Monday, December 26, 2016

2016 Ohana 5k and Toy Drive

The 2016 Ohana 5k and Toy Drive was great! This race was organized by Aztlan Athletics and the toys collected were donated to the Joan Kroc Center in San Diego! I ran this race about 3 years ago with my student, Angel and Sirius Fitness member, Tracy G. I originally went with no intention to run, just to simply pass out Hot Chocolate 15k flyers, but how can I resist an opportunity to warmup the crowd! 😜 ...and then why not run too?! Lol! I had a cute little 9 year old help me out on stage for a song and she ended up winning her age group! Was it the Sirius Fitness Warmup??? Lol...Maybe a little, but she was FAST! I look forward to my Sirius Fitness team running this in 2017!








Thursday, December 15, 2016

Celebrating the 2nd Annual "Sirius Fitness Day" (...in San Diego)

Thank you, thank you, thank you ALL who came thru tonight and got their "sweat on" at Cardio Blast! Thank you also for celebrating the 2nd annual "Sirius Fitness Day" with me! One year ago, today I received the honor of becoming an official partner with Live Well San Diego, which is a San Diego County initiative which promotes Health and Wellness in San Diego County! This class theme today was "The Future of Fitness" so I showcased up and coming YOUNG instructors in the fitness world. Liliana (a former & current class participant and OF COURSE...one of my original students) and Jackie (she used to watch our kids at Jackie Robinson Family YMCA...now she's kicking butt as an instructor) Thank you again to the Live Well San Diego & the County of San Diego for the honor! #SiriusFitness#LiveWellSanDiego






Thursday, November 24, 2016

2016 Pre-Feast Workout @ YMCA w/ Nasara (Thanksgiving)

I was honored that the Copley-Price
 Family YMCA asked me to teach the Thanksgiving Cardio Blast class! (Whoo-Hoo!) It was a Packed House! I am Thankful For My #YMCA #FitnessFamily for coming thru and working hard to burn those calories BEFORE they chowed down! lol... Special shout to  Melanie, Jackie & Makena for jumping in and working our folks! (as well as giving me a "breather"! Lol) #CardioBlast #SiriusFitness #LiveWellSanDiego

NEXT Holiday Class... New Years EVE (9am) RSVP HERE!



Tuesday, October 11, 2016

2016 Sirius Fitness presents...Libra Jam!

Once again we had a BLAST at the 2016 Sirius Fitness presents...Libra Jam! First and foremost I'd like to thank all the participants who not only allowed us to work them out, but showered me with Love, gifts, food and Birthday Shouts!  Thank you all for the instructors jamming with us and  helping to ROCK THE CROWD! #SiriusFitness #LiveWellSanDiego







Saturday, October 1, 2016

The 2016 MCRD Boot Camp Challenge (TEAM SIRIUS FITNESS)

We run a lot! 5k's, 10k's, Half Marathons, etc... but the MCRD Boot Camp Challenge is the ONE run that I attempt to get ALL my Sirius Fitness folks to participate. ONE...its challenging...TWO...its fun...Three...I've been running it since 2009 and FINALLY... it always falls on my Birthday week!! 😏  We organize a BIG group, stick with folks on our fitness level and most importantly, we wear ORANGE! lol! I almost didn't do it due to the cast on my wrist (see pics...lol), but I took it easy and kept my "since 2009" streak alive! The 2016 MCRD Boot Camp Challenge was challenging but I survived and it is now..."in the books!" Great job to my Sirius Fitness crew...They "Kicked Butt!" Those who didn't make it...hopefully we will see them in 2017! ~> RSVP for the 2017 EVENT

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#SiriusFitness #LiveWellSanDiego #SanDiego#Exercise #Wellness #Fitness #BeastMode#MCRDBootCampChallenge








"The 2016 Boot Camp Challenge consists of a 3-mile obstacle course on paved roads and hard-packed dirt making it flat and fast. There are over 50 obstacles throughout the course, including hay bale jumps, tunnel crawls, log hurdles, 6ft vertical climbing wall, trenches, cargo net crawls, and push-up stations. Marine Corps Drill Instructors are at each station to make sure you’ve completed your obstacle." ~MCRD Boot Camp Challenge
Obstacles in the order of appearance

1 – 16: Log Hurdles

17: Tunnels

18: Push-Ups

19: 6ft Wall

20: Bayonet Assault Course

21: Trenches

22: Tunnels

23: Low Crawl

24: Tunnels

25: Bridges

26: Push-Ups

27 – 51: Log Hurdles

Saturday, September 10, 2016

2nd Annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Run Walk - San Diego


The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - San Diego features a 5K run/walk, 1 mile walk, Kids Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes program. ZERO is proud to partner with Genesis Healthcare Partners to end prostate cancer. The funds raised from ZERO prostate cancer Run/Walk - San Diego are invested around the country to provide research for new treatments, free prostate cancer testing, and educate men and families about prostate cancer.

