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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Just Keep Spinning…

By , on December 15th, 2009

Photo by Juan Pablo Olmo.

Stuck in a rut? Running mindless mile after mile on the treadmill and want to mix things up? Why not try a Spin Class? Spinning is a great way to burn tons of calories, challenge yourself and break up the monotony of the daily “dreadmill” run. I don’t know about you but day after day of doing the same exact thing begins to wear on me so I was very happy to take a stab at spinning last week at Bay View Fitness.

At every gym I’ve belonged to I have always been . . . → Read More: Just Keep Spinning…

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