Category Archives: FIT + WELL

Vibrate Your Way to Fit at the New PLATEFIT Studio in West Hollywood!

April 12, 2016

Everyone always wants a workout that is quick and delivers results. Well, your new favorite studio has arrived. Introducing PLATEFIT – the one-of-a-kind fitness studio that has a variety of different exercise classes offering a high intensity combination of strength training moves with cardio on a vibrating plate.

Each class is only 27 minutes and ranges between routines with yoga, dance, ballet, kickboxing, and overall cardio and strength training moves. They even have a class that moves through a series of exercises to help reduce cellulite in women! The Power Plate’s revolutionary technology has been used in the athletic and medical field for decades to treat sports injuries, osteoporosis, spinal cord injuries, and more. By loosening and engaging the muscles more, you are able to achieve double the results in half the time. The kicker? Trying to fight the vibration as you deliver each exercise during the routine.

The classes are welcoming, fun, and energetic and are led by expert trainers who all have athletic backgrounds. The founder, Rachael Blumberg, wants to help her clients achieve their fitness goals, love their bodies, and feel like a loved member of the PLATEFIT family. PLATEFIT puts a unique fitness spin on the equipment and advocates that no matter who you are or how you train, you will come into PLATEFIT and leave saying #thisiswhereIFIT.

The new studio is located at – 309 N Kings Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 and has classes available for only $27 per class! For more information, please visit: www.platefit.co and follow them on social!

https://www.facebook.com/PLATEFIT/

Twitter – @PLATEFIT

Instagram – @PLATEFIT

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SWEAT. MOVE. GET DOWN. Tracy Anderson style with the new TAVA experience!

February 29, 2016

Tonight, I attended the Tracy Anderson Studio in Brentwood for my first “TA” experience ever. I was an absolute newbie, and I loved not knowing anything about what I was walking into.

Literally, I walked into a gleaming and gorgeous space that was so well-appointed, my jaw dropped. Marble counters, herringbone wood floors, brass fixtures. The joint was top notch. I filled out the waiver at the front desk and noticed the offering of ear plugs, hair ties, and refreshing lemon water. Nice touch, I thought.

Passing through the main lobby area, as I sipped my complimentary green juice from MoonJuice, I entered the first training room which was outfitted with luxury Pilates reformers. The ladies locker room felt like a high end spa. The main cardio room: a sauna. The room is incredibly heated-like Bikram heated. My face started to redden before I even moved. More lemon water, multi-colored Therabands from the ceiling, and an elaborate sound system all sat waiting to get this party started.

What surprised me the most was how nice everyone was here. I was greeted warmly when I first came in, and I found the other women attending the class smiling and friendly-I even met a few-this was not your typical cut throat dance class. Coming from the competitive dance world of NYC, this was a refreshing change of pace. There is no attitude or snobby vibe here, and I was impressed.

Tracy entered and gave us a quick run down on this brand new class she will be debuted in March. Collaborating with top choreographer, Tony Gonzales, TAVA is a dance cardio high energy workout that incorporates quick dance steps with high energy and style. Warning: this is not for the two-left feet people out there! I am a professional dancer, and even I had to concentrate to retain all the choreography. Still, it was a fun and energetic dance workout that got me sweaty, got me moving. And for sure, I got down.

Tracy Anderson’s TAVA dance cardio class debuts March 1st, 2016

Where: Tracy Anderson Brentwood studio
11918 San Vicente Blvd

XX Cristy

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Rise Nation & Angel City Pit Bulls – Climb for a Cause

February 25, 2016

On February 28, Rise Nation is hosting a charity event to benefit Angel City Pit Bulls.

The event will feature a special donations only class that will be held from 2pm until 2:30pm. Instructed by founder, Jason Walsh and head instructor Adam Goldstein, participants will pay $50 a climber and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the dogs.

Followed by the class will be a reception party and adoption event to educate the public on the pit bull breed and to find new forever homes for some of Angel City’s pups. As a pit bull owner himself, Jason is excited to use his platform to help dozens of dogs in need, especially for this loving yet misunderstood breed.

For those of you not familiar, Rise Nation, is a trendy fitness hotspot located in the heart of West Hollywood (La Cienega Blvd. & Melrose Ave). The boutique fitness studio features the only true 30 min workout that is exclusively done on a Versaclimber. Walsh created the cardio fitness concept after years of working with A-list clientele (including; Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, Emma Stone, John Krasinski) who need a quick and effective way to burn calories.

Celeb fans and frequent attendees of Rise Nation include; Alison Brie, Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff, Minka Kelly, Ashlee Greene and a handful of other stars.

To help support the pup’s, book a climber here.

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UNDER ARMOUR AMBASSADOR SIMONE DE LA RUE LAUNCHES HER FIRST BODY BY SIMONE DVD

January 22, 2016

WHAT: There was explosive energy felt by the guests at the Body By Simone event on January 15, 2016. Under Armour Ambassador Simone de la Rue launched her first ever Body By Simone DVD, “The Signature Classes” at her West Hollywood Studio. Simone taught her signature BBS moves to an intimate class of 40 fitness enthusiasts. All of the guests were hydrated by Essentia water and outfitted by Under Armour with their latest apparel styles. After the class guests mixed and mingled while enjoying Live Beaming juice and salad.

WHERE: BBS Studio – 8623 N. Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069

ABOUT BODY BY SIMONE:

Body By Simone, Simone De La Rue, the personal trainer for some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood, shares her fitness secrets and teaches women how to achieve an A-list body using her fun and unique strength training and cardio workouts. Simone’s total body workout is a unique fusion of Pilates, bar method, strength training, and cardio dance moves. Perfect women looking to lose weight, tone up, change up their routine, lose baby weight, or exercise while recovering from an injury. Her workouts are fast-paced, fun, and targeted for the muscle groups women most want to tone: arms, abs, glutes, and thighs.

ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR, INC.

Under Armour (NYSE: UA), the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand’s innovative products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels.

Under Armour Ambassador Simone de la Rue, launched her first Body By Simone DVD “The Signature Classes” at her West Hollywood studio on January 20, 2016.

Guests at Body By Simone DVD Launch party enjoyed Live Beaming juice after their class taught by Under Armour Ambassador Simone de la Rue.

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Urban Fitness 911 + Soul Cycle = Happy Healthy Kids

January 20, 2016

I am blown away by this. Urban Fitness 911 is a Los Angeles non-profit organization which addresses the lack of health and fitness for youth and young adults. It has grown substantially the past few months by providing Los Angeles youth with what it takes to achieve functioning, stable and overall better lifestyles.YES!!!

Within their growth comes the development of three separate initiatives by which it has aimed to aid the youth of Los Angeles.

Every Thursday at 6am Urban Fitness 911 hosts a Soul Cycle with celebrity trainer Angela Davis (she’s trained Oprah!) at the Soul Cycle in West Hollywood on Sunset.

The young kids come in and do a full hour soul cycle, the other cycle goers fee goes to Urban Fitness 911. This is genius.

This make me so happy that I am literally bursting. Soul Cycle is life-changing. There is no other way to get what they are giving – anywhere. To think that kids are going to be able to soak up this physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of their classes, gives me hope for the future. And I am over the moon about the health initiatives of Urban 911. Truly amazing.

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