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Rolling for Runners
Come down to the gym THIS SUNDAY and learn ALL NEW, intense recovery techniques for the lower body! This hour and a half course is a game changer - you will leave feeling light, supple and ready to tackle that next run. There are 3 spots left, so get in on it while...
Friday Feast: Jackfruit Poke Bowl
There’s a lot of excitement around poke bowls these days. They are veggie-forward, fresh, nutrient-rich, and a nice change from the usual salad. So today, we are taking them to the next level by removing the fish part (often riddled with mercury and toxins) and we’ve...
Wednesday Workout: Triple Threat DIY
When you have a positive attitude and a well-planned workout, you're emboldened to do great things for your body, mind and spirit. Consistent exercise, whether it be in a group setting or in solitude, is just about one of the best things you can do for yourself. The...
Wednesday Workout: DIY
"When you adopt the viewpoint that there is nothing that exists that is not part of you, that there is no one who exists who is not part of you, that any judgment you make is self-judgment, that any criticism you level is self-criticism, you will wisely extend to...
Motivation Monday – Rolling for Athletes
If you workout 6 days a week, you should be practicing self myo-fascial release 7. No joke. This seminar is a MUST for anyone who runs, walks or sits! Trust me, you don't want to miss this. Come down to the gym and learn new, intense recovery techniques for the lower...
Friday Feast: Shiitake + Sweet Potato Miso Soup w/ Beet Noodles
Surround yourself with good food (real food, from the Earth), good people (who support and love you unconditionally), move often (with gratitude), and live a really good life. Of course there's a lot more to life than food, people, and exercise, but these are the big...
Wednesday Workout: HIIT DIY
Movement is one of the best ways to tap into your power and elevate your mood. Exercise has gobs of benefits: from stamina and strength to better sleep and more flexibility, it really covers the gamut. For those of you who incorporate exercise into your life, it may...
Motivation Monday – Do you even OCR?
This Motivation Monday comes from the amazing Coach Michael, who is now a SPARTAN AMBASSADOR! If you are interested in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) there are a bunch of ways to get started right way with Gumsaba. This sport is super fun, and there is distances from...
Friday Feast: Oatmeal Pancakes + Coconut Whip Cream (v, gf)
Imagine biting into a stack of warm pancakes, topped with fluffy, airy whip cream and not feeling like you've damaged your healthy streak...it's a nice thought, right? And, it's absolutely doable with our tasty Oatmeal Pancake and Coconut Whip Cream recipes for...
Wednesday Workout: DIY HIIT Surprise
When we break out of our comfort zones, that's because we've made the decision that we are more interested in our growth than our old excuses. We shed our old ways, our habits that aren't serving us, and burst into our greater, more inspired selves. We are more...
Motivation Monday – Better Together~
This Mondays motivation is about sharing; sharing experience, sharing fear, sharing hope, sharing memories. Finding happiness is wonderful, but most of life is about finding the good stuff in-between. That's one of the reasons Boot Camp is so rad. Though it's...
Wednesday Workout: Cardio City
Have you ever finished a workout with the thought, I wish I would've stayed put. I'm going to venture out on a limb here and say you leave most workouts so jazzed you did it, because not only are you leaping around with loads of confidence and energy, you're also set...
Motivation Monday!
Coach Michelle here! Just dropping the GOOD STUFF to brighten your MONDAY! Monday is my favorite day of the week - a fresh start, a new week to CONQUER after an amazing and inspiring weekend. A group of our boot campers went out and supported a great cause, the run to...
Friday Feast: Balela (v, gf)
Right now, hundreds of thousands of people across the globe are feasting on beans. Beans dressed in spices and salsas. Beans nestled in a pita. Beans hunkered down inside of a burrito. Beans strutting their stuff on top of a glistening green salad. Why? You might...
Wednesday Workout: Gumsaba Boot Camp Cardio Chipper DIY
Whether you're in the exercise groove or in need of a reboot, keeping or developing a routine of showing up is a big part (and perhaps the most critical component) of success. When we show up, when we set our excuses aside, when we make the decision to go for it and...
Wednesday Workout: Supersets DIY
We all know it instinctually, but sometimes it helps to get a little reminder...exercise (moving mindfully and intentionally) helps us to to feel good in our bodies. And as a result, we are more productive, confident, and move through life with a higher, more...
