Cari Fit
Fitness Advice, Workout Tips, and Inspiration
I will be doing some fun fitness segments on CBS with anchor Lily Jang here in Houston over the next few weeks! We are going to whip viewers into shape….just in time for summer! We will be showcasing simple, yet effective moves that you can do anywhere. Today’s videos feature fun moves to target your legs, entire core (especially obliques) and also your triceps (backs of the arms). Check out the videos below!
(my top is by Athleta)
If you are in Houston, stop by the Whole Foods store on Waugh from 6:30-7:30pm. I’ll be doing a fitness lecture, giving out a sample workout and answering questions about working out and staying fit! This is all part of Whole Foods new Health Starts Here Challenge aimed at getting the community fit for the new year! They have a lot of other free events coming up, so be sure to check their calendar online to find out what’s happening at your local store. I hope to see some of you tonight!
If you live in Houston – join me tomorrow night for a marathon training event at Whole Foods! However, you DO NOT have to be a runner or training for a marathon.
Jumpstart your Fall running season – whether you are doing the Houston Marathon, 1/2 Marathon or even a 5k! Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and ExerciseTV Trainer (& marathoner) Cari Shoemate for a workout along Buffalo Bayou followed by a happy hour at Whole Foods Montrose! *Non-runners are welcome*
Details:
6:00-6:30pm – Informal Q&A Session and Training Tips
Meet out in front of Whole Foods under the big fans.
6:30pm-7:15pm – Workout Along the Bayou
We will depart from Whole Foods at 6:30pm sharp and head over to the Bayou along Waugh for a workout! This workout will be for ALL-LEVELS and will include a mix of cardio and strength training and will be perfect for runners! No equipment required, but you may want to bring a towel for abs.
7:15-8:00pm – Happy Hour on the Patio
Enjoy complimentary coconut water and sample some fitness goodies from Luke’s Locker. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the Bayou Bar.
Free for Bayou Buddies and Team BBP Runners. Suggested donation of $10 for all others. Donations will go to benefit Buffalo Bayou Partnership and their Run for a Reason campaign (Cari and others are running the Houston Marathon on their behalf).
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Special Thanks To:
Whole Foods www.wholefoods.com
Luke’s Locker www.lukeslocker.com
Dish Houston www.dish-houston.com
Houston Marathon Run For a Reason:Â http://www.chevronhoustonm
First of all, I have to say – I don’t train my clients so they can be a size 0, but I train them to be fit and confident. Case in point – my client Erica Rose. She’s on this season of ABC’s “Bachelor Pad” and is one of my fittest clients and she is so confident that she was able to appear on last night’s episode wearing only a skimpy white bikini. I don’t know many people who would do that, do you? So, when I heard Blake call her “thick” last week during the premiere I shrugged it off (so did she) because he obviously has some insecurities and is just looking to stir up trouble. During the hanging challenge last week I was proud of how long she held on and she was one of the last girls to let go. She had to use a lot of upper body strength for that and the only reason she fell was because her partner couldn’t hold on. Erica and I both know how fit she is and so does everyone up at Fit Athletic Club (where we train) because they have seen us up there working hard every week. Erica can do 200lb+ on the leg press, sets of 30+ pushups at a time and planks for minutes on end – not to mention spinning, yoga and steep hill workouts on the treadmill. I would be willing to bet that she has more discipline (did you know she’s about to graduate from law school?), mental strength and physical strength than most of the other contestants on the show. Over the last year she’s worked her butt off and I’m proud to be her trainer!
Last week I got to meet President Obama’s long time trainer, Cornell McClellan in NYC when I was there for NBC Universal’s “Healthy Week”. He is a member of the President’s Council Fitness Sports and Nutrition and he told me about how he is helping the First Lady with her “Let’s Move” campaign and the “President’s Challenge”. The “Let’s Move” program was setup to help kids and parents stay healthy and the Let’s Move website has a ton of great resources and tips for healthy eating, working out and how kids can stay active.
The “President’s Challenge” is a 6-week program where President Obama wants you to challenge yourself and set active lifestyle goals. Along the way, you can log your progress and earn cool awards! The program is not just for kids…they have a program for adults too! All you have to do is log 30 minutes of activity at least 5 days a week for 6 of the 8 weeks you are on the program. I encourage all of you to join this challenge and if you are a teacher or community leader, get your peers and students involved and join as a GROUP! Make it fun!
Join me and Signup Today!! Even the First Lady is doing it…
“To show everyone just how much fun it can be, I will be working to earn my Active Lifestyle Award. I’m going to do it. And I want kids across the country to join me.” – First Lady Michelle Obama
Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Adding more activity to your daily life can be easy and fun – and now you can earn an award for being active. To earn your Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA), all you need to do is document your active exercise each day (60 minutes/day for children and 30 minutes/day for adults), 5 days a week, for six weeks. 
Join the President’s Active Lifestyle Program, here’s how:
1. Make the commitment  (this can be a family or team effort)
2. Sign up online, print the activity log PDF or start a group
3. Log your activity
4. Earn your award
With over 100 activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone! Record your activities and track your progress for 60 minutes a day/ 5 days a week for youths under the age of 18 or 60 minutes a day for adults. You can even compare your progress with others who are taking the President’s Challenge.
The President’s Challenge not only helps you stay active – it also gives you a little extra motivation while you’re at it. That’s because you can earn special Presidential awards recognizing your accomplishments.
I spent this week in NYC helping NBC Universal with their “Healthy Week” initiative. I had a great time educating the people in Times Square about health and fitness and convincing them to join me on the steps to raise money for the American Cancer Society! At the end of the day Wednesday, we reached our goal of 1 Million steps and $10,000 was donated for cancer research!Way to go NBC and NYC! I had so much fun doing workouts with Bill & Jim Germankos and Erik Chopin, winners of the Biggest Loser (pictured), the Real Housewives of New York, Cornell McClellon (President Obama’s trainer!) and Toccara Jones from America’s Next Top Model.
Press Release:
TEXAN FITNESS PERSONALITY CARI SHOEMATE FEATURED IN NBC UNIVERSAL’S “HEALTHY WEEK†IN TIMES SQUARE, NYC
New York (May 2011) – Cari Shoemate, Houston’s first and only celebrity fitness personality on ExerciseTV, the leading fitness digital network, will be featured in NBC Universal’s Healthy Week May 23-25 in Times Square. Cari will be leading workouts with the cast of The Real Housewives of New York, President Obama’s personal trainer Cornell McClellan and former contestants of The Biggest Loser. The event is open to the public and will take place on a set of stairs with sensors that will be counting every step. The goal for the event is to not only get people excited about fitness, but also to reach 1 million steps in order to raise money for The American Cancer Society. Workouts will take place around the structure and on the stage from 10am to 6pm each day with additional booths around the structure where the public can get healthy tips and giveaways. Coverage is taking place on E! Entertainment Television, The Today Show, Telemundo and more.
“I’m really excited about this event and honored NBC and ExerciseTV asked me to help them with ‘Healthy Week’! I hope everyone stops by for a fun workout and some great fitness tips. It’s perfect timing, because summer and bathing suit season is almost here! I am looking forward to getting New York excited about fitness and hopefully reaching many more through NBC! I plan to come back to Houston and get my local community involved as well.”
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