Fitness

I'll always be a Midwestern girl at heart and that's why I'm super psyched to head to Chicago for a weekend full of fitness fashion. And guess what! You can join me! Come out to North Riverside Park Mall on Saturday Aug 25th for Lady Foot Locker's Fashionably Fit event.

Here's what it's all about and I can't wait to see you there:

You're Invited to: Lady Foot Locker's Fashionably Fit Celebration which includes a free workout led by Bexlife and myself, complimentary drink and snacks, a panel discussion with ME, shopping card giveaways worth hundreds of dollars (up to $500) and a celebrity appearance by Adrienne Bailon from the show Empire Girls.

Show up here: North Riverside Park Mall in downtown Chicago. Look for the Lady Foot Locker stage. There will be makeup artists, stylists, models, trainers and lots of commotion...so when you spot all that you'll know you've found us!

Be on time: We'll be taking over North Riverside Park Mall from 11am - 4pm so that should...

I love exercising outside but I hate getting too much sun. I have this fear of turning into a wrinkly raisin-face or worse yet, the New Jersey Tanning Mom!!!

I'd rather take excellent care of my skin now than regret it later (even it if means not having the best tan or hiding under my floppy beach hat on a good hair day). The way I see it, if I'm going to be a cougar on the prowl when I'm older (I've been single this long so who knows), I'd like to be one that wags (or curls?) tails. Wouldn't you?

But here's the deal, you don't have to run for the shade like a Debbie Downer. There are ways to safely work out and lay out in the sun without scorching your skin.

FOLLOW MY 6 TIPS FOR SAFELY SOAKIN' UP THE SUN

1. Whether you're working out or laying out, don't spend more than 1 continuous hour in direct sunlight.

I know I sound like an over-protective mom right now but seriously 1-hour is plenty, especially during the summer! And if you feel like...

Cherie Lily is one of my favorite fitness women in the biz because she's both a sweetheart and flamboyant singing sensation. Everything about her is interesting, captivating and hip. She's a trend starter and fitness entertainer, which in my opinion is a beautiful rarity! I guess that's why she gets a lot of play here on MizzFIT.com.

But let's get to the point of my post here...

Cherie Lily is simultaneously blowing up and dripping wet. I'm not kidding. And to see it, you've got to read about it here on Celebrity Sweat! Cherie recently dropped her new music video (which features some of NYC's hottest fitness bodies) and the link is in the interview. Just don't watch it at work, OK? There's no nudity (do bare butts count?) but you just might get a little excited. Don't say I didn't warn you!

CLICK HERE FOR MY CELEBRITY SWEAT INTERVIEW WITH CHERIE LILY!

How racy & amazing is she??!!

Don't forget to comment below! Tell me what you...

Q.Cherie, you're blowing up on the music scene! How do you balance your time between fitness and performing on stage?
A.
Fitness is an integral part of my life and mission. I want to inspire the world to move through my music, which is why I created HOUSEROBICS. When I’m touring and on the road, I may not be able to teach my regular schedule of classes in NYC, but I drop in at gyms around the world and teach special classes.

Q.Can you give us the “Houserobics for Dummies” breakdown?
A.
Houserobics is a genre to describe the music I create, which blends together my two greatest passions, fitness and music! Houserobics is hot, original dance music, created to inspire people around the world to move their bodies and get sweaty!

Q.Sounds like a workout to me...
A.
Each one of my songs IS a workout. There’s a movement, an attitude, and feeling that comes out of each song that hopefully encourages people around the world to release their inhibitions and move!

Q.Your...

This is my 1st ever instructional fitness video and I'm dying for you to watch it!

It's a great booty-firming workout that you can easily do without ever leaving your couch! So even on lazy days you can still get a workout in. What are you waiting for? Grab a sofa and let the booty blasting fun begin!

Of course, I couldn't take the task completely seriously because I had to make sure you'd laugh and have some fun! I'd maybe refrain from watching The Notebook if I were you because the only crying I want to hear should be coming from your tush!

Snag the Couch Potato Gear Goodies used in my video

Inflatable balance disc ($13) used for Couch Potato Stability Squats

Soft exercise ball ($9) used for the Couch Potato Butt-Lift-Squeeze

2-lb pink mini-weights ($12) used for Couch Potato Donkey Kicks

Gliding discs ($15) used for Couch Potato Climbers.

If you can spend the extra dough, I highly...

Q.Amanda, how did you become a fitness entrepreneur? Obviously there's no set path but how did you start down yours?
A.
My career has been an evolution that has lead me to the fitness world. It was during my career as a trendforecaster that I identified the rise of wellconsciousness among women my age and in particular, my own interest in the area. I left that job to start Vital Juice, the wellness focused daily email (like DailyCandy without the cavities) that I ran until last month*. And it was frequent trips to LA throughout my career that lead me to finding SLT and SLT Yoga.

*Vital Juice has shifted gears and is now Tasting Table's Good Taste

Q.What are you most proud of when you think about Vital Juice and STL, as I'm sure they were both labors of love.
A.
I love that Vital Juice inspired people to make healthier choices…and we’d get amazing reader feedback on its impact.

I love my interactions with our SLT clients…I love seeing results the workout...