Should You Exercise When Sick?

  As cold and flu season descends upon San Francisco, there is a pretty good chance you’ll catch a virus in the coming months. So how do you know when to rest versus to try and “sweat it out”? The answer is definitely no one-size-fits-all (and when in doubt, see a doctor). But there are … Continued

How to Know When You Need to Recharge

  In today’s fast-paced world, many of us take pride in how busy we are. But are you overloading yourself? Working all day, eating on the run, rarely relaxing or having fun is a recipe for being unhealthy. Even unhappy. So how do you know when you’re burning out and when it is time to … Continued

Importance of sleep after BootCampSF wakes those muscles up!

BootCampSF utilizes a wide variety of exercises resulting in a satisfying total body workout. This means you will need to take special care in training-recovery which includes getting a good night’s rest. Sleeping well after you exercise makes your muscles and tissues stronger and helps prevent fatigue and injury. Your muscles learn to adapt to … Continued

3 Core Moves to Relieve Lower Back Pain

Did you know that lower back pain is quite common? According to a study conducted by the UNC School of Medicine, more than 80% of Americans will suffer an episode of low back pain in some time in their lives. However, there’s no need for alarm – lower back pain can be relieved and prevented … Continued

Foods to Fight Muscle Soreness and Fatigue

Have you ever noticed that some days you feel full of energy during your workout, like you could do your regular BCSF class and stay for the next class too? But other days a push up feels like the hardest thing you’ve ever done? While there are lot’s of factors that can contribute to this swing of … Continued

Quiet Saturday + Weekend Recovery Tips!

Saturday Class @ Golden Gate Park! If you missed class this week, or just need a weekend boost, be sure to head out to class at 9am sharp tomorrow!  At Golden Gate Park, Ryan Conlon will be leading the way. We meet at our usual weekday location, the Sharon Meadows parking lot, which is near the Koret Children’s Playground, the old wooden carousel … Continued