Short + Effective Poolside Workout
We’re always telling you that you can workout even on vacation. Well, we thought it was time to prove it! We went away for a few days this week and we made sure to keep up with our exercise routine! Lisa did a short but effective poolside workout.
Staying Consistent Through Summer
The realities and demands of life may cause dwindling motivation. But, we've said it before and we'll say it again: consistency is key! Here are the 5 key tips to being consistent, even when you’re busy with warm weather activities or have been putting off the gym.
Benefits of Suspension Training
Try suspension training! Suspension training uses a system of ropes and cables that enables you to use your body weight against gravity to provide resistance.
Don’t Forget Your Feet!
Today we want to spend a little more time on the feet and how to keep them happy. We’ll start with a Priest-ism: Running shoes suck for everything but running.
All About Carbs - The Good, the Bad, and the Necessary
It seems like not that long ago everyone was on a “no carb” diet. But if you asked them, “well, what’s a carbohydrate?” they would most likely say things like bread and pasta. Those are not the only ones. So we want to take a few minutes to dispel a myth we hear ALL the time.
Staying Fit Through Summer
Take this as your sign. Time will keep passing - it won't wait for you. Use the tips below to start now or to keep your fitness routine going strong over the summer months.
Use Your Smart Watch to Support Your Goals
Smart watches are so popular these days - it seems like almost everyone is wearing one. And there are so many uses! From taking phone calls on your wrist to giving you directions so you don’t get lost on your run, your watch can do almost anything.
Benefits of Superfoods
We’ve had food on our minds this week as we wrap up our first ever Eat Clean program! Our participants are loving the program, and in the coming weeks we’ll have some testimonials to share with you. Meanwhile, we want to share some tips for superfoods you can add to your diet.
Shake off your Spring Stresses
With the weather getting warmer, vacations and time out of the office coming up, to friend-filled cookouts and lazy beach days… we’re all ready for relaxation and rejuvenation. However, even the easy-breezy spring and summer months can be affected by the everyday stresses of life. Too much stress can cause elevated cortisol levels that can lead to chronic stress, fatigue, and weight gain.
World Meditation Day
The world around us is a turbulent place, and it isn't easy to find a moment of peace during the day, but May 20th is World Meditation Day, and this is a call to participate in this age-old practice.
The Studio was Featured in TODAY.com!
Some of our programs have changed and we added new ones. Our resilience in this ever changing environment is featured on TODAY.com!!
Movement Meditation - When You Can’t Sit Still
When you picture meditation, you probably imagine a person sitting with their legs crossed and eyes closed. While this may be a “traditional” meditation pose, it is certainly not the only way to meditate.
Be Like Water
Over recent years, interest in meditation has increased. Academics have written books, athletes have included it in their training regimens and psychologist have begun to recommend it to their patients. Regardless of its popularity though, we believe there is a strong case for adding it to our self-care practices.
Arthur Ashe + a Fun Fact!
Today on our social media accounts we shared a quote from tennis legend Arthur Ashe. If you haven’t heard of Ashe, you have almost certainly heard this quote:
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
An Exercise in Mindfulness
Friday, August the 6th, is Cycle to Work Day. So, grab a helmet and mix up that morning commute, or if you're working from home, take a break and head out to the park for a spin.
Training for a Strongman Competition
In the Fall of 2020, a friend suggested we train with another friend for a Strongman competition. My literal laugh out loud was no deterrent. Once the holidays passed and vaccines rolled out, I found myself in a Brooklyn gym surrounded by Atlas Stones, kegs and axle bars.
Water is Life
Despite everything we know about how critical water is, statistics show that most adults do not drink enough, and some admit to not drinking any water at all!