Please #donate (anything helps~>http://bit.ly/NasaraFightsCancer)



Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Relay for Life Downtown San Diego (Saturday August 20th)

Come and get your SWEAT on with Sirius Fitness! 11:15am!



Sweating can be fun and good for you! Come CELEBRATE, REMEMBER & FIGHT BACK at Relay for Life Downtown San Diego! Don't be scared...:-)

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Dance it Out ENCORE event w/ Billy Blanks Jr.

Let's get Fit San Diego!


Celebrity Fitness trainer Billy Blanks Jr. as seen on ABC Shark Tank, Dr. Oz, Ellen DeGeneres Show and most recently, NBC's Meredith Vieira Show.

He is kicking off his latest "Dance It Out" fitness workouts in the heart of the Diamond District to show our community that fitness is a lifestyle full of fun and can relive stress by "Dancing it Out" with total body, high energy, cardio dance workout!

This special ENCORE master class will be hosted by Sirius Fitness and Celebrity Events by Makena! Coach Nasara who is the founder and owner of Sirius Fitness and official partner with Live Well San Diego citywide campaign and along with his wife is honored to host Billy Blanks Jr. to motivate our City to keep us moving their bodies to live a healthier lifestyle.


What is Dance It Out?
Dance It Out is the creation of America’s “First Family of Fitness” husband and wife dynamic duo Billy Blanks Jr & Sharon Catherine Blanks. DIO is sweeping across the nation and is different from any other workout. It is a total body, high energy, cardio dance workout that is infused with 20 plus styles of dance including Hip Hop, Bollywood, Line Dancing, Ballroom, Disco, 80’s, Broadway, African, Russian, Irish, Hula, and so much more. While it is the most fun you will ever have working out, you will get in the best shape of your life. The weight loss results have been tremendous but nothing is as overwhelming as the energy and positivity from the students.



"What can I say??!! Another successful jam with Billy Blanks and the Dance It Out San Diego posse!! Thank you to all the participants, vendors and performers...especially Billy!"









Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Dance it Out & Billy Blanks Jr. are coming to San Diego!

Let's get Fit San Diego!


Celebrity Fitness trainer Billy Blanks Jr. as seen on ABC Shark Tank, Dr. Oz, Ellen DeGeneres Show and most recently, NBC's Meredith Vieira Show is coming down to San Diego to create a Fitness Jam atmosphere that will get you moving and dancing on the floor.

He is kicking off his latest "Dance It Out" fitness workouts in the heart of the Diamond District to show our community that fitness is a lifestyle full of fun and can relive stress by "Dancing it Out" with total body, high energy, cardio dance workout!

This special master class wiill be hosted by Sirius Fitness and Celebrity Events by Makena! Coach Nasara who is the founder and owner of Sirius Fitness and official partner with Live Well San Diego citywide campaign and along with his wife is honored to host Billy Blank Jr. to motivate our City to keep us moving their bodies to live a healthier lifestyle.
Vendor Opportunities are available in the health and wellness, fitness fashion, beauty and personal development.  If you would like to organize a group or have any questions, please call Makena Gargonnu at 619-438-0777.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Coach Nasara Gargonnu was featured on Real Talk San Diego ‎ESPN1700am!

Sirius Fitness was honored to be featured on ESPN Radio 1700's Real Talk SD‬ this ‪#‎FitnessFriday and interviewed by host Chase Peckham of the Chase and Burner Show!! Check it out via SOUNDCLOUD ~> http://bit.ly/241scDy


Chase, Lindsay and Myself in Studio
Chillin/ and "Cheesing"...lol!

Host Chase Peckham
Craig Sturak
Communications Officer at County of San Diego - Health and Human Services Agency



Monday, January 18, 2016

2016 ‪‎Kids Marathon Mile‬ at LEGOLAND!

