Starting something – ANYTHING – is often the hardest part. But if you can just take action, one little first step, it gets easier. This, friends, isn’t a self-help platitude. IT’S SCIENCE! Remember Sir Isaac Newton? He said a body at rest tends to stay that way, and a body in motion will stay that way, too. The point is, don’t feel bad about yourself because it’s sometimes hard to leave the house and go to the gym… or to start building a new healthy habit… or to start doing a

Have you ever used a coach? Some people use a coach to help them get to the next level at work (they are sometimes called “mentors”). Some use a coach in relationships to strengthen bonds. And some use a coach in diet and exercise to guide them through challenging periods of change. And right now, at the start of a year, is a challenging period of change for many people. Face it, even if life is going along well, you can’t help but wonder how it can get better… or worry about

The holidays can be tough if we allow them to be. Stressful… Busy… Too much food… Too many commitments – and not enough time to take care of yourself. But wait… You don’t need more time. You need a coach -- at least for now. The guidance, accountability and support a coach provides is invaluable all the time, but especially amid the crazy pace of the holidays. A coach can help you set priorities, manage your time, learn to say “no,” keep you accountable, and so much more. The

We talk a lot about goals when we’re trying to improve our health and our habits. We’re told over and over that we must have them: To reach a certain weight. To earn this much money. To achieve THIS by a certain time. On and on, right? And if that’s worked for you, then fine. But if you’re like a lot of people, you stumble over that word “goal” because it suggests the possibility of failure. It whispers you might not reach it. It makes you even more hesitant about trying! Goa

Coach Heather Binns's here... I’m reminiscing on the Drumstick Dash L.A. from last week…It was fun being at a race again, especially with friends. The 5K was very low stress and I pushed myself enough to run the whole thing without any walking…a new feat since my ankle injury in May. I’ve decided to focus on improving my strength, power, endurance and stability in 2023. No competitive racing goals…just to keep improving, and most importantly, having FUN!! This personal goal f

Have you heard the phrase “extreme ownership” yet? It means accepting that you are responsible for all the factors that determine whether you’re successful in reaching a goal, not just the factors you directly control. Those factors in your control can include your thoughts, actions, decisions, responses to emotions, and how you communicate with those around you. Those factors outside your control? Well, that’s just about everything and everyone else! Just working, having a

If you are like me, working out without a challenge gets boring, like building a new car and never taking it out for a spin to see what it's truly capable of. Do you think so, too? If you said yes! Then it's time to add a fun event to your life :) No matter where you are located, my brand new Burpee Biathlon has gone virtual...this 30-person event is designed to challenge newbies and competitors alike. Whether you are local to LA or not, you can now earn our special handcraft

Coach Heather Binns's here... My goal for the month of July was to help free the world of cancer by raising funds and completing 50 Kettlebell swings a day in the challenge hosted by the American Cancer Society! On the last day of the month, after my last 50 swings, I couldn’t help but finish the song with dancing…a great way to end the challenge (: The Kettlebell swing is one of my favorite exercises, and even though I am still recovering from my ankle injury, it’s an exerci

Whenever we’ve tried to make a positive change in our life, we’ve been surprised at how often people told us, “Change is hard.” It was like they were warning me that we shouldn’t try too hard and get disappointed. We even found ourselves saying it a time or two. “Just stay where you are… it’s probably okay…” But you know what? It doesn’t have to be like that. Actually, change can be fun! All it takes is finding ways to keep yourself motivated and making some strategic deci

There’s a fun new fitness event in LA! Think you can run a mile, 3 miles, or 5 miles? Can you do the same if you have to burpee along the way? Find out at our first annual Burpee Biathlon in Los Angeles, California! What makes the Burpee Biathlon an amazing event is that it gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself in a new and different way! Have fun treating your body to exciting exercise Work both your cardiorespiratory and muscular systems Strengthen your bones Acco

A belief is an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. And when we commonly hear people talking about beliefs, they are thoughts repeated, right? We’ve all heard that before or read it on a coffee mug or Pinterest board. And it’s true. If you think you’re a smart, hard-working, good person – and then repeat that thought over and over – then you’re going to face the world with a positive attitude about yourself. Unfortunately, it also works the other way

We see so many people get frustrated with their healthy living plans. They try to eat right and exercise for a little while. But then they give up when they don’t quickly, magically become what they want to be – thinner, stronger, etc. So, let us tell you: Transformation is not an event. It is a PROCESS. And that process is comprised of countless decisions and choices you make over time. They build on each other, bringing small changes that then manifest into the bigger res

We are so excited to announce that registration for our Renov8 Fitness Burpee Biathlon is finally open!! And guess what? We are featuring a professionally handmade and hand-painted finisher's medal for you as proof that we laughed, ran, burpee'd and pushed ourselves past our limits to that Burpee Biathlon finish line! Register HERE today as we are capping this event at 30 participants, and everyone on our wait list already registered.

Coach Heather Binns’s here… Four days ago, I committed to doing the 50 Kettlebell Swings a Day Challenge with Team Renov8 to support the American Cancer Society! Ironic as it is, only a couple of hours later, my doctor called with my long overdue MRI results. He wants me to stop all movement, stop walking, stop physical therapy, and start wearing my boot again. As it turns out, my MRI shows: Small bone fragment floating around in the front of my ankle Small fracture in the lo

Coach Heather Binns here… What a weekend I had in Big Bear for the USNS Spartan Race! My Plan : Finish the 6.5-mile race with 3,000 feet of elevation gain and 27 obstacles. Run at a pace that is doable for me, so I don't burn out on the course. Test my hip on the new obstacles I have not yet tried since before my surgery in 2021. Give every obstacle my best attempt and finish the penalties as assigned (burpees or penalty loops). Expect to be on the course for over 2 hours. En

Did you know that adding muscle to your body will improve your fat loss? Coach Heather Binns’s here… Strength training is most commonly the highest priority of training I recommend for my clients. The more muscle you have on your body, the more fat you’re going to burn naturally. Too often, women are afraid to lift heavy weights because they think they will get big and bulky, but that’s not the case. It’s how you get lean, toned, and strong with definition in your muscles. I

Summer is such a powerful time. It’s packed full of emotions and memories that can affect our mindset and mood. We all have nostalgia around summer with the sights and smells and that feeling of being free. You know that healthy habits are key to living your best lives in the sun, enjoying friends & family, and traveling – and, yes, to also looking your best. But remember that your core, long-term commitment is more important in the long run than any seasonal stimulation or m

During the pandemic in 2020, I had an idea -- now that idea is coming to life :) Coach Heather Binns’s here… I'd like to introduce you to the Renov8 Fitness Burpee Biathlon ! Yes, I love to run, and I "love" burpees...so why not combine them for a fun event that can be done at any fitness level? I originally tested my concept in 2020 with a couple of my clients physically distanced at a park and wearing masks as needed. Then I tested it again in 2021 with a handful of my cli

Want to know a secret about fitness? You don’t have to do all your exercise in a gym. It’s true! The fact is this: We can easily get more movement throughout the day just by making little adjustments to our actions. These shorter bursts of activity count toward our daily goals of staying in motion, whether they’re about steps, calories, or any other measure. Here are some of the simplest ways to do it. Start the day with a few light stretches. Always park at the far end of lo

When you want something, do you search for reasons you can’t have it? Or do you look for reasons you’ll get it? If you start a new project, are you secretly searching for an excuse to fail? Or for support to help you win? Either way, the result is the same: If you seek it, you will find it. Try it the next time you set a goal. For example, like getting in your workout today. Will you do it? You could search for an excuse to NOT exercise, and quickly find any number of them: T