When I first moved to the Washington D.C. area I started searching for a cycle studio. The spin classes at my gym were great, but there was something special about walking into the a cycle studio. No one could recommend a good one or even knew of one to try. Luckily, a a little more [...][...]
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January 25th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Yoga for a Cause: Lululemon’s Children’s Tumor Foundation Fundraiser
Last Sunday, my local Lululemon (Clarendon) hosted an in-store yoga session in support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF). Neurofibromatosis encompasses a set[...]
January 11th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
The Most Un-Yogi Yoga Instructor
Tara Stiles has been called the most un-yogi yoga instructor. I read in a NYT article last July that people in the inner yoga circles criticize her emphasis on yoga for weight loss rather than a lifestyle. For me though, her yoga practice makes me feel better and more centered than some of the other[...]
January 4th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Reinvigorated My Love for Spinning
I went through a recent period of loathing spinning. I don’t know if it was that the times were off for the classes or they were just too standard. Then last month, Matt came to Gold’s Gym Clarendon on Tuesday nights and reinvigorated my love for spinning. Last week, even though it was a[...]
December Challenge Kinda Falling Short
It can take quite a bit of willpower to go for the healthful food choices when everyone around you has plates filled with cookies and spinach artichoke dip. All the traveling we have done (or at least I have) in the last week didn’t really help much either. That’s not to say healthy items arenâ€[...]
December 14th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Getting Fit as a Couple Week 2: Biggest Loser Calorie Knockout Review
We are headed into week 2 of “Get Fit as a Couple” and true to form the hubby has dropped four pounds and I have lost 1.5 pounds. It isn’t like I needed to lose a ton of weight or any weight at all. I just needed to firm up again, but it is amazing [...][...]
November 2nd, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
My New Obsession: CXWorx
I am full on obsessed with CXWorx, Les Mills’ core training program. A quick 30 minute class that hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body. It’s ideal for tightening your tummy and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in[...]
September 21st, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Workout Review: Jillian Michaels Ripped In 30
It took me awhile to get through this workout. I was trying to work it in with my training sessions, but my muscles were just too tired. This workout is no joke. It follows her standard 3-2-1 format and she recommends doing it 5-6 times a week (I don’t agree with this, and didn’t do [...[...]
July 6th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Workout Review: Fitness Magazine Beach Body Now in June
I am an avid health and fitness magazine reader. I love tearing out recipes and reading the articles about the best sports bras for each activity. I’ve never had the time or the will power to follow any of the workout routines. Then I picked up the June issue of Fitness Magazine. The routine sound[...]
June 29th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Lululemon Clarendon: Sprint, Squat, Savasana
My secret to meeting people is exercise. So one of the first things I did when I got to Clarendon was run over to Lululemon. Not only do they have a weekly run club, but this group has events like the one I went to this past Sunday. The layout of the event was this. [...][...]