Sirius Kids Club is in effect! The boys and their buddy at the 2016 ‪#‎KidsMarathonMile‬ at LEGOLAND California! They have been doing this fun run for about 4 years now! They got our ‪‎Mile‬ in today! (With some pacing from Dad) 





Sunday, January 3, 2016

Sirius Fitness (Potential) Runs for 2016 (January-March)

Running‬ into 2016! Here is a list of potential Sirius Fitness‬ Runs for 2016
(From January to March) 



Jan 9, 2016
Saturday
San Diego Resolution Run 5K and 15K (USE CODE SIRIUSVIP)

Jan 17, 2016
Saturday
Carlsbad Half Marathon

Feb 6, 2016
Saturday
Super Run 10K/5K

Feb 14, 2016
Sunday
Coronado Valentine's Day 10K

Feb 14, 2016
Sunday
San Dieguito Half Marathon

Feb 21, 2016
Sunday
Mardi Gras Run

Mar 5, 2016
Saturday
Finish Chelsea's Run 5K

Mar 12, 2016
Saturday
St. Patrick's Day 10K, 5k and 2 miler

Mar 12, 2016
Saturday
St. Patrick's Day Half Marathon and 5K

Mar 13, 2016
Sunday
San Diego Half Marathon

Mar 19, 2016
Saturday
San Diego Race for Autism

Mar 20, 2016
Sunday
Hot Chocolate 15K/5K San Diego (USE CODE BUFF1)

Sirius Fitness becomes a Live Well San Diego recognized partner!

SIRIUS FITNESS- December 15, 2015 (Officially "Sirius Fitness" Day in San Diego!)

 
Sirius Fitness became a Live Well San Diego recognized partner on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 to an audience of friends, community partners, and participants of the extremely popular “Cardio Sculpt” group class at the Jackie Robinson YMCA.  As a local small business based in Central Region operated by Nasara Gargonnu -- Sirius Fitness is 'Sirius' about Fitness and Health!  

Coach Nasara has been a PE teacher in San Diego since 2005 and currently teaches Physical Education within San Diego Unified School District where he inspires young people to be healthy for life. 
 
Sirius Fitness offers free to low cost classes and programs to help San Diego County residents to thrive and enjoy the highest quality of life, such as boot camps at Malcolm X Library and Project Access at Meadowbrook Apartments which is certified under the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, weekly fitness classes for all ages at Jackie Robinson YMCA & Copley YMCA, Health and Wellness activities for Port of San Diego employees, and volunteer park runs enjoyed by thousands of members of the community on a weekly basis.


Sirius Fitness is a Local Ambassador of the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K which attracts 16,000+ runners annually and has led warm up exercises to promote fitness at various 5K events Countywide including the Live Well San Diego 5K in 2014 and 2015.  

Sirius Fitness volunteers at numerous community events across Central Region such as the “Healthier Me” program for Health & Exercise at faith based organizations, People’s Produce Farmers’ Market, UC San Diego’s Center for Community Health 2015 “Veggie Fest” at City Heights Farmers Market, San Diego Black Nurses and San Diego Black Social Workers events, health and fitness workshops at Annual “Kuumba Fest” where nearly 100 vendors help San Diego County residents learn more about available resources, and the 2015 Live Well San Diego HHSA “It’s All About You” Health Fair.
Nasara Gargonnu has been honored as the San Diego YMCA 2014 Fitness Instructor of the Year.
Sirius Fitness is committed to continuing to advance Live Well San Diego by building better health and improving the quality of life of residents of all ages, empowering them to take positive actions for their own health, safety and well-being. 

2016 Sirius Fitness Run Streak

Join me on my #SiriusFitnessRunStreak... Personally, I'm going for 365 days, but please feel free to go as long as you like!



 Rules:

1. Run or jog a minimum of 1 mile per day.


2. I will ask if you could attempt a minimum of 14 days to begin.


3. Please post your daily results w/ a pic or simple post with the HASHTAG (on social media)...       #SiriusFitnessRunStreak


4. Have fun, challenge yourself...(Tell a Friend)

Sirius Fitness 2016 "Kick Off" Run

Sirius Fitness decided to "Kick Off" 2016 with wellness, fitness and dedication! We ran (jogged and walked) the Lake Murray Trail! We are ready for 2016! Stay tuned for a list of our upcoming events!

#SanDiego Don't miss out on the 2016 #HotChocolate15k ... www.Hotchocolate15k.com 
(CODE: SDBUFF1) free BUFF! (Buff=SWAG!) #RunChat 
 


Check out some pics from 2015 and JOIN the Chocolate Madness in 2016!