“The body stores the trauma of our lives in muscular rigidity, thereby keeping us stuck in the past.  When we release the tension in the body and align ourselves with gravity, we take a stand in life.  This allows us to be at ease with ourselves and in harmony in our relationship to others and [...]

Starting the New Year off right, Tone It Up graces the pages of three major magazines!
Katrina’s 4-page editorial in Muscle & Fitness Hers shows you how to work several muscles with just one move.  To burn more calories in less time, check out the ‘Training Notebook’.  Katrina is also now a featured blogger on www.MuscleandFitnessHers.com!

Karena’s Shape 8-page editorial, ‘Speedy [...]

You won’t find this recipe anywhere else… it is our official ‘Tone It cUpcake’.  We tried many different combinations… and we finally got our them down!
This past weekend we had our website launch party (videos coming soon from the event!) and over 400 guests sampled our cupcakes. They loved them and gave us their approval [...]

We are all for encouraging people to try new things and to challenge themselves. This year we want you to find something new and go for it! Experiencing accomplishment and reaching new goals is much more fun with a friend. Find someone and set a new challenge… whether it be a 5k, joining a health [...]

What are your goals for 2010?  One of the best ways to get motivated and to achieve your goals is to share them.  Send us your top 10 New Year goal to our email… Contact@ToneItUp.com!
We suggest these resolutions for all of our ToneItUp Clients :)
1.  Take 5 Minutes to yourself every day to relax.
2.  Drink [...]

Tone It Up Teams Up with KIDS PLAY  INT’L and heads to MALAWI!
Kids Play Int’l was founded in 2008 by our dear friend and sports agent Karen and three-time Olympian in free-style skiing, Tracy Evans.  Kids Play is an initiative of the not for profit People Helping People Intl, Inc., that looks to improve [...]

I recently had the pleasure of flying out to San Francisco for three days to shoot the Spring 2010 Oakley Women’s Campaign.  Aside from being able to represent my favorite brand, it was great working with such an amazing crew that made me feel completely comfortable….oh….and getting a sneak peak at the awesome new women’s gear [...]

Recently, I had the pleasure of shooting with Muscle & Fitness Magazine!   The crew was the best part of the day….  oh and the cupcake at the end :)
The photographer Ian Logan made me feel incredibly comfortable… even when I was deadlifting an Olympic bar in place for a picture :)  He had great pointers and it was amazing to work with [...]

Hey Everyone!
We are excited to annouce that Tone It Up will be at Olympia in Las Vegas for Olympia! Since we have been busy training for a triathlon to help raise awareness and money for ovarian cancer and a marathon, we will not be competing this time around, but plan to compete at Fitness America [...]

After a 2 o’clock wake up call on Friday morning, we made our way from Manhattan Beach, California to Vegas for Mr. Olympia! The Olympia is the ultimate expo for fitness enthusiasts, athetes and health related companies.  We met with some amazing people and athletes! Here are some pictures from the event…

Tone It Up with Fitness [...]

Are you looking for your Personal Trainer? ToneItUp’s health and wellness coaches, Katrina Hodgson and Karena Dawn transform your body with their specialized programs. As athletes, certified personal trainers and nutrition coaches, Katrina and Karena are ready to bring you to the next level with their programs.
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Weight Loss! Change your body Composition [...]

Katrina & I went to our fave boy Kelley James’s record release party last Friday night at The Key Club in Hollywood.  Guests had a great time listening to KJ and sipping on Lil Jon Winery Chardonnay & Merlot.  Yes, who knew….Lil Jon has a winery and tastes like he knows a thing or two about [...]

Last week in my boot camp we had a very interesting conversation :)…  well out of the many conversations we had, this is one that came up…
Does alcohol effects our appetite?  Why do we lose all inhibitions and go for the snacks when we have a glass of wine… or three?

Why is it that our [...]

Tired of your plain tasting water?  If you follow our Tone It Up Nutrition recommendations, you are drinking more than 70 oz every day!
No more of those chemical filled diet sodas or ’sugar free’ drinks!  Try these refreshing recipes from ToneItUp.
Here are some of our favorite ways to naturally flavor water.

1.  Fresh sliced cucumber & [...]

Making a complete lifestyle change from one day to the next is nearly impossible.  That’s why I’m excited about our “30 days To Change Your Ways” starting in just a few days.  I love the idea of having a starting point to really help people say “ok, this is the day I’m going to start [...]

Katrina and I joined in the fun at the 10th annual Surfercross event presented by Muscle Milk & Oakley.  Surfercross draws both pro and the industry’s elite.  How it works is teams are  randomly drawn and composed of  one Pro Surfer & one Pro Motocross rider (same with industry division).   Day 1 took place at [...]

