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The Powerhouse of Movement: Strengthening the Core

January 15, 2013 by

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The muscles of the core act to stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and consist of far more muscles than just the abs. The abs have very limited and specific actions while the core allows for all motion to take place by joining the upper body to the lower body and also the front […]

Booty workout!

December 16, 2012 by

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Our Glutes are rarely activated in everyday living, therefore; it is crucial to add a few glute activating exercises into your weekly workout routine for a firm, lifted and shapely hiney. Switching up our routine once an exercise is mastered will keep our muscles in work mode, just like our food – variety is the key! Alter […]

Barre Classes with Coach Courtney Townley

December 10, 2012 by

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Genesis Transformation Coach, Courtney Townley, recently went through the Booty Barre certification program and is now teaching barre classes in Kalispell, MT at Flathead Health and Fitness (300 1st Avenue West). Classes are 1 hour in length and are held Wednesday at 9:30am and Friday at 8:30am. Be sure to come early…classes are very well […]

Body Moves + Body Rest = Happy Muscles

October 23, 2012 by

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As a Former Cardio Queen and over zealous group exercise class participant,  I feel it necessary to retire my crown and share my research of what DOES and what does NOT work without muscle recovery and too much stress on the body.   My 200 pound body took one for the team did the work AND rest to learn about […]

What Do You Mean I Am Not the Only One?

September 30, 2012 by

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While I respected my friends’ positive changes made through Genesis, I also thought they were a bit overboard with their GT ways. I thought they only cared about the scale and were not “living life”. I thought,  MY life doesn’t work like that.   I have too many social events with friends and family to […]

How We Roll: Coach Katie Surjan

July 8, 2012 by

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4am:  Wake-up, weigh in, observe my changes and write it down.   Let my dog out while I get coffee started, pour my first 32 ounce water bottle. Feed Elliott. 4:15:  Brain Dump and an “I am grateful for” page – I have a 70 hour school/work week right now and out of town on […]

HOW WE ROLL: Coach Nettie Bell

June 1, 2012 by

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As a (non traditional) college student, my days are primarily filled with college classes, and studying.  Because it had been almost 30 years since I was in a school setting, it took some time for me to get into the swing of things.  I was a hairdresser/personal trainer/strength coach for almost 25 years, so when […]

Kelly’s Journey: March 2012

March 3, 2012 by

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It’s been a year now since I started Genesis Transformation and I’m down 70 pounds.  I know I would have had no where near this much success with any other program because GT really teaches the lifestyle change that is lacking in the other programs.  That is awesome! I’ve got about 30 pounds to go […]

RN Advice: The Heart Truth

January 29, 2012 by

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February is National Heart Health month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. striking more than 1 in 4 American’s each year. While our awareness to heart disease has increased, there are many unfounded beliefs that raise the risk of having a fatal heart event such […]

RN ADVICE: Self Care For a New You!!

December 31, 2011 by

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Self Care is the theme as we start the New Year.  Many of us barely meet our most basic needs as we focus on our families, friends, and work.  In the back of our minds we know this is important.  We feel the frustration and effects of stress as we experience the lack of Self […]