Archive for July 2011

6 Reasons Why Yoga Is a Great Way to Start the Day!

6 Reasons Why Yoga Is a Great Way to Start the Day!
6 Reasons Why Yoga Is a Great Way to Start the Day! By Maura Tibbs (as printed in the Team Beachbody newsletter) Sometimes it just feels great to start the day with a good workout. That being said, springing out of bed and hammering out a session of P90X® Plyometrics can be a tall order.... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 28, 2011 at 11:09 am
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How To Stay Safe While Exercising In Extreme Heat

How To Stay Safe While Exercising In Extreme Heat
In case you haven’t noticed… it’s HOT outside in Chicago (and most of the country)!  I just looked at the heat index and it says that 106 degrees is what it FEELS like out there!  I believe it!  I want to take this opportunity to make sure you know what steps you can take to... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm
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An Event That Will Make You Train Like An Athlete

An Event That Will Make You Train Like An Athlete
Well, it’s time.  I’ve registered for the Metro Dash – http://www.metrodash.com/chicago/ A friend first posted it on Facebook, and it peaked my interest, but I do admit that it scared me a little.  Even though I’m obviously into fitness, I get a little intimidated by events such as these… but I decided to step outside... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 19, 2011 at 12:22 pm
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Help A Local Chicago Pilates Instructor Earn Internet Fame!

Help A Local Chicago Pilates Instructor Earn Internet Fame!
Local Chicago pilates instructor and studio owner, Jennifer Golden Zumann, is in the running to be the next Pilates Anytime instructor, and she needs your votes! VOTE FOR JENNIFER Who is Jennifer?  Jennifer is the co-owner of Pilates Chicago (http://www.pilateschicago.net/), a great pilates studio in Rogers Park.  I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer and... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 11, 2011 at 2:02 pm
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10 Great Reasons To Exercise And Eat Right

Motivation.  It’s pretty much the age-old reason why a lot of people don’t get on, or continue with, an exercise regime and healthy eating plan.  The main reason behind this, as I see it, is that people haven’t really taken the time to figure out what their strongest motivating factors are.  We spend a lot... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 6, 2011 at 3:08 pm
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Free Health and Wellness Seminar en Español!

If you live in Chicago, or the surrounding areas, and you speak Spanish I want to make sure you know about an event happening on July 14th.  Jael Weber, from Beachbody, will be in Berwyn, IL leading a health and wellness seminar in Spanish (there will be an English translator present).  This event will be... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 2, 2011 at 2:35 pm
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