After posting our ‘Tone It Up Learns to Surf’ video, we received tons of emails asking who’s music we used and where it can be purchased. Well….it’s one of our favorite musicians, Kelley James, and his album is now availible on iTunes!! His new album will be released on August 25th & also avail on [...]

We just finished shooting “30 Days to Change your Ways” with Gabby Reece!   Starting August 17th and continuing until September 25th, we will give you your fitness, lifestyle, or diet challenge on the homepage of TheHoneyLine.com each day. By the end of the 30 days you will have progressively kicked your bad habits, toned up, [...]

Last week Katrina & I learned to surf with Oakley Pro Surfer Travis Mellem & Oakley’s Jeremy McCassy.  They were so nice to  join us at El Porto in Manhattan Beach to show us teach us how to surf.  The day was so much fun & we are totally hooked!  Check it out;

Today Katrina & I woke up bright & early and headed to El Porto in Manhattan Beach, CA to catch some waves.  Oakley sponsored Pro-Surfer Travis Mellem was nice enough to come up from San Clemente, CA to teach us!   I’ve surfed before, though I’ll admit, I’m getting rusty. I need to break out the board [...]

We did it! We are very excited to finally launch our eMagazine!  Sign up for FREE at the link below! 
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Kat & I cooked up these yummy cookies over the weekend for a healthy treat!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup ground flaxseeds
1 cup Unsweetend Vanilla Almond Milk
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 cup Canola Oil
1 cup Organic or Raw Sugar
2 tbsp pure Vanilla [...]

Thanks for joining the Tone It Updates We will be sending you updates now on new videos and workouts. We are excited to get you to your goals faster. 
If you haven’t signed up for the ToneItUp eMagazine go to this link… ToneItUp Magazine.
The ToneItUp eMagazine is your ultimate resource for exercise plans, the hottest workout routines, diets and [...]

Katrina & I are participating in the US Womens Triathlon Series & join Team Hope for the 3rd year to help raise awareness and money to conquer Ovarian Cancer!
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States. Currently, there is no effective means of early detection for the disease. [...]

We love sweets… and have perfected our healthy chocolate mousse recipe. It’s silky, sweet and good for you!
Ingredients:
-12 ounces soft silken tofu, drained
-3 teaspoons vanilla extract
-2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk
-1 cup broken pieces of low carb, no sugar added dark chocolate (we got ours from Trader Joes!)
-1/2 cup fat-free greek yogurt… makes it so [...]

Our Tone It Up website launch party was such a success & a great way to start the Summer off! We had over 400 guests at the Custom Hotel pool last Sunday. Everyone Toned It Up with healthy cupcakes, Peanut Butter Bites, and healthy cocktails. If you missed it, check out our [...]

These are simple and so delicious!

ToneItUp recently returned from an amazing time with Oakley & Muscle Milk at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara. Celebrities & athletes were brought up to the Bacara to for a weekend full of festivities! Friday night was a small private dinner at the resort with a muscial performance by Kelley James (www.KelleyJames.net) and DJ’s Joel [...]

Come celebrate the official launch of TONEITUP.COM with Fitness & Lifestyle coaches Karena & Katrina!
Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than with your friends and fitness peops! Get inspired to be beach ready in just weeks with Karena and Katrina’s fitness tips, healthy cooking recipes, and workout plans.
Come lounge by the pool this [...]

We did it!  We traveled across the country to Miami to compete in Fitness Universe!! We not only met the most amazing people but had a great time and met all of our own personal fitness goals.  Here are some of our pics.

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Preheat oven at 400 degrees!
-Cut up 2 medium sweet potatoes into long pieces
-Mix together in a bowl 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp sea salt, a dash of cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp chili powder and 2 tbs dried rosemary.
-Put sweet potato pieces in  a zip-lock bag.  Add 1 tbs olive oil with mixed ingredients and [...]

ToneItUp Client Danielle Sobotka figured out her favorite way get her protein at breakfast!  Here is her recipe for Egg Muffins :)
1 cup egg whites
1/4 cup peppers chopped
1/4 cup onions chopped
1/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes sliced into 2
1 1/2 cup baby spinach
salt pepper to taste

Saute onions and peppers with olive oil Pam, add tomatoes until softened [...]

Katrina & I went to go see our favorite musician, Kelley James, at the Roxy Saturday night. Check out a video from his performance! We heart U Kelley :) (www.KelleyJames.com)

Kelley James Live at the Roxy Theater from Gregory Totten on Vimeo.

Good Wednesday Morning Everyone!!
Katrina & I  are participating in the US Womens Triathlon Series &  join Team Hope for the 3rd year to help raise awareness and money to conquer Ovarian Cancer!
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States. Currently, there is no effective means of early detection for [...]

