Although most of my workouts these days are done at The Fit Pit, I still manage to get in a run or two a week. And those runs are, of course, powered by good tunes. Well, at least I think they’re good. So, without further ado, here are the 10 most-listened to songs on my current workout playlist… 1. (4:15) Ready to Start, Arcade Fire. This is the perfect warm-up song. And after seeing them at Coachella, every time I hear those beats, it reminds me of that great trip! 2. (3:26) 212, Azealia Banks featuring Lazy Jay. Okay, so this song might be the dirtiest of all songs in the History of... (Read More ...)
Instead of unwrapping another piece of Halloween candy this afternoon I decided to open the new BusyFit DVD I received in the mail this week. The kids were all napping and it seemed like a good time to sneak in a workout, especially since this one promised to be perfect for those who are pressed for time…and let’s face it, who isn’t? In 25 minutes, the BusyFit workout is designed to burn fat, strengthen muscles, increase endurance and increase core strength. The only equipment you need for the program is a pair of hand weights – 20 lb. weights were used in this video but I opted to stick... (Read More ...)
From walking the runways of Milan, Paris and Tokyo she is armed with knowledge of fashion and beauty and the importance of wellness from the inside out. Lizanne Falsetto, CEO and creator of thinkThin®, has transitioned into creating delicious nutrition products for active people who choose to live a healthy lifestyle. With a celebrity following, not to mention thinkThin® protein bars are #1 in Southern California, the world is an oyster for this CEO on a mission to wellness. Q. Who influenced you growing up? A. Both of my grandparents came from Italy. My family roots are deep. My grandparents... (Read More ...)
Unless you put your kids in a cave until candy corn has disappeared from store shelves, you can’t prevent them from wanting to indulge. But you can take the focus off of junk food while still enjoying this holiday! Here are eight tips from Sarah Stone of Mindstream Academy (www.mindstreamacademy.com), a co-ed health and wellness boarding school for teens who want to get fit, lose weight, build self-esteem, better manage stress, and take control over their health and wellness destinies. 1.) Infuse Halloween with some action. Leading an active lifestyle is at the heart of MindStream’s success... (Read More ...)
by Carolyn Zengel Recently, I participated in a pushup fundraiser. This is an annual event at the Asian Arts Center to raise money for charitable organizations. So I spent much of April on the floor bending and extending my elbows. Now, I’m not the sort of person you would describe as having burly muscles, nor was I born to do pushups. Like anyone else, I had to earn my way off my knees. So if I can do pushups, you can too. The pushup, one of the oldest and most basic exercises, is met with differing opinions, but there is one fact no one can deny about pushups-they are very effective! Pushups... (Read More ...)
