! She's 6 months old! We scooped her up and are ready for the challenge of training 2 pups at the same time. But, again I say... who could resist this face? She's an Akita, probably about 50+ lbs and loves to lick your face.

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Not Your Typical Birthday

Wednesday, Jan 25, I turned 28 again. It began like most wednesdays, waking at 5:3OAM to teach my early morning sculpt class. They are an awesome, energetic class and I got to make my announcement that I would proclaim over and over again that day... It's my birthday! I'm the queen of the day! All bow to me! Well, it wasn't exactly like that, but I certainly felt that way. It was the beginning of a great day!

Once class was over, I made my way home, got myself together, and headed for work. I wondered what the day would hold, a decorated desk and a home made cake from Chalene? Yum Yum... As I was approaching work, I glanced at my phone an noticed I had missed a call. Bret (my boss) had left a message for me to come to work in workout wear because Chalene (his wife, my other boss) was going to preview Round 27 for us in the office. She wanted feedback on some of the choreography. Wheeee! This would be super, duper, keeno funo! As I made my way into the office and to my desk, I was surprised, there was no decorated desk awaiting me.. but something much better! A decorated coffee tumbler with a photo from our office holiday brunch and to top it off a gift card to Starbucks! Can you say.. like totally awesome?

Bret and Chalene arrived in the office and called everyone into their office. Oblivious, I thought there was going to be some big business announcement. Gullible is my middle name. Anyhoo. Chalene says... since it was my birthday, the entire office would get to go down to Laguna Beach and run the "thousand steps". Right on! So cool! To top it off... we got lunch too! I think I left my lungs on one of the steps. But, it was so worth it. The beach was beautiful and it was the perfect day! Who could ask for anything more. After all. I had two more classes that night to announce... It's my birthday and I'm queen of the day!

Monday, January 23, 2006

PiYo™ 8 - A Super Charged Challenging Workout!

I was blessed to be a part of the filming of PiYo™ 8 last weekend and I can barely walk.. YEAH! My quadriceps and gluteals are screaming. PiYo™ 8 is unlike any of the previous PiYo™ lessons. It takes a very athletic rhythmic approach and leaves you sweating and begging for more! If you are not already on the VIP discount program, you better join before this lesson gets released. You need to get it before everyone else does. When you experience the banana and bootcamp abs, you will be crying for your mama. I really enjoyed the challenging flow, holds, and combinations.

If you are not yet certified or teaching PiYo™, I know you will love this format. It combines the best from yoga, Pilates, dance, athletic conditioning, gymnastics, and strength training. It is an amazing class and workout that can be tailored to any level.

Get certified:

DATE: 3/19/2006
Camp Pendleton Semper Fit Division
Camp Pendleton, CA

Call me or email for more information:
800.315.2505
lana@turbokick.com

Lana

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Eating Healthy - Not As Hard As You Think

Plan, plan, plan. You have to follow a plan. That is how I lost 6 lbs in 10 days. No this was not a crazy crash diet or a magic pill. I was handed a plan. My plan happened to be the Turbo Jam 10 day kick start. Whatever your plan, make sure it is safe and makes sense.

There is NO MAGIC PILL. If you can't see yourself sticking to the plan, with calorie/food adjustments to meet your specific nutritional needs, for the rest of your life, IT WON'T WORK! Do these sound familiar: vinegar or lemon flush, grapefruit diet, protein/no carb diets, etc. When you diet do you tend to skip meals, reduce daily calories under 1200 a day? Is reasonable exercise a part of your diet plan?

It is truly simple. Do you plan your week? Well, start. This is a success tip from 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey. Take time before the beginning of your week to plan the rest. This goes for your meals too!

Here is what works for me. I purchased several disposable, small containers. I plan what I am going to eat throughout the next week. Then we cook, prepare, pack. I'm lucky, I can see the TV from my kitchen. It takes me about 2 hours to cook and prepare my meals and then about another hour to pack it all. Since the containers are disposable, I also put my initials on them so any hungry family members that think they can steal a quick bite know; these containers are off limits. Don't make me open up a can of whoops.... Got that from my Chinese mother in law.

What do I end up with.... The majority of my meals, ready to go. I don't need to wonder what to eat. I'm ready to attack the week, keep my energy up, and stay healthy.

Keep coming back for more healthy lifestyle tips.

Friday, January 20, 2006

I'm Subbing this Sunday 7:30am Yoga

Hello Everyone,

Just in case you will be in the neighborhood. I'm subbing this Sunday (1/22) 7:30am Yoga at the below gym. Come by a visit with me. I will have flyers for the PiYo™ Certification Sunday March 19th at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Total Woman Spa
14280 Culver Drive, Ste. B
Irvine, CA
949.733.0478

PiYo™ 8 Filming this Sunday (1/22)


What an honor. I was 1 of 2 APD's chosen to be in the next PiYo™ DVD. We are filming PiYo™ 8 on Sunday. I'll take a pic or two and post after the session.



Don't miss out on getting 15% off of all PiYo™ DVD Lessons. Join the PiYo™ VIP Program and get them mailed to you before everyone else on top of the 15% off discount. What a deal.