I developed Bodilates after finding people becoming bored with traditional Pilates classes.
Adding in strength training, core and leg work increased the difficulty and had even the college athletes struggling to get through the workout!
If you are interested in finding a Bodilates class in your area or want to become a certified Bodilates instructor, please contact me.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Fitness Tips from Pat
For those of you who have wondered why I haven't posted in the past two weeks it's because I have made a move. Left Pennsylvania and now back in the New Orleans area where I had lived until Katrina.
If you live in the New Orleans area, look for me on the north shore! You will see flyers and internet blasts from Our Place Studio and The Nutrition Company!!!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!!
If you live in the New Orleans area, look for me on the north shore! You will see flyers and internet blasts from Our Place Studio and The Nutrition Company!!!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!!
Fitness Tips for the Memorial Day Weekend
Summer is here in many areas of the country and with the Memorial Day Weekend starting today many of you will be hitting the beach. Remember to take your sun screen, bottled water and if possible pack some sliced apples, oranges and berries. Sitting in the sun will dehydrate you. The water and fruit will keep you hydrated and feeling full. Stay away from the alcohol and sugar loaded drinks.
If at a holiday party or picnic, try to stick with low fat and low calorie items. Have that grilled hamburger without a bun, add lettuce, tomato and onion. Stay away from the hot dogs and salads made with mayonnaise type dressings.
For those of you who might be hosting a party, offer grilled chicken as an alternative to the sodium loaded hot dogs and stay with a simple salad of greens, tomatoes, walnuts, dried cranberries with a choice of dressings.
Stay active; nothing beats a run on the beach in the sand. Great cardio workout as well a wonderful leg toner. Add some push ups for that upper body work and a few crunches wouldn't hurt!! Unless you are an avid runner, be aware of the heat, again keep hydrated and exercise in the early morning when temperatures are lower.
If at a holiday party or picnic, try to stick with low fat and low calorie items. Have that grilled hamburger without a bun, add lettuce, tomato and onion. Stay away from the hot dogs and salads made with mayonnaise type dressings.
For those of you who might be hosting a party, offer grilled chicken as an alternative to the sodium loaded hot dogs and stay with a simple salad of greens, tomatoes, walnuts, dried cranberries with a choice of dressings.
Stay active; nothing beats a run on the beach in the sand. Great cardio workout as well a wonderful leg toner. Add some push ups for that upper body work and a few crunches wouldn't hurt!! Unless you are an avid runner, be aware of the heat, again keep hydrated and exercise in the early morning when temperatures are lower.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Working Out - Strength Traininng Tips from Pat
When working out with weights, don't forget to get your entire body involved. Don't just work biceps; work the lower body as well with squats and lunges when doing the bicep curls.
Do step ups on a bench when doing shoulder presses; it will not only kick start that cardio but intensify the fat burn. You can either alternate feet (left foot on bench, then right) or do 12-20 step ups on one leg, then switch to the other.
Be creative with your workouts and always watch your form!! Don't over lift. Keep the weight controllable to avoid injury.
Do step ups on a bench when doing shoulder presses; it will not only kick start that cardio but intensify the fat burn. You can either alternate feet (left foot on bench, then right) or do 12-20 step ups on one leg, then switch to the other.
Be creative with your workouts and always watch your form!! Don't over lift. Keep the weight controllable to avoid injury.
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