HEALTH&WELLNESS BLOG
7 Minute Workout Video
After writing about the 7 Minute Workout, I thought it might be fun to do a quick video of the workout to help with timing and suggestions. The exercises are 30 seconds of all of the exercises below followed by … Continue reading
7 Minute Workout
We enjoy our circuit classes here at The Ranch and we aren’t the only ones. A recent article in the May-June issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal by Brett Klika and Chris Jordan discusses … Continue reading
Circuit Class
You look at your clock and you find you only have a few minutes left to workout. Do you: (a) Say, I’ll skip it. (b) I’ll do a long workout tomorrow. (c) Do a short workout. If you want your … Continue reading
TEDTalks
. I know a few of our guests have attended TED Conferences over the years and I’m sure many have watched some of the videos online. In case you have never heard of TED, it is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading
Self-Myofascial Release: Another Way to Stretch
If you’ve been to a gym in the past few years, you may have noticed the foam rollers in a corner. Maybe you seen people rolling around on them. They are used to assist with releasing adhesions and trigger points … Continue reading
The Ranch Stretch Class
If you’ve been by The Ranch in the past month, you may have heard me talking about the stretch class video I was working on. It took longer than expected, but it’s done! Stretching is an important part of a … Continue reading
Why Do We Stretch?
The first thing most animals do when they begin to move is stretch. A dog or cat will stand up and begin to manipulate their body in all directions. It’s their instinct. When we get up, we don’t always stretch. … Continue reading
Getting Your Cardio On
We all know the health of our cardiovascular and respiratory systems is important to prevent heart disease and burning calories, but when it comes to “cardio” we tend to be confused about what is best for our goals and overall … Continue reading
Enjoy Our Music Mixes
Whether it’s a stretch, yoga, TRX or core class, the music we play helps sets the tone. Many of our guests have enjoyed our mixes and we would love to give you the opportunity to continue to listen to our … Continue reading
The Benefits of Being Outside
The Ranch is tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains. We are located on 120 acres with less than 40 developed acres. Our closest neighbor is a short hike away. When you are here it is hard to believe that you … Continue reading
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Kate is our resident Blogger and one of our Senior Program Guides. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Ithaca College and completed the longest course, the Patagonia Year, at the National Outdoor Leadership School despite having never camped previously. She holds a number of certifications from a variety of fitness organizations including: NASM, MAT, Paul Chek, Sonic Yoga, Yoga Works and Hanna Somatics. Kate has over 10 years of experience in the fitness field. Her passion for learning and improving how we view Health and Wellness brought her to The Ranch.