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SloBody – New Yoga Studio Opening in Delray Beach!

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

You may have heard the saying, “Abs are made in the kitchen!” While there’s a lot of truth in those words, it’s so important to workout most days of the week and finding the right workouts for your body is key.

Enter, SloBody – an infusion of traditional yoga with functional training. The SLO in SloBody stands for “Strengthen, Lengthen, and Open Your Body”. This class delivers just that! I took a free class during their soft opening week on Saturday, June 8 and loved it! I went in thinking I signed up for a yoga class but was pleasantly surprised by the class led by owners Kirk Slobody and Janine Tiede. While many of the poses were true to yoga, the transition of poses were executed in a more functional training method. I really enjoyed the workout and felt I did indeed strengthen, lengthen, and open tight areas of my body. This workout is great for seasoned athletes or anyone looking to start a new exercise program at any age.

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

Come meet Kirk and Janine for the SloBody Grand Opening on Tuesday, June 11 5:30PM – 6:30PM. The event kicks off with the ribbon cutting ceremony then take a tour and join the quick class session. Enjoy complimentary food samples by Fit Food Express (located a few blocks away!)

A few new client specials worth taking advantage of:

  • 2 week of unlimited classes (plus 3-month of access to SloBody online) for $35
  • Intro Package #1: 3 Private sessions + 1-month of unlimited classes plus access to Slobody online for 3-months  = $300 (valued at over $500)
  • Intro Package #2: 1 Private session + 1-month unlimited classes plus access to Slobody online for 3-months  = $150 (valued at over $250)

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

SloBody is located in the heart of Delray beach a few blocks from Atlantic Ave. The setting is beautiful, clean, and welcoming. The parlor area has those cute cubbies to place your shoes and bags. The SloBody room fits 20 comfortably. Kirk and Janine explain the moves well and walk around to assist clients during class. The class I took was entry level, perfect way to start any new workout routine! They will be offering a range of different level classes to suite needs of all clients. They also offer online classes for purchase so you can train at home whenever you like! http://slobody.com/online-training/

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Photos courtesy of Melissa Perlman

SloBody

209 NE 5th Terrace

Delray Beach, FL

561.400.0608

Review: Box Of Goodies From Vitacost.com!

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It’s a great day when Vitacost.com sends you a box of goodies to sample!! This totally made my day and I am so honored they decided to send me a variety of items to review and share with you.

Disclosure of material connection: Vitacost provided me with free samples of these products to review. All opinions expressed here are completely my own.

Now onto my review of these products:

1) Kathy Smith PGX Program “Get Moving” – Kathy Smith is a icon in the world of fitness. I remember working out to one of her VHS aerobics tapes when I was in high school. I can even remember some of the workout moves. She always inspired me to sweat it out and feel great. I was psyched to workout with her again years later and feel the same inspiration with this workout DVD as well. Kathy knows how to make you work up a sweat, is very motivating, and fun. She explains exercise movements very well so you never feel lost, that is my usual complaint with most workout videos. Her clear instructions and upbeat motivational style has me going back to this DVD often to feel and see tangible results.

2) Orgain “Iced Café Mocha” Protein Drink – I had my husband sample this one due to my dairy intolerance. Milk and I don’t get along Winking smile. This to-go protein drink contains both whey protein and milk protein, studies have shown whey protein to be highly absorbable and great for post workout protein. Heman drank it down and said the flavor did taste like mocha with no after taste. He said it was light and creamy, not thick and creamy. If you prefer light and creamy, this drink is for you. You get a boost of several vitamins and minerals, there is no caffeine in it, despite the mocha name. The sugar count is 13 grams which translates to 3.25 grams of sugar. This is much less than typical sugar content of a drink from a coffee shop and it delivers a high protein count of 16 grams, ideal for post workout. For on the go, this is a good option. I always recommend real whole foods, but it’s good for a stand-by if you’re short on time.

3) Real Salt – I use this stuff everyday! I actually have a large bag in my kitchen cabinet, but the size Vitacost sent me is much easier to sprinkle on food when I’m cooking. This salt is unaltered, so it contains all of the trace minerals that are naturally in salt. It’s sourced from Utah, made in the USA! All of the salt grains are a different color indicating high trace mineral content. The pure white salt most people are used to seeing has been refined and stripped of all trace minerals expect for the sodium chloride. Our bodies do need some salt for electrolyte balance and other functions so your best bet is to use Real Salt.

4) Annie’s White Cheddar Popcorn – This popcorn contains dairy, so my husband happily stepped in to review for me, thanks honey! I did review the ingredients and was pleased to see no artificial colors (no food dyes) or flavors (no MSG), so he has my blessing to go ahead and eat it. He liked the white cheddar popcorn and said it was a solid snack choice.

5) NuGO Slim Non-Dairy Bar, Espresso – This bar had me at non-dairy gluten-free and high protein! The flavor is dark chocolate accented by espresso, winner in my chocoholic book. It wasn’t overly sweet, it was just right in the satisfactory department. The bar only contains 3g of sugar, a huge bonus in my book, I think that’s why it wasn’t super moist because it wasn’t soaking in brown rice syrup or agave syrup. The moisture factor was just right, it wasn’t a dry bar, but you definitely wanted to consume it with water. To me that’s perfect, because you are supposed to drink plenty of water with these type of bars to help with absorption of the protein and nutrients. I would get this for travel and on the go. I rely mostly on real food or bars I make myself, but it’s always good to have a backup you can pack for travel or in emergency ‘gotta have something now’ days. There are no artificial sweeteners or maltitol, which can cause stomach upset for some, me being one of those people.

