Researchers are saying that the average person does not get enough Vitamin D.  Vitamin D helps reduce the risk of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and plays a role in bone health.  Some researchers say 15 minutes of sun exposure can give you all the vitamin D you need but dermatologists are opposed to this…so remember to wear sun screen to prevent sun damage!  Also you can eat foods high in Vitamin D such as salmon, egg yolks and liver.

It’s worth looking into more information and to learn more check out this article from Yoga Journal: Sun Kissed

Angelina T-Back Tank ~ Meet your perfect little black top!!!  Made of performance Supplex, fits your body like a glove, slightly longer in length, and has an internal shelf bra. Great for yoga, Pilates, gym workouts, fitness boxing, or even a night on the town.

Angelina T-Back Tank

Ramping up for a photo shoot takes a ton of work and planning.  It all starts with the casting call and getting the “right” models.  In this case, finding our models took us on a major hunt.  We saw so many!

The casting

During the shoot, getting all the details right,  the lighting, hair, make-up, steaming, and dressing, all go into ensuring we get the right shots.

Prep and a little touch-up

During the shoot

When it’s all done, whew!  A little sigh of relief, a wrap photo and the end of a long but fun-filled day!

The wrap

As we launch into the new year, it’s nice to take a moment and have a quick look back at 2010.  Here’s a quick peek at some of the happenings on the fitness and fashion front.

Trends in working out

There are so many choices out there and here are some that our Guests have talked about:

Also, make sure to remember or look into a whole host of “new” terminology and exercise trends:

It’s great to know we have so many choices to help us look and feel great.  Also don’t forget most studios offer a free class to entice you!

Fitness Looks and Trends

Casual and dressy looks dominated the scene with gym and workout clothes.  All the top celebrities spotted out wearing their workout clothes, post workout or even just getting around town.  Stars most frequently seen out wearing they work out gear included Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow and Christina Aguillera.

As seen on whowhatwear.com

Angelina hosted her first trunk show in San Francisco this week!

“My favorite thing to do is interact with people,” Angelina explained. “I would host a trunk show every day if I could!”

The show, hosted at the San Francisco Bay Club, included pieces from the Angelina workout line. The Bay Club is an active gym and health club in San Francisco’s Financial District where many busy professionals head after work. Guests were welcomed with snacks and water while they shopped.

The trunk show included pieces of the AngelinaSF fitness line. The ANGELINA SCRUNCH WAIST CAPRI is shown above.

Angelina at SF Bay Club Trunk Show.

“Helping busy people find the right active-wear is a passion of mine,” Angelina said during the show. She encouraged shoppers to touch and try on the clothes, an interaction she feels is missing when shopping online.

Are you interested in hosting an Angelina trunk show in your gym, health club, boutique, or spa? Please contact sales@angelinasf.com.

Angie and friends

Angie just finished running the LA Marathon and due to her hectic schedule didn’t have time to train for the Nike Women’s Marathon this Sunday, October 17th.  Instead of missing the marathon all together, she’s running the half marathon with a group of close friends - Angie never passes an opportunity of getting fit or championing a good cause.

This year marks Angie’s third year running with the countless of women who are running for the cause of women’s health. This group of amazing women come from all over the world, they’d been participating in the Nike Women’s Marathon since it began seven years ago.  It’s just not a cause, it’s a place where friends meet, get fit and catch up.

When strolling through your local neighborhood you can’t be seen wearing just anything, especially if you live in a fashionable city like San Francisco.  Being a woman is challenging enough without having to worry about what we’re going to wear, especially before or after the gym.  On my last visit to LA I noticed the locals wearing hoodies as they ran their errands around Beverly Hills.  They wore them with jeans, yoga pants, and nice sweatpants while carrying their Chanel handbags.

Today gym clothes aren’t just for the gym anymore, they can be worn out during afternoon coffee or a romantic stroll after dinner.

Personally I’m fashion conscious and I’m always looking for practical and fashionable gym clothes that I can wear out & about while I’m running errands on Fillmore Street or Union Square. I never know who I’m going to run into, an ex-boyfriend, a frenemy, or a potential new boyfriend.

Whatever City you live in, wearing sportswear by Angelina you’re going to look chic and fashionable – at the gym, cross training, running a marathon or simply having afternoon coffee.

Angelina Hoodie