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Monday, September 24, 2012

Getting Some Love from a Friend

Hey Friends! Our friend, Roberta, posted about Colleen and pillar on her blog. Check it out at http://beingberta.com/post/31726887529/droppin-knowledge-colleen-naus-personal-trainer. Roberta was a world-class snowboard competitor, is currently a sports agent, and is a great client and friend. We hope you check it out! Thanks Roberta!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Summer Details at pillar

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Pillar Performance Inc
Summer 2012 Update
June 2012Update 3
Inside Gym-Wide
Dear Jeremy,

We hope that your summer is kicking off with a blast!  A little past, present, and future for the update this time.  It has been said that "the only constant in life is change".  This is as true for us as it is for you.  As we adapt to the changes brought before us, we thank you for your loyalty.  You are what makes pillar the best place in the world to work.  And we look forward to continuing to bring you the highest quality of training we can for the future. 
 
Thank you,
 
pillar staff
Congratulations Team pillarMADNESS!
RAGNAR SOCAL 2012

On April 21st, 10 mild-mannered pillar clients and 2 astounded trainers crossed the finish line on the beach in Coronado, 203 miles and 35 hours left behind in the dust.  Enduring challenges like 97-degree heat, 1 hour of sleep, muscle fatigue, aches and pains, and the lack of a shower, these fighters displayed amazing resiliency.  And as a team they  worked together to accomplish a goal bigger than any one person could accomplish alone, proving that we are stronger when we come together.  This experience was truly life-changing for all those involved.  As pillar staff, we say to those who participated (Susie, Melissa, Jeff, Alexa, Kelly, Rob, Ken, Sue, Stephanie, and Lynda), "You guys inspire us!  You are amazing!" 

We can't wait for 2013!
 
Saying "See Ya!"
Jeremy stepping away from pillar


After 6 years of building pillar from the ground up with Colleen, Jeremy is leaving the day-to-day operations of pillar to take his family in a new direction.  Packing up a travel trailer, Jeremy has hit the road with his wife and 5 boys for a combination homeschool, reconnaissance, soul-searching mission. 

"Leaving pillar is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made.  Not because of the business, but because of the people.  Getting to share each day of the past six years with friends has been a blessing that I will treasure forever.  Thank you, everyone, for making the past 6 years memorable and meaningful.  You are the reason pillar is here today, and the reason that it will be here after I'm gone."

-Jeremy

You can follow along with Jeremy and his family on their journey at  www.thenationalparksadventure.blogspot.com
 
Let us help you have a GREAT SUMMER!
SUMMER SPECIAL

That time of the year we all have been waiting for is here! And so is the renewing of that summer plan to get in shape! We understand, and we are here to help. For all you newbies that have yet to experience the difference of training at pillar, and even for you not-so newbies that have been away from the gym for at least 6 months, let us give you a hand. We are extending the opportunity for you to purchase up to 20 sessions of private Personal Training or Pilates at $55 per 50-minute session from June 1 through July 31, 2012. This is a $10 per session savings over our lowest rate! Don't miss out on this opportunity! Contact us and get started today!

*-Sessions must be used by September 30, 2012 

In This Issue
Team pillarMADNESS
"See, ya", Jeremy
Summer Special
Quick Links
1010 S. Coast Hwy 101 #107
Encinitas, California 92024
(760) 479-1944
 www.pillarinmotion.com
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Print out this coupon and share it with a friend, and they can get the same SUMMER SPECIAL, up to 20 sessions at $55 per 1-hour session.  These sessions have to be used before September 30, 2012. 

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Free Stuff for Wellness Week!


Join us and give a push to your New Year’s resolutions by finding new ways to improve your
overall physical, mental, and spiritual well-being at the upcoming Wellness Week in Encinitas,
taking place Sunday, January 22 thru Saturday, January 28, 2012. The week-long program of
free events and special offers, a combined effort of the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet
Association (DEMA) and North County Health Services (NCHS), is anchored by two large
community events: an Opening Day Expo at the Encinitas Library and a Closing Day Festival at
Moonlight Beach. Our store will be offering free 20 minute XConditioning Workouts on Saturday, 1/28 from 10am to 2pm. Every half-hour we will be offering a "kick-butt" workout combining Pilates and functional strength training to give your friends a taste of what pillar has to offer. Otherwise, tell them to stop by our booth at Moonlight Beach on Saturday. If they tell us you sent them, they will receive a free gift (but only if they ask).

Snag a copy of the highly-anticipated Wellness Week Guide at the DEMA office
at 818 S. Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas or at pillar! Inside the Wellness Week Guide you’ll find all event details, offers and coupons - some that last beyond the official Wellness Week. For more info visit http://www.encinitas101.com/events/wellness-week/.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Tired of the typical 'Bootcamp' class??

