The Fitness Connection offers:

• Nationally certified trainers
• Private location
• Clean, safe environment
• High-end equipment
• Convenient hours and location
• Friendly, non-competitive atmosphere
• Climate controlled workout facility
• Insured personal trainers and facility

Complimentary Orientation

Keep Your Trails Clean!
6/25/2008

This morning I was returning from a bike ride on Aliso Creek Trail when I came across a skunk running scared up the trail with a plastic cup stuck on it's head. Apparently, the skunk was licking out some left over goodness from inside the cup and it's head got stuck in the cup. I can picture it trying it's hardest to get the last little bit from the bottom of the cup not knowing that it's head would go in easier then it would come out. I wanted to help the skunk but I didn't like the thought of getting sprayed (Marisa would have made me sleep in the garage) or getting close to a wild animal that may carry a disease like rabies, so, I left the skunk to it's own devices, hoping it would figure out how to get it's head out of the cup. The moral of the story... don't litter; if the cup was properly thrown away the skunk wouldn't have been in it's predicament.

2008 Redondo Beach Triathlon Results
6/12/2008

Last Sunday, Fitness Connection Triathletes finished their first triathlon of the year at Redondo Beach. The sprint race started with a .5 mile swim followed by a six mile bike and a two mile run. This was the third time that George Hillinger, Marisa Hillinger, Stephanie Gibson and David Eichelber had finished the event. George placed 8th in his age group and managed to tie his previous personal best time for the course of 53:43. Marisa placed third in her age group for her second podium finish at the event with a time of 58:32. Stephanie placed 4th in her age group with a time of 1:00:42. David improved on his best time by over 1.5 minutes and place 13th in his age group with a time of 1:03:58. Fitness Connection triathletes will compete in next months Carlsbad Sprint Triathlon, a .5 mile swim, 15 mile bike, and three mile run.

Congratulations Ron on Your New Knees!
1/8/2008

The Fitness Connection would like to congratulate Ron on getting through his double knee replacement surgery. After working with George for four months pre-operation, Ron had his double replacement knee surgery on December 6th. Ron called George around New Years to thank him for his help pre-operation and give him an update on his health. Ron was already taking short walks. Ron's doctors were surprised at his quick rehabilitation and told him that it was due to his pre-operation exercise at the Fitness Connnection.

Fitness Connection Triathletes Prepare for a Busy Triathlon Season!
1/2/2008

It looks like is is going to be a busy triathlon season. With the addition of a local olympic distance triathlon that will be held in Mission Viejo, there are more Triathlons in Orange County this year than there ever have been. The Fitness Connection Triathletes are starting to prepare for competition by building base running, cycling, and swimming miles for the upcoming season. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned triathlete, if you are interested in preparing for and competing in a triathlon, contact George for more information on workouts.