Sit'n'Fit Body Systems

The human body is a miraculous machine built to last, survive, and thrive.  That is if we take good care of it.

Today we are faced with the threat of COVID at every turn.  The fear of catching it is stressing us out and one of the worst things for our bodies is continuous negative stress.

I want to point out that stress is not inherently harmful.  Stress hormones are sometimes good; they signal the body to be on high alert.  Cortisol mediates the stress response, regulates metabolism, inflammation, and immune function.  Since your adrenal glands make cortisol, it's essential to stimulate that system by regularly exercising.  Exercise stimulates adrenaline in the body and gives you energy.  And finally, Norepinephrine increases your awareness and aids in your survival.

So, what makes stress a bad thing?  An overdose of these hormones coursing through your body for an extended period throws off your balance; you no longer live in homeostasis, a balanced state of mind and body.  You will consistently feel like you are in fight or flight mode. 

Today's session is going to touch upon the 11 systems of our body.

1. The Circulatory/Cardiovascular System. I'll integrate some cardiovascular exercises into our Sit'
   n'Fit class to stimulate your heart and blood vessels. 
2. The Digestive and Excretory System.  We'll concentrate on using our abdominal and lower pelvic floor muscles to stimulate the intestinal and rectal areas.  That will get things moving smoothly through and out of our bodies. 
3. The Endocrine System. We'll place our concentration on different energetic portals (glands) that release essential hormones and set off the chemical messages that cause physiological responses to create homeostasis, that balanced state I always talk about.  
4.  The Integumentary and Exocrine System.  Our skin is the largest organ in our body.  We are going to work up a sweat, flush out and excrete fluids from within to without, stimulate our skin to look younger and more vibrant, keep temperature control, and help regenerate and push out the cells to grow our hair and nails.  
5. The Immune and Lymphatic System.  If there was ever a time to focus on improving your immune system, it is NOW! I have been preaching since day one about making your body an UNDESIRABLE host for COVID.  Your body is exceptionally acute at ferreting out rogue cells and calling upon the lymphatic system to flush out the unwanted guest.  
6. The Muscular System.  We cannot move without it.  And let us face it; taking action is the only way to get from point A to point B.  If you want to get rich, find the right guy or gal, or find God through meditation, you have to DO something to achieve your goal!  Go, Go, Go get it!  Move to it.  
7. The Nervous System.  This system is your conductor; it processes the stimulus you receive from within and outside your body.  Nerves send signals to the brain and tell it to move by contracting the muscles!  
8. The Renal and Urinary System.  Our Kidneys are our filtration systems that help rid the body of toxic waste through urine.  
9. The Reproductive System.  We are co-creators in this Universe; we stimulate the continuation of humanity through procreation. Today's class will help you find that creative power stored within YOU, that connects each one of us to the World Community.  
10. The Respiratory System.  Breath is life; without our lung's ability to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide back into the world, the cycle of life implodes.  Sit'n'Fit teaches you how to breathe correctly and maximize the amount of oxygen you take into your body.  
11. The Skeletal System.  Our bones maintain our form and act as pulleys and levers to help you get around in the world.  Regular exercise improves bone density because of the constant stress of contracting muscles attached to your bones via the tendons.  That continuous tug ques the body to strengthen and stimulate bone growth and density through the regeneration of cells. That is why we will flex, stretch, tighten, and release our muscles throughout this session.   

So, are you ready to Sit'n'Fit with your body systems, ready for take-off?  Today is an incredibly special session because I’m sharing it with everybody, not only my Sit’n’Fitgroup.  And there will be a lucky winner who will receive a FREE copy of my book; "I AM" Imagination, Action, Memorization - The Way To Your Absolute Best.

In it, I explain how you must predetermine your life through the power of imagination.  Imagination is to dream something out of nothing.  It can feel so real that if you take action and memorize the feelings you derive from moving towards your goals, ultimately, you will manifest that dream.

