We interrupt this series for a special video..
There is one more part to this series of 'Special Report' posts, but we wanted to interrupt it to show you this clip from The Colbert Report:The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cJohn...
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MISTAKE #3: CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE WILL MAKE YOU LOSE THE MOST FAT.We see it every day: women who spend 4 days a week, 40 minutes at a time, on the stair-stepper, treadmill or bicycle who don’t lose...
View ArticleSpring Workouts
SPRING IS HERE! We are excited to get this season of warm weather and sunshine going with workouts outside, here are the details:WHAT: Primordial P.E.WHEN: Monday-Thursday 6:15-7:15pmWHERE: Wilshire...
View ArticleSalad Season!
It's Spring. To me that means the beginning of 6 months of fresh and local produce BLISS. We live right next door to the Portland Farmer's Market at the Portland State campus, so every Saturday we grab...
View ArticleMother Earth has had ENOUGH
Ramman made this slide show in response to the disastrous BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico:
View ArticleNature and Your Health
Living in the Pacific Northwest has many benefits. The towering mountains all around us, the abundance of rivers and lakes, the weekend get-aways at the coast, the amazing hikes, and the green! GREEN...
View ArticleSummer Classes in the Park
Come join us for a workout, Monday through Thursday evenings 8-9pm at Wilshire Park on NE 33rd and Skidmore!Price is $99 per month for unlimited workouts. We are also currently offering 5 session...
View ArticleFALL SCHEDULE
(Kristi Lahusen cranking out some pull ups)It's October Already! We had a blast with our summer sessions of Primordial P.E. Now it's time to settle down a bit as we change seasons. Here is our Fall...
View ArticleThe BEST soup EVER
Welcome fall! We love the change in seasons because with them we get to change our food. And we love the kind of food that warms your soul, like this Thai Chicken Coconut Soup from Elana Amsterdam at...
View ArticleListening to Your Body
What is the difference between being sore and being injured? How do you know when to push through pain and when to stop? What is pain compared to discomfort? The answers to these kinds of questions...
View ArticleCarob Apricot Trail Mix
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View ArticleAlmond Maple Brownies
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View ArticlePrimal Jambalaya
I found this recipe on marksdailyapple.com, a wonderful resource for tips and information on why primal living is the best way to go. This recipe is PACKED with protein and does a very good job of...
View ArticleSpicy Thai Shrimp Salad
I threw this salad together yesterday and just happened to have all of the perfect ingredients in the fridge. I also didn't measure anything (intuitive cooking!) and it turned out perfectly, so...
View ArticleTrip to the Mayan Kingdom
Greetings Rip City Fitness enthusiast! Please click below to see a new video highlighting our recent journey to the Yucatan Peninsula (Mexico). Not the highest quality footage but not bad considering...
View ArticlePaleo is easy AND delicious
Who says you can't have vegetables for breakfast? Not us! One fantastic way to enjoy brussel sprouts is to ADD BACON. Duh. Bacon makes anything better! I personally like brussel sprouts by themselves,...
View ArticleCome out and play...
It's time to get stronger folks. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that this Saturday is the last class of our FREE March series at Woodlawn Park. If you have yet to come check it out, this...
View ArticleNew Ideas for Physical Training
As part of our own exercise programming, Laney and I have been working out with long-time physical therapist and good friend Ben Musholt. It's been really fun getting stronger and trying all of the...
View ArticleLife is a Playground
Life is a playground. Sometimes you fall down and get hurt but most of the time you should be feeling joy and having a lot of fun. Ring Rows, decline push-ups, medicine ball lunges and run. Repeat for...
View ArticlePrimal Blueprint Cookbook
We recently bought a new cook book called Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals written by Mark Sisson and Jennifer Meier. Every single recipe we have made out of this book so far has been absolutely...
View ArticleBouldering
After a nice bike ride across town today, Laney and I stopped by the Circuit Bouldering Gym in NE Portland. This place is a like an indoor playground for the strength enthusiast. Circuit has a lot of...
View ArticleSummer RCF Update!
We have been a bit absent virtually this summer- trying to squeeze in as much as we can before the "R" word starts back up again ;) We are still rolling with our outdoor classes and plan to as long as...
View ArticleUpdate
Greetings~ Due to low enrollment we have decided to cancel Primordial P.E. for the time being. If you still have unused workouts on your punch card (as long as it is not expired), please contact us by...
View ArticleRip City Fitness is now Primordial Playground!
A New Beginning....... Rip City Fitness is now Primordial Playground! Please visit our new website at http://primordialplayground.com and sign up for our newsletter and free ebook!
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