A Sante’ Fitness Blog

  • Tahoe Tramping – Martis Creek Wildlife Area September 28, 2016
    Tahoe Tramping Martis Creek Wildlife Area If you are looking for an easy four mile loop trail in order to get a little outdoor exercise and some fresh air, then try the Martis Creek Wildlife Area loop trail.  The Tompkins Memorial Trail is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with the Northstar Community ...
  • The 30 Day Ab Challenge begins October 1, 2016 September 21, 2016
    Who’s in for the next 30-day fitness challenge? The 30 Day Ab Challenge begins October 1, 2016! Take up this 30 Day Ab Challenge this month to tone up and boost your core muscles and body strength to the max. The 30 day abs challenge has 4 different exercises which you have to do each day, and the ...
  • Save in September September 11, 2016
    Now that the busy summer is behind us and we turn inward for Fall, we’d like to invite you to come back to the gym this September.   Don’t miss out on our “Save in September” special happening now at A Sante’ Lakeside Fitness. Come join A Sante’ and experience for yourself how great our gym is ...
  • September Workshop with Zonia August 21, 2016
    Please join us for this special 2-hour healing journey through the body exploring spinal flexion and direction by utilizing breath, bhanda, voice, and movement. This workshop is influenced by yoga, dance, ceremony and various other healing modalities. When:  Sunday, September 11, 2016 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Cost: $20 pre-registation, $25 day of workshop Where:  A Sante’ Lakeside Fitness This workshop ...
  • Tahoe Tramping – Mt. Judah Loop August 9, 2016
    “Good walkers can go anywhere in these hospitable mountains …”  John Muir The Mount Judah Loop is a moderate 5.5 mile semi-loop with an elevation gain of approximately 1,200′.  While hiking this loop, you will gain some beautiful views to the north and south of Mt. Judah, including Castle Peak, Donner Pass, Donner Lake and the ...
  • Lifting Weights? The 6 Things You Must Do August 9, 2016
    1. Posture first. Before you pick up that weight and dive into your first set, take a moment to align the spine and engage the core. Stand tall, roll your shoulders back and broaden your chest; engage your abs to protect your back and lightly squeeze your glutes. You are now officially in correct posture and ...
  • Tahoe Tramping – Round Lake Loop July 24, 2016
    “The lakes are lapping their granite shores and wearing them away …”    John Muir The Round Lake Loop is located about an hours drive north of Tahoe in the vicinity of Graeagle and Sierra City.  Drive north from Truckee on Hwy 89 and after passing Sierraville and Sattley, take Hwy 49 towards Sierra City and Downieville.  At ...
  • Tahoe Tramping – Elephant’s Back July 24, 2016
    “Doubly happy … is the man to whom lofty mountain tops are within reach …”        John Muir One of the more prominent landmarks in the Carson Pass area is Elephant’s Back, a large, volcanic mountain of stratified cobble breccia conglomerate that reaches a height of 9,580′.  There no trails up to the top, ...
  • Tahoe Tramping – Showers Lake July 24, 2016
    “How lavish is nature … ever changing, ever beautiful.” – John Muir The moderate trail to Showers Lake is a 10.2 mile (out-and-back) hike through some of the best Sierra scenery in the Carson Pass area located south of Lake Tahoe.  To reach the trailhead for this hike, you will drive south on Hwy 89 from ...
  • Tahoe Tramping – Sagehen Creek July 10, 2016
    Tahoe Tramping – Sagehen Creek “Every day opens and closes like a flower, noiseless, and effortless.”  – John Muir Now is a good time to visit Sagehen Creek, seven miles north of Interstate 80 on Hwy. 89.  Look for a dirt parking area on the right hand side of the road just after crossing a highway bridge over Sagehen Creek. This is ...