POWER PLATE demos

I think that most people are intimidated by the Power Plate.  They dont understand how it works, how to use it, or the benefits.  That is why we at ALPHA VENICE, are going to give you more information in our tutorial videos so you can see, get excited & reserve your first power plate class.  The classes are small with a maximum of 8 clients.  You get the one on one attention that you need, especially i f you are a first timer.

The concept behind the vibration is fiber twitch for stimulation, rejuvenation & healing.  When you use the plate for a 30 second interval in a static exercise such as a squat you are properly training your muscles to fire in the right alignment. Your quads, glutes & hamstrings will contract over a thousand times during that 30 seconds.  This tricks the body into reacting as though you are holding twice your body weight without the impact.  MEANING, the Power Plate is one of the best ways to train without the impact or any spinal loading.  The circulation benefits include lymphatic drainage & the secretion of synovial fluid in your joints. This helps to repair tissue & retrain atrophied muscles.  Other benefits include flexibility, toning, & increase in power during athletic explosive drills.  The message positions are without a doubt one of our clients favorite additions to a class. Come in & let us take you to a whole new level of functional training.

HERE ARE SOME VIDEO DEMOS

AMANDA TEACHES 

MONDAY/FRIDAY 11AM, 

TUESDAYS 7AM & 530PM, 

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY 7PM

& SUNDAYS 9AM

I TEACH THURSDAYS 7AM & 530PM

THERE ARE ALSO TRX/POWER PLATE COMBO CLASSES 

WHERE YOU CAN GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

W/AMANDA

6PM ON TUESDAYS

5PM WEDNESDAY

HERE IS A VIDEO OF A FULL SERIES ON A SINGLE SIDE

Once you finish it will be repeated through on the other side.

1st exercise - (30s stretch setting) standing glute stretch; sets intention and prepares body for movement, opens hips, glutes, and stretches IT band, all places that tend to be tight with cardiovascular activities like running and cycling.

2nd exercise - (30s strength setting) standing step up to high knee; power movement to improve power, strength, and cardiovascular health which lifts and tones the glutes.

3rd exercise - (30s stretch setting) standing eagle twist; to massage and rejuvenate the circulatory, connective, and nervous systems.

The Power Plate wall sit is meant to contract all the muscles of the lower body.  The vibration will retain the muscles to fire properly while toning & strengthening.  This is beneficial to strengthen the muscles that support the knees as well as stimulate the lubrication of the joint.

  HEY LADIES, this little baby targets cellulite.  YES I SAID IT....will reduce visible cellulite.

CALL ME!

Alpha Venice

35 Market Street

310.396.9513

please call to reserve your spot

limited 4-6 people per class

MEN: you have glute issues!

interesting comment from a client during class

"my butt is so sore for yesterday's class.  i figure that my glutes are they only muscle that i dont have to worry about working out"

......i hear that all the time
HEY BOYS: GIRLS DIG A GREAT BOOTY
not to mention your glutes not firing lead to many MANY, knee, hip & lower back problems

90% of the men that walk into ALPHA VENICE do not USE there glutes EVEN during glute exercises.  Especially the ones that say they dont need to work them out!

THIS DOES NOT MEAN: 

that you have to be seen at the gym,

on the butt blaster, in a leotard.

here are a few exercises that you can do daily
some are basic movement to teach your muscles to fire so you can benefit from a glute workout

before you do anything 

FOAM ROLL

 PILATES CLAM - make sure to not move your hips

HIP BRIDGE

Heals on the ball tap the hips to the floor, then push them to the ceiling.  ALWAYS START WITH BOTH LEGS before you try a single leg exercise.

if this is too unstable just start with the basic hip bridge with your feet on the floor

NOW onto the glute workout.........

Do these drills once or twice a week, giving yourself adequate time for the muscle to recover

SINGLE LEG SQUAT TO CROSS BACK LUNGE

if you do not have a trx at the gym, you can use a rope hooked around the side of a squat rack
for your single leg lunge

the cross back lunge can be done free standing just allow that back foot to touch the floor so you have even pressure on each leg.

always make sure to stretch!

may your buns be tight 

and your jean be well fitting!

 then walk your fine ass to ALPHA VENICE

adrenal support

I was just given the good news of my many food allergies.

As it turns out, my vit D levels were higher than most people......kudos! Thyroid function good, liver & kidneys GOOD

But I need to stop the stress.  Yeah OK

MY ADRENALS ARE LOW......shit

so here we go.........

Science tells us that if you experience stress on a chronic basis, the tiny adrenal glands that moderate your stress response and keep many other hormones balanced will suffer. The stress response — when the adrenals produce the hormone cortisol — is normal. We need cortisol to handle emergencies. However, the stress response is designed to be short-term, with a fairly quick return to a relaxed baseline.

Unfortunately, our adrenals don’t know the difference between a true emergency and the stress from merely sitting in a traffic jam. Many of us stay revved up all day in a ‘fight-or-flight’ state. But when cortisol stays elevated like that, our bodies gradually become less sensitive to the mechanism that helps bring it back to normal.

