…is the same as always! On Monday, May 27th we will be holding ALL of our classes, as normally scheduled. 

You know what that means, right?? YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE TO MISS YOUR WORKOUT!! We have a special workout planned in honor of Memorial Day, so don’t miss it!

Because many of your schedules may be a little ‘out of the norm’ that day, you are welcome to make-up in any class time you’d like without punching your make-up card.

Happy Memorial Day!!

-The Kaia Krew

He’s got the right idea!

CALLING ALL SUMMER SURVIVORS!! 

We want to see your SPIRIT for the rest of BRIK! Think all things animal print, jungle, safari, or downright FUN! We are almost to our half-way point (already, can you believe it?!) and it’s time to pump it up! Let’s finish the last few weeks of BRIK eating clean, training hard, and having some FUN! 

We know dressing up for your workouts may seem silly… And that’s exactly why we do it! Kaia is all about being playful, having a good time, and letting go! Get out of your comfort zone and show us your wild side! 

Wear your survivor buffs, rock some crazy socks, wear that leopard print unitard hiding in the back of your closet… We want to see it all! 

SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST IS OFFICIALLY ANIMAL PRINT RUN DAY! (We’re giving you lots of notice, so we expect to see it!)

Love,
Your Wild Kaia Krew! 

Join Kaia FIT Sacramento at the Women’s Fitness Festival on Sunday, June 2nd! We would love for you to run with us or just come check out our booth!

This 5K is a great way to explore downtown Sacramento with your best girlfriends! The run is followed by an awesome expo at the state capitol including lots of food & fitness FUN! Registration is almost SOLD OUT, so sign up today! Click here!

Kaia FIT Sacramento will have a booth & table display. If you’re participating in the run, meet us at the booth for a group picture at 7:20 AM. Otherwise, find us after the race!!

See you there!
-The Kaia Krew

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW SISTER LOCATION OPENING IN CARMICHAEL!! 

Starting June 17th, Kaia FIT Sacramento will be offering 5 & 6 AM classes in Carmichael, located at Robinson’s Taekwando Studio. 

Before our official opening, we are holding a few Demo Days for the women of Carmichael to come check us out for FREE! We would also love the support of our current Kaia girls, starting this weekend!

Join us for our first Demo Day this Saturday, May 18th!

Who: YOU! And any other women interested in Kaia FIT!
What: FREE Demo Day (Short workout and sign-up info)
Where: Kaia FIT Carmichael @ Robinson’s Taekwondo - 5733 Marconi Ave  Carmichael, CA 95608
When: Saturday, May 18th at 11:45 AM!

Can’t make it this Saturday? Join us for one of our other upcoming Kaia FIT Carmichael Demo Days:
Monday, June 3rd @ 5AM or 6AM
Wednesday, June 5th @ 5AM or 6AM
Saturday, June 8th @ 7AM
Wednesday, June 12th @ 5am or 6AM

If you have ANY questions, please contact us at kaiafitsacramento@hotmail.com.

Hope to see you on Saturday at 11:45! 

If you just read that title and said to yourself, “Is there a difference?” then this post is for you!

It is common that people don’t realize the importance of having separate shoes for running and working out, so I decided to write this article to give a little insight and advice!

The style of workouts we do at Kaia include a lot of jumping – up & down, side to side, on boxes, to pull up bars, you name it!  We also do a lot of up & down movements (burpees, squat thrusts, etc.) These kind of movements are rough on our shoes and that’s why it’s important to have a good, stable, well-fitting cross-trainer shoe. This shoe should be dedicated to the gym and the gym only.

For running/jogging/walking longer distances (like our Saturday workouts), you should be using a different shoe altogether. Your running shoe should be used ONLY FOR RUNNING to maintain the support it is designed to give. I highly recommend getting fitted for your running shoe because we all have a slightly different gate (running style) and it’s important to get the right shoe for your stride. The folks at Fleet Feet are very good at spending time watching you walk, run and having you try on lots of options to get you in the perfect shoe!

Running shoes can be pricey, but take it from me- it’s well worth it! Last year I made the mistake of over-training in one pair of shoes and ended up with two stress fractures in my right foot. I would have spent hundreds of dollars on a pair of shoes in comparison to my four months of recovery!

