by Michelle Brown | Dec 13, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Technical
This technical tuesday can apply to any movements you do at camp, or in life that happen over your head! From Thrusters to Lunge with Press, TRX Overhead Squat, and even Pullovers and Pass throughs, the core work that supports the body is what we will review this...
by Michelle Brown | Dec 6, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Technical, Yoga
If you have worked with me in class over the past month, you have surely heard me talk about this one. As my study of yoga progresses, I am being gifted ancient secrets that apply to everything we do at Gumsaba, and in life! One of the takeaways that I hope you will...
by Michelle Brown | Nov 29, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Nutrition Bites, Technical
To snack or fast…that is the question that so many people ask me about pre workout nutrition. Many of us get up pretty early to workout, so there is not enough time to digest a full meal and allow your gastric intestine tract to empty, so a low glycemic snack...
by Michelle Brown | Nov 15, 2016 | Motivation, Technical
You will likely do Samson Stretches at the beginning of every class if you are a Gumsaba member. This stretch is awesome for warm up for many reasons. When done properly, it opens up the flexors of the trunk, which, for most of us, are pretty darn tight. It also...
by Michelle Brown | Nov 8, 2016 | Mobility, Technical
When done correctly, the Superhero exercise can strengthen overstretched back extensor muscles and help alleviate back pain associated poor posture. It can also help counter rounded shoulders and the negative effects of seated positions. Though its easy to perform,...
by Michelle Brown | Oct 25, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, DIY Workouts, Mobility, Technical
Band work is is great for warming up the body for any exercise. Try one of the two band warm ups I created and your body will thank you for it! This one is more detailed, and this one is music driven. Do them your DIY workout or run, and you will find you not only...