6) Earthpaste toothpaste – I am on the natural toothpaste band wagon. My go to is Kiss My Face toothpaste, I have never tried Earthpaste, but I was impressed. This actually has clay in it, no coloring of any kind (no neon blue), contains sea salt – which I love too. This is hard core all natural and I like it, there are no questions as to what happens if I accidently swallow, no need to call 911 or Poison Control. Earthpaste has got it right, it’s exactly what we need to clean teeth, nothing more or less. Well done!

7) Alpha Hydrox Diabetic Shampoo and Scalp Care – This shampoo contains wheat and therefore gluten so I again passed it on to my husband. I have sensitive skin and since I also have a wheat intolerance, I do not eat wheat and try to avoid body care products that contain wheat. He said the shampoo left his hair soft and smooth. It has a slight medicine smell, but it’s not very strong, it just doesn’t smell like flowers or perfume. It does contain sodium lauryl sulfate if that is a chemical you choose to avoid, studies show it can irritate skin on some people.

8) Promax Fit Crisp – This snack bar contains whey protein and milk so I had my husband sample it since I am dairy intolerant. He said it was like an apple cinnamon rice crispy treat, however, he felt it had a slight after taste. It does not contain artificial ingredients, so I am not sure where the after taste would come from. Other people may not notice it. It contains 13 grams of protein out of 140 calories. This bar relies on both whey and soy protein, it also contains egg albumin and yogurt powder. This bar is peanut free, so great for those with peanut allergies.

I hope this product review inspired you to try a few new products from Vitacost.com!

Thank you again Vitacost.com for some great products to try Smile

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Raising Healthy Kids: Creative Ways to Encourage Physical Fitness

I have a wonderful guest post from Vitacost.com to share with you! These days kids are in the spotlight when it comes to keeping our families healthy and making sure they get enough physical activity. Here are some great tips for you!

By: +Elizabeth Lotts writer for Vitacost.com

When it comes to getting your kids physically fit, think outside of the sandbox. It’s been ingrained in us that our children need to play ball games: football, basketball, baseball, volleyball…These are all great activities for budding jocks, but not everyone’s a sports fan. No sweat. There’s an activity for every personality.

Here is a guide for finding the best fit for keeping your child fit.

1. Does your child like playing music (i.e. beating your pots and pans with kitchen spoons)?

Look into activities that let your child be expressive, such as:

§ Hip-hop dance lessons – it’s like Zumba for kids!

§ Cheerleading/ tumbling/gymnastics – great strength and confidence-builders

2. Does your child have a hard time focusing?

Developing a mind-body-balance can help kids understand how to respect their bodies while cultivating important mental skills, too. They’ll stretch their bodies’ limits with these:

§ Kid yoga – holding each pose takes mental and physical strength

§ Martial arts – very disciplined and requires full attention

3. Do you notice your child holding back in big groups?

Help your little one break out of her shell by finding activities that don’t require teams, like:

§ Kid-tailored triathlon training – extremely rewarding when she realizes she can do not only one sport, but three!

§ Horseback riding – expensive, yes, but the value of learning how to care for an animal will go far, instilling self-confidence, responsibility and independence

4. Is your child very scientific and inquisitive?

Play up their love for discovery with outdoor adventures. Some ideas to consider:

§ Spelunking – a.k.a. cave exploration that can dig up a slew of history lessons

§ Scavenger hunts – create your own clue-driven obstacle course in the backyard or a local park

Some of these activities overlap and can work for several different personalities. The idea is not to limit your kids’ imagination or skill-set. Join in the fun and games to lead by example; you’ll get some exercise, and your kids will benefit from your support. For total health and well-being, let your kids have fun and enjoy whatever activity they choose.

This article has been provided by the folks at Vitacost.com. They know that a healthy lifestyle is more than organic vitamins and natural supplements.  That’s why Vitacost.com offers essentials for your home, your baby, your pantry, your beauty routine – even your furry, four-legged friends! Since 1994, Vitacost.com has been taking the cost out of healthy living. Vitacost has specialty shops that include Kosher Foods to a Vegan lifestyle. You can shop over 35,000 products from your computer, tablet or smartphone with just a click of a button. Some might say Vitacost.com is the silver platter of healthy living, take a look at Vitacost Coupons for discounts and savings – let them serve you. Vitacost.com is not affiliated with this blog and isn’t responsible for content outside of this article.

Bicycle Crunch To Tone Your Abs

Ab toning workouts are great for firming up your core and helping your posture. The bicycle crunch is a great basic way to tone abs. Place a mat on the floor or you can use a towel.

1. Lay on the floor, then press the small of your back into the floor.

2. Place your hands behind your head and raise your knees up.

3. Alternate touching your opposite knee to elbow as shown in the video. It’s important to tighten your abs and exhale when you crunch and inhale on the release. Be sure to keep breathing the whole time.

Aim for 3 sets of 20. If you feel any pain or soreness in your back, stop and stretch. The bridge pose is a great stretch or cat and cow yoga pose to loosen your back muscles.

What are your favorite ways to tone your abs?

Fun 14-Minute Zumba Workout!

Who says it takes hours of sweating to get into great shape?

This 14-minute video kicked my butt, I am still sweaty. I got a great ab, butt, and leg workout in under 15 minutes!

Imagine if you did this 4 days per week. Let me re-phrase that, do this workout 4 days this week and see your body start to transform!

Ready to make more healthy living changes? Schedule your FREE 30-minute Discovery Session with me and explore what’s possible for your life.

Contact me to change your life now!