I Challenge you guys to join my Sit’n’Fit Group so you can start your journey to becoming your Absolute Best!

Check out the Units in the group, I have plenty of videos you can follow until we go live on Facebook Events each Sunday at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.  And who knows what fun gifts and prizes I will be sharing!  You will have to stop by and check us out.

Go to Facebook Events for our Sunday session at 11:00 AM Pacific from here to the end of the year!

Sit'n'Fit is sponsored by Absolute Best.

See you there.

There's More to Sit'n'Fit Than Meets the Eye

Click the video above to watch last week's class.

Tomorrow, we'll be doing more Sit'n'Fit and mixing in some Barre-work!

I look forward to Sunday mornings with you and find that my week revolves around conjuring up the fun and straight-forward workouts I will do with you to help you optimize your health -- body, mind, and spirit. I strive to reach as many of you as possible by offering a variety of exercises that will strengthen, stretch, tone, and firm your arms, legs, derriere, and abs.

Recently, I joined a 21 Day Meditation Group focusing on abundance. It has given me pause and time to reflect on everything that is going on with COVID and the civil unrest that is infiltrating our everyday lives. These events have a purpose, whether they seem justified for occurring or not, they test our strength and fortitude as human beings. Our reactions towards them will determine the trajectory of our future. Will we elevate ourselves to higher consciousness, or wallow in the darker realms of our underworld?

The thing I am absolutely sure of is that we are now pushing boundaries. We will either bend and give with the forces placed upon us, or we will break. Just like the body, we can press them to the brink and build up strength and flexibility. However, if we aren't adequately warmed up, have not gradually increased the load of stress on our muscles, we will injure ourselves.

'Sundays with Clarita' workouts are built to teach you proper development by giving you a strong foundation, from core exercises to Yoga, Pilates, and more. The consistency of weekly classes helps your muscles cultivate strength, power, and resilience. These are all qualities that transcend the physical and meld into your psyche.

Now, more than ever, your body requires your attention. Your immune system must be on high alert, and your mind must stay sharp. That's how we will elevate ourselves to higher consciousness and not wallow in the darker realms of our underworld. It takes all the energy you can muster to stay on track with your physical goals, contemplate your soul, and stabilize your mental intelligence to navigate the current state of affairs we are all witnessing at this time.

Have faith and believe that you will develop into a compassionate and highly conscious individual and that these times are the backdrop for the victorious resurrection of your best self.  

I would love to see your comments below.  How are you enjoying these classes?  Don't hesitate to request the types of fitness workouts you would like me to bring to these Sundays with Clarita on MyAbsoluteBest Facebook Live
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Sit'n'Fit Workout Sundays with Clarita

Click the video below to watch last week's class!

 

 Next lesson, Sit'n'Fit!

Sunday, June 7th, at 11:00 am Pacific.

June 7th, Sundays with Clarita on Facebook Live will debut my Sit'n'Fit workout. Years ago, I developed a Yoga/Pilates class where the exercises are done while sitting on a chair. Many of you have experienced my classes utilizing the chair as a prop for the barre, and you have done some of my core exercises which were initially developed for my Sit'n'Fit classes.

This upcoming seated workout will focus on pushing the boundaries of your strength and flexibility.  It cuts across all fitness levels, whether you have a limited range of motion, weakness in your joints and muscles, or are incredibly flexible and robust. Sit'n'Fit will help you reach new heights no matter where you fall on the scale.

We all want to break the barriers that bind us, the physical pain we experience from injury or weakness from muscular and/or emotional fatigue. Are you feeling defeated as you watch in horror while today's current events unfold? Witnessing the level of toxicity coming from the underbelly of society is like watching puss spew out of an infected wound. It is ugly.

Change is not always pretty. The body, any-body, whether it is human or societal, is designed to organically push out infection and disease and fight to regain homeostasis, balance, and harmony. We are on the brink of transforming our society, and metamorphic pain is inevitable.  We must discard the old societal body to make way for the new; pain is part of the process. 

