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

With the latest strain of COVID spiking again, enhancing the immune system is still top of mind for people right now.​ ​​Your overall body weight, the foods you eat regularly, your quality of sleep, stress management, and how much you exercise ALWAYS impacts your immune system and your body’s ability to take care of you in the face of viruses, infection, etc.​ So, to put it mildly, taking care of your overall health every single day must be a top priority…now and every day.​

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's here... Starting today, I am committing to the 50 Kettlebell Swings a Day Challenge with Team Renov8 to support the American Cancer Society! Even though I am still recovering from my ankle injury in May, the Kettlebell swing is one of my favorite exercises! It’s also one that does not require lots of ankle flexion, so it’s one I can do right now through my recovery :) In this challenge, I am committing to doing 50 Kettlebell swings each day in July

Coach Heather Binns’s here… Look – I get summer can be hectic. Kids are out of school. Family events fill up your calendar. And you’ve still gotta get to work and manage all your other priorities. It’s hard to find time for yourself, isn’t it? But you’ve gotta do it – for yourself and for everyone around you. Remember that you can’t help anybody else if you’re wiped out from exhaustion or stress. And besides, you deserve to enjoy the summer as much as anyone! Schedule time fo

We are all part of nature just like the flowers, the birds and the oceans. It’s easy to forget that sometimes, but it’s true. And summertime can help us sync back into that innate power and energy as an endless resource for healthy living. Science verifies that merely being outside more lets nature improve our bodies, minds and spirits. So, get out there and know that you’re doing something smart for yourself every time you step outside. Soak up the sun and fresh air and let

Today is the first day of summer - woohoo! It’s such a beautiful day in Southern California, and we feel so good :) One thing we love about summertime, is that it brings unique opportunities to practice balance. For example, most of us already know the mindset needed to reach our goals -- Success takes sacrifice and commitment. You may be ready for that, or you may not be… If you’re like us, sometimes you like the flip side better – Occasionally rewarding yourself for little

Here’s more material for your file marked: “Do This To Feel Better.” You might not realize that, like everything else in our bodies, hormones can be disrupted by a range of factors, including lifestyle choices or habits. So, if you’re trying to eat right and maintain a healthy weight, you should keep these in mind, and talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Nutrition. A balanced diet keeps our guts operating ideally; putting too much stress on our digestive system can

Hormones can play crazy games with our emotions, brains, and bodies, right? We’ve all experienced that plenty of times. But from those first confusing flashes of adolescence, do you really know what your hormones are -- and why they’re important to your health and wellbeing throughout your life? Hormones are about way more than just sex, and they’re nothing to be afraid of or embarrassed about. We’re also talking about weight gain, sleep, emotions, concentration and more. Le

Coach Heather Binns’s here… One year ago today, I had surgery to fix a labral tear in my right hip. I’ve been an athlete almost all my life, so some wear & tear was inevitable. However, only since I began coaching my clients back in 2006, did I pay close attention to proper form. Anyone who has attended any fitness coaching sessions at Renov8 Fitness knows I am a stickler for form. It is what will help you get the most out of your exercise and prevent injury. Now that I am on

The 3-course meal is a classic – an appetizer, main course and dessert. And we have the perfect meal for you! It’s a recipe for each of those components you can make any time for family and friends. All three recipes are yummy, healthy, and boast just a little tropical flavor from Thai ingredients to shrimp and banana. It was fun putting this together for you. We got to play “chef” and plan how the parts all add up to a terrific meal. We know you’ll enjoy these recipes! Cl

You are so amazing and powerful. Do you realize that? It’s true. You can do anything you set your mind to. YOU, the person reading this right now – not just the general, royal “you.” We sincerely believe this: You can create the life you want You can be healthy, loved and hopeful You deserve every success And you can get it! It will take planning, dedication, and sacrifice – but if you want it bad enough, then everything you desire is readily available to you. You might have

You might want approval. You might need role models. But remember this, as Carl Jung once said, “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” That has been more than true in my own development over the last few years. Especially over the last couple of months. We’ve come to realize that we need to look deeper within ourselves for our motivation, our desires, our direction, and more. To properly

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

We can all say we’d like to make certain changes in our lives. But change is hard sometimes. It’s one thing to say you want transformation, but another to actually make it happen. Really bringing about change requires investments that most people are simply unwilling to make. It takes time, money and energy to transform any area of your life. Simply put, it doesn’t come easy. But here’s the way to look at it: As an INVESTMENT. Yep, every time you take a right action to reach

Spring might be our favorite season because it’s abundant with rebirth. You see life renewing itself everywhere. Think about – plants that died a few months ago literally come back to life, and we get to soak up the beauty all around us. Every year, everywhere – miracles. Well, listen – you’re a miracle, too. And if you’re feeling like some hopes have wilted, or some aspirations are fading, then we have a message for you in an old metaphor. This spring, try to see yourself bl