Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:25 pm
Pedal To The Medal
Marta’s tour de fit with singing sensation David Bisbal.
By Marta Montenegro, Founder/Publisher/Editor-In-Chief; Photography by Dania Graibe
“As a strength and conditioning coach, I’ve designed customized training programs for people from all walks of life including professional athletes, artists, celebrities and everyone in between. So no matter who you are or what you do, I’m here to help you reach your goals.”
See our photo gallery below for a few sample exercises.
Most of you know I get an early jump start on my day with a treadmill run in the wee hours of the morning. But, like everyone else, preparing my body to run is not always a walk in the park. Running eight to 10 miles daily is not easy, but music definitely helps set the tone for a great workout. My MP3 player blasts all kinds of tunes, but nothing gets me going like those unmistakable Latin beats. What can I say? It’s in my blood.
From the moment I heard the songs from Corazón Latino in 2001, I couldn’t get enough of the energetic and supremely talented Spanish singer David Bisbal. I’ve been a fan ever since, and I’m glad to see how he has evolved into one of the most successful performers in his native land and all over the world. His talent is being enjoyed even here in the States, where he has performed with stars like Jessica Simpson and Rihanna.
Bisbal’s live performances are inspiring displays of song and dance, but they’re not all he does to stay in shape. He’s a biking enthusiast who’s had the chance to ride alongside some of the all-time great Spanish cyclists. In fact, he recently completed the 467-mile (750 km) Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in northwest Spain. Seeing that kind of background, I designed a special cycling strength routine that could have him challenging Tour de France winner Alberto Contador in no time! Or at least beating David’s best-ever time. He agreed to join me to test his strength in this specially designed workout.
Read about the MM cycling routine in the November/December 2009 issue of SOBeFiT Magazine.
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