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Behind the Scenes...ALO's Official Blog
Alo F.H.A.W. Guest Blogger: Natasha Linton (Peak20Workout) with Super SquatsPosted at 10:59 pm on September 8, 2010
For optimal rear shaping results, perform total body exercise routines combined with combination moves. A great leg and butt exercise is the squat with rear leg raise. These can be done in your own home. Give it a try! Step 1: Begin at the top of the squat position Step 2: Squat low Step 3: On the way back up and while keeping the torso bent over, raise the right leg to the rear. Step 4: After the right leg comes back down to the floor squat again and then raise the left leg. Perform 3 sets of 24 repetitions.
Natasha Linton Alo F.H.A.W. Guest Blogger: Natasha Linton (Peak20Workout) w/ Get into Something!Posted at 7:12 pm on August 5, 2010
Are you not exactly sure how to start a fat loss program? Have you been on the same workout program for quite some time now and need something new? Need to break through a plateau? Get into something different. To take and keep the weight off and to break through training plateaus it is important that you vary your exercises regularly. You have so many options of activities to get into out there even if you are not a gym member. Your new activity can be a part of your current program. For example if you are currently working out to a particular DVD three times during the week, you can bike, run, swim, or play basketball on the alternate days. You may need to do some research to find what you can do in your neighborhood. On the net you can look for biking groups, running groups, adult sports leagues etc. Not sure what to get into? • Consider the activities you’ve always enjoyed or enjoyed once before The choice is yours. Just remember that the key is change. Whether you choose basketball, skiing, jogging, hiking, a new workout DVD, or a new gym class, change to your program is important. Commit to yourself! -Natasha Making Homemade Protein Bars with Kristin (keep reading for the recipe, they are delicious)!Posted at 11:55 pm on August 4, 2010
OK, I will admit that they look a bit funny (Kristin and I are not the best dough ball rollers, as you can see! It’s much more difficult that it looks
Alo’s Protein Bar Recipe Ingredients: - Honey (you may use agave sugar as a substitute) - Vanilla Protein Power (or any flavor, really!) - Steel Cut Oats - Organic Peanut Butter - *Add On’s You might want: chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts Directions:
CIAO! Steffenie ALO FHAW Guest Blogger: Mike Underell (TryForTri) & Dealing with an InjuryPosted at 10:59 pm on August 4, 2010
For the last three weeks I’ve been able to ride my bike outdoors. Now, I’m sure this means nothing to most of you, and the rest are simply confused as to what the heck is going on. Well, I’ve recently had to deal with an injury that began as I started training for my September triathlon. Since then I’ve had 5 physiotherapy appointments, 3 deep-tissue massages, almost 50 days of stretching at least twice as well as 15-20 indoor biking sessions lasting no more than 20 minutes. Read that again – no more than TWENTY minutes! Talk about frustrating, but it’s what I had to do.
The hard work has begun to pay off as I had strung together 5 consecutive rides without any pain in my knee, so I took my bike off the trainer (seen in the photo to the left – an easy, controlled environment) and went outside. Granted I didn’t do anything Lance-Armstrong difficult, but it was simply nice to be outside again. Because of this injury, I’ve had to re-evaluate my training program and goals for the triathlon. My bike training had to do an absolute reset as I needed to get my body used to being on the bike. As a result, now I do not have a time goal. I am simply aiming to Regardless of my goals, the most important thing is that I’m out training again. In the grand scheme of things, I was recovering for only a small period of time. It was unfortunate timing because it was when I should’ve been training at my peak, but hey, these things happen. Here’s how I dealt with my injury: 1. Diagnose the injury quickly – The key word here is quickly. Slugging through the injury will only worsen it, which could cause you to take even more time off later. 2. Adjust your training plan – Go back to your training plan and adjust it to deal with your injury. In my case, I had to ease off on both running and biking. I started off very light and slowly increased my mileage by at most 10% of the previous week’s. Anything more than 10% will increase your risk of injury. 3. Even if the injury feels like it’s gone, tread lightly – Even if an injury has not reared its ugly head since beginning your recovery, that doesn’t mean you’re clear of it. Continue increasing your mileage as you planned and be cautious. Increasing the frequency and intensity of your workouts should be done at a gradual pace. Definitely do not get discouraged. It can be frustrating taking part in silly stretches instead of taking on a 10% grade hill, but in the long-run it’s the best thing for you. Have you had any recent injuries to overcome? How did you do it? Answer in the comments below! Tip: When looking for a picture of an injury, don’t just Google “injury” and then click on “Images.” The results are disturbing! (You’re tempted now, aren’t you?) Who We Are: The ALO Fitness Health & Wellness AdvisorsPosted at 10:36 pm on August 4, 2010
