MOTIVATION: sweat out the stress. Stress. We hold onto it. We let it grip onto us. We freak out. We get pissed. Better yet, release it so stress doesn’t stand a chance on you. Best way to do that? Get your workout on. Channel all that raw emotion into a workout. Maybe it sounds cheesy. But punching a wall sounds ridiculous, too. Spare your knuckles. Get your sweat on. Have the best, hardest run of your life. Get out of the house and speed around on your bike. End your work day with a kickass in the zone dripping with sweat cycling class, hot yoga class, kickboxing class, whatever kind of class you want!! Let the stress and outside negativity seep out of your pores. Sweat it out. Release it. And it won’t have any control over you. Sweat out the stress. photo via Move Nourish Believe High-res

MOTIVATION: sweat out the stress. Stress. We hold onto it. We let it grip onto us. We freak out. We get pissed. Better yet, release it so stress doesn’t stand a chance on you. Best way to do that? Get your workout on. Channel all that raw emotion into a workout. Maybe it sounds cheesy. But punching a wall sounds ridiculous, too. Spare your knuckles. Get your sweat on. Have the best, hardest run of your life. Get out of the house and speed around on your bike. End your work day with a kickass in the zone dripping with sweat cycling class, hot yoga class, kickboxing class, whatever kind of class you want!! Let the stress and outside negativity seep out of your pores. Sweat it out. Release it. And it won’t have any control over you. Sweat out the stress. photo via Move Nourish Believe

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12 hours ago
MOTIVATION: your workout is making your smarter. And you thought your booty was the only muscle gaining the benefits of your workout! Turns out your SWEATsessions are making you smarter! #brainpower (via How Exercise Could Lead to a Better Brain - NYTimes.com) The value of mental-training games may be speculative, as Dan Hurley writes in his article on the quest to make ourselves smarter, but there is another, easy-to-achieve, scientifically proven way to make yourself smarter. Go for a walk or a swim. For more than a decade, neuroscientists and physiologists have been gathering evidence of the beneficial relationship between exercise and brainpower. But the newest findings make it clear that this isn’t just a relationship; it is the relationship. Using sophisticated technologies to examine the workings of individual neurons — and the makeup of brain matter itself — scientists in just the past few months have discovered that exercise appears to build a brain that resists physical shrinkage and enhance cognitive flexibility. Exercise, the latest neuroscience suggests, does more to bolster thinking than thinking does. Read the full article here!

MOTIVATION: your workout is making your smarter.

And you thought your booty was the only muscle gaining the benefits of your workout! Turns out your SWEATsessions are making you smarter! #brainpower

(via How Exercise Could Lead to a Better Brain - NYTimes.com)

The value of mental-training games may be speculative, as Dan Hurley writes in his article on the quest to make ourselves smarter, but there is another, easy-to-achieve, scientifically proven way to make yourself smarter. Go for a walk or a swim. For more than a decade, neuroscientists and physiologists have been gathering evidence of the beneficial relationship between exercise and brainpower. But the newest findings make it clear that this isn’t just a relationship; it is the relationship. Using sophisticated technologies to examine the workings of individual neurons — and the makeup of brain matter itself — scientists in just the past few months have discovered that exercise appears to build a brain that resists physical shrinkage and enhance cognitive flexibility. Exercise, the latest neuroscience suggests, does more to bolster thinking than thinking does.

Read the full article here!

1 month ago
SWEATstyle: the you edition. Your SWEATstyle is what kind of gear and style you rock while getting your sweat on.  What’s yours?  Big style, bright colors, all black, all white, all pink?! Do you rock head gear (like above), arm bands, big socks, bright shoes, cool sunglasses, short shorts, long patterned pants?? Depending on every kind of sport or workout, there’s always a specific kind of look people go for. Maybe you stick with that look. Maybe you rock a look all your own… you tell me! What’s your sweat style? moveyourbootyblog@gmail.com High-res

SWEATstyle: the you edition.

Your SWEATstyle is what kind of gear and style you rock while getting your sweat on. 

What’s yours? 

Big style, bright colors, all black, all white, all pink?! Do you rock head gear (like above), arm bands, big socks, bright shoes, cool sunglasses, short shorts, long patterned pants?? Depending on every kind of sport or workout, there’s always a specific kind of look people go for. Maybe you stick with that look. Maybe you rock a look all your own… you tell me!