If you want to change your physical appearance, lose weight, and tone your body, you must feel the pain of muscle strain and psychological discipline. You can not transform into a new you without going through some discomfort.

We can seize the day, this moment, and change our world. However, it must start with YOU taking a moment to transform yourself first. Make your life the best it can be body, mind, and spirit, so you do not slither down to the pits of despair, ugliness, laziness, apathy, and ignorance.

When the pain in your heart is ignored, the potential for your greatness is dwarfed. When inaction and complacency become acceptable, you retreat into fear and doubt. When you purposely hold back the expression of your importance, your life's potential becomes limited. And when you suppress your genuine desire, you become exasperated and depressed.

Yoga, breath, movement, positive thoughts, and healthy foods feed your systems to better cure the plagues of a diseased body, heart, and mind. These disciplines cultivate a sturdy form that can go out in the world to exemplify the dynamic nature of goodness and grace.

Come to my Sundays with Clarita at 11:00 am on MyAbsoluteBest Facebook Live page. I will teach you how to start your journey into becoming your best self. The change you want to see in your society has to begin from within, you must change yourself first.

Beginners, as well as seasoned Yogis, will find this to be a fascinating workout. I hope to see you there.  Don't forget to subscribe and like our YouTube channel so we can continue bringing you quality workouts.

Peace and Love.

Clarita

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Summer Fun is Here!

Sundays with Clarita @myabsolutebest Facebook Live

How is COVID19 going to affect your summer this year?  That is a hard question to answer, and I’m sure it will be difficult to predict which lessons we will have to learn through this season.  No summer camp for the kids!  What will you do?  Accept that from here on out, you cannot go “back” to get to the future.  You must learn to live in this new world as it presents itself today.  This summer, as you and your kids get ready for the beach, you will put on bathing suits and, of course, the new required beach attire, masks!  What a bizarre way to worship the sun!  There is so much to worry about during this pandemic, and now, you must worry about the tan lines on your face?

I do not know how you can avoid a two-toned face; however, I know how you can obtain an absolutely toned body.  I AM Absolute Best’s owner, trainer, and master presenter.   Come to my Sunday’s with Clarita Facebook Live classes at 11:00 am @myabsolutebest page and get fit with me.  My commitment throughout this transition to Stage 2 is to share exercises that will tone and shape your arms, legs, glutes, and flatten your tummy.  That way, you can look simmering hot this summer, even with that funny looking tan on your face! 

  

If you commit to working out regularly, eating right, and taking time to meditate and clear your mind, your summer spirit will burst through like a ray of sunshine.  And trust me, no one will be looking at your two-toned face.   Your new body will be the talk of the town.  Your new look will inspire a new attitude and will empower you to continue to commit to your health and wellness.  Believe in your strengths, recognize your faults, change the things you can, accept the limits of your environment, and condition yourself to understand how to maximize your efforts through these difficult times.  That is how you transition into the best summer season ever.  It sounds simple, although I know it is not.  Developing a positive attitude takes discipline, time, and energy.  You must want it bad enough to suffer through the machinations of change.   

We are all vulnerable to the micro and macro viruses that surround us.   Creating a healthy environment within and around us is the best defense against them.  My mission is to guide you to wellness by optimizing your health, body, mind, and spirit – together, all under one roof. 

Absolute Best “whole life warehouse” is San Pedro’s finest health and wellness center.  It is the culmination of my life’s work as a dancer, fitness expert, and entrepreneur.  We proudly host the best doctors of chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, and fitness training in town.  Our beautiful studio is home to the absolute best professionals who care deeply about your community.  We are your one-stop solution to your personal health.  Come visit us today, WE ARE OPEN!

Enter, Stage 2!

Is 2020 Going to be Your Absolute Best Year?

