Cardio-Box Like A Million Dollar Baby

Aug 26, 2010

In Million Dollar Baby, Coach Frank Dunn gives Maggie Fitzgerald the boxing name “mo cuishle”, which means my darling. Her passion for boxing warms his heart and ours (I’m assuming you’ve seen it…if not, you’re missing out). Maggie Fitzgerald is a fantastic character, role model and fitness style icon. She’s feminine and fierce, and subsequently inspires great fashion for one of my favorite workouts, cardio-boxing!

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Yoga is the Fastest Growing Sport in America

Aug 20, 2010

Not only am I in this video (can you spot me?) but I couldn’t agree more with Bloomberg TV’s findings. Yoga’s popularity and sales growth even during tough economic times proves it’s not a fad but a restorative workout on many levels.

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Dork Out & Work Out To Calorie Burning Video Games Made For Fitness

Aug 14, 2010

I never got into video games as a kid and if someone handed me a controller, Mario would be lying in a ditch unconscious within seconds. I admit, my hand-eye coordination was off and my patience limited. But it didn’t seem right that I sat and jiggled a controller while Mario & Luigi had all the fun. A lot has changed through the years (technology) and even though I was once a hater, I’m now a big fan of interactive fitness games. Check out my 3 favorites games made to burn calories and entertain.

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TeleYoga: private yoga for women who skype

Aug 2, 2010

When I heard about a quirky yoga chick that was broadcasting yoga sessions to women via skype and video chat, I thought—I’ve gotta track her down and meet her. So I did! After just 1 hour with TeleYoga creator, Christine Miller, I felt like we were lifelong friends. I can totally understand why her clients can’t get enough of her, especially when they’re traveling, which is actually how it all began. Watch my interview with Christine Miller, hear the TeleYoga story and check out her yoga tips for buff arms.

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Madonna picks barre3 by Sadie Lincoln.    Which barre workout is right for you?

Jul 20, 2010

Lately it seems like everyone and their mother has tried a barre fitness class and raved about it in a tabloid. But the barre method has actually been around for ages.  What’s with the sudden surge in popularity?  And with all these new studios and DVD’s popping up, how is a girl to choose which barre to do her plies at?

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Got 25 minutes to work out? That’s all you need at NYLean25 with Robert Brace (NYC)

Jul 5, 2010

Here’s something that goes without saying: you’re busy. You work hard, play hard and probably even relax hard….and that doesn’t leave much time for working out. Luckily for us on-the-go chicks, former professional dancer Robert Brace has invented the NYLean25 class! Got 25 minutes for muscle tone? Of course you do!

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