Recently I’ve begun taking dance classes again after a long (ok, VERY long) hiatus. I was a dance major in college and have come back to it multiple times over the years not only because I just can’t quit it, but because it really is fantastic exercise as well. Now before you stop reading because you’re thinking to youself “I’ll never be a ballerina” or “I’m just not coordinated to take a dance class,” let’s back up a little bit. Right now I’m taking an intermediate level modern/contemporary class at Danceworks on Water Street. But that’s not the class I want to talk . . . → Read More: Feel the Burn: Dance Workout
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Photo by Edson Hong. It happened again the other day. Another fitness-related Groupon fell into my inbox. A few months ago I would get wide-eyed and snatch them up right away, but today’s deal was simply met with a blank stare followed by a *SIGH*. I can’t even say any bad things about the Groupons and Living Social deals I’ve purchased for various places around town. In fact, every place I’ve been to has been just great. The ones I actually redeemed, that is. And that is precisely the problem. I get super excited at the idea of trying a new bootcamp, . . . → Read More: Group Fitness Deals: Win or Waste? One thing I tend to hear a lot from runners of every level is “I wish I had a running buddy or a group to run with!” I’ve been lucky enough to find a core group of friends that I really enjoy training with but I also remember how long I ran by myself before finding them. Running with a group is great because the time seems to fly by when you have people to chat with and push you along. Plus, you’ll be less likely to bail on a run if you know you have friends waiting for you. Accountability! Recently . . . → Read More: Meet the Milwaukee Running Group Where should I buy running shoes in the Milwaukee area? While there are thankfully lots of viable options in our area, one place I always direct people to is Performance Running Outfitters. The team at PRO has teamed up with Fit Milwaukee to put on our annual Great Milwaukee Race, and owners Trae and Jessica Hoepner are great to work with! I’m a visual learner, so it really helps to have evidence of what my feet do while running. PRO provides this in the form of a treadmill with a video camera aimed at your feet. They record your gait and . . . → Read More: Win Shoes from Performance Running Outfitters A few weeks ago Patty from The Lift Pilates asked if I wanted to come try out the new CoreAlign equipment at her studio. I’d been reading so many positive things about it on their blog and since i know how important core training is for my running, I figured it was high time I saw what it was all about. Here are some of my thoughts: 1. It’s harder than it looks. Don’t let the video fool you. 2. From the second I stepped on the equipment I was hyper-aware of my posture. It really made me think about stacking up my body . . . → Read More: Adventure: The CoreAlign Challenge
Are any of you looking for a little kickstart to your diet and fitness routine? Maybe you want to kick those summer lazies to the curb and drop a few stubborn pounds in the process? How about a 24-day challenge to motivate you to get results? Certified Boot Camp Instructor Ashley Kumlien- who made news last year running across the country to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis- has teamed up with trainers Ambrose W.B . and Chellie DeGelleke of Mispibo Fitness to bring you the Milwuakee Slim Down Challenge. The Challenge is a great opportunity to get . . . → Read More: The Milwaukee Slim Down Challenge! Right now I’m in the process of planning out my summer. Although there are tons of events that I’m looking forward to for myself, I’m also wondering what on earth am I going to do to occupy my kids for three whole months? Every spring my mailbox is filled with brochures for summer camps, day camps and classes to choose from. The trick is to narrow it down to what they *really* love so I don’t end up wasting money on classes they’ll end up not liking- summer camps aren’t cheap, amiright? So when I heard about a new . . . → Read More: Bike Kids Wisconsin Patty McNichols, owner of The Lift Pilates Studio, has worked in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. Since 1984, Patty has worked as an aerobics instructor, a personal trainer, and in management of public and private health clubs, spas, and hospital-based fitness centers. After years of training and racing in marathons and triathlons, she has found Pilates to be the best and most complete system of exercise.
As a competitive runner for almost 25 years, including more than 20 marathons and the Hawaii Ironman Championship, I wish I had discovered Pilates long ago. After constantly suffering from foot injuries, tight hamstrings . . . → Read More: Pilates for Runners: Guest Author Patty McNichols Saturday, May 7th is Pilates Day 2011! (Really, it is.) Pilates Day is an international event produced by the Pilates Method Alliance on the first Saturday of May every year to foster the community’s appreciation and awareness of the Pilates Method. If you’ve ever wondered about Pilates and how it can benefit you, here is your chace to try it out- for FREE! The Lift Pilates Studio is celebrating Pilates Day 2011 by offering a free mat class at 10:30AM followed by a reception with refreshments and snacks. All experience levels are encouraged to attend and everyone will be entered into a raffle for the chance . . . → Read More: Free Pilates Mat Class this Saturday at The Lift Over the past couple of months I’ve been lucky to come into contact with a great little organization called Girls on the Run. Who are they exactly? In a nutshell, they provide a 5K run/walk training program for girls ages 8 to 13 that focuses not only on physical health and fitness, but self-esteem, teamwork and emotional fitness as well. Over the course of 10 weeks the girls participate in running/walking workouts and games that revolve around relevant topics chosen specifically for pre-teen girls. Girls on the Run has all around the Milwaukee Area but this is the first year a site is being . . . → Read More: Girls on the Run Comes to Bay View! |
 
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