Vitamins like C, E and all the B vitamins (especially pantothenic acid and B6) have crucial roles in the production and actions of stress hormones. And a mineral like magnesium provides necessary energy for your adrenals — and every cell in your body — to function properly. Calcium and several trace minerals, like zinc, manganese, selenium, and iodine, provide calming effects in the body. These minerals can help relieve the stress associated with adrenal fatigue and imbalance, which will ultimately restore normal cortisol output.

NOW ALL I NEED TO DO IS MATCH THE FOODS TO THE VITAMINS (that i can eat)

C: strawberries, bell peppers, brussels sprouts melons, dark leafy greens, broccoli & tomato STOKED

E: wheat germ, sunflower seeds, cooked spinach, flax seed oil, asparagus & butternut squash

B: brown rice, sunflower seeds, avocado, chickpeas, fish, eggs, yogurt & chicken

ABOUT TO CREATE MY MEALS FOR THE WEEK. FRIDGE IS STOCKED UP!

HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY MIND HEALTHY SPIRIT

#LISTEN

Earnest Eats

 I really LOVE these healthy, beneficial, to go snacks.  I admire this companies principals & goals.  ALPHA SWEETS will one day follow in their footsteps.  To be a natural, clean, tastey, renown brand with little to NO preservatives. How do you make an at home baked treat accessible to anyone & everyone without them walking into your home to enjoy?  THAT is the question.

Mainly, they're good common sense. At Earnest Eats, we are inspired by the flavorful simplicity of whole grains, hearty nuts and seeds, and the natural sweetness of fruit—they are the real stars here and we let them shine in everything we do. Our snacks are minimally processed, free of preservatives and artificial ingredients, made in small batches and baked in real baking trays! We use only premium, all-natural, whole food ingredients to give you an anytime snack you can feel good about.

We source ingredients from around the world to create deliciously unexpected combinations that taste amazing and are good for you too.

We believe in the nutritional benefits of whole foods. Instead of spray on vitamins or protein powders, we use only natural, whole food ingredients that aren't messed with in any way.

We are here to prove that convenient snacks can be healthy too—all that's required is a little ingenuity.

We are committed to using responsibly farmed ingredients. We want to do our part for the sake of both your health and the planet's.

We make all our products in small batches using only high quality ingredients to ensure that Earnest Eats taste and smell just like homemade.

Fall Foods

As the seasons change so do the fruits & veggies that are sold at your local markets.

The healthiest choice for your body is to eat with the seasons.

This way you get the freshest/local produce that will bring light & happiness to your body.

September/October for me is all about soups & grains.  These are the months that I really enjoy baking breads & muffins.  Hearty cozy foods that match your sweaters & scarves.

Apple Picking

Pumpkin Carving

Butternut Squash Soup

Cranberry Bran Muffins

Sweet Potatoes/Yams/Carrots/Cauliflower

Now let's just get rid of these 90 degree beach days so i can start making some soups!

Try to cook/bake with local organic ingredients, you'll absorb more nutrients & benefits!

Google your local farmers markets to get the ball rolling

My favorite happens to be the Sunday Main Street Santa Monica Farmer's Market

Bon Appetite!

FREE CLASS DAY & BBQ

Friday SEPTEMBER 14th

FREE FULL DAY OF CLASSES

request your class time now, (if not already on the schedule) if you have 4 more people
we can add the class of your choice as a demo-
bring your office, bring your boyfriend, bring your neighbors
help spread the word!!!!! keep it in the family.

September 14th was my best friend, Alex's bday
this day is always a day of rememberence for me to reflect on how far i have come
she evoked this inner alpha in me, and i know would be at my side if she were still here.
i believe that all of my accomplishments have come from that strong connection we had,
understanding that it is ok to be a strong independent woman, that still has her own insecurities
but to be comfortable with them to help others with similar problems

i miss her terribly
and thank her to the moon & back for her daily kick in the ass to always be more

COME TO A FREE CLASS FRI 

please bring your friends

September we will be offering 

2 WEEKS OF UNLIMITED CLASSES FOR $50 (new members only) 

530-8pm BBQ time, share stories, some grub & meet new peeps

and i would like to see all these babies you people speak of!  bring the kids if you can!

Mac & cheese!?

i never thought i would eat macaroni & cheese again EVER
dont know what is more deathly to my tummy
the wheat or the dairy
but the COMBO is BAD. NEWS. BEARS

well never fear

gluten free, dairy free goodness is here

Quinoa Pasta

Rice Milk

Rice Cheese - both mozeralla & chedder flavors

Brocolli

Sundried Tomatos

Cubed Grilled Chicken Breast

you can throw anything in....carrots if i had them would have been great!!!!

peas, peppers, zucchini, sweet potato cubes MAKE IT FUN

ask your kids what you should add! COLOR COLOR COLOR means more health benefits.

i personally, will NEVER make a large pot of this..........too many options to overeat
you can make in individual casserole dishes or ramekins for portion control
there are also ways to bake in muffin trays for individual snack & go grabbers!