Angie Stewart Fitness & Yoga

Save $10 on Yogaearth’s Coconut Water On-the-Go Packets

Angie — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:17:27 +0000

Save $10 on this refreshing & natural coconut single packet mix! I personally love it and use it daily. It is now available for purchase from Yogaearth, a wonderfully-minded community of folks who love yoga, running and all things healthy.

Click here now for $10 savings on your order through Friday 11/11/11.

See you at RUN FOR HER on Sunday! There is still time for you to register for this great 5K RUN and Friendship Walk for Ovarian Cancer.

My best to you,

Mama Angie

Featured Client: Jennifer Hartman Champions much more than Boston

Angie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:18 +0000

A regular in my Monday night Runner’s Yoga 90210 class, I first met Jennifer Hartman as a student about a year ago. She was reserved, hid in the back of class, but was willing to give an honest effort to this novel class many of her running buddies had endorsed. Little did I know that the platinum blonde would become quite the inspiration to me and to others in our class. I’ll never forget when I heard her say “I beat cancer” when I asked the class to state an obstacle that made them stronger. Speechless I was. I had no idea. To me Jennifer seemed strong, fast, determined…and…and…I was right. Here is a look at her courageous, cancer fighting, self improving, never-giving-up story.

Jennifer is a Wisconsin native who was a competitive cyclist in her teens and early twenties. She really didn’t really start running until her 30’s. After quite a few years of 5k’s and a handful of half marathons, Jennifer finally decided to run a marathon in honor of her late friend Jeannie Cheung who had run over 50 marathons. The ultimate goal was to qualify for the Boston Marathon and run as “Team Jeannie” as Jeannie had never accomplished this goal despite coming within seconds.

Her first marathon was the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. Her time of 4:21 was well off the Boston Qualifying time. She had trained alone for this event and decided that for the next event she would join the LA Leggers. Unfortunately Jennifer’s training was interrupted in July of 2009 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a total shock, as she was a 43 year old runner/vegetarian without a family history. She was definitely not in the high risk category. After undergoing a mastectomy she was more than ever committed to achieving her goal.

One of the things she realized is that if she was going to qualify for Boston she really needed to train and this didn’t mean just going out and running. Jennifer said “I was always the gym rat, but kept hearing some of my running buddies extolling the virtues of Angie and Runners Yoga 90210. Honestly I was scared the first time I went. I am more of the swing a few weights around type of athlete and I am not flexible. Sitting with my legs crossed in front of me is painful! I’m sure I tried to hide at the back of the class.” Looks like I was right about the hiding!

Jennifer continues “And yet after the first session I was hooked. I realized that just like running, yoga was about pushing yourself to your limits. If you did the rewards were bountiful.” After just a few months of yoga Jennifer ran the Long Beach Marathon and achieved a Boston qualifying time. If that wasn’t enough, the next weekend she ran the Los Angeles Rock ‘n Roll ½ and achieved a PR. Jennifer proclaims “I could have never done that without yoga! After the first few marathons I could barely walk for a couple of days. This wasn’t the case this time around as the yoga helped to stretch out the tight muscles and assisted in my recovery. My Legger marathon training partners were simply amazed.”

Since that race she has run two more consecutive Boston Qualifying marathons, despite having some muscle injuries along the way. Injuries seem to be inevitable if you run long distances, but the lesson that Jennifer found is that the yoga really aids in the recovery. She was out for seven plus weeks with a calf injury and yet managed to run a PR in the Los Angeles marathon with only eight weeks of training.

Today Jennifer is a mentor for the LA Leggers 9 pace group and plans to run the 2012 Boston Marathon. Future goals? Breaking 3:45 in the marathon and 1:50 in a half marathon (which Jennifer just accomplished Oct. 30th at the LA Rock n Roll half!). She also might like to go back to 5ks like Run for Her where she enjoys collecting medals in her age group. This is a great 5k run and walk family event for a great cause that I have personally run and been involved. This year it is on Sunday, November 13th. In the meantime you can also find Jennifer (and her sister) running her own company, Greenleaf Financial Group as an independent fee-only financial advisor.

Bravo Jennifer to you and your courage, your resolve and your winning attitude and for your INSPIRATION. It is my pleasure to know you and work with you!

My best to you,

Mama Angie

Savannah, Get Ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll

Angie — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:45:07 +0000

23,000 runners and counting…3 days remaining and counting…ARE YOU READY for your first or 50th marathon/half marathon Savannah? Just one day prior to the ING NYC marathon, Savannahians and thousands of out of towners are flocking across the States to run Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon’s latest venture.

Participants, you may still have questions before the big day.

What should I eat the morning of the race? (most popular question at any Boston Marathon Expo)
How much should I drink during my race?
What should I drink or eat during the race?
What about eating post race?
What should I do when my body breaks down and starts talking me out of finishing?