So, do yourself the favor and go get some new shoes! It’s a great way to reward yourself for your hard work and keep your feet and knees happy!

-Megan

This BRIK, we decided to add an extra challenge to our 6-weeks – NO CARBS AFTER BREAKFAST!

We are all in the mindset to trim down & tone up for Summer and there is no better way of doing that than focusing on nutrition! We know the word “carb” can have a lot of grey areas, so here are the details of our challenge:

• What are we defining as a “carb”? We are talking about all things starchy and/or processed! For example: Bread, tortillas, chips, rice, potatoes, oats, quinoa, pasta, etc.
• Why are we going without it after breakfast? Later in the day is when we tend to ‘munch’, mindlessly snack and make bad choices. So we decided, if we are going to have a ‘carb meal’, let’s do it in the morning, make it a healthy choice, and then eat lean & green the rest of the day!
• What are good carb choices for breakfast? Try steel-cut oats, quinoa w/ fruit, whole wheat cereals, multi-grain toast, or making your own granola! Always stick to whole wheat and organic when possible!

Dying to know what’s in the picture? Those are Quinoa Spinach Bakes! You can find the recipe here, along with 9 other quinoa breakfast ideas!

As with all of our challenges, if you slip up one day, don’t let it throw you off track for the entire session! Learn from it, let it go, and get back on track the next day! You kan do it!!

-Megan

Kaia handbags are a staple in Kaia FIT gyms… Made of sand, a garbage bag, and duct tape, these simple weights step up any exercise and are pretty cute too!

Each summer BRIK, we offer the supplies for our Kaia girls to make their very own handbag! If you missed our handbag making party last week, grab the supplies from the gym, buy some cute duct tape, watch this how-to video, and get to work!!

We want everyone to have their own handbag made by the beginning of Week 3… There might just be a fun workout in store that includes some punishment for not having your own bag!

If you have ANY questions, please let us know by emailing kaiafitsacramento@hotmail.com.

Happy duct-taping!!
-Megan

Comfort zones exist for a reason… Because they’re comfortable!

Of course it’s easiest to sleep in a little later or go straight home after work. Of course it’s easiest to run through a drive-thru or order take-out. Of course it’s easiest to open a can of soda rather than make yourself a smoothie…

But it’s not easy to feel unhealthy, out of shape, tired, self-conscious and frustrated. It’s not easy to start a fitness routine after years out of the gym. It’s not easy to prepare all your meals from real foods and prep healthy snacks for the week. But these are the decisions that really matter… The extra time spent in the gym and the kitchen aren’t just good for you, they’re life saving. 

Whether you’ve been a Kaia girl for years, just started, or are thinking about joining, NOW is the time to get out of those comfort zones and make a positive change for the long-term. Even if you’ve been coming to Kaia for a while, we all have our little comfort zones we rely on- Happy Hour Thursdays… Pizza Fridays… Brunch and mimosas on Sundays… It doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy these things once in a while, but the question is- Are they a treat or a routine we’re not willing to break? 

We have just kicked off our “Summer Survivor” BRIK session. This is the perfect time to stop making excuses and try new things. Try getting up a little earlier, try drinking a little more water, try pushing a little harder during your workouts… Regardless of what you choose to work on this session, it’s time to get out of our comfort zones!!

Rely on each other and your coaches to make this the best summer yet! Ask questions, give it your best effort, and go for it!!

-Megan

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Walsh

Our Summer Store closes online tonight so don’t put it off any longer! It’s time to reward yourself for all of your hard work in the gym with a cute tank, sweatshirt or hat! 

All orders will be delivered to the gym by May 22nd! 

*This merchandise will not be available for sale once the store closes. 

The California International Marathon (CIM) is one of the most beloved marathon courses in the country… And it’s right here in Sacramento!! 

Last year our I KAN RUN team tackled the race in teams of 4, 2 and as solo runners! We will be offering another I KAN RUN program later this Summer to gear up for the CIM again!

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this race, the entry fee will go up in price very soon!!

Don’t delay… Just do it! Whether you want to run it on a team of 4 (5-7 miles per runner), team of 2 (half-marathon), or on your own, NOW IS THE TIME TO COMMIT!

Here is the info sent out by the CIM this week: