by Michelle Brown | Sep 13, 2016 | Motivation, Technical
Burpees are my favorite exercise. They cover just about everything, stability, flexibility, mobility, strength, cardio and of course function! There is no better test of physical health than a burpee in my humble opinion. Instead of going through the technique, I am... 
by Michelle Brown | Sep 8, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Motivation
There will always be doubt, there will always be fear. These are powerful human emotions that have guided humanity to the top of the animal world. Without these “negative” emotions where would be be today? Without the fear of being eaten, would we have... 
by Michelle Brown | Sep 5, 2016 | DIY Workouts, Motivation
In the world of fitness I hear people punishing their bodies with harsh language in order to motivate their workouts. I see people ashamed of what they look like. This is NOT what Gumsaba is about, and thankfully I never hear that from my clients! Changing our bodies... 
by Michelle Brown | Aug 30, 2016 | Motivation, Technical
Our hearts are made from smooth cardiac muscle, and they become stronger and larger with exercise! When we train, the heart walls become thicker in order to accommodate the forceful propulsion needed to pump blood to the muscles when under the stress of... 
by Michelle Brown | Aug 29, 2016 | Class Photos, DIY Workouts, Motivation, Trail Adventure
Some of the best workouts you will ever have, mark my words, are those you don’t feel like doing. This is simply because of hormones. When your body is low on feel good hormones, you will not feel like working out. But guess what working out does? Yep,... 
by Michelle Brown | Aug 25, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Motivation
The depth and worth of life’s hard lessons will reveal themselves when it matters most, in our times of greatest need. They are disguised within seemingly insurmountable obstacles. They bring out our fears and make us uncomfortable. The more we challenge...