I wrote about our favorite family-friendly Orange County Oktoberfest at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim last year, and this year I have a prize pack giveaway. Enter below! You can read last year’s post for all the fun details about our experience. The Phoenix Club Oktoberfest is knows as the oldest, and most authentic family-friendly… Continue reading Oktoberfest Giveaway for the Family!
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Get in the Orange
Orangetheory Newport Beach is a unique fitness studio nestled in the Westcliff Plaza at the corner of Irvine Ave. and Westcliff Dr. in Newport, one of my regular shopping destinations.
After their Grand Opening early this year, I was intrigued by this juicy new workout, because of course, we’ve got a citrus bond going on, but beyond my “orange” obsession, I kept hearing people around town raving about this one-of-a-kind workout.
The juice on Orangetheory Newport Beach
You gotta try it mamas. Seriously, after my first workout, I was hooked.
First, a little about the physiological theory behind the workout.
The workout is based on what is known as the “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption” or EPOC theory, which is the exercise “after burn” effect. In this case, the after burn doesn’t mean sore muscles (although those are a common side effect!) but this kind of after burn means an increase to your metabolism and calories burned 24-36 hours AFTER you workout.
How is the after burn created?
Everyone is given a heart rate monitor and POD so you can track your 5 Zone Interval training sessions in the Orange 60 one hour workout.
All the names and heart rate percentages are displayed on a big screen during the hour so you can see exactly how hard you are working.
If you exceed 84% of your maximum heart rate – you “Get in the Orange” – the sweet spot!
The Scoop on Where Kids Eat Free in OC
Our family loves having meals together…and I especially love when I don’t have to always cook it for them! Read here for my tips on where kids eat free in Orange County.
Islands New Gremmie Menu (+ $100 Giveaway!)
This post is on the recently updated Islands Kid Menu offering healthier options for your little gremmies and I have two, yes, two, $100 gift cards to give away so you can take your family to check out the menu for yourself. Enter below! I have a soft spot in my heart for Islands Restaurant. … Continue reading Islands New Gremmie Menu (+ $100 Giveaway!)
Lots of Fun for Your Lil’ Kickers
Today’s post is about a great program from a juicy new Tiny Oranges sponsor called Lil’ Kickers, which offers soccer classes for kids in Orange County and many other fun programs I am excited to share with you today.
My kids love everything about soccer – and this mama loves that they are active, running and happy. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Tim from Lil’ Kickers, who told me all about their fabulous soccer classes for kids and child development program.
And the best part? He wants your kids to try the program for FREE! Simply mention this Tiny Oranges blog…and receive THREE FREE trial classes (valid for one child only).
You’ll find Lil’ Kickers at the Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove – a premier multi-sport complex that offers a broad range of athletic programs for all ages.