Friday Feast: Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
Pasta salad done right! Oodles of veggies and gluten free pasta all tossed in a light Lemon Maple Tahini Dressing. This is a great salad to make ahead of time for lunch, dinner, or a get together. Variety is good, so feel free to mix up which veggies you use. Roasted...
January Birthdays and 2017 Highlights
A new year is upon us. As 2017 closes and 2018 begins, its always nice to reflect on that which has passed in order to forge ahead with more clarity. Enjoy the photo highlights from 2017, and cheers to making new memories in 2018! Click here for a list of upcoming...
Gumsaba New Year Kickoff Challenge!
Its a NEW YEAR! This doesn't happen every day, so let's put on our party hats and celebrate the season! When it comes to setting goals, DO NOT AIM LOW. Do yourself right, shoot that arrow as high as you can. If you stumble, should you falter, you have the whole...
Wednesday Workout: Farewell 2017 DIY
Say goodbye to 2017 and celebrate the coming new year the best way possible, by sweating and strengthening your awesome, one of a kind self! Equipment: Mat + Timer Part 1: Warm Up with light cardio for 5-10 minutes then 10 each: Shin Grabs – Sampson Stretches, Calf...
Friday Feast: Get your greens
Assuming you have most of the main dishes and treats planned for your holiday gatherings, we are here to deliver those long forgotten and oh so important recipes centered around greens. May your days of feasting be merry, bright, and full of veggies! BRUSSELS...
Wednesday Workout: 12 days of Christmas and 8 Days of Hanukkah DIY
Just beyond the hustle and the ongoing to-do list is a space reserved for you, where you are free to let loose, crank up the tunes and work up a sweat. Even if you have 30 minutes to yourself, make it count. Focus on the task at hand - turn your phone on "do not...
Holiday Schedule
Hello Campers! We have some changes to the holiday schedule. See below and email me with any questions you might have. Wishing you all a blessed Holiday Season! 🙂 Coach M Gumsaba Fitness Class schedule Tuesday 12/25/17 ALL CLASSES CANCELLED Gumsaba Fitness Class...
Ragnar TRAIL Relay 2018?
Hello Gumsaba peeps! We are currently in the process of recruiting for the Gumsaba Tahoe Ragnar Trail race on July 20-21 in the beautiful Royal Gorge area. Katherine Dean will be serving as the team captain, so we need to recruit an additional 7 to round out our team...
Friday Feast: Creamy Italian Sausage + Red Potato Soup
Whether you're staying in for a cozy night at home or you're looking to make something special for the next holiday gathering, you really can't go wrong with this soup. With just twelve ingredients and a relatively short cook time, this savory, hardy, healthy soup...
Wednesday Workout: Cardio Endurance DIY
It's easy to skip a workout and it's even easier to find a million reasons why, especially when it seems the world speeds up and commitments pile on. It may be the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest time of the year, but it's also the perfect time to...
Wednesday Workout: Lower Body DIY!
If you love leg day this one's for you and if leg day isn't your jam this one's for you, too. Often times it's the movements we least enjoy that we need the most. Aside from opting out of squats, lunges, spring jacks, or deadlifts due to an injury, I encourage you to...
Friday Feast – Pumpkin Curry (vegan, gf)
Pumpkin Curry. To warm you up on those chilly evenings and amp up your immunity during cold season. You have turmeric and ginger, for their anti-inflammatory properties; you have coconut milk for its creamy, soothing qualities; you have your leafy greens. Oh how we...
Wednesday Workout: QUICK HIIT PARTY DIY
Get ready to party, friends. This Quick HIIT DIY is about focus, building strength and mindfulness, and of course having fun! QUICK HIIT PARTY DIY You need a timer + Mat for this HIIT. Band Optional. Part 1: Warm up 5 minutes rhythmic cardio of choice Part 2:...
Thanksgiving Week Boot Camp Schedule!
I am so grateful for each of you and to show my appreciation, I'd like to open this Friday and Saturdays boot camp classes to your friends and family for free! Please make sure to fill out the sign up information page, sign a waiver and bring a mat & weights....