Find these answers here on RUN YOUR BEST RACE – Secrets top Runners Know.

I wish you all a great race, especially my brother Gene Stewart on his first marathon, fighting through a recent knee surgery. You are about to give witness to a person you have never met before…YOURSELF…an accomplished determined marathon finisher! Be sure to cheer this warrior on should you see him.

My best to you,

Angie

A Mother’s Love

Angie — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:21:07 +0000

Hi good people!

It’s been a while since I have posted any fitness or life inspiration as I’ve been promoted to a new position! I am now “Mama Angie,” taking some time to bask in all the precious moments with my son. I gave birth 5 weeks early (surprise!) on August 27th to a healthy and beautiful baby boy (another surprise as we were waiting to find out the gender!). Words cannot express the excitement, the gratitude and the love that continues to pour out of my heart. My husband and I are truly blessed.

I look forward to continuing my mission with you which is to help you live a healthier, happier, more productive life through the vehicle of fitness. What is most important to me still remains – family, friends and my belief in sharing the gifts I have been given – now expanded in a big way. Look out fitness enthusiasts as my son gives me even more inspiration to now give to you. Fabulous!

All a mother’s love in the world,

Mama Angie

How Yoga can help you PR, injury-free, online chat today

Angie — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:33:53 +0000

Check out Yoga Chat online today at 1:00 pm Pacific Time with The Accidental Yogist as we talk about the upcoming LA marathon training season, yoga as cross-training specifically for walkers & RUNNERS, strengthening & injury prevention. We will also cover how endurance athletes can get all the nutrients they need on a vegetarian diet.

You can listen to the livestream radio by clicking on this link and click on “listen”.

date: wednesday, aug 24th
time: 1-2:30 pm Pacific Time
topic: yoga for runners and walkers

Featured Experts are SHERRY BROURMAN, ANGIE STEWART-GOKA – Creator, Runner’s Yoga 90210 and
MISSY COSTELLO, Tony Horton’s personal chef.

TUNE IN AND SEE WHAT MAY INSPIRE YOU TODAY!
**For more inspiration & motivation, workouts and more, sign up for my newsletter found on my site under contact.

My best to you,

Angie

The Manly Man Workout

Angie — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:37:17 +0000

YWOD – YOUR WORKOUT OF THE DAY

“The Kraus + Molner Manly Man,” affectionately named after 2 of my favorite clients, who recently performed this 3 round workout, attest to its unrelenting sweat pour, full body, calorie torching effects. Of course ladies you can do this too, the name just stuck with me when one of them creatively came up with it. Love it!

Warm up by running 10 minutes outside or on treadmill. Perform these 8 exercises back to back with minimal rest. Then rest 3 minutes and repeat with the 2nd set variations. Rest 3 minutes. Stay Mentally Tough and Repeat again using either the 2nd set variation or first set protocol.

1. Reverse lunge with rotation – (holding 10 lb weight horizontal rotate upper body with arms at shoulder height toward front leg. 45 seconds each side)
2nd set variation: front lunge with rotation
2. Mountain climbers plank push ups – (5 second mountain climber into forearm plank right side leading push up and right side lowering. 1minute
Repeat left side leading 1 minute)
2nd set variation: mountain climbers burpees (5 sec intervals of mountains)
3. Push ups with toes on the Ball – 1 minute
2nd set variation: 1 hand on SB and 1 hand on bench push ups each side X 1 minute
4. Ab crunches on the Ball – sit on the Stability Ball and walk feet out until your sacrum is on the ball. With knees bent 90 degrees place feet on a wall. Crunch shoulders toward hips and return back to sea level (flat back). X 1 minute
5. Ab rotation crunch on the Stabilty Ball – starting from the above position (#4) with your feet on the floor, cross right ankle over left knee and crunch left shoulder toward right knee. X 1 minute. Repeat other side
2nd set variation: same starting position, right hand on hip and left hand behind head, lift right knee and left shoulder toward one another in a crunch. Balance carefully.
6. Walking 1 arm DB lunges – with 1 arm fully extended overhead, overhand grip, walk lunge @25 yards. Repeat other arm.
7. 1 leg bicep curl -Balance on one side with knee at hip height. Bicep curl opposite arm 45 sec fast as possible. Repeat other side.
8. Plyo push ups 1 minute
2nd set variation – while in push up position move/walk forward four steps add plyo push up repeat move/walk backwards four steps add plyo push up. 1 min

Rehydrate. Stretch for 10 minutes. Bask in the Benefits.

For more Workouts like this one, please go to my contact page and click on subscribe now.

Show your love for your favorite park & the Coca-Cola Live Positively Campaign will show you the money!

