Sunday Cycling in Mexico City
At first glance, traffic-clogged Mexico City may not seem like the best place to explore on two wheels, but check out the downtown area on a Sunday morning and you might be surprised at what you find. Since 2007 the city has been working to make Mexico City’s streets more bicycle-friendly through a variety of initiatives. Along with plans to construct hundreds of miles of new bike lanes, there’s the popular ecobici program and the weekly Muévete en Bici program that takes place every...
February 2nd, 2011 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bicycle, biking, cycling, eco-friendly, fitness
Texas Yoga Conference: February 25-27
Will you be in Houston the weekend of February 25-27? Are you a yogi looking to connect with others who love the challenge and stimulation of yoga practice? Or are you new to yoga and looking for extra guidance and instruction? No matter what your skill level or your reasons for seeking out a yoga practice, the Texas Yoga Conference is coming to Houston and it is the perfect opportunity to explore this ancient mind-body practice and to learn more about the Texas yoga community. The Texas Yoga conference...
February 1st, 2011 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: fitness, yoga, yoga festival
Keeping Resolute With Disney
... you just might be ready to tackle the Disneyland Half-Marathon scheduled for September 4, 2011. Rounding out an entire weekend of family fun and fitness, the 13.1 mile course leads through the city of Anaheim, California and Disneyland Resort (map). Runners get a rush as they zip through Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and receive encouragement from an assortment of Disney characters along the way running through California Adventure, Disneyland and finishing at Disneyland Hotel.
Other events...
January 31st, 2011 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, ESPN the Weekend, fitness
CuraYoga Houston Wants Us to Live. Breathe. Do Yoga.
CuraYoga is fast becoming one of my favorite yoga studios in Houston. Three locations means that no matter where I am in the city I can drop everything and get to a class (and sometimes I need to drop everything and do some yoga). My current obsession is a Tuesday night Yin Yang yoga class offered at their River Oaks location. This form of “slow yoga” has practitioners holding poses for 3-5 minutes, and the instructor usually throws in a short “yang” flow sequence in the middle,...
January 21st, 2011 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: fitness, yoga, yoga studio
5 Tips for Putting Your Best Foot Forward at Disney
... words do anything but describe a day at one of the Disney Resort theme parks. While it is true you can take your time walking, according to The fitness Motivator, on average a guest at a Walt Disney World Resort (map) can walk 10 miles in a day.
Seem hard to imagine? Consider this- the walk from the main entrance of the Magic Kingdom to Space Mountain is 0.5 miles. So if you walk to the attraction to pick up a FastPass and back later to ride, you have walked one mile for one attraction.
Even...
April 17th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Parks, featuredarticle, fitness
Get a Fat-Blasting Workout with Pure Barre
... own pace and focus on the areas that need the most attention post-baby (abs, hips & thighs).
Pure Barre was created by dancer, choreographer and fitness guru, Carrie Rezabek. Carrie opened the first studio in 2001 in Birmingham, MI and began expanding in 2006. It is now offered in studios nationwide.
Ballet-inspired workouts are intense, but any woman can successfully complete them. You don’t have to have dance experience, be graceful or even have rhythm, so what are you waiting for?
Pure...
March 23rd, 2010 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: fitness
Work it Out in Orange County!
... parts of The OC; early morning, mid-morning or evening. This workout program is designed specifically for women of all levels! It is a well-rounded fitness program that incorporates strength training, cardio, lots of variety, first-rate coaching, and nutritional consulting.
R.I.P.P.E.D at Renaissance ClubSport, 50 Enterprise in Aliso Viejo (map)
If group classes are more your style, try R.I.P.P.E.D at the upscale Renaissance ClubSport Hotel. R.I.P.P.E.D stands for Resistance, Interval, Power,...
March 6th, 2010 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, fitness, health
Chicago’s Equinox Gyms Add New Classes to Their Exercise Rosters
... heart-pumping, calorie-burning classes: Tabata 2010 and Whipped!.
Exclusive to Equinox, Tabata 2010 is described as a “courageous, dynamic, group fitness class that’s scientifically proven to enhance overall physical strength, challenge tenacity, and dramatically transform the body in weeks.”
