A vacation that includes relaxation and great food doesn't have to ruin your fitness goals. At Rancho La Puerta, you really can have it all.  

_{Having a blast leading a sunrise trail run! There are endless trails for all levels of hiking or running}

After spending a full week at The...

Whether we're new to running or are veteran runners, at some point in time almost all of us will experience shin discomfort.  Here are our top 10 tips for preventing shin splints and avoiding stress fractures.

1. Avoid heel striking

Striking on your midfoot or forefoot is always preferred...

Do you ever wonder what people mean when they say they're going to run hills?  What hill? How long? How fast? And, why?  Well, let's dive in and see if we can't answer a few of these questions!

Why would I ever want to run hills?

Not only are hills a very efficient way to burn calories...

We've got a great 16 minute legs and booty video for you! Grab your dumbbells (we recommend one pair of 8-20lb dumbbells) and follow along as we do 4 rounds of 4 exercises.

Wide Squat + RDL - 60 seconds

1. Begin with feet in a wide stance, holding both weights together in front of you.
2. Squat down,...

Are you looking to shave time off your next 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon?  

Most endurance runners have the mindset that in order to get faster, they must increase their mileage. WRONG!

In fact, it can lead to overtraining and a greater risk of injuries.

What’s the secret to...

Here are the 3 most common mistakes we see and how to fix them.

Problem #1: Heel striking 

This is a common problem and causes a lot more impact on your body, which results in injuries, i.e. shin...

This 20-minute compound workout will be sure to get your heart pumping and muscles burning!  Grab a pair of dumbbells and be sure to keep your core engaged to help you balance throughout these advanced exercises.

For the ultimate sweat, begin with an ACCELERATE workout prior to performing...

Although Baby Shane is pushing 3 weeks, we wanted to share one last pre-natal workout filmed exactly two weeks before he was born.  Whether you're pregnant or not, this is a great all-over toner!

We have a fun and slightly different format for this one!  Instead of time-based, this one...

We love following up a cardio workout with quick 6-8 minute abs!  Perform the following circuit 3x (6 minutes) or 4x for an 8-minute burn.

• 4 exercise
• 3-4 rounds
• 30 seconds per exercise continuously

1. HOLLOW BODY ROCKS

1. Lie on your back with your arms/legs extended and lower back...

**Disclaimer:  This was filmed less than two weeks before Lauren's son Shane as born a week ago on 1/10!

We love sculpting strong and feminine arms so this 12-minute workout is the perfect pre or post-natal upper body workout because it's a low-impact burner!  Grab your interval timer...