Try out a free fitness boot camp at Bayshore Town Center

By , on July 15th, 2010

Does the thought of a fitness boot camp intimidate you? Maybe you’re more likely to go shopping than try bootcamp. You could do both this Sunday!

The Jewish Community Center is hosting free fitness boot camps every Sunday in the Town Square at the Bayshore Town Center.

The hour-long class is led by certified instructor Heather Prach and will include 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of yoga.

In case of rain, the class will be taught in the center of the mall.

Head on down to Bayshore this Sunday, July 18 at . . . → Read More: Try out a free fitness boot camp at Bayshore Town Center

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101 Days of Yoga

By , on April 13th, 2010

Want some more evidence that are bodies are capable of achieving more than we think? Katie Felten has just completed her 101 Day Bikram yoga challenge. That one hundred and one days. In a row. Doing yoga in a 105 degree room. I believe that congratulations are definitely in order! Watch her recap of the experience:

You can also read about taking a Bikram class as a beginner here. Or why not check out the studio for yourself:

Bikram Yoga Milwaukee2084 N. Commerce . . . → Read More: 101 Days of Yoga

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Adventure: Ashtanga Yoga Class

By , on January 26th, 2010

This weekend I decided to take a trip over to Invivo FItness–not only to check out the facility but also to try one of their (free!) Sunday yoga classes. First of all I have to say that this was place is a real treat. The gym itself is lovely. It’s a bright, open space with huge windows overlooking the Milwaukee River. Even on a crummy January day in Wisconsin the view and all the natural light that came with it was gorgeous. In addition to the traditional cardio room and yoga/Pilates studio they also have a spa where you . . . → Read More: Adventure: Ashtanga Yoga Class

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Adventure: Bikram Yoga Class

By , on January 11th, 2010

So, what exactly is Bikram yoga? Sometimes referred to as “hot” yoga, Bikram consists of a series of 26 postures (asanas) and 2 breathing exercises (pranayama) practiced in a heated room, most commonly around 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme heat- and excess sweat that comes with it- is thought to help your body release toxins and allows your muscles to relax so you can work deeper into each posture.

I took my first two classes at Bikram Yoga Milwaukee this past week and though I was a bit hesitant when I heard they heat the room to 105 . . . → Read More: Adventure: Bikram Yoga Class

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