They're calling it the ultimate minimalist running shoe. It's taken forever to come out and now you can buy a pair online before the Evo hits stores. I'm not a huge fan of the current Vivo colors but I have a feeling these shoes are going to be a hit with runners and eco athletes which means we'll see more colors and styles as popularity grows. If you're aiming for a more natural stride, this is the shoe to check out. Terrra Plana has an excellent track record for making comfortably stylish walking shoes that are planet friendly. Let's see if they can win the hearts of runners.

As soon as they're in stores I'll let you know where you can test drive a pair. Otherwise check the link below to preview and shop. My favorites are the women's yellow and men's white.

Browse/Shop the VivoBarefoot Evo ($160)

Photo and video courtesy of Terra Plana website www.terraplana.com

Themed bootcamps are all the rage in NYC, but that doesn't mean traditional bootcamps cease to exist. It means they step up their game like 360Fit's indoor bootcamp where you'll jog up and down a midtown building stairwell holding a weighted ball high above your head. Did I mention this building is 20 floors high?

360Fit Bootcamp isn't fancy or frilly. When you arrive, you'll wonder if you wrote down the right address. The space is small but don't worry, it works out to your benefit. Classes range from 6-10 people and you receive lots of personal attention from Shanna Farrar, your bootcamp leader and 360Fit founder. Shanna packs the hour-long class with cardio and strength training exercises, leaving no time to commisserate with your neighbor about the stair climb you're still panting from.

360Fit Bootcamp isn't a novelty--it's a back-to-basics circuit training program taught by a fitness professional who's more focused on results than conversation (that's a good...

My feet are in love with Saucony's ProGrid Triumph 7 sneakers. Here's why:

1. From the minute I slipped them on, my feet were in the comfort zone.

2. Amazing breathability. The ProGrids are covered with ventilation holes for a nice cooling effect.

3. Nice and cushiony. Made for neutral runners.

4. Heavier than recent running shoe models, but in a good way. ProGrid's "extra weight" gives you more spring and support.

5. Bright colors. If you're not into fuschia soles, try the yellow or red soles from the men's line. The black and gray tones pull everything together and will most likely match your workout-wear.

6. Open cell foam sockliner. It's antimicrobial so your shoes won't stink and your feet won't turn green (fungus).

7. The midsole is made with impact deflection technology. This feature really impressed me because I'm a hard runner and usually feel the impact in my feet no matter what shoe I'm wearing. The ProGrids somehow absorb shock and...

What: 4-mile run and walk to benefit Haiti sponsored by NYRR and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Live festival to follow with Haitian music and performances. Fruit and bagels will be distributed on site.
Where: Central Park, NYC
When: Feb. 20th, 9AM
How much: $40

More info and registration here

Two dancers with two different approaches to ballet have something in common: a barre class that rocks.

Leila Fazel, a former ballet dancer (Dance Theater of Harlem) and co-founder of Aerospace High Performance Center in NYC, teaches a barre class called Aerobarre that's designed for non-dancers. Aerobarre is a cardio-based fusion of ballet and boxing set to house music. You'll perform barre moves at high repetitions using a body bar (long weighted bar) instead of the traditional ballet barre. Expect to throw punches one minute and plie jump the next. Just follow Leila's lead and make sure to go easy on the weights. I was a little ambitious and chose 5 lb dumbbells until Leila noticed and set me up with 2 pounders. When you're throwing jabs with weights in your hands, 2 pounds can easily feel like 10! Even though you're working with weights, there's a graceful flow to Aerobarre which Leila attributes to the similarities between ballet and boxing:

Both require...

CNN.com reports:

"Physical" was No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart for 10 weeks back in 1981 - along with several more weeks in high-ranking positions - and, as such, it ranks as the sexiest song of all time on a new list Billboard has released just in time for Valentine's Day. (source)

Check out the rest of Billboard's 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time and put them on your workout mix!

This Valentine's Day remember to love yourself in addition to your valentine. It all starts with YOU. So...let me hear your body talk!