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DANCE-FITNESS WAS NOT MY BAG

I’m a group fitness junkie, but dance-fitness in particular can be a hard sell for me. To be perfectly honest, I’m not very graceful and feel foolish when my footwork is out of sync with everyone else in class. Normally, I choose the no pain, no gain approach and grunt out push-ups in boot camp instead of getting fit through dancing.If I can’t do it right, what’s the point?

This is how I felt until I read an article about U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and realized I was missing something. When questioned about her exercise regimen in the New York Times, Benjamin answered: “I want exercise to be fun; don’t want it to be work…I want us to get back to doing things because they’re fun.”

My grand epiphany from Benjamin’s insight is that dance isn’t work in the same way other fitness disciplines are, and that you can’t worry about getting all the steps right because the most important thing is to let go...

Time Out New York features yours truly as their closet case study!

Bianca Jade - The fitness-fashion blogger reveals her chic workout wardrobe

It's also the first time my name is divulged here on MizzFIT.com. But don't get any ideas! MizzFIT sticks!

Pick up Time Out New York's January issue or CLICK HERE to read the article online, and check out what I actually wear to work out along with fitness-shopping recommendations.

Much thanks to Time Out New York and the beautiful Shana Scala for always keeping me in check.

Help your loved ones survive the holi-daze and commit to healthy New Year’s resolutions with cute and stylish gifts that inspire gym-time. Getting into the workout groove doesn’t have to be a bore, so let your love of fashion lead the way.

CLICK HERE FOR MIZZFIT'S GIFT GUIDE ON FOXLATINO.COM

Every gift item listed in this guide is creative, confidence boosting and less than $100. Reconsider that lipstick or perfume purchase and give the gift of fitness fashion & health this year. It truly does a mind and body good!

And just because you can never have too much fun, I've added 3 more items to my holiday gifting recommendations. Take a peak at these... The rollerskates are over $100 but gosh darn it, they're hella fun!

Moxy Ivy Rollerskates - UrbanOutfitters.com, $199

Henri Bendel Ping Pong Set - Henri Bendel.com, $48

Pussycat Dolls Workout DVD - Amazon.com, $8.99

Be sure...

Fit People Get Sick Less - FitPerez.com

Guess who's opening up a new gym chain? MADONNA!

You can't go wrong with Nadia Zaki & Sarra Morton. They are fitness goddesses to say the least and a 1.5 hour yoga practice with them is quite the treat (their group fitness classes usually don't go over 45-60 minutes). This is your chance to contribute $20 to breast cancer awareness month (through the Susan G. Komen foundation) and get something fabulous in return. And, I hear Zobha will donating limited-edition tanks to everyone who signs up. So exciting! Equinox members and nonmembers are welcome...so bring friends! To register, call 212.780.9300.