Many of you have been asking why the ToneItUp diet prefers unsweetened almond milk. It is just a preference but below is a great chart I found on Sixwise.com comparing them.  We like Almond milk… almonds are so great for you and having almond milk compared to 1% milk is a 100 calorie difference. [...]

Hey guys it’s Karena!
This morning Katrina and I went for a long walk and were both in the mood for something sweet for breakfast.  We discovered a sweet omelette!  We wanted something other than our ToneItUp pancake :) yumm. We combined egg whites, sweet peppers, 1/4 a sweet potato, 5 mini carrots and a dash [...]

All of you are doing great on the ToneItUp Diet … but many of you are taking in too many calories on your salads —adding up to 300+ extra calories!  I put together my favorite dressing recipes that I put on my salads to keep the pounds off.  If you eat a salad every day you could lose 2 pounds [...]

Tone It Up Morning Mocha Smoothie

1 scoop Muscle Milk Chocolate Light
1 scoop Muscle Milk Vanilla Creme Light
1 cup coffee
ice

Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached.  Top with fresh coffee beans and if you wish a little cocoa powder ;)

Tone It Up Skinny Smoothie
 
1/2 banana
5 whole strawberries
2 scoops Muscle Milk Vanilla Creme Light
1 cup water
ice
 
Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender.  Blend until smoothie consistency is reached.
 

Tone It Up Antioxidant Smoothie
1/2 cup Apple Juice
1/2 cup blueberries, rasberries, & blackberries
1/2 sliced banana
2 scoops Muscle Milk Light Vanilla Creme
Ice
Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached

I made muffins for my bootcamp last week after my blueberry muffins were eaten in two days! Here is the recipe… a little tweaked because they were not fluffy enough in class :)
1 cup whole oats
8 egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (I used banana bc I had no applesauce!)
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 [...]

Today has been a beautiful day so far in Southern California. I started off this morning with a sand dune workout with a girl Hanna who is working to build up her tennis game. I then went for a long run on the beach down to Hermosa Beach where there are a ton [...]

Love pancakes? Katrina and Karena do too. This recipe is exclusive from the Tone It Up girls. It is amazing! If you are more ‘lowcarb’ or would like to have fewer calories you can make them without the oats. Let us know how much you love them!! <3 ToneItUp
protein pancakes. low calorie low pancakes low [...]

Feta & Cranberry Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
½ pound lean ground turkey
1 egg white
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup low-fat feta cheese
Pepper & Sea Salt to taste

Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well with clean bare hands.
2. Shape into patties and grill.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot with whole-grain buns or Ezekiel bread. Avoid [...]

Maple Salmon
Ingredients:
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary
4-5oz skinless salmon fillets
Sea salt & black pepper to taste

Preparation:
1. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, vinegar, lemon juice, salt & pepper
2. Heat mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for about 5 min.
3. Remove from heat & stir in [...]

ToneItUp’s Arm Workout!

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If you want to lift that butt, smooth the back of your legs and work on the side of your thighs then this workout needs to be in your routine!  This butt workout is amazing at targeting the butt and thighs.

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Katrina & Karena Dawn
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High Protein Peanut Butter Apricot Energy Bars
1 cup natural Natural Peanut Butter (creamy or smooth)
1 cup Honey
1 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal
1 cup diced Apricots
1 cup sliced Almonds
3 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder (organic)
Cinnamon to taste (optional)
Directions:
1) In medium size pot, heat Honey & Peanut Butter on stove on medium heat until texture is runny.
2) Mix in Apricots, Nuts, Oatmeal, & [...]

Wondering what you can grill up on Memorial Day?  Our Memorial Day Recipe is not only delicious but healthy!  Try out our Summer Style Mango Fish.  Everyone at your barbeque will be raving about your dish and you will be staying on track with your diet!
-White Fish- Tilapia with Mango Salsa Recipe- cooking video

Have a [...]

Katrina and I love this salad!!  It is a perfect snack or side to a meal.  Let us know how you like it!
Three Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1 15-oz can cannellinis beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1 cup fresh, finely [...]

Hey everyone!
We love our peanut butter. You can also use almond butter! Here is a fun snack for you and your family.
PB Banana Snack Wrap
Ingredients:
18″ Whole Wheat Tortilla
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp slivered almonds
1 med sliced banana
1 tbsp honey
Cinnamon to taste

Preparations:
1. Lay tortilla on plate, spread on peanut butter, almonds, and bananas.
2. Drizzle honey on [...]

High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Shake
1 Banana
2 Tbls Natural Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth)
2 Tbls Wheat Germ
6 Oz Almond or Soy Milk
3 Scoops Protein Powder (Chocolate or Peanut Butter Chocolate)
Ice
Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached.
Nutritional Information:
Servings: 2
Fat: 9g
Calories: 170

Tone It Up!
Katrina Hodgson & Karena Dawn
http://www.toneitup.com