Category Archives: FIT + WELL

CYCLE HOUSE – Best spin class in like forever. JASON WIMBERLY

August 6, 2012

 

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i'm a spin snob. as a very early adapter, (i'm talking, helloo Johnny G territory ) and former instructor, i can sniff out a good teacher from a bad, a smart and safe class from a piece of crap within minutes.

i've been trying to get to Cycle House for ages, but with a hip replacement re-do and a couple of other hip surgeries, spinning was off my radar for a while.

well, i'm back. and Jason's class is no fucking joke. the studio is wild. no window, no light, in fact, the keep the room pitch black except for some LED candles.  hmm, i'm a real natural light and fresh air person. i thought, no way, this is not going to work for me.  even though i taught a wicked candle light spin class at Body and SOul back in the day, the no air thing is very challenging for this total claustro.  

the class was so fucking good, it didn't even bother me. Jason was smart, savvy, perfectly positioned and postured (a former dancer), the music was wisely programmed and uplifting and hot and sexy and not annoying and loud as hell which i love.

and then there was a little light weight arm section. it was kicking my ass i was in heaven. Jason had the talk to, the perfect mixture of hardcore inspiration, humor and fun.  my god, i'm fricken addicted.

he was incredible and i cannot wait to take Jason's other classes too – he seems to have all kinds of awesome things coming down the pike.

if you're a spin fantastic and have not tried Cycle House, go give it a spin, so to speak.  you will not be disappointed.

 

Butt School. Cheat on your gym with POP PHYSIQUE’s new DVD Series.

May 17, 2012

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 I WANT THIS ASS. NOW.

SEEMS I CAN GET ONE – IN MY OWN HOME!!

Cheat on Your Gym and Get

Home Schooled with Pop Physique’s New DVD Series

“Hardcore,” “Original Butt,” and “Cardio Butt School.”

Butt School has quickly become an addiction for attendees. Its fast-paced movements that result in a toned body and clear mind make working out fresh and exciting.  The at-home curriculum grants access to the popular workouts offered at studios that leaves the body begging for more through challenging strength and conditioning movements. 

 The Pop Physique mission is to foster a healthy body and mind by reshaping the present body rather than trying to acquire a new one.  Set to a compelling mix of inspirational music, this upbeat program works every muscle group, creating the structure and appearance of a lean dancer’s physique. For popped muscle tone and definition, dancers can easily incorporate light weights and chair exercises into the routines.

 www.popphysique.com.

 About Pop Physique

Pop Physique combines barre inspired exercises with elements of ballet, Pilates and light weight work into a methodical series of strengthening, isometrics, core shaping and luxuriating stretches. The efficient routines are set to inspired music that blends an experience for both emotion and body.

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DVDS CAN BE PURCHASED:  http://amzn.to/CompletePop 

TRAILER:

http://vimeo.com/40688797


oh! and they are now on West Third Street near the Grove!

 

Mike Donavanik – Bodies transformed here.

December 5, 2011

wow.

http://mikedfitness.com/

 

as a personal trainer and longtime fitness instructor myself – i can tell you – this work, works.

more from mike to come!

 

 

Mike Donavanik is among the top personal trainers in the fitness industry today. Based in Los Angeles, his clients include celebrities, athletes, executives, everyday people and even a few of Hollywood’s top trainers. Providing attention to detail that’s second to none, Mike’s dynamic approach, sense of humor, and high energy only add to the experience his clients have come to enjoy.

As a respected fitness expert and personal trainer, Mike has been featured and profiled in The Los Angeles Times, Town & Country, Fitness, Self, Genlux, Daily Candy, 944, LA Brides, Exercise for Men and other publications. His media appearances include programs on ABC, NBC, CBS, KCAL, Live Well HD, Bravo and CBS Radio.

Mike has also brought his innovative training methods to group fitness. He teaches and has developed classes for Crunch, Equinox and the Sony Studios Athletic Club, among others.

His dedication and pursuit to communicate only the most credible and effective fitness information have resulted in speaking engagements for such organizations as The Los Angeles Times and Wells Fargo Private Banking.

Mike is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a graduate of California State University Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He also holds the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s CPT and PES certifications.

 

and if you need some cool funky workout gear (if you're like me and your white sports tops are now yellow, then it's time)

go here! 

GRACE LAZENBY’S ROCKIN MODELS WORKOUT OUT ON DVD NOW!

August 2, 2011

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Here's a hot new workout DVD from one of my fave teachers.

Grace kicks ass.  I've taken her ass-kickin class at Equinox and she rocks.

(awesome taste in music too).

Grace Lazenby teaches Rockin Models at Equinox West Hollywood & Santa Monica!


(Grace has worked with celebrities including: Carrie Underwood, Robin Wright, Courtney Cox, Sarah Silverman & Nikki Reed among others)

check out more at:  www.rockinmodels.com


Twitter: www.twitter.com/glazenby & www.twitter.com/rockinmodels  http://www.twitter.com/rockinmodels 

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Refresh your drinking wardrobe! WATERGEEKS snappy new bottle has its own little built in filtration system. Talk about Spring cleaning!

June 27, 2011

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Perfect timing.  I am never (and I mean EVER) without a water bottle. When I noticed that mine was filled with a creepy looking grimed – I freaked.  And tossed it.  I was out of my Skweet cleaner and deseprately needed a new one. 

Hellloo, WATER GEEKS.  First, I was taken with the stunning perfect grass green of their latest line.  But more importantly, there is a genius in this bottle that I have yet to experience for myself.  They've come out with a portable and affordable solution to filtering out the infamous chromium-6, on top of all of the bad odors, tastes and contaminants, found in tap water.

YAY!  

Why Stainless Filtered Bottles

Questionable Water Quality

• According to a recent Gallop pole, 53% of Americans name “contamination

of drinking water” as their number one environmental concern.

BPAs

• The admissions of popular aluminum bottle manufacturers regarding their

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media “Hot Button.”

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Greenville, N.C and “Watchdogs” now recommend consumption of only

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elderly and anyone with a compromised immune system.

On the Move

• 75% of bottled water is consumed away from the home making filtered water

pitchers unavailable when needed most.

Bottled Water

• Bottled water criticism has steadily increased as environmental waste, costs,

regulation and quality concerns continue to surface

 

Why WATERGEEKS?

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For style and function

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Certified Lead-Free paint

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