Strength Training May Give Boost to Seniors’ Brains

27 April 2012

A new study finds that elderly women’s mental functioning significantly improved after 6 months of strength training. The study focused on women between 70 and 80 years old who had complained of memory difficulty. The testing done after 6 months of supervised weight lifting showed improved activity changes in the part of the brain associated [...]

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Syndee’s Immune Power Soup

6 February 2012

Most of you already know Syndee Collison, Ultimate Fitness’ long time personal trainer, nutritionist, and healthy food lover.  Here, she shares one of her favorite winter season recipe; yes, it’s a comfortable 64 degrees today but it’s still officially “winter”.  In addition to her fitness training knowledge, Syndee is also a great resource for information [...]

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Skip Sandberg’s New Photo Book!

9 January 2012

Avid Ultimate Fitness spinner and long time Mill Valley local Skip Sandberg, just published a photo book of the town’s hidden steps, lanes, and paths. We’ve all heard of the Dipsea steps but did you know that Mill Valley has many other hidden shortcuts?  To learn about these unique pathways, visit Skip Sandberg’s website robertsandbergphoto.com, the [...]

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It’s a Family Event!

23 December 2011

And here we have Anna and her two boys Johnny and Stu, looking very happy after Sara’s spin class. The boys are keeping fit for football and Anna is training for the upcoming bike racing season. Spinning is a great way to burn fat and  improve your overall health and fitness!  You can find more [...]

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Park School Fundraiser Ride!

4 December 2011

Sara Ellis and Ultimate Fitness clients Jackie Leao and Anna Davenport were happy to help out with Park School‘s Sunday fundraising ride.  Jackie and Anna (who teaches kindergarden at the school) are avid cyclists and have been spining at Ultimate Fitness for years.  They’re part of the very fun Thursday night spin crowd!  Come join [...]

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We’re Having a Holiday Party Next Week!

30 November 2011

We’re having a holiday party in appreciation of our wonderful Ultimate Fitness clients!  We wouldn’t be here without you.  Please join us on December 10th for some holiday cheer.  We’ll be serving wine and hors d’oeuvres from 4 to 7 pm. We would appreciate an RSVP so please let us know if you can make [...]

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Sitting Down is Deadly!

9 November 2011

Recent research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggests that people who spend a lot of time sitting (causing prolonged lack of whole body muscle movement) are more likely to be overweight, have heart attacks, possibly certain types of cancer, and even die sooner than those [...]

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“It is relaxed” Said Selma!

7 November 2011

Selma joined Ultimate Fitness about 6 months ago. Very quickly, she started seeing and feeling the benefits:  walking taller, feeling stronger, and of course, clothing fitting better…  Friends and colleagues started noticing as well, but the best compliment came when she was sitting at the doctor’s office recently, getting a flu shot. The nurse was [...]

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New Beginning & Intermediate Spin Class: Tuesday 9-10AM

24 September 2011

Announcing a new Spin Class just for busy Marin mom’s. Drop the kids off at school and head over to Ultimate Fitness for a great cardio workout followed by our special stretching and strength training program: Floor, Core & More! This new class is designed just for beginners and people who may have some experience [...]

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Sara Ellis, owner of Ultimate Fitness rides with Greg Lemond

18 September 2011

When Sara Ellis, owner of Ultimate Fitness and one time bike racer, arrived at the meeting place on Sunday, she expected to see the usual suspects. Instead she found a gathering of cycling legends, among them, Greg Lemond, the first American and first non-European to win the Tour de France (in 1986, 1989, and 1990), [...]

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