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Yoga – Something for everyone

With so many articles espousing the benefits and popularity of yoga (which aligns with the tremendous growth of yoga studios across the country), it’s not surprising to know that kids are getting into it as well.  Yoga is not only good for your body but also relaxes your mind.  Your favorite celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Anniston have practiced yoga for years and have been advocates for its benefits.

The benefits of practicing yoga is not only for adults but for kids, too!

The attached video is of Gwyneth Paltrow talking about the benefits of yoga for kids:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd57lt_access-hollywood-gwyneth-paltrow-on_news

Fitness – 2010 in review

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:

  • Pure Barre Method
  • The Dailey Method
  • Pilates
  • SPX Pilates
  • Yoga (types/styles include Power, Vinyasa, Bikram, Ashtanga, etc.)
  • Pole Fitness (yes, apparently it’s trying to become an Olympic Sport)
  • Rumba
  • Boot Camp and all in the incarnations of in-door, outdoor, and beach
  • Personal Training at so many different price levels
  • Spin and other gym classes

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

  • Mind-Body Fitness
  • YogaFit (combining yoga with a variety of other activities)
  • Back to Basics (push-ups, sit-up, jumping jacks, basically think, PE)
  • Exergaming (Wii Fit)
  • Mobile Yoga….pull out your inline skates
  • Hula Hoop (made ever so popular by Michelle Obama)
  • Cardio Striptease (need I say more?)

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