Bootcamp classes are on every street corner these days... kind of like Starbucks! Don't you always feel more at home and like a valued customer when you get your cup of coffee from the local boutique coffee shop? Of course you do!! So let's go at the 'class' thing from a different angle. Let's put 4-6 of you people together and do a kick-butt diverse FUSION workout of functional body-weighted strength moves with yoga-inspired flexibility & core conditioning put together in an intensive cardio format. You will actually be working out IN the gym. Your workouts will vary from one FUSION workout to the next so you won't be able to anticipate your next "shocking of the muscles". Keeping our FUSION workouts to small numbers allows for more personalized attention and the ability for Nate to see where you really need to be pushed!!
So with that said.... come workout for FREE!! You get your first FUSION Group Workout with Nate Appleby here at pillar FREE!!
Come get your butt in shape in a unique training format with personalized attention - Saturdays at pillar from 8-9am!!
Call with questions 760.479.1944 or check us out online
www.pillarinmotion.com
Get Moving!!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Is the Fitness Industry the Biggest Loser?

I was recently reading an article about the popular television show, "The Biggest Loser", in which a wide variety of fitness professionals were interviewed as to their opinions on the show, specifically in the area of its training methods used to achieve the dramatic results seen week after week. I was surprised to read that the bulk of the opinions were negative, which left me to wonder if there was something there or just sour grapes because those interviewed weren't featured in Subway ads and plastered all over Wii games themselves. I have watched the show, and I have the tendency to side with one of the few positive comment in the article (featured in IDEA's Fitness Journal 09/09). Jay Dawes, MS, director of education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association is quoted as saying "There is an art and science to training, and we all practice our art in different manners. Before one can fully evaluate the safety and effectiveness of any training program, you have to see the entire picture and not just a snapshot. The trainers on this show have far greater insight into the current health status, abilities and skills of the contestants than the public. Thus, they use some techniques that would otherwise be considered aggressive in certain populations." I agree completely.

But what does this mean to the average individual who is not a fitness professional? Workouts are not cookie-cutter. Just because you see someone do something on TV or in the gym does not mean it is appropriate for you. And that even goes for exercises we might recommend in this blog. You must find the style and intensity of exercise that suits your own personal goals, as well as personal limitations. Just because your buddy that's 10 years younger or 20 pounds lighter says it's great for them doesn't mean it's great for you. Always consult your own trusted doctor as well as a trusted fitness professional before you embark on your fitness journey. Otherwise, it might be a short one...

Jeremy Park

Also, become a fan of pillarPERFORMANCE on Facebook to join in on a discussion about this topic. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Encinitas-CA/pillarPERFORMANCE/151809264916)

Cardio workout of the week:
Use the RPE scale (Rate of Perceived Exertion: 1 being minimal effort, 10 being maximal effort)

Choose your cardio style of choice, and then do the following:
3 minute warm-up RPE 4-5
10 circuits of the following:
2 minutes at RPE 7-8
2 minutes at RPE 5-6
3 minutes cool-down RPE 3-4
Total time: 46 minutes

Post your comments to the question "Do you think "The Biggest Loser" is good for the fitness industry, or bad? Also, post any comments to the above cardio workout.

Enjoy!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Welcome to YOUR Exercise and Fitness Blog

Welcome friends to YOUR Exercise and Fitness Blog! We call it this because our desire is to give you something that YOU can use. Something that can make YOUR life better and healthier. While we love what we do and we are proud of the personal training and Pilates facility we have created, this is blog is not to get extra attention for ourselves, but to offer another service to you that will hopefully increase your health and exercise knowledge, and make you healthier and stronger in the process. For this reason, we welcome your feedback and comments so that we can continue to cater this to your needs. We'll try to keep our posts short and sweet. So more to come soon. But I would like to leave you with this little exercise circuit for you to work into your routine. Try it out and tell us what you think. HAVE FUN!

Push-up with Dumbbell Row x up to 25 reps or fatigue
Dumbbell Squat x double push-up/row combo repetitions

(Assume push-up position with hands holding appropriate weighted dumbbells resting on the floor. Kneel if you can't do push-ups on your feet. Complete one push-up, then row one dumbbell followed by the other, pulling dumbbell towards chest by bending at the elbow. Don't let the back sag! Keep the abs engaged! Complete as many combinations with proper form to fatigue, maxing out at 25 reps. Stand up with dumbbells still in hand and perform squats with hands at your sides to the number that doubles your push-up/row combo total. Perform 2-4 sets total of this circuit. Always make sure proper form is maintained and the movement is "pain-free", just not "fatigue-free")

Post how it felt in the comments section! Give us your feedback!