Odysseus Personal Training & Yoga

Another day, another group class. Everyone definitely put in major effort today and big shout out to Yoli for having the most enthusiasm while being twice the age of everyone. #rio2016

Teaching the basics of the kettle bell swing. Working on keeping the hips high and bending at the hips rather than squatting. Proud of the improvement everyone made yesterday. #rio2016 #teamrio #odysseusgroupclass #anaheimfitness #anaheimyoga #anaheimpersonaltrainer

Get ready for the holiday weekend!

What a great group class we had Saturday morning. The energy was positive, the shirts were sweaty, the muscles were tired, and everyone in the group is one step closer to their goal!

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"Jessica "Gooey" has been my instructor, my guide, and my motivation throughout my journey through inner peace. She has encouraged me to be patient, show gratitude, and be mindful of one's self. With her point specific coaching, I was able to set realistic goals and never felt discouraged towards achieving each one" - John C. If you are looking to challenge yourself and get out of your normal routine then stop by for a yoga class with Jess. Yoga builds strength, improves flexibility, and prevents injuries and definitely is a healthy way to relieve stress.

Big shout out to Roxana Madrigal! She has really locked down her eating habits and has met her goal the last few weigh ins. As of Wednesday she is officially 20 lbs lighter and so much stronger. She has really impressed the last two months and has become UNSTOPPABLE!

5:45am morning mobility session with @stev_e_p21. Started above 204 when we first met and weighed in at 183.6 a few days ago. #weightloss #anaheimpersonaltrainer #anaheimyoga #anaheim #personaltrainer #myhips

Good Morning! Here is a simple #quad exercise for anyone looking to isolate that muscle or who might be experiencing knee pain. 1.Pick the appropiate size swiss ball. 2. Sit down and roll forward so that the knee of the leg you are working on tracks over the foot. 3. SLOWLY drive your foot against the floor to straighten your leg. Focus on squeezing the #quad of the leg you are working on. 4. Slowly return to the starting position. ... BONUS!!! Drag your non-working heel across the floor for added resistance. This exercise is great for recruiting muscle fibers in the quad to help build strength and endurance. Performing this exercise has helped me to return to normal activity after a case of Patella Tendinitis. #anaheimfitness #anaheimpersonaltrainer #odysseusyoga #odysseuspersonaltraining #quads #trainingtuesday See more

In life there are obstacles. It is important to turn those stumbling blocks into stepping stones. If you currently struggle with an area in your life, understand that there is also a HUGE oppurtunity within that struggle to grow, learn, and improve. Success has more to do with your mindset than your resources. #motivationmonday #odysseuspersonaltraining #odysseusyoga #anaheimfitness #anaheimpersonaltrainer

When working towards a goal it is important to focus on the bigger picture. For the majority of us, progress is not linear. Often times the number on the scale can change drastically and we can become discouraged if we gain weight when it comes time to weigh in. By using visual tools we can see that although we might have gained weight, overall, the trend is a loss. The client in this graph experienced weight loss and gain over the course of her training (the peaks and valleys of the blue line). However, the red line shows us that ultimately weight was decreased. Focusing on the bigger picture and staying consistent with training and nutrition resulted in a loss of 15lbs. Despite the fluctuations on the scale, her goal was met. #anaheimfitness#anaheimpersonaltrainer #anaheimyoga #odysseuspersonaltraining #eyesontheprize #weightloss