Personal Training
Operation: Bali Body
Operation: Bali Body With an offer I couldn’t refuse invitation to visit Amankila and Amandari in Bali, Indonesia, I’ve got only seven days to go before my first tropical luxury vacation! As I start to pull out the bikini’s I haven’t worn since summer it hits me – only seven days to go until ...read more
Holiday Greetings from Sol
May conditions be perfect for all of your 2012 Sol-ful adventures! Ever been left out in the cold on vacation? Reach your destination ready to seize the moment and connect with your adventure with a little help from adventure guide and fitness trainer Melanie Webb and Sol’s ...read more
New Dietary Guidelines
I’m sure you’ve read the headlines: the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new set of Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines are the ‘federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity.’ The guidelines ...read more
Jack Lalanne – The Father of Fitness
Paying tribute to a wonderful man who revolutionalized American’s outlook on fitness, Jack Lalanne. I think you’ll enjoy this introduction to his ‘Trimnastics’ methodology and especially his take on women’s sagging bottoms. Ladies, take note and let this California personal trainer help you shape up those rear-ends! RIP Jack, and thank you.
Outdoor Fitness Adventure Coaching
Where is your next EPIC adventure? Even more important, how do you prepare physically and mentally? Tap into your competitive edge with Melanie Webb’s adventure travel preparation training. Now preparing clients for Mt. Kilimanjaro, The Playa, and NYC (New York City!?) How often have you met someone who signed up for an incredible outdoor adventure ...read more
Santa Barbara Mind Body Specialists
Santa Barbara Mind Body Specialists Being fit involves more than bicep curls and crunches. Don’t forget the healing side. The local experts on this page will help you accomplish your fitness goals; soothe sore muscles; make spinal adjustments when necessary; and guide you to overcoming substance abuse or behavioral obstacles. Your local Santa Barbara mind ...read more
Mind/Body Specialists
Today’s blog is a shout out to mind/body specialists living in the 805 area code. Dr. Adina McGarr offers Santa Barbara counseling and Santa Barbara psychology services. For over 10 years Dr. Adina has been studying eating disorders, prescription drug addiction treatment, alcoholism and addiction, drug addiction relapse, and self injurious behaviors. If you are ...read more
World Fitness Day
Who was your first fitness guru? I gotta give props to my first guru, the first lady of fitness, Jane Fonda, for a bold comeback at the age of 73 to host World Fitness Day in Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta, huh?). Check out the star-studded workout of Jane, Billy Banks, Denise Austin, and the man himself, ...read more
Santa Barbara Personal Training
Melanie Webb and Sol Fitness Adventures Melanie Webb is a Santa Barbara California personal trainer who believes fitness is more than a gym work out; it’s a way of life. I invite Santa Barbara California personal training to experience my world – one of stimulating physical activity, enthusiastic support, and unparalleled professionalism. From studio weight ...read more
The 30-30 Shoulder Workout
This entry is dedicated to the hecklers who mocked me with private emails and texts, taunting me for being a tough backcountry guide who can run around the desert for 5 days with a heavy pack but can’t manage to hold a 23-pound paddle board overhead without wimpering. I found my vindication in November’s Outside ...read more