If you are anything like me, you have drafted your list of 2020 goals and have started your journey through this new decade. How's it going so far? What is the most essential thing requiring your focus? Is it your health? Do you need to shore up your most intimate relationships and honor your commitments to them? How about your finances and career goals? Is your passion aligned with your wealth creation? If not, how will you merge these two crucial aspects of life? These are critical questions to ask yourself. How you answer them will determine the trajectory of this year, and ultimately, this decade.

As I enter 2020, I must acknowledge that in September, I will celebrate my 64th birthdate. I have queried and consulted my mentors about my health, my business, my relationships, and my life's endeavors. The conversation always points to the creation of an "exit" strategy. How do I want to live the latter part of my life, and what would I like to leave as my legacy? If I take the best care of myself from here on out, will I live another 30 years, or maybe even reach 100 years of age? These numbers represent a long life, and my thoughts immediately go to "quality of life issues." Will I be able to run, walk, and play games with my grandchildren? Will I continue to eat and enjoy foods while celebrating with family and friends? Will I continue working in the fitness business as I have for the last 46 years? Will I continue to dance?

I don't know what tomorrow has in store for me. However, I believe that if I am strong, healthy, and energetic today, chances are that tomorrow, I will remain the same. And that's all I can do, I can take care of myself today. And because I have incorporated daily healthy habits into my life, then I will probably continue those behaviors tomorrow. Conversely, if I put off self-care today, chances are that tomorrow I will put it off again. After all, we are creatures of habit.

And what does "healthy" mean to me? First of all, daily exercise is essential to my longevity. Each day I get up, and workout with my clients or, I train on my own by dancing, doing Yoga, Pilates, or resistance training. I eat for sustenance rather than pleasure, lower my fat intake, and increase my protein intake. I drink plenty of water throughout the day, and I force myself to eat fruits and vegetables. The most important thing, though, is my daily meditation.

Daily stress will nullify healthy habits in a heartbeat. How many times have you heard stories of people who were fanatical about their health who suddenly keel over and die of a heart attack? It happens often enough to make me pause and think about how stress affects our health. Meditation is one of the remedies I use to off-set stress. Along with all the other healthy habits I incorporate into my life, I believe it is one of the most powerful tools to reduce stressors that negatively impact my body, mind, and spirit.

Which reminds me, Oprah and Deepak are starting their Perfect Health 21 Day Meditation Challenge on February 3rd, 2020. That is also the same week we will host our Mambo Mania Reunion class at the studio, which will be held First Thursday, February 6th, at 6:00 PM. Join us for both of these holistic healing events.

This is a new year, a new decade, and a chance for a new you! If you start taking care of yourself today, more than likely, you will continue to do the same tomorrow and the next day, and the next after that. What are you waiting for? And if you are someone who already takes good care of your health, what more can you do today to become your Absolute Best?

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and start doing some of the exercises we share with you.

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Peace, Love, Namaste,
Clarita
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Time to Assess

Our mission at Absolute Best is to bring health to the body, mind, and spirit through holistic modalities -- all in one convenient location.  

Convenience and ease create a fertile ground for growth.  Commitment generates action, and action gets you results.  Unfortunately, all things are not convenient, nor are they easy.  Sometimes, taking ourselves to the edge of discomfort, without harming ourselves or others, is how we grow.  

I remember when my Mom would say, "Clean up your room before you go out to play."  If I retorted, "I don't want to!" I knew the degree of my happiness would be contingent upon her reaction to that exchange.  Chances were that if I didn't acquiesce, I knew misery and sadness would ensue.   

It's the same thing with our health.  Our internal "mother," the all-powerful knowing that lives inside us, tells us, "clean up your temple."  What do we do?  We weigh the consequences of not following that intuition.  The balance of our health lies in our willingness to accept short term discomfort for long term wellness.  

