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Mar 19 2015

See how she found the time for herself…

Personal Training Success Story: Liz Cale

I have known Liz since Fall of 2013. She is the President and COO of Santa Fe Properties and she was referred to my first ever structured group class “Posture Perfect” by her friend and coworker, Georgette. When we first sat down to do her consult, I instantly liked her. She is just one of those people that feels good to be around. I was really surprised to learn how many physical issues she had and the pain that she felt on a daily basis, and the fact that she was such a happy person was even more incredible! At the time she was working with another personal trainer, seeing a Chiropractor once a week and was thinking that she was going to have to get neck surgery to alleviate her pain. When she first started the class, I was actually a little worried. It was very difficult for her to get in and out of the stretches. All I could think was “I hope she doesn’t quit.” Now that I know Liz, I know that this was NEVER a possibility. I have seen Liz get consistently better over the years and she has over come some immense challenges. Liz’s intelligence, positive attitude, friendly demeanor, willingness to learn and change, and dedication makes Liz our March member of the Month and I am privileged to share her Personal Training Success story:

What made you decide you wanted/needed to start a fitness program? I had a lot of pain in my neck, Thoracic (trunk). It got to the point where I use a standing desk at my office because sitting was too painful.

What exercises or fitness programs had you tried before? I had a membership at Santa Fe Sport and Medicine and was working with a trainer. I was also seeing a chiropractor once a week to keep out of pain. But the workouts that I was doing were not what I needed. In fact they were down right dangerous for where I was and when I started the classes, I stopped with that so that I could focus on the classes and getting better.

What results have you achieved since starting your program and are proud of? I was able to not have another surgery and stopped having to see the chiropractor. And even though this was not my main goal, I lost inches and really toned my body. In fact, I was out one night and was with a group of people and one of them was a past client who I had worked with for a long time. And when we were going around and introducing ourselves to each other and it got to us being introduced and he heard that it was me, he he just stopped and said “No way!” It felt pretty good.

Do you have a favorite exercise? Least? What do you like or don’t like about them? The wall (L5-S1) is by far my favorite stretch, because it feels so good. The Frogs (series of inner thigh abductor myofascial stretches) are the most challenging of the myofascial stretches. It’s not that I don’t like them, it is that they are really challenging to me.

What are some challenges or goals you are currently working on? Creating more space in my Thoracic is a big, and it is difficult because my job is counterproductive to that. Eating regular meals has also been a challenge, and I need to make it a priority.

What advice would you give to the other SolCore Fitness members? Have a good mindset. You can’t accomplish any goal without a good mindset. If you have a good mindset, it gets you through the hard times.

What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our program? Try it! But if you do, have a good mindset and be open about it.

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Mar 16 2015

SolCore Fitness Personal Training New Personal Trainer

The New Personal Trainer On The Block

My whole goal in starting SolCore Fitness Personal Training was to provide cutting edge Health and Fitness information and coaching to as many people as I can, so that we all have the potential to live our unlimited lives. I have seen how effective this type of training is and I have been fortunate to help many wonderful people here in Santa Fe (That’s you!). I have also built a profitable business but I had gotten to the point where I needed help.

When I first started personal training (cough) 20 years ago,

I really had to figure out the business of personal training for myself. I appreciated the freedom but realized that there was a lot to learn and when I had an opportunity to hire trainers personal trainers, I would do a lot different to help reduce their learning curve. When I first imagined hiring a personal trainer, I was hoping to hire someone completely opposite of me. I had even imagine a woman with a gentle demeanor who was also an exercise nerd (like me). I launched an Ad with Craigslist back in Nov and had gotten less than desirable applicants, but I was still determined to start building my team. However, one day between sessions, I was standing at the front desk when I saw this young, smiling lady sitting in the front. I struck up a conversation with her, thinking that she was wanting to join the gym. I found out that she was looking for a personal training career, had a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and she has 4 years experience as Yoga and Pilates instructor who had experience training in a clinical setting.