The class is made up of several intervals that include 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated eight times for a total of four minutes per interval.
Intervals can range...
February 22nd, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chicago, Equinox gyms, exercise classes, fitness
Get a Free Facial or Massage with Exhale Spa’s Buddha Bootcamp
... your New Year’s Resolutions going? Are you staying fit, eating healthy, and eating less? Need help staying on track with your resolutions?
If fitness and weight loss were at the top of your New Year Commitments list, then check out this deal from Chicago’s Exhale Spa (945 North State St.; map it) that will reward you for staying in shape.
Called the Budddha Bootcamp, between February 1 and March 31, 2010, Exhale Spa will tally the number of their Core Fusion and Core Fusion Sports classes...
January 31st, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chicago, Core Fusion, Exhale Spa, featuredarticle, fitness, weight loss
Get Fit and Sexy in Sydney with Burlates
... list for 2010, but you’re still trying to muster the motivation to get moving, here’s an idea to consider. Rachel St James is bringing a new fitness sensation to Sydney: Burlates.
This intriguing exercise is a mix of pilates and burlesque dance moves, so you can get fit and look hot while you’re doing it. The exercises are designed to tone and sculpt your body, building core strength, flexibility, and a healthy dose of confidence.
No experience is necessary, although if you’ve never danced...
January 14th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: classes, exercise, fitness
Get Fit: Edinburgh Running Trails
If getting fit was one of your New Year’s resolutions, we’ve got some top tips for running trails where you can get back in shape during your next visit to Edinburgh. Scotland has very good air quality compared to other parts of the world, and given we have so many wonderful parks and outdoor spaces, a good long run in Auld Reekie might be the highlight of your trip!
Why these recommendations? Edinburgh drivers aren’t the most friendly to pedestrian traffic (and don’t get...
January 11th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: fitness, outdoors, top-feature
Best of Los Angeles: Health & Fitness
... which you will be able to find across the different cities each week.
This week’s Best of Los Angeles features the best of health and fitness in the city.
Spa - Raya European Day Spa (map)
Facials, waxing, and body treatments are available at this spa who advertises that their prices have not changed since 2006. Try a 24K gold facial or a hot stone therapy massage!
Hair salon - Alyson Powell Hair (map)
(310) 402-8989
Highly recommended on CitySearch, appointments are available Wednesday...
December 9th, 2009 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: best of week, fitness, health
Hilton Hotel Gets Healthy
... sessions on nutrition and sleep patterns.
“The Hilton Hotel wanted to offer something more holistic that included a focus on nutrition and fitness rather than just going off to a health retreat and having a few massages,” explained Hilton Hotel spokeswoman Carla Webb.
“Unlike many other health retreats, this is in the heart of the city, making it easily accessible for the time-poor,” added Health Retreat Ambassador Zoe Bingley-Pullin.
Dates: The Hilton Health Retreat will...
June 11th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: fitness, health retreat, Hotels & Places to Stay, the hilton
Island Hotel Has Completed Renovation
... rituals such as the island volcanic detoxifying therapy and island tropical splendour.
Active or relaxing past times: a heated pool, spa tub, fitness center (personal trainers available), tennis courts, and golf at nearby Pelican Hill or Oak Creek golf clubs.
Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 92660
(866) 544-4620
...
June 3rd, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beach, fitness, Food & Beverage, golf, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, outdoor dining, resort, Restaurants & Bars, spa, swimming
Get Fit2Date with Mega Meet Training Session
... most fun two-hour training session you’ve ever had.”
Organisers recommend that participants be at least a seven out of ten on their own fitness scale. If that leaves you a bit confused they suggest that anyone who does at least three training sessions a week should be fine. If you think you can handle two hours, sign up!
Dates: Saturday 17 January
Times: 8 am to 10 am
Location: Centennial Park
Address: Enter via Woollahra Gate off Oxford Street, Sydney
Public transport: Catch the #378, #380,...
January 13th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Centennial-Park, Fit2Date, fitness, Mega Meet, Sports & Recreation, training
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