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Being fascinated by consumer fitness for over 35 years, I came across TheFirm in the late 80's. It was an award winning, VHS tape series that became so popular with its following that fans financed the second VHS tape before it was completed. ( I remember paying $49.99 for the promise of a...
Founded by Carrie Rezabek Dorr, Pure Barre came to the market in a fast and furious way becoming very popular very quickly. Pure Barre franchised quickly and there are over 100 studios in the country now. The class starts with a pilates based abdominal section and repeats core work at the...
Me and my sweet girl three years ago.
Last night my ten year old daughter, Reina, asks me a question: "Hey, mom, what do you think about when you run?" She is concerned because this week she is being timed on running the mile in school. My answer, "Rocky, the theme...
Barre3 follows a philosophy that I have always followed. That is the integration of mind/body/spirit wellness. Sadie Lincoln is one of the founders, along with her husband, and a founding partner of 24 hr fitness. If I was in an area that had Barre3, I am sure it would be part of my...
This post has taken information from Discoveries magazine Fall 2017, page 17. Discoveries magazine is the flagship magazine of Cedars Sinai which explores the latest medical research and patient care.
Can chemical additives in breakfast cereals and other everyday products lead...
One of the first offshoots of Lotte Berk, Physique 57 has remained a corporate owned company and holds itself in a very high standard. I’m a huge fan of their extremely expensive NY classes and also like their DVDs a great deal. They seem to be changing up their routines to...
Could you imagine what your feet would feel like after wearing these heels all day?
Here are some common sense approaches that may help give some relief. Of course, this does not take the place of seeing your doctor when needed.
Many people complain of foot pain that limits their...
What are Kegal exercises?
Kegal exercises help to maintain a strong pelvic floor. This is helpful in preventing incontinence as we age or after childbirth. It will also help increase sexual responsiveness. We all should be doing them regularly but rarely do. (me included)
Why do we...
Background: The Bar Method was founded by Burr Leanard and is one of the first “Barre” studios to hit the market. Burr worked for Lotte Berk, eventually licensed Berk’s method, and opened Lotte Berk studios. After changing the method substantially, she sold her...
Oh, the elusive flexibility. I watch some of these ladies in my barre class looking like Gumby while I feel like I'm in Lamaze class trying to deep breathe through the pain. Everyone has different starting points and that's ok. Increasing flexibility is not as hard as it seems....
Here’s a staple technique that gives a simple respite from your day.
This 5 minute period of rest can do a great deal to regenerate the body or calm you. I learned it back in school in a performing class as a kid and have seen it used with meditation, yoga, stress reduction...