So long story, shorter…..Meet Maya Cordova. Our new Personal Trainer at SolCore Fitness. Here’s what Maya has said about herself:

I was born in Santa Fe, NM in 1991. It was here that I was introduced to Native American traditions of healing and discovered a profound importance to connecting to the Earth. I have always had a strong connection to my purpose of guiding others towards a healthier lifestyle and greater sense of well-being.

As a child and adolescent I participated in every form of physical activity that I could find. This included years of tap, jazz, and African dance classes, coupled with years of soccer, volleyball, swimming, and tennis. Movement has always provided a way for me to express myself and to find joy and happiness.

After my first serious knee injury at 16 years old, I was introduced to the world of physical therapy and rehabilitation. This sparked a huge interest in me to pursue an undergraduate degree where I could learn about the anatomy of the body and learn how to heal myself and help others. At 18 years old I was determined to play volleyball at Chapman University in California. After a year of college volleyball, and another serious knee injury, I found myself slowly letting go of my identity as an intense athlete. This humbling process of letting go opened up a whole new world for learning about the human body from different perspectives. On top of partaking in a comprehensive athletic training program, I began learning more about holistic therapies and how to combine them all. I began to discover the amazing benefits of Pilates, Yoga, and meditation through my own personal experiences and extended education.

After gaining experience with teaching Pilates and private Yoga, in the summer of 2014 I headed to Peru to learn about other opportunities for healing and personal growth. I lived in Peru for almost 5 months and had an amazingly challenging, beautiful, and life-changing experience. While traveling, I was also able to teach private Yoga classes and share my knowledge of the body, mind, and spirit to locals and other travelers throughout Peru. This experience helped me to truly understand the infinite potential of the human being. I am so grateful because I also experienced the positive effects of eating healthy organic food. I learned about plant medicines and natural remedies that promote health from many indigenous people throughout Peru.

Now that I have returned to Santa Fe, I am eager to integrate all that I have learned into my future occupation. In my own life I value eating healthy and being aware of where my food comes from. It is important to me that I maintain a meditation and yoga practice along with partaking in fun fitness activities. This lifestyle allows me to be an exceptional guide for others on their journey towards better health. I have an open mind and heart and I am very excited to learn new approaches to fitness, health, and healing. I am also looking forward to continued growth as a health care professional and human being.

Very inspiring. To be young in age but wise in mind is a good combo! I am looking forward to teaching Maya all about the Soma Training way and sending her to learn directly from my teacher Guy Voyer. She has already been able to teach some of our classes and train privately and everybody has loved her. We have already started working on how to combine her Yoga and Pilates background with the Soma Training way without watering anything down. If you are interested enhancing your Yoga and Pilates Practice with a program that gets rid of back pain , strengthens and tones your arms legs and core while drastically improving your posture reach out to us for a FREE consultation.

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Apr 09 2014

NCAA Basketball Teamwork And You!

What A Bunch Of NCAA Basketball Teens And 20 Somethings Can Teach You About Teamwork To Accomplish Your Goals!

I confess….I don’t follow NCAA basketball. The only reason that I know what is going on is when I go to read up on Football and my beloved Washington ‘Skins, I see the headlines. I know that the Kentucky Wildcats were a very talented team and would presumably be very difficult to beat.

Kentucky is always at the top of the recruiting pile when it comes to getting the ‘Blue Chip” athletes. They get a lot of what are called “one and dones.” These are kids who if they were able to go into the NBA draft out of high school, they would. So these kids obviously have skillz.

On the flip side, U Conn had just gone through major drama the past year. Their long time coach quit for health reasons and they had some NCAA Basketball sanctions develop for grades that caused around 2/3 of their team to leave for the NBA. This has the makings of a route. But low and behold the mighty was slain.

NCAA Basketball’s UCONN used mindset and teamwork to accomplish their goals.

