blog # 8 GO SEE ZOMBIELAND!!

the #1 rule is "do more cardio"

I saw Zombieland today, and I recommend this highly entertaining movie.

...and the soundtrack is amazing! Check out some of the songs and use them during your next workout.

blog # 7 come to my ASS KICK CLASS!

Amy Roberts who writes for TIME OUT wrote an article about my ass kick class offered at gravity fitness.

she wrote:

Asskicker
Gravity Fitness (119 W 56th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves; 212-708-7340, parkermeridien.com). Free for gym members, nonmembers $25.
The alternating strength and cardio drills keep you on your toes: high-knee jogs, a set of push-ups (girly ones if you have to), high-speed jumping jacks and lunge-squats while curling hand weights. If the half-hour midday class is this intense, the hour-long option will seriously boot you in the you-know-what.
Burn factor: 5/6

check out the full article and TRY NEW FITNESS CLASSES to:

increase your heart rate and burn fat

crosstrain

blog #6 DRINK water....more of it!

My mother use to say the cure to every problem was DRINK WATER!

when i said im____ she said DRINK WATER!

im sick.....drink water

im tierd.....drink water

im sleepy ....drink water

im hungry.....drink water

When you exercise you need to rehydrate more then when you are less active. For every 30 minutes of exercise you need 8 ounces of water.

water helps:

digest your food

prevent constipation

keep you full!

When water becomes scarce, the body tries to limit the amount it loses through breathing, mucous production, urination, perspiration and bowel movements.

blog #5 STOP making excuses not to exercise!

Whats your motivation to workout?

why do people not workout or keep consistent?

The #2 biggest reasons Americans don’t exercise is lack of time and boredom.Here are some other reasons:

*Lack of support (that’s a big one)

Self conscious or uncomfortable

Lack of knowledge of proper exercises

Lack of energy

Laziness

how can you stay motivated?

• Get support!
• seek suppport from friends/family
• surround yourself with likeminded individuals
• get a personal trainer
• take a fitness class
• decorate something with a friendly fitness reminder
• make a list of healthy food choices on your frig so you are reminded daily
• read my blog or other fitness blogs!

blog #4 Spotlight on Indian Festival: Dance Indian Style

My knowledge regarding the Indian culture prior to attending the Indian festival downtown was based off slumdog millionaire. My Indian client Krishna who was born and raised in India asked me to check out the cultural event.

The Indian festival was such a cool experience filled with food, music/dance, costumes and free giveaways like henna tattoos. I love the dancing! AIA (association of Indians in America) are now brining Indian dance classes to NYC at Chelsea peers. They offer single sessions, but I was told 10 classes are offered for $200.

Dance in India covers a wide range of dance and dance theatre forms, from the ancient classical or temple dance to folk and modern styles.

Three best-known deities, Shiva, Kali and Krishna, are typically represented dancing. There are hundreds of Indian folk dances such as Bhangra, Garba and special dances observed in regional festivals.India offers a number of classical Indian dance forms, each of which can be traced to different parts of the country. The presentation of Indian dance styles in film, Bollywood, has exposed the range of dance in India to a global audience.