GYROTONIC® Foundation Training… Are you ready for it?!

February 17, 2012

Looking for something completely awesome to add to your summer to-do list? How about getting certified as a licensed GYROTONIC® trainer! OK, hold on, let’s take a step back. This DOES sound like a most awesome plan, I think so and I’m sure you do to… but, as the GYROTONIC® headquarter’s website states, let’s “keep [...]

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How To: Be A Winner At The Salad Bar

February 7, 2012

We’ve all been there. Standing in line at  (name your favorite local gourmet grocery store) with your hand-picked assemblage of goodies from the salad bar. “It doesn’t feel that heavy… but is it? It can’t be. But it could…” The worst few moments until, at last, it is finally time to throw it down on [...]

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Row, Row, Row Your… Reformer!

January 31, 2012

With winter passing in a blink this year (fingers crossed it stays that way!), warm weather clothes may be replacing our down jackets, long johns, and thick knit sweaters faster than we can say “spring break.” Whether you are planning a vacation in a warmer climate region or are (like me) simply just anxiously awaiting [...]

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Beat the Winter Blues

January 23, 2012

It is now smack dab in the middle of winter. The excitement of the holidays is over. Your your New Year’s fitness resolutions worked out exactly as planned/expected. Perhaps what it all comes down to are two simple factors: the winter blues killing your motivation and, simply, boredom with everything in your routine! Trust me, we’ve all been there. Alas, an easy fix to wiz through the frigid temps can include making simple changes to your mind body training routine. There’s no need to forfeit familiar concepts – try just changing up your group class schedule!

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Expanding Your Food Repertoire: Gluten Free

January 15, 2012

I’m sure you have heard of it. Some of you are probably following it. A large amount of Chicago restaurants cater to it. Yet, for those who are curious and have no idea what it’s all about, what does it actually mean to be gluten free and how did it become all the rage for [...]

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Pilates Equipment for Better Stretching

January 6, 2012

Pilates was largely made famous for its ability to elongate muscles, but that’s not the only reason why the fitness method has soared in popularity. Conveniently, if you ask me, Pilates equipment was also designed with stretching in mind and is incredibly effective for this, no matter what your intention or flexibility level! A couple [...]

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Setting Realistic Resolutions

December 28, 2011

Did this past year go by in a blink or is it just me? And now it’s time for that list of resolutions all over again. I’ll tell you, after the past few weekends of gorgeous meals and filling myself to the gil, I’m nearing the point of never wanting to eat again. Now now, [...]

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Stay Calm & Carry On (i.e., Meditate!)

December 17, 2011

Now it’s finally feeling like Chicago is experiencing winter. The first layer of snow, the 26 degree high temperature, and, everyone’s favorite, that invisible sheet of ice covering the streets and sidewalks. Thus, the El experiences delays. Buses are packed and moving through traffic at a snail’s pace. The relaxing stroll you typically take to [...]

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Snack Your Way to an Energized Workout

December 9, 2011

Ever since the “fall back” time change, I’ve noticed how my perception of time has also changed drastically – and, I should add, not for the better! As it becomes dark outside I see my train of thought(s) moving slower and slower; just about the same mental state as when prepping for pre-bedtime relaxation. Sure, this [...]

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The Big Apple Juice Debate

December 2, 2011

If you partake in any following of the news, you’ve undoubtedly heard the uproarious hubbub over the big apple juice debate (or so I’m choosing to call it). I didn’t realize it was still a topic of interest until yesterday while I was partaking in my usual coffee/biscotti/Today Show morning ritual and saw Dr. Oz going [...]

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