These men had every reason to quit. No one would have faulted them (and would of even side with them!) if they would of let these “temporary” circumstances dictate their fortunes. I heard a great quote from Kevin Ollie, the head coach of UCONN: “Somebody told me we were Cinderellas, and I was like, ‘No, we’re UConn,’ this is what we do. We are born for this. We’re bred to cut down nets. We’re not chasing championships. Championships are chasing us.”

Just reading this, it could easily be construed as the normal sport bravado that is very commonplace in today’s sports. But in this case, we can see that it worked. This phrase and more importantly this manifestation of attitude was “bought” buy the WHOLE TEAM.

What stories are in your head that you believe?

Are these stories helping or hindering you in accomplishing your goals? And do you have a ‘team’ around you that believes in you and is supporting you? If you don’t, I suggest that you take a page out of this story of NCAA basketball team that against the odds became champions and change your mindset and surround yourself with a supportive team!

I warn you this will be very uncomfortable, and there is a good bet that you wont want to do it. The good part is that the uncomfortableness is temporary, and breaking out of your stagnation is indescribably rewarding!

Having a good support team is essential to having a successful Health and fitness program. SolCore Fitness Personal Training Santa Fe provides motivation, commitment, and support with their Custom Built Exercise Program. Contact us to talk about your goals and to schedule a free health and fitness diagnostic consultation.

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Feb 12 2014

Santa Fe: How To Eat healthy To Lose Weight Fast and Have More Energy

How To Stop Being So Confused, Lose Weight Fast, Have More Energy, and Feel Like a Million Bucks!

I don’t know about you but it is exhausting to look and see all the different nutrition, diet, and weight loss books out there. It has gotten to the point where it is just white noise. My name is Ekemba and I am the owner of SolCore Fitness Personal Training Santa Fe and I want to answer…

Why is it so difficult for people to eat healthy, lose weight fast, and have more energy?

Two words…Information overload!!! How can you make any sound decisions on a nutrition program when the grass is always greener on the other side. And I’ll even go one step further and say, it shouldn’t be that hard. It shouldn’t be so hard to eat the foods that help you lose weight fast, keep it off, and give you more energy. In all my years of study, the easiest way I have found is to eat foods as Natural as possible (this means organic, grass-fed, free range, and with No preservatives and processed sugars) and to eat for your Metabolic Type.

What is your metabolic type? It falls into three categories:

Protein Type
Mixed Type
Carbo type

Metabolic Typing is based upon eating the foods that your ancestors ate. Your ancestors’ bodies adapted to the foods that were around them. Your chemistry and genetic make-up comes from that too. When you eat those foods, your body will respond positively- it will process the food better and leave you feeling both satisfied and energized. When you start to feel satisfied from your meals, you are more likely to eat less (portions) and snack less on nutrient deficient foods (excess calories/fats). In addition, your mood will improve and you’ll feel less lethargic.

The assessment is very easy to take and what I call, scientifically intuitive. You get a score at the end of the test but this is to identify which type category you fall into. More importantly, the test will really get you thinking about how you feel after eating certain foods and what work best for you. Broccoli has a lot of amazing health benefits, but that doesn’t mean that it is right for you! I can personally attest to the effectiveness of this “common sense” way of eating. I have always “ate healthy” but I never felt my best. Physically, I looked healthy and had minimal body fat but I felt lethargic and ill most of the time. Once I took this evaluation and tweaked it through simple tracking, I began to experience my potential to feel good.

This is a much easier way to eat because it’s not a dogmatic diet that is restrictive and won’t necessarily deprive you of the foods you enjoy eating. This means that shopping at the grocery store won’t be overwhelming and you wont feel guilty about “going off” your diet when you go out to eat. The meal that you choose at the restaurant will fall right in line with your Metabolic Type. You deserve to look and feel your best and I want to help you get there!

Curious about your Metabolic Typing?….. Contact SolCore Fitness Personal Training in Santa Fe to take the Metabolic Typing TEST, and get coaching and support along the way to reaching your health and fitness goals!

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