There are certain companies I absolutely LOVE when it comes to fitness. I love working out in Nike shoes. I love wearing Lululemon capris. I love training with Free Motion machines and NOW I love using my EQ Yoga mat when performing yoga, pilates or stretching. My EQ Yoga mat is made from a newly developed material called TPE (Thermal Plastic Elastomer) foam. It FEELS different than my other mats (and I have many from all my programs). The mat…
Maria Kang’s FAC’s (frequently asked comments)
October 15, 2012“What’s your Excuse?” was created for readers of my Facebook fanpage. I’ve had an online following since 2005, so I was very used to ‘putting myself out there’. I thought the caption was fitting since I often saw posters of grandmothers running in marathons, paraplegics competing in the Olympics and even a father performing a pull up with three kids in tow – all with the same caption: “What’s your Excuse?” I felt that if others can overcome incredible challenges…
Mommy Fitness: my leg workout and weight loss advice.
October 11, 2012It’s getting late (it’s 9:30pm but it’s late to me) and I really want to go to sleep, but I also really want to update my Mommy Fitness Blog since it’s been a few weeks since I’ve written something about my fitness. So here are some random thoughts. – I am getting a lot of emails about what I do, I wish I can write everyone back more efficiently and respond more thoroughly but it’s tough. Firstly, I don’t have…
Clean Eating: Zucchini Brownies
October 10, 2012I love, love LOVE this recipe I found on SkinnyMom.com – they are healthy zucchini brownies! If you have a tough time getting your children to eat veggies (like my eldest son) then this IS the recipe for you. I wouldn’t eat this unless it was on my ‘free day’ as I usually try to keep sweets at bay during the week. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup applesauce 1 cup…
Mommy Fitness: Park Workout!
October 6, 2012I take my kids to the park 2-3 times a week. Most of the time, it’s during my Mom-Me Fitness Club. I started this free club when I became a first-time mom in 2009 with my son Christian. I didn’t have many mom-friends and wanted to create a meetup where moms could be healthy while still engaging with their kids. If there aren’t groups like this in your area, maybe consider starting one. Your kids will enjoy being outside, playing…
Your Passion will reveal your purpose…
October 5, 2012October 4, 2012 The last time I worked as a paid personal trainer was in 2003. I continued my career in the fitness industry through writing, marketing, management and project coordination. In 2007 I left the corporate world to come back to my home city of Elk Grove because my mother was undergoing kidney failure. That year I also decided to combine my professional skills and passion for fitness by creating a nonprofit, Fitness without Borders, that focused on providing…
Clean Eating: Tasty Tuna Sandwich
October 1, 2012Do you like eating tuna? If you ‘sorta’ like it, then here’s a recipe to make your really like it! I was inspired by a picture I saw in Oxygen magazine last month of a tuna sandwich with avocado! I love avocado so I had to try it. I used, 3 cans of tuna, 1/2 a red onion diced, 2 stalks of celery diced, 1 avocado diced, 3 tablespoons of mayo with olive oil and salt/pepper. Needless to say, it…
How to create a Fitness Calendar: 15 rules.
October 1, 2012I have used an Fitness Calendar for over ten years. There are poster boards rolled up in my closet dating back to my college years. Having a large wall calendar was very useful because it kept me accountable (since no one usually checked in on me) and made me re-focus on long term goals each day. Having an Fitness Calendar was particularly helpful during the winter months when life became incredibly busy with festivities and holidays. How to Make an…