No...no...no, not ME taking a naked yoga class. And, no...not me announcing I'll be teaching one. But writer Alicia Oglethorpe found herself stepping way out of her comforting zone and taking it all off in a yoga class to do an article for Fitness Magazine. While I enjoyed reading the article, this quote sums up her biggest takeaway and one that I think can make us all feel … [Read more...] about Naked Yoga
Motivation/Inspiration
The One Question You Need to Ask…
Monday Monday For most of us, Monday marks the start of a new week and I can't think of a better day to commit to get fit. The first thing you need is to put your money where your mind is, because your success is dependent upon first, what you think and then, what you do. Tips of the Trade There are several very effective tools in your tool box, you just need to pull … [Read more...] about The One Question You Need to Ask…
Monday Morning…Let’s Get Moving!
Here it is another Monday morning, and all over the world bazillions of people are starting a weight loss program RIGHT NOW. The take away from every single healthy weight loss plan is that you must incorporate the dynamic duo -- "diet" and exercise--in order to reach your goals. Sure, there are other ways to get there, but this pair is the most effective, efficient and … [Read more...] about Monday Morning…Let’s Get Moving!
Making a Difference.
About 30 years ago, when I worked a gym called Cosmopolitan Lady, I met a fellow fitness instructor by the name of Marla. Though we only worked together for a short time, I remember being impressed by her energy and her kind spirit. Some 20 or so years later, our paths would cross once again, when we were both instructors at the Quadrangle, a great little landmark gym in … [Read more...] about Making a Difference.
Mix it Up and Be Excited
DON'T BE A RAT IN A MAZE Routines are great and I happen to love them, but every once in a while, in fitness (and in life) you gotta mix things up. Yesterday, I decided to do just that and instead of leaving the gym after my class, I stayed and did the elliptical and then went in the sauna (and stretched) in there. It felt good at the time but is also good in the long … [Read more...] about Mix it Up and Be Excited