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Meet Our Kaia Girl: Anndora Lee Of Kaia Fit San Rafael

Our results are something we take a lot of pride in because we work hard on our fitness programs and nutrition guidance to ensure our girls see results. And our Kaia Girls have even more pride in their results because they held faith in Kaia FIT and they accomplished things they, sometimes, didn’t think they could achieve. 

Stories’ like Anndora are EXACTLY why we do what we do. We strive to make sure that our girls are getting everything they need to build strong bodies and powerful minds.

We are truly STRONGER TOGETHER that is why so many of our Kaia Girls will tell you that the community of women surrounding them have contributed to their successes and kept them smashing their goals time and again. You will always see us celebrating and supporting one another because YOU are amazing.

 

This Month’s Kaia Girl is Andora Lee of San Rafael:

“Since my first BRIK with KaiaFIT San Rafael, I have lost 23.9lbs. Gained 2.2lbs of lean mass & lost 28.8lbs of FAT and over 12 inches!”

As far back as I could remember, I’ve always thought of myself as smart, chubby but athletic like and strong.  I was never the last one picked in gym class but that fitness stuff was never easy. Remember, those Presidential Fitness tests we did in grammar school and junior high?  Yeah, I hated it and always scored near the lower percentiles for running and the flex arm hang/chin-ups but if you needed to lift and move stuff, I was your girl

As an adult, I joined gyms and various weight loss plans (from boxed foods to points and everything in between).  I could lift as heavy, if not heavier, than most of the boys but could never get rid of the fat.  I would lose weight but the foods I was eating could not support the way I was working out, I was always ravenous and out of points.  It didn’t click back then how nutrition and exercise were supposed to work together. 
 
Fast forward to 2013, when I was looking for the latest fitness “thing” to lose weight…again; I had tried CrossFit but the boxes I tried weren’t a good fit for me.  I hired a personal trainer but wasn’t seeing results for what I was paying.  I came upon a Yelp review for something called Kaia FIT – a women’s fitness program.   The reviews were outstanding.  I figured what the heck, what have I got to lose?  I made arrangements to try a free workout.  Boy, were those workouts intense but amazingly fun.  I had sore muscles everywhere but I signed up immediately.  That whole nutrition and exercise thing clicked.  Finally.    

In 2014, my work schedule changed and I could no longer attend the classes at the location I had signed up with.  I decided to try another boot camp/cross-training gym.  It was pricier than Kaia but was closer to home and the schedule worked with mine.  I had some initial success but I didn’t feel I was getting the results I had at Kaia.  This was a co-ed boot camp and sometimes it felt like a dating scene that a gym.  

In mid-2015, I learned Kaia FIT had just opened in Downtown San Rafael.  Yippee!  I couldn’t wait to become a Kaia Girl again.  The rest, they say, is history.   I went from couch potato to Kaia Girl to Kaia Coach. 

So, why do Kaia?   It’s not just because the workouts are challenging or because of the fantastic coaching staff.   I Kaia because Kaia FIT is the whole package AND it works.  It combines HIIT, fun, nutrition with unconditional support from the Coaches to the other Kaia Girls.  There’s just something special about the synergy that Kaia fosters.  

We are a tribe…a sisterhood.  We are women supporting other women in their quest to be stronger, happier, fitter and healthier people.  It doesn’t matter if you’re literally rolling out of bed to make it to a 5 am class if your ponytail is crooked BEFORE the workout begins or if your belly pokes out from under your shirt…all that we care about is you showing up and giving it your all.  

I believe pictures are worth a thousand words…Kaia FIT has literally changed me from the inside out.   It’s true, magic happens outside of your comfort zone! 

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7 Day Reset

We’ve incorporated inspiration and motivation to help you rock all 7 days. In the next 7 days you will make shifts in your mind and body that will boost your metabolism, improve sleep and increase energy.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

This is a self paced reset, so you can start when you are ready but we recommend to continue with the reset each day once you begin to see the maximum results.

All it takes is 7 DAYS. What are you waiting for?

Kaia Tri is a ten-week triathlon training program with workouts three times a week, which is an optional extra during our spring and summer CORE sessions. We swim, bike, and run, with some cross-training classes too. By being able to set a personal pace, our triathlon training program is suited to beginners tackling their first race and intermediate athletes looking to improve their finish time.

Our mock triathlons run several times to familiarize women with the course route. We finish the season with a Triathlon Training Camp which includes paddle boarding and power workouts. The next day is our exhilarating and fun Triathlon race day for all Kaia Tri women to enjoy working out in a beautiful location. Friends are welcome too!

SANDBAG

Kaia Sandbag combines traditional fitness with unconventional training methods. With sandbags, the weight shifts and moves in an unpredictable fashion. This piece of equipment is integrated into our conditioning & strength building workouts to simultaneously develop strength, power, endurance, mobility, and balance – with an additional emphasis on developing overall core strength and stability.

New to sandbag training? No problem! Beginners are always welcome.

