If you've ever been to one of our Power Ropes classes here in Sayulita, then you've experienced Suspension Training, one of the most effective methods of total body conditioning, and the fastest growing fitness trend in North America.  Anyone, at any fitness level can do it: from the absolute beginner, to the highly conditioned athlete.  Best of all, you can do it anywhere!

We came across this article about New Year Resolutions and we hope it sheds new light for you. Never too late to accept, allow & make a new yin resolution.  May we all find more balance & yin in 2012.

One of our fitness certifications is from The American Council On Exercise, a.k.a. ACE. The following article is a great guide to help get you through the holidays without feeling guilty by January first and continuing throughout the new year. Whether you're in Sayulita, Vancouver, or Chicago, this plan of attack works for everyone. We thought it was very time appropriate to share it with you; we like it and we hope you do too:

The average daily salt (sodium) intake is much higher than what is recommended. Additionally, about 70% of the population has risk factors that warrant they lower their salt intake.  Odds are you are eating too much salt every day.

Who are those with risk factors:

First off, a big THANK YOU to hurricane Jova for sparing Sayulita.  Now that everyone in town can focus on getting ready for the high season, instead of cleaning up after a storm, it looks like for those of you who enjoy a healthy lifestyle and a heavy dose of "special" attached to your fitness routines, are in for a treat.

If you're one of the lucky few who have had the opportunity to witness the magic that is a Sayulita summer sunrise, then you'll know where the inspiration for this issues'  two-week fitness challenge came from. Stated as simply as I can, the sunrises this rainy season have been STUNNING! To the point of inspirational and energizing.

Congratulations, again!  You've earned another margarita after a week of cross training sessions on the beach.  But, this time you don't feel like a margarita?  Understandable.  Just like our bodies require a variety of physical stimuli to avoid hitting that dreaded fitness plateau, our taste buds need it too.

Three years ago, Juan Carlos was seriously injured in a car accident. He was 2-years-old at the time and he suffered a massive head injury that left him with serious brain damage. He is now 5-years-old and he has undergone operations and medical treatment without end. Juan Carlos is completely dependent - he lost most of his motor skills, however responds to touch and voices. He can sometimes move his fingers and legs. He can not speak, but his parents seem to understand a few of his grunting noises. He is unable to eat and is fed through a feeding tube in his stomach. He requires constant attention - 24 hour care.

As we're wiping the sweat off of our bodies after a 2 block walk from the beach yesterday, we were reminded of a Lululemon (yoga clothes) storefront sign we saw in Chicago this past winter (winter,..ha ha): "Sweat Every Day".