I am not completely sure that these “interesting facts” are irrefutable, but my personal testimony is that it sure feels good in the process. The ‘after-effect’ of the Hot Yoga class is complete mental and physical release and relaxation. I am close to the point of renewal for my 10-series sessions at Surya Yoga Academy in Hoboken. Here are a few of the reasons I will continue to regularly participate. Read the rest of this entry →
Just finished a long day and a glorious one. Thanks to two fabulous classes of Pilates students (both new and old) an amazing yoga teacher, Anayra Calederon, the warmest temperatures January could offer, a luxurious hot bath and the soulful music of Eva Cassidy.
The renewed pursuit of Yoga as a healing, stretching and relaxing practice will be a new experience, for me in 2010. I took my second class today, at Surya Yoga and haven’t stopped gushing about the studio and the two fabulous instructors I had the pleasure of working with (Kelly and Anayra.) I signed up immediately for a 10-session pack and enjoyed Kelly and Anayra on Thurs and Sat, respectively. My plan is to use the 10-pack, re-new regularly as another mind/body part of my regmine going forward. Surya Yoga, YES!
Kick-ass workout today. Started at 830am in the gym with leg presses and I pumped up the volume to three plates. That means, ladies that I pressed 270 pounds for 20 reps about 4-5 sets. After which I worked my hamstrings, quads and adductors and abductors.
Then the best part, because of the 50 degree temperature of this sweet December, post-Christmas morning, was my 3.5 mile run outside in my Kangoo Jumps which people don’t seem to be surprised with anymore….I am just part of the woodwork and the shoes are the paint on my woodwork. Read the rest of this entry →
In a day and time that we have an obesity epidemic, the creation of a marketing campaign to dupe the public into thinking there is a pill, chair or shoe that will help them gain control of their lives and body without work is unconscionably stupid. Read the rest of this entry →
This article appeared in the New York Times a few weeks ago and may be a helpful reminder as we approach the “eating season” in the coming holiday weeks. Short of the story, you must use it to lose it and do it by creating a caloric deficit.
I have a few clients that I work with only 1x a week. Some are in classes I conduct; others work privately or semi-privately with me in strength or pilates training. I encourage these “1X-mers” to particularly pay attention to the regularity of their exercise and to work toward doing something 2-3x time a week on their own. Read the rest of this entry →
Time to think about what you are doing and have done for the year. Time for Thanksgiving preparations and that means the Annual Thankful Hike in the Palisades to prepare your body for the delicate balance of holiday, life, food and exercise. For the past few years, (since 2003) I have been leading outdoor excursions along the Palisades just to clear my head and have invited everyone I know to join me, just for the fun of it. Read the rest of this entry →
but we get up!” So says the gospel by Donnie McClurkin from a few years back. I quoted it in response to a client’s admission of falling off her regimen of a clean diet for the past three weeks. Read the rest of this entry →
Adding to my renewed interest in skating for the pure fun of it, is the use of Kangoo Jumps for cardio/aerobic fitness. Read the rest of this entry →
A male client of mine read this article and told me he heard all my words to him on paper when he
read this. I liked that. The rules of fitness are the same and apply to all of us. Read the rest of this entry →