TRX SUSPENSION 

TRX® Suspension Training® body-weight exercise simultaneously develops strength, power, endurance, mobility, durability, balance, flexibility, and core stability. Whether you’re younger or older, out of shape or a pro athlete, injured or at the top of your game, TRX Suspension Training meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go. TRX Suspension Training leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to enable hundreds of exercises that can be instantly scaled for any user to reach any fitness or training goal. The easily-scalable nature of TRX Suspension Training makes it a practical solution wherever you are on the fitness continuum.

Need a little extra boost to keep your body guessing? Our TRX/Cardio class is an excellent complement to any Kaia FIT session. TRX workouts, which can be used by anyone at any level, builds true functional strength and improves flexibility, balance and core stability all at once. Mixed with cardio, the classes give every member the perfect balance of challenge and success.

*TRX classes not available in all areas. Please contact us your local studio.

CROSS-TRAINING

Our trademark Kaia Cross-Training™ classes are a unique mix of cardio, functional movement, and both weighted and non-weighted exercises.

Cross-Training benefits:

Each day brings a new workout. We have an elite group of advanced coaches who infuse each workout with their own flair and focus, meaning you’re never going to repeat a workout, avoid burn-out, and fitness plateaus.

Keeping the body guessing is key to sculpting lean muscle mass. We also have a 3-part modification foundation: Balance (non-impact); Strength (mid-impact) and Kaia (high impact). Each exercise has its own progression so that everyone can feel successful.

As a part of our program, we also offer nutritional guidance to help you make healthy food choices and keep your fitness on track.

What are you waiting for? Join us today!

BARRE

Our barre-based class is a unique combination of postures inspired by ballet, yoga, Pilates and Kaia. Using the barre as a prop to balance, you’ll complete a series of isometric holds combined with high reps of small range movements to elongate and tone your major muscle groups.

In addition to the barre, classes incorporate pilates balls, yoga blocks, and/or resistance bands for increased endurance, challenge and focus. Following each set of holds, you’ll rest and recovery with a short series of stretches and poses to increase flexibility prior to advancing.
Kaia Barre is a low-impact class that perfectly complements our program offerings. Meet us at the barre and try your first class for free!

Participating locations may vary. See the schedule page for more details.

DANCE 

Our dance fitness class is rooted in traditional dance. We use those foundational moves and offer a class that is easy enough for beginners yet challenging enough for the more seasoned dancer. The simplicity of the routines allows you to keep moving with ease. Although this is a workout, it feels more like a dance party with your girlfriends.

RUNNING 

Improve your speed, skill, endurance, stamina, and strength with our Kaia running program. The program works on developing running skills that can increase speed, endurance, and overall fitness. The program is designed for you to run at your pace and and help you see improvements every step of the way.

The Kaia training is a simple, progressive program designed for women of all ages and all fitness levels. Whether you are a walker, jogger, or runner, you will be able to join this program and move at your own pace. Research has shown that even 20 to 30 minutes of running (two to three times per week) is enough to help you lose or maintain weight and improve many other important health markers, i.e. your cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin response.

Don’t be intimidated by the Kaia Run program name, each class will have walkers, joggers and runners. Keep in mind that the first mile is the hardest mile you will ever run. Once you get off the starting block, things only get easier. All you have to do is be patient and disciplined in your training, and that is where Kaia

POWER YOGA

Kaia Yoga combines mind and body with a power yoga and core-strengthening weekly workout with Pilates-style techniques. We focus on balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness through stretching, strength training and dynamic movement to improve overall fitness levels.

By creating long, lean muscles, Yoga promotes improved coordination, greater flexibility and a fuller range of motion, with a strong body that’s less prone to injury. Yoga keeps the mind centered and reduces stress through positive thoughts and a sense of mindfulness, which also inspires mental strength and confidence.

Yin Yoga, or restorative yoga, is a quiet contemplative practice. It targets the deepest tissues of the body, our connective tissues – ligaments, joints, bones, and the deep fascia networks of the body. Poses are held for 1 minute or more and transitions between poses are gentle and slow. This class is an excellent compliment to our other classes, provides dedicated stretching, and is known to reduce stress and anxiety.

6-WEEK BRIK BOOTCAMP

Our BRIK Bootcamp sessions are offered three times a year and are designed to help you reach your health and fitness potential, and you’re welcome to start anytime!

Our BRIK Bootcamps are six weeks long and feature classes daily.* This programming fits in seamlessly with our regularly scheduled classes, and it’s as easy as 1-2-3:

  1. Register for BRIK Bootcamp HERE (included for Platinum & Gold Memberships)
  2. Book your classes through our branded app and Show Up
  3. Let our expert coaches do the rest!

These sessions offer great results in weight and body fat loss and an increase in strength and cardiovascular endurance. Our nutritional support will boost energy, help you de-bloat, increase sleep quality, and enhance your overall glow.

BRIK Bootcamp includes:

In between BRIK Bootcamp, we offer a variety of classes to meet you at your level! We also have nutrition and fitness challenges, in addition to fun opportunities to spice up your routine. What are you waiting for? Join us today!

CYCLE

Cardio based, calorie torching workout with certified spin instructors. It’s a party on a bike!

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