If you’re anything like us at Beach Butlerz, you’re tired of making the same New Years resolutions. Join a gym, lose 10 pounds and get swimsuit ready are wonderful ideas, but we happen to believe trying new programs to keep your body working hard is the best resolution there is.

A fitness craze that has been around for a while is picking up steam- bikram yoga. This unique routine lasts 90 minutes and involves 26 yoga postures designed to work every organ and muscle in your body. Oh, and did we mention the yoga room is kept at a constant 105 degrees?

The theory behind “hot yoga” is that the intense heat encourages deeper stretching and less stress on your muscles and joints. While it is not an exercise regime intended for everyone, the benefits can be great for all systems of the body. And, bikram yoga burns over 600 calories a class (not bad!).

If you are interested in more information about bikram yoga, check out these websites: hot yoga and bikram yoga.  If you don’t think bikram yoga is for you, make sure to check back soon. We will be featuring some killer interviews and workouts in the coming weeks starting off with our LEADING LADIES FITNESS CHALLENGE beginning first week of March. Happy exercising!

If not, then these are a must! The Central Coast has unique mini-adventures and attractions that make weekend day trips unique and fun and FREE.

Monarch Butterfly Grove, Pismo Beach: Monarch butterflies migrate to Pismo Beach every year to escape the chilling temperatures of the north. The butterflies can be seen in the eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach from October-February, so hurry up to make sure you don’t miss them.

Bob Jones Trail, Avila Beach: Named for Bob Jones, advocate for the conservancy of San Luis Obispo Creek, the Bob Jones Trail is an 8-mile route linking San Luis Obispo to Avila Beach.  The serene and picturesque trail is perfect for biking, skating, jogging, or walking, and is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels and ages.  There is even a great deli located halfway along the trail.

Morro Rock, Morro Bay: Also sometimes referred to as the “Gibralter of the Pacific”, Morro Rock is a part of the [extinct] nine sisters volcanic peaks, which stretch 12 miles- from Morro Bay to San Luis Obispo.  Morro Rock is also a state preserve, home to nesting Peregrine Falcons and has a nearby playground for the kids.

Elephant Seals, Piedras Blancas: In late October and early November subadult males begin to snooze and are very playful.  Around Thanksgiving adult males begin to arrive to stake out their territories, heralding the beginning of the birthing and breading season.  Pregnant females come in December.

Dinosaur Park, Shell Beach: Dinosaurs in Shell Beach? Don’t be fooled by the name; Dinosaur Park does not actually house any dinosaurs at all. Local folklore holds that H. Douglas Brown began building a concrete dinosaur in 1948, but the project was never completed. Now, the park is popular for “walkers, photographers, dog lovers, joggers and fishing enthusiasts.”

When the weather isn’t quite ideal for a Beach Butlerz experience, then you can take advantage of all of the unique attractions that shape the beautiful beach cities in this region. And, have fun with it!