Checking off our health "to do" list can seem daunting.  It can be a long list of inconvenient, laborious, and time-consuming commitments.  I can think of ten things right off the top of my head:

1.  Eat right, light, and balanced

2.  Get 8 hours of sleep each night

3.  Exercise daily

4.  Meditate daily

5.  Appreciate nature 

6.  Spend time with your loved ones

7.  Manage your time wisely

8.  Avoid stress

9.  Bask in the sun (use sunblock for protection)

10.  Be charitable and grateful 

Living a healthy lifestyle is not always convenient and easy; however, at Absolute Best, we bridge the gap between you and your personal best.  We pride ourselves in bringing you first-rate holistic health practitioners under one roof.  Our building emanates a warm and inviting atmosphere with its beautiful offices and gorgeous studio space.   The independently-owned businesses that have established themselves in our building are leading-edge professionals.  All these things factor into the convenience and ease with which you can launch yourself into a healthy lifestyle today in San Pedro.    

Come down and visit us.  Take a look at our beautiful facility, our highly skilled professionals, and determine whether or not 2020 is the year to finally get healthy.  Listen to that all-knowing voice inside of you that asks, "When are you going to clean up your act?"   Commit today even though, at first, it might be uncomfortable and hard to do.  Once you realize the ease and convenience of having all the elements you need to get started on the right track, a healthy body, mind, and spirit will be yours this year and always.       

Peace, Love, Namaste

Clarita

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2020 - A New Decade - A New Beginning.

So how does the last decade look to you?  Have you reviewed the past years and reflected on how they've impacted your life?  Where you stand today is the culmination of your previous experiences, habitual behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and actions.  What does the landscape look like? Does the grass look greener on the other side?  Do you feel confident that the path you have chosen is leading you to your desired destination?  Do you foresee perils and treacherous roads ahead?  Do you stay the course or change directions?

If you decide to make a change, will you research and evaluate the new route so you can better navigate this new-found course?  Or will you wing it saying, "Oh well, nothing on this current path is working, I feel lost, so let me switch directions and see where it lands me?"  What would happen if you did nothing, changed nothing?

Interesting questions to ponder at the start of a new decade.  And if health, wealth, and prosperity are on your mind today, join the human race. All of us are assessing where we've been and where we're going today.  Many of us are making New Year's resolutions, which according to my Google searches, will most likely be abandoned by mid-February.

My personal assessment of the last decade has led me to make a New Year's resolution.  2020 will be the decade of developing an acute awareness of my body.  I vow to become increasingly aware of its signals, such as my nervousness, appetite, calmness, excitement, temperature, or fatigue.  What is it telling me, why do I feel the way I do, and what can I do to elevate my energy to its highest and healthiest frequency?

Do a quick meditation and survey of the last ten years of your life. Simply close your eyes and breathe. Go back to 2010.  Can you recall significant events from that year? Try to lean into 2011, then 2012, and so on, conjuring up significant memories from each year.  Go through the entire decade. You'll be able to do this quickly.  Once you have completed the exercise, bring yourself back to the present moment. Go ahead and do this now.

Feel into your body.  Is it calm or is it anxious?  Everything you think, say and do revolve around awareness of your environment and your relationship to it.  Whether or not you connect and become
aware of the people, places, and things around you, your well-being is determined by how you relate to your surroundings.

The best place to begin a new decade is deep within your heart and mind. Have a serious and honest conversation with yourself.  Pledge to be good to your body, eat healthily, and exercise. Keep your
external relationships healthy by honoring them and committing to your part of the bargain.  There is always an implied contract with you and the world around you. It is how we navigate our lives.  The idea of giving and taking is an expression of the cultivated relationship between the world around us and the one within.

What do you want your own personal culture to express?  Define it and go do it.
2020 is a new decade and a new beginning.  Start now by making an appointment to see us.  Click here and let us know when we can help you begin to achieve your Absolute Best.

Peace, love, and harmony.
Clarita

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