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Every Street Parking workout - whether it’s one of the daily ABC/SHIFT programs or an Extra Program - has key ingredients, and each has a desired stimulus and intent. We want you to learn how to recognize the goal behind the workout - as well as the loading suggestions and goal times/score so that you can effectively choose proper weights, customizations, substitutions, and get the most out of each one.

Too much and even too little stress for long periods of time can be deadly. When we work out, we expose our body and mind to short but high amounts of stress. We increase impact on the bones and joints, we inflict damage on the muscle fibers, we make the heart muscle work harder than it does at rest. 

When it comes to REST we have seen it all. From the outright refusal to take a rest day - usually stemming from a belief that it will slow down progress - to the belief that there should be some complex algorithm built into your smart watch that tells you exactly when to take it easy.

We have established that consistency is crucial for lasting results, but how does proper and consistent REST play into that? And how do you know if you are resting too much, too little, or just the right amount?

There is nothing quite as confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming as trying to figure out which “diet” is right for you. For your goals. Your genetics. Your body type. Food preferences.  Schedule. The list goes on. The fitness industry and/or “diet culture” has done quite a bang up job of making us feel that if only we could find our magic meal plan then we would FINALLY have the results we’ve been searching for, our nutritional “holy grail”.

When IS the right time to add in more workouts – such as adding a Street Parking Extra Program on top of the daily workouts? You need to ask yourself these 2 questions first!

As we dive into a brand New Year - The Street Parking Members will have all of the tools they need to “take control” or “keep control” of their fitness.

Here are the 4 main ways we are keeping ourselves on track, accountable, and having fun this year!

Customizing your workouts to match your chaotic, busy life is the key to finding fitness freedom, and in order to maintain consistency as you take on your daily rhythms, your physical movement plan needs to match your lifestyle. So let’s ditch the lie that your fitness routine needs to be all or nothing, and learn how to customize your workouts to match your current needs.

As the weather warms up and weekend activities get taken outside, it’s time to put down the soup and revamp your recipe book with some fresh, nutritious recipes. Between our Balsamic Peach Chicken Kabobs, Tomato, Cucumber, and Avocado Salad, and Holy Guacamole, you’re sure to have some new favorite Spring and Summer recipes.

Throughout your day, the movements you perform naturally are uneven and unbalanced. One of the best ways to strengthen your body and train it to effectively accomplish those movements is to train with a sandbag. Between it being a fun, functional, and incredibly accessible piece of equipment, it’s a must have item to add to your training kit.

On a daily basis, you need to be eating protein, which is a vital macronutrient that provides the building blocks for so many aspects of your body. But how much are you supposed to be eating? Are you eating too little? Too much? What foods have protein in them? How do you measure it? Let’s tackle this topic and introduce you to some of our best tips and tricks.

You know that drinking water is important. But have you been taught why? Between ailments that can rise to the surface if you don’t give your body enough water (depression, anxiety, etc.), the benefits of drinking water should not be understated. So let’s walk through benefits. How much you should drink. And our best drinking tips.

Aren’t dumbbells an accessory movement? Won’t you get bored working out with them? Can you even get strong if you choose them over a barbell? When it comes to dumbbells, the myths are heavy. It’s time to debunk those myths one at a time and show you just what dumbbells can do for you.

Can you really get and stay fit working out with dumbbells? This is a valid question as dumbbells were always those items that lived in the corner of the gym and collected dust. Well, dumbbells are proving to be a worthy component and these three fitness enthusiasts have the stories to prove it.

Getting sleep is crucial for reasons you may not be thinking about and if you don’t get it, it negatively impacts your day to day lifestyle. A large majority of Americans are struggling with some type of mental health concern and sleep may be the solution, as it carries with it major benefits that your body needs.

When you change ONE habit at a time, you will be able to look back after a year and see how drastically different your nutritional habits have become without ever having to go through the overhaul all at once. You will feel in control, and you will be able to hold onto and live with those desirable results forever.

Working out with your significant other is actually a great way to spend regular time together. Between releasing endorphins, watching your partner consistently push their physical and psychological boundaries, and just BEING in the same room with the person you love while you both take part in an activity that is bettering your quality of life, it’s a total win win.

When we try to go “ALL IN” on making a change, which is especially common during the new year, it usually doesn’t last. It’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because humans aren’t designed to be “all or nothing” creatures. Very few of us can keep a commitment 100% of the time because we just don’t have the personality for it.

2020 was rough in many MANY ways, but when it came to fitness and unveiling the truth of what’s ACTUALLY required in order to live out a consistent fitness lifestyle, 2020 brought our fitness HOME. For many of us - this showed us that working out at home filled our physical, mental, and emotional cups in ways that we REALLY needed in order to navigate our way through the days and quite honestly - we love working out at home so much that we can’t really imagine wanting to go back to the way it once was.

What if you put your head down and committed to completing 365 workouts?

We’re not talking about 365 workouts in a row (let’s be honest - rest days are important). But what if you accomplished it in 18 months? 2 years?

What if you completed simple workouts 4 days a week, no matter where you are in the world, no matter how unruly the kids are some days, no matter what chaos is taking place outside your doors?

Because I committed to creating the environment  to support my habits over the last 5 years, COVID didn’t throw me off track to accomplishing my goals. Regardless of the gyms being shut down I still had the environment and resources I needed. I just needed to channel my discipline in order to seize the opportunity to get it done.