Gym Love: Body Pump
I’ve been called many things, but never a Gym Rat. I love being outside – hiking, riding my bike, walking, playing with my kids, but when the weather gets cold, I know I need to hit the gym. Left to my...
View ArticleRelax, it’s yoga
Yoga is the perfect holiday de-stressor for me. I love it and go as often as I can. This week, class was fantastic – challenging, but restorative with new poses and variations on old favorites. When it...
View ArticleGym Love: TRX
I’ve been curious about TRX since it showed up at my gym, but I’ve been a nervous to try it. It’s a little intimidating. What are all those things hanging from the ceiling? They kind of look like...
View ArticleBarre Time
I’ve been wanting to try a Barre class for a while because there is something about that ballet barre that speaks to my inner ballerina. I imagine myself, long and lean with my hair in a tight bun,...
View ArticleAlone at the Barre
All by myself…. at Barre class…. So I bought a 5 class package of Barre classes from a local yoga studio to try it out. I like it, but I’m still definitely a beginner. (Here’s my tips from the first...
View ArticleGet Rolling: Tips for your First Foam Roller Class
Curious about foam rolling? I was too. I had been seeing so many articles and posts about foam rollers, but I really didn’t know anything about them. When I saw a class offered by my rec department, I...
View Article5 Tips for your First Aerial Yoga Class
Even though my arm is healed, it hurts like fire when it has to support my body weight. Although I’m mostly fine skipping push ups, it makes it really difficult to do yoga, which is one of my favorite...
View ArticleGym Love: 2015 Exercise Class Round Up
Thinking of trying a new exercise class in 2016? I love trying new classes, mainly because I get bored easily and also because I like to change it up often to keep myself motivated. It’s a great way to...
View ArticleGym Love: Pilates Equipment
I was a little nervous about this one. I’m not going to lie. When I wrote a post about aerial yoga, someone emailed me asking if I had ever tried Pilates Equipment and suggested I try it. She said she...
View ArticleGym Love: TRX Fusion
So, I showed up at the gym late and missed the start of my normal class. Rather than wander around aimlessly, which is what I usually do when I don’t have a class to attend, I jumped into the TRX...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Workout Program for YOU
It’s January, which means it’s workout time. Goals are set. Resolutions are made. My FB feed is filled with ads for gyms and workout programs and there’s so much to choose from. How do you know what...
View ArticleGym Love: Pound
It’s been 2 days since my first Pound class and climbing stairs is still a problem. I notice my quads every time I bend down or sit. What’s Pound? Pound is a cardio class that uses lightly weighted...
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