Earlier this year, we recognized a huge need to get in better touch with above and beyond athletes, trainers, yogis and experts who could not only represent the Alo brand, but the lifestyle that goes behind it. From this, the Alo Fitness Health and Wellness advisors program was born. As we are at the beginning of this we wanted to take a moment to introduce to you to our first two Official Alo F.H.A.W. Advisors! Expect to hear from them here as well as on the official Alo Facebook page and Twitter feed! Name: Natasha Linton Recognized as “Top Rising Star in Personal Training” by the National Fitness Hall of Fame and Museum, and creator of Peak 20 Workout, which was called a “great total body routine” by the senior fitness editor of FITNESS magazine, Natasha Linton is a New York City based fitness professional certified by the International Sports Sciences Association and holds several other certifications in health & fitness promotion. Various editorials such as Heart & Soul Magazine, HealthyStyleNY.com and CraveNY have featured Natasha as the fitness expert on a number related topics. Natasha is a contributing writer for On Fitness Magazine and Healthygirl.net, and a frequent guest on Blog Talk Radio. She has also written for the Oxygen cable television network, Sugar & Spice Magazine and wrote a chapter on weight loss entitled “Lose it for Real” in Dr. John Spencer Ellis’ book ‘The Code, Your Access to Abundance and Fulfillment for Everything in Life.’ Learn more about Natasha and the Peak 20 Workout on her site at: Peak20Workout.com, NatashaLinton.com. You can also speak directly with her online through her Twitter feed at: Twitter.com/Peak20Workout
Name: Mike Underell Mike Underell is a 29-year-old runner from Vancouver, Canada. Mike has been pursuing sports and athletics from a young age, and spent several years in high school playing competitive basketball. Since then, his interests turned towards running, and he quickly graduated from 10-km races to half marathons. He is now training for his first of hopefully many triathlons. Mike’s goal is to complete the Vancouver Triathlon in late 2010 before working towards participating in the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon next year. His ultimate goal is to one day complete the Kona Ironman competition. When he is not running, Michael works in the field of internet marketing in the video game industry, and he recently completed his MBA. Recently Mike started a charitable endeavor called TryForTri. Using the journey of completing his first triathlon as a base, he built upon that by dedicating it towards helping the earth. Through TryForTri, not only is he reporting on his fitness journey but also on environmental issues of today as well as providing tips on how to become more environmentally friendly. Mike hopes to build upon his first triathlon by inspiring other on-the-fence tri-athletes to not only take the dive and sign up for one, but to do so with a cause in mind. Learn more about Mike and TryForTri on his site at: TryForTri.com. You can also speak directly with Mike online through the official TryForTri Twitter feed at: Twitter.com/TryForTri Drumroll please!Posted at 9:31 pm on August 4, 2010
Introducing the Alo team! Here, we will go beyond the red curtain at Alo and give you a chance to meet some of the personalities behind the hardwork that we pour into the clothing we love day after day. Below are some of the team members you will be hearing from on a regular basis. J We hope you like what we have to say and hope that you stick around and come back often. Crystal: A SoCal girl through and through, Crystal enjoys playing in the sunshine, exploring new channels of positive thought, practicing pilates and wearing bright colors. Always active and always looking for new inspiration, she believes in the power of personal expression and that people should always do and wear what they love and never look back. Kristin: Kristin has grown increasingly health conscious since running her first marathon over a year ago. Needless to say, she enjoys running, hiking, spending time at the beach, hanging out with friends and travelling back home to the East Coast. Steffenie: There are two things you need to know about Steffenie: she hates feet and she has an undying love for stand-up comedy and shark week. Besides that, she graduated just one year ago from college, moved to LA, and joined the Alo team shortly after. She loves running, upbeat cardio classes, the beach, books & movies, and all things Chelsea Lately. Aliea: Aliea is an artist, photographer, and primarily a graphic designer. While her work is computer focused, her hobbies and interests drift her towards handmade and natural materials. She loves seeing how art affects people and the environment we live in. Frequently, she can be found either outdoors or blissfully wishing she was outdoors this very second. Why ALO Loves Eva MendesPosted at 11:50 am on June 30, 2010
Well, first of all, who doesn?t?! I love how she uses her celebrity to promote the environment and encourage everyone to do their part (watch her interview with Vogue here to see her talk about recycling efforts and giving back to the community). Secondly, I like her style. She is always looking fabulous on and off of the red carpet. And, most importantly, she rocks Alo! See her here in our palazzo pants (made of bamboo and oh so soft!). Looking good Eva
Welcome to our Blog!Posted at 8:59 am on June 30, 2010
Hello everyone and welcome to the official ALO blog!
We are incredibly passionate about leading sustainable lifestyles and this is something that will without a doubt become a recurring theme throughout our posts. So have a look around, stay tuned and come back often to visit and comment. |
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). However, they taste amazing and this way you can save money on protein bars and control the ingredients that go into your food. Voila! Yummy/healthy snacks to grab on the go and power you through your day or workout!
