Wednesday: The long and short of it...

Yesterday was a long (albeit awesome) day, so I'm going to make this short.

Ballet Barre Bootcamp was SO much fun! I am quickly falling in love with this class!

Last night we had a photo shoot at the lab. We were there until about 1 AM, but man these pics are gonna be SWEET! Worth it.

I'm off to Arizona for the weekend. Happiness!

What was the long and short of your Wednesday? I hope it was a fabulous day.

I've Been Converted

Last year on my list of New Years Resolutions I said I wanted to incorporate more yoga into my exercise routine. I'll be honest, I increased my yoga attendance by about .03 percent. I meant well, I did. However, It just didn't happen. This year, on the other hand, I have become a yoga practicing fool...and I LOVE IT. I have been doing at least one, if not two or three, classes a week and I am such a fan. When class is over I always feel worked, stretched, and very happy.

Last night I convinced my darling friend Janae and her husband to come to Power Yoga at The LAB with me. It was SO MUCH FUN. I took this pic from her blog...thanks girl...

I actually laughed when I saw this because I was reminded that I really am a midget. Billy, her husband had never been to yoga before and he totally rocked it, handstands and all. Janae, who is the cutest lil' prego thing I've ever seen, was also amazing. I'm fairly certain their child is going to come out running a 4 minute mile, wearing a gold medal around her neck...just saying. These people are athletes!

Some of the reasons I have loved doing yoga so much is because I feel like it is so beneficial for the body! Stretching is something that most of us don't do enough of, and yoga challenges both flexibility and strength. With all of the lifting and running I do, it is a great change up. It is also a great time to relax and meditate. Let's be honest here, it's good for the body and the soul.

We are currently offering two yoga classes at The LAB, and we are working on adding more in as we speak. The classes we do have are;

Power Yoga 6:45 PM Monday nights
Restorative Yoga 7:30 AM Saturday Mornings

You can come and try your first class for free, so if you are wanting to give it a shot, come and do so! Drop in rates are $10 per class, and we also have punch cards available.

ALSO...I am offering another FREE Barre Bootcamp class on Wednesday night. It will be from 7:00-8:00 PM. Come, and bring your friends with you! I promise it's a good workout, and your core/buns/thighs will thank you :) If you have any questions let me know!

Do you practice yoga? If so, what is your favorite kind of yoga?

Don't Forget! FREE Barre Bootcamp Class Tonight!

Just a reminder... tonight I'm teaching a FREE Barre Bootcamp class at The LAB.

It is an awesome workout that uses a combination of ballet exercises with core work to tone and tighten. With a focus on the buns, legs, and core we'll make working hard fun :) The class starts at 7:00 PM tonight, and is open to anyone! Wear tight fitting workout clothing, and come get your sweat on!

The LAB is located at

336 E 800 S

Orem, Utah  

 

Let me know if you have any questions!! 

FREE CLASS! Come to Barre Bootcamp @ The LAB

Good news peeps. We are continuing to add to the classes that are available at The LAB! This next Wednesday, April 25th, I will be teaching Barre Bootcamp! Booty Blasting Ballet class.

If you have never done a barre fitness class, you really need to try it out! It is an amazing fat burning workout for long, lean muscles. Don't worry, you do not need to be a ballerina to love this class! The great thing about barre fitness is that it can be adapted for all fitness levels. The first class is free, so come and try it out!

April 25, 2012

7:00-8:00 PM 

@ The LAB

336 E 800 S

Orem, Utah 

If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment or send me an email. Come see The LAB, and get that booty whipped into shape! :)

Antigravity Yoga, Dinner, and Shopping...mmmmm

Today was awesome. I was able to get in a 6 mile tempo run that actually felt GREAT. It am still trying to figure out my nutrition with my Paleo eating and my endurance training, so I feel like I never know how my runs are going to go. Today was great!

Later today I met up with the lovely ladies I work with at The Lab for a fitness adventure.

 We drove up to the Imagination Place in Salt Lake to try out some antigravity yoga. Antigravity yoga is a combination of yoga, gymnastics, dance, pilates, and calisthenics. You use hammocks that hang from the ceiling to bend, stretch, swing, and hang. It is almost trapeze like.

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It was so awesome! At some points we were swinging and flipping, other times we were stretching, and then we'd move into inversions and just hang for a bit. It was so fun to try something new, and I absolutely loved it. The reason we wanted to go test this class out is because we are looking to bring antigravity yoga to the lab!

We finished our night with a deliciously healthy meal at the Blue Lemon, and some shopping at City Creek. It was so. much. fun.

Have you ever done antigravity yoga before? Do you like to go and try new fitness adventures?

Welcome to The Lab

I have wanted to give you a tour of The Lab since day one. Can I just tell you, that I love this place with my whole heart. I think my clients have loved being here too! We have some awesome state of the art equipment that makes training fun and exciting. The possibilities are endless! These pictures may not do it justice, but it's the coolest. Trust me.

 Because we consider our facility a functional fitness studio we have a great combination of cutting edge equipment and open space to move in. We work with all sorts of clients that are working towards many different goals. From weight loss and strength training to athletic performance and rehabilitation, The Lab's approach to health and fitness is realistic and fun.

The equipment that makes up the majority of our workouts includes TRX trainers, a Free Motion dual cable cross machine, Bosu balls, physio balls, kettle bells, medicine balls, dumbbells, olympic rings, a climbing rope, and of course creativity and the best tool of all...plain and simple body weight.

 I love our hanging bar system that can be used for bench press, squats, and power lifts. The bar system has hand clamps that allows you to stop the bar in mid air if necessary. It allows you to perfect your form and move with the body's natural motion instead of being restricted to the way a machine is set up. It also makes for a safer lifting system because you are able to let go of the clamps and leave the bar at any point. It is legit.

We have an awesome selection of brand new cardio equipment and some flat screen TV's that make it real easy to get your sweat on!

And last but not least...we have a separate group fitness room we call The Yoga Lab. Our yoga classes thus far have been phenomenal, and they are just the start of the group fitness options we are going to offer! I am super excited about it. 

See...I told you it's awesome.

The Lab is located at 336 E  800 S in Orem

If you have questions feel free to email me or leave a comment!

You can check out our Facebook page HERE

Awesome right? 

Like I said, I love it.