Angie — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:06:08 +0000

From now until September 6, 2011, you can vote for your favorite national, state or local park to ultimately win a $100,000 recreation grant and the coveted title of “America’s Favorite Park” from the Coca-Cola Live Positively Campaign. In addition, the second place park will receive a $50,000 grant and the third place park will receive a $25,000 grant. Vote here now!

How is this being made possible? The Live Positively Initiative is donating these recreation grants to be used to restore, rebuild or enhance places within the park where families and kids can play and be active.

What a great opportunity! Let your voice be heard for your city, your neighborhood, your family and friends by voting in this special America Is Your Park campaign .

Hmmm…I have a few parks in mind myself. What are your favorites?

If you like this story and want more news, motivation & inspiration, click here to be a subscriber.

My best to you,

Angie

Runner’s World $10 + Yoga Journal $10 = Bliss

Angie — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:32:40 +0000

Hey runners, do you yoga? I do and I couldn’t pass up this deal that seemed all too fitting for me and possibly you. The world’s leading running magazine, Runner’s World and the world’s leading yoga magazine, Yoga Journal have teamed up together to offer a very special rate of $20 for both subscriptions. Click here for this special offer.

Awesome I say!

RUN. YOGA. LOVE. DEAL.

5 Best Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Angie — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:33 +0000

5 strengthening excercises for runners taken directly from my Runner’s Yoga 90210.

In case you missed last week’s class on these exercises or came to class and need a reminder notice, here are some of my top picks for strengthening exercises for runners. For more postings such as this click here to sign up for free workouts and updates.

DIRECTIONS:Perform these exercises back to back at 30 second to 1 minute intervals, performing as many as possible with the best form as possible. After the fifth exercise rest 2 minutes, take a swig of water then repeat the set x3.

1. Push ups – chest toward floor. Think low and push. Repeat 1 minute.

2. Single Leg Squat – Standing on right leg, bend left knee to 90 degrees. Begin exercise by bending the right leg into a single leg squat (right hip going back as if you are going to sit in a chair) and reaching left hand down to the floor, just under the shoulder at the same time. Push your left knee backwards slightly. Repeat for both sides for 1 minute each.

3. Plank rotations – Begin in forearm plank position except stack your forearms horizontally (think I dream of Jeannie arms). Rotate onto your right side, elbow under shoulder with left hand onto hip, stacking feet, ankles and knees pulling abs inward toward spine. Rotate back to center and then to your left side. Repeat 1 minute.

4. Single Leg Deadlift with chest expansion – Interlock fingers together with straight arms behind back pulling shoulder blades together. Keep arms close to your back. Keeping both legs straight, lift right leg behind you, ankle flexed, into a single leg deadlift (leg at hip height), hold 1 second and repeat this side for 1 minute gaining more balance and strength each rep. Repeat other side.

5. Marching Bridge – Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip width apart. LIft hips into a bridge position. Start “marching” your knees toward your chest one at a time concentrating on lifting and engaging the opposite glute during each lift. Repeat for 1 minute.

Any questions? Please make a comment here.

Summer Vacation Post Workout

Angie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:42:03 +0000

“THE POST VEGAS” (get your body back!) – Your Workout of the Day

Ahhh the summer of F-U-N, swimming, beach, ice cold margaritas and possibly Vegas! Use this workout to get back on track from your post-vacation detours.

Level – Intermediate/Advanced (with modification options)

You will need a jump rope, a medicine ball, a stability ball (optional) a high or low bar and a BOSU (optional).

Perform these 6 exercises back to back then rest 2 minutes and repeat the set 2 more times.

1. Jump rope 3 minutes

2. Squat & Throw

Perform a squat bringing elbows to knees, throw 10-20 lb. medicine ball straight up as high as possible with arms on full extension. Catch the ball while in lowered squat position. Repeat 30 seconds for Intermediate and 1 minute for Advanced.

3. Push up Laterals

Perform 1 push up then move entire body laterally (sideways) 2 steps & perform another push up. Repeat moving right & left until you have completed 20 for Intermediate or 30 push ups for Advanced.

4. Wall Crunches on Ball

Sit on SB (stability ball) about 3 feet away from the wall. Place feet flat against the wall with knees bent 90 degrees so that you are lying flat on the ball. Bring hands behind the head and perform crunches coming fully up and fully flat. This can also be performed on floor. Repeat 30 seconds for Intermediate and 1 minute for Advanced.

5. Pull ups

From a high bar perform overhand wide grip pull up or from a low bar perform overhand wide grip pull up with heels on floor and body horizontal x10 for Intermediate or 20 for Advanced.

6. Spinal Balance

From all fours (tabletop position) extend opposite arm and leg holding 5 seconds. Repeat other side. For additional challenge perform on the dome side of a BOSU.