Your first yoga class can be intimidating. It’s hard to know what to expect, and with all the newness going on it’s easy to finish the class feeling like maybe you missed something. That’s going to happen, and it’s okay. There’s a learning curve with anything new, and as you continue to practice you will […]
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Pilates Ring Workout
I’ve got a new pilates ring workout to share with you! Remember a few weeks ago, when I did a review on this pilates ring by Go Sport-It? When I said I liked it, I meant it, and I wanted to create a full workout for you using the ring. (You can buy the pilates […]
How to Annoy Your Fitness Instructor
I’ve taught fitness classes since 2002—everything from boot camp to yoga, kickboxing to step—and I’ve seen a lot of nonsense in that group exercise room. Do you want to annoy your fitness instructor? I’m a pretty tolerant instructor, actually: I don’t mind if you come in late as long as you’re respectful, I don’t mind […]
Good Reasons to Walk Out of a Fitness Class
There are some really bad reasons to walk out of a fitness class, as you can read here. However, every now and then someone leaves for good reasons like these: You’re hurt. It might not be something that happened in class–maybe it’s pain from an old injury flaring up again. At any rate, a smart exerciser knows […]
Avoid Faux Pas in Fitness Classes
Fitness classes are little societies unto themselves, and there are some basic guidelines you should follow so you don’t become “that guy/lady.” Most people seem to know how to behave, but everything on this list has happened in my classes, so…. If you’re new to fitness classes, these tips might help you adapt to your new […]