Village Bootcamp #3: Meet Mary a 90-year-old Triathlete

I lead a free one-hour bootcamp-style workout Tuesday nights at Highland Oaks Park in McFarland, Wis. If you're in the neighborhood, please join us.

Meet Mary, my former Madison neighbor & a 90-year-old triathlete! Mary stars in Mary and Bill, a documentary by Andrew Napier. View the trailer & watch Mary flex!!! in my post here. You'll be inspired & entertained! http://ironmakeover.blogspot.com/2009/07/mary-and-bill-film-meet-my-friend-mary.html

If you've been thinking of coming to Village Bootcamp, but weren't sure or were a little nervous, zoom in on our pictures--we're having fun!! Come join us. There's plenty of great summer nights to swing by the park & participate.

Bootcamp Question: What do the feet/ankles do during the Swimming pilates exercise. Here's more information and tips on this exercise that strengthens the butt, thighs and back muscles:
http://www.ehow.com/video_2260421_do-pilates-swimming-exercise.html
*great detail in this short video
http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesmat/ss/Swimming.htm
http://www.ehow.com/video_2365468_do-pilates-swimming-exercise.html

Next Time: Tuesday July 21st 6:30-7:30 at Highland Oaks Park in McFarland. *Rain date Thursday July 23rd at 6:30. *Bring water, mat/blanket, small weights (5-15 pounds)/bands & wear good shoes.

Resources:
Village Bootcamp #2 - The power of intervals, music to boost your workout
Village Bootcamp #1 - Why intervals work, exercise ideas from active.com, pre- and post-workout nutrition ideas

photo credit: My hubby Ken & I took pictures of last week's group. I hope seeing this group in action will encourage you to join us.

Mary and Bill Film: Meet My Friend Mary (a 90-year old triathlete)

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a private screening of the film Mary and Bill, starring my friend & former neighbor Mary Stroebe. Mary became a triathlete in her late seventies (no excuses people!). She's completed over 12 sprint triathlons. She retired at age 90 and now fires the starting gun at her favorite event the Life Time Fitness triathlon in Minneapolis.

At age 89 Mary went head-to-head with TV host Kelly Ripa in a timed triathlon in New York City, later receiving a Relly award from Regis and Kelly.

The evening in downtown Madison, Wis., combined many of the things I love: my hubby Ken, triathlon, film, can-do stories, state street, original art & music. I shouldn't have worn mascara, the film made me teary in a good way.

The film is directed by Andrew Napier. He began filming Mary and Bill during his senior year in High School.

Please enjoy the trailer, I know you'll love both Mary & Bill, both are true characters.

Mary and Bill

Mary and Bill Trailer from Andrew Napier on Vimeo.

Village Bootcamp #2: Welcome Back!

I lead a free one-hour bootcamp-style workout Tuesday nights at Highland Oaks Park in McFarland, Wis. If you're in the neighborhood, please join us. Bring water, a blanket or mat & small weights or bands if you have them.

Welcome new Village Bootcampers! Thanks for joining us!

Resources for You:
Here's more info on why & how intervals work for you:
- The Myth of the Fat-burning Zone
**why long, slow steady-state aerobics is NOT effective for fat burning
- Land of the Lost training
**as a triathlete I trained in the nowhere zone
- Cardio Queen Sees Light of Day
**Abby attends Dustin Maher's Fit Fun Bootcamps. Read more about her transformation!

Music: What Works Best
Music with a beat between 120-140 beats-per-minute is most effective for your workout, according to Dr. Costas Karagerghis' study "Music in Rehab Project."
- Fitness Magazine's Top 100 Workout songs
- Race Motivation Songs from trifuel.com

Question for You: What song gets you moving?

Village Bootcamp #1: Why intervals work, pre- and post-workout nutrition tips & bootcamp-style exercises from active.com.

Next Time:
Tuesday July 14th 6:30-7:30 at Highland Oaks Park in McFarland
*rain date Thursday July 16th at 6:30
*bring water, mat/blanket, small weights/bands & wear good shoes.
*other dates/times may open soon, as my co-op leaders get organized