We are very excited to announce that Brandon is now teaching his “off-ice for skaters” class in Santa Monica. Figure skaters, come join us for an amazing hour of
fitness, dance and conditioning. Learn to master the proper technique for jumps (entrance, air and landing position), spins (entrance, spin and landing position), spirals and footwork in a fun, fast pace workout. Discover how fusing the elements of Pilates, cardio, plyometrics, resistance training, dance and yoga can enhance your skating.
Sport-specific fitness is the optimal way for athletes to train to improve performance. This workout will give you the stamina to get through your on-ice practice sessions and competitions with power and ease.
This fitness regimen is designed to:
-teach correct skating posture and alignment
-build cardiovascular strength and endurance.
-strengthen the core
-reshape the body by toning and elongating muscles
-increase flexibility
-teach injury prevention
-inspire confidence as an athlete
Brandon will challenge you beyond your expectations with his electrifying personality and individualized attention. Every class ends with a motivational message that will transform how you perceive yourself on and off of the ice.
The class is open to all adult figure skaters, all levels.
Date: Tuesdays (ongoing)
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Doneva Ballet School
Street: 1334 Lincoln Blvd
City/Town: Santa Monica, CA
Questions?
Contact: Deborah Brooks
(213) 247-8823
db@edgeworxsportfitness.com
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Fitness in Fifteen
Today’s Tip: Fitness in Fifteen
If time is what is stopping you from becoming physically active than let go of having to set aside an hour to workout and start thinking in 15 minute increments. Everyone has 15 minutes to spare during the day. Sometimes you just need to get creative to find them and incorporate fitness in a productive manner.
Where can you find the time? What can you do in 15 minutes?
Here are 4 suggestions to find the time with some workout ideas to get you started:
Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier and do morning yoga poses and gentle stretching.
It will change your entire day by giving you more energy.
Use 15 minutes of your lunch hour to take a one mile walk after eating a light lunch. It will help speed up digestion and keep you from craving an afternoon siesta.
Keep a resistance band in the desk of your home or work office. Take a15 minute break from the computer and build some muscle by using the band for bicep curls, triceps extensions and more. You can search the web for resistance band exercises that will strengthen muscles and loosen stiff joints.
Use your kitchen counter as a ballet barre while cooking dinner. It takes 15 minutes to boil a pot of water for pasta. While you wait do knees bends(plies), lunges, squats, leg kicks, back stretches and push-ups using the counter for support and stability. These multi-joint exercises tone the body fast.
These four “Fitness in Fifteen” workouts add up to one hour and work your body in different ways. You can do one or all of them. It’s a great way to get started on a regular exercise regime if time is tight. Once you see how exercise fits into your busy day and discover how good you feel, you’ll always find the time.
Remember, finding those spare 15 minutes during your busy day to get active will spare you a lifetime of medical ailments due to living a sedentary lifestyle. Sedentary lifestyle is equivalent to smoking 1 pack of cigarettes a day in terms of health risk. Our bodies were meant to move so set your clock and get moving.
If time is what is stopping you from becoming physically active than let go of having to set aside an hour to workout and start thinking in 15 minute increments. Everyone has 15 minutes to spare during the day. Sometimes you just need to get creative to find them and incorporate fitness in a productive manner.
Where can you find the time? What can you do in 15 minutes?
Here are 4 suggestions to find the time with some workout ideas to get you started:
Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier and do morning yoga poses and gentle stretching.
It will change your entire day by giving you more energy.
Use 15 minutes of your lunch hour to take a one mile walk after eating a light lunch. It will help speed up digestion and keep you from craving an afternoon siesta.
Keep a resistance band in the desk of your home or work office. Take a15 minute break from the computer and build some muscle by using the band for bicep curls, triceps extensions and more. You can search the web for resistance band exercises that will strengthen muscles and loosen stiff joints.
Use your kitchen counter as a ballet barre while cooking dinner. It takes 15 minutes to boil a pot of water for pasta. While you wait do knees bends(plies), lunges, squats, leg kicks, back stretches and push-ups using the counter for support and stability. These multi-joint exercises tone the body fast.
These four “Fitness in Fifteen” workouts add up to one hour and work your body in different ways. You can do one or all of them. It’s a great way to get started on a regular exercise regime if time is tight. Once you see how exercise fits into your busy day and discover how good you feel, you’ll always find the time.
Remember, finding those spare 15 minutes during your busy day to get active will spare you a lifetime of medical ailments due to living a sedentary lifestyle. Sedentary lifestyle is equivalent to smoking 1 pack of cigarettes a day in terms of health risk. Our bodies were meant to move so set your clock and get moving.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Eat Healthfully!
Today’s Tip. Let go of the word "diet"! Replace it with the term, "eating healthfully.” Try to let food be a positive part of your daily living. Food is the essence of life and should be treated as such. When we choose to "eat healthfully" we can't help but make wise choices and enjoy those choices in moderation.
A good rule of thumb is to remember to eat from “Nature’s Rainbow.” Eat at least 10 servings (1 serving equals 1/2 cup) of different colored fruits and vegetables every day. Choose those with a deep rich color such as mango, blueberries, spinach, butternut squash and kale. You’ll get lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber plus the added benefits of phytochemicals. Those are the compounds found in the color, scent, taste and texure of fruits and vegetables believed to have antioxidant as well as other health benefits. Try to buy local. Those fruits and vegetables are picked ripe and will have more flavor and better texture. Produce loses much of its health benefits sitting in storage and on market shelves.
This change in attitude towards eating may take some effort as most of us have become programmed to live on the diet/binge roller coaster in order to fit into our”skinny” jeans. Whether we eat or don’t eat there is always a negative connotation with regards to food. Try it! When you stop dieting and start “eating healthfully” you will feel better, look better and sleep better. Food will once again become a positive part of your life bringing you much joy and pleasure.
A good rule of thumb is to remember to eat from “Nature’s Rainbow.” Eat at least 10 servings (1 serving equals 1/2 cup) of different colored fruits and vegetables every day. Choose those with a deep rich color such as mango, blueberries, spinach, butternut squash and kale. You’ll get lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber plus the added benefits of phytochemicals. Those are the compounds found in the color, scent, taste and texure of fruits and vegetables believed to have antioxidant as well as other health benefits. Try to buy local. Those fruits and vegetables are picked ripe and will have more flavor and better texture. Produce loses much of its health benefits sitting in storage and on market shelves.
This change in attitude towards eating may take some effort as most of us have become programmed to live on the diet/binge roller coaster in order to fit into our”skinny” jeans. Whether we eat or don’t eat there is always a negative connotation with regards to food. Try it! When you stop dieting and start “eating healthfully” you will feel better, look better and sleep better. Food will once again become a positive part of your life bringing you much joy and pleasure.
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