What’s your sweat style? moveyourbootyblog@gmail.com

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1 month ago
MOTIVATION: breakfast! (via blog| breakfast of champions| lululemon athletica) They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I happen to think it’s also the most delicious. When it comes to a morning workout my breakfast rituals go out the window (cue the Goldilocks’ predicament– not too much, not too little).  Dallas North Park educator and certified nutrition counselor, Dorry, shares her thoughts on breakfasts for champions.  pre-workout fuelling If you’re going to be squeezing in a workout before the rest of the world rises, it’s important to incorporate enough time in the morning to fuel your body before and after exercise. Pre-workout fuel should focus on slow-burning complex carbohydrates and be consumed roughly 30-60 minutes before exercise. eat this: bananasBananas are easily digestible carbohydrates and are packed with potassium, which aids in muscle function. Not a fan of the ‘nanner? Try an apple, peach or one cup of grapes.Bonus: add a tablespoon of natural almond butter to a banana or apple for more staying power. raw almonds + dried fruitMunch on half a cup of nuts and dried fruit. Almonds are full of monounsaturated fats, energy-boosting Omega-3s and Omega-6s, while the natural sugars in the dried fruit provide almost immediate energy. Bonus: add a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips to your trail mix to provide additional energy and antioxidants. oatmealOne cup of cooked oatmeal is full of fibre and the carbohydrates release gradually into your bloodstream to keep your energy levels consistent through your workout. Oats also contain energy-providing B vitamins. Bonus: add cinnamon for blood sugar control and anti-inflammatory properties. post-workout fuelling You need to refuel your body 30-60 minutes after your morning workout to keep your energy up for the rest of the day. Post-workout fuel should focus on carbohydrates (to replenish energy stores) and protein (to repair muscle tissue). eat this: hummus and a whole-wheat pita* or raw veggiesThe chickpeas in hummus are a great source of protein and the pita is a perfect carb. Munch on 2-4 tablespoons of hummus with a whole-wheat pita. Bonus: add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for added flavor and other health benefits. EVOO supports blood vessels by providing antioxidants like vitamin E and beta-carotene. two whole eggs and a piece of whole-wheat toast*Eggs are one of the least expensive and most efficiently digested whole proteins available. Bonus: hard-boiled eggs can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated with the shell on for easy grab-and-go snacks. lean protein with a piece of fruitFour ounces (roughly 4-6 slices or a palm-sized portion) of turkey, chicken or tuna, served with an apple and all natural almond/peanut butter make a great protein and carbohydrate combination. Bonus: wrap it up in a whole-wheat tortilla with your favorite condiments for an easy make-ahead/grab-and-go option. *gluten-free crackers, bread and wraps are readily available these days for those with sensitivities or intolerance to gluten/wheat. Looking for a brand to try? Udi’s Gluten-Free Food is one of my favourites. hydration hints drink 17-20 ounces of water, two to three hours before the start of exercise drink 8 ounces of fluid, 20 to 30 minutes prior to exercise or during warm-up drink 7-10 ounces of fluid every 10 to 20 minutes during exercise drink an additional 8 ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising Since all of our bodies are different, you’ll likely have to experiment and figure out what works best for you. Keep in mind that serving sizes will vary depending on your height, weight and level of activity. Dig a morning sweat? Inspire us with some of your favourite pre and post workout meals. read more related posts: the balance of diet and exercise

MOTIVATION: breakfast!

(via blog| breakfast of champions| lululemon athletica)

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I happen to think it’s also the most delicious. When it comes to a morning workout my breakfast rituals go out the window (cue the Goldilocks’ predicament– not too much, not too little).  Dallas North Park educator and certified nutrition counselor, Dorry, shares her thoughts on breakfasts for champions. 

pre-workout fuelling

If you’re going to be squeezing in a workout before the rest of the world rises, it’s important to incorporate enough time in the morning to fuel your body before and after exercise. Pre-workout fuel should focus on slow-burning complex carbohydrates and be consumed roughly 30-60 minutes before exercise.

eat this:

bananas
Bananas are easily digestible carbohydrates and are packed with potassium, which aids in muscle function. Not a fan of the ‘nanner? Try an apple, peach or one cup of grapes.Bonus: add a tablespoon of natural almond butter to a banana or apple for more staying power.

raw almonds + dried fruit
Munch on half a cup of nuts and dried fruit. Almonds are full of monounsaturated fats, energy-boosting Omega-3s and Omega-6s, while the natural sugars in the dried fruit provide almost immediate energy. Bonus: add a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips to your trail mix to provide additional energy and antioxidants.

oatmeal
One cup of cooked oatmeal is full of fibre and the carbohydrates release gradually into your bloodstream to keep your energy levels consistent through your workout. Oats also contain energy-providing B vitamins. Bonus: add cinnamon for blood sugar control and anti-inflammatory properties.

post-workout fuelling

You need to refuel your body 30-60 minutes after your morning workout to keep your energy up for the rest of the day. Post-workout fuel should focus on carbohydrates (to replenish energy stores) and protein (to repair muscle tissue).

eat this:

hummus and a whole-wheat pita* or raw veggies
The chickpeas in hummus are a great source of protein and the pita is a perfect carb. Munch on 2-4 tablespoons of hummus with a whole-wheat pita. Bonus: add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for added flavor and other health benefits. EVOO supports blood vessels by providing antioxidants like vitamin E and beta-carotene.

two whole eggs and a piece of whole-wheat toast*
Eggs are one of the least expensive and most efficiently digested whole proteins available. Bonus: hard-boiled eggs can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated with the shell on for easy grab-and-go snacks.

lean protein with a piece of fruit
Four ounces (roughly 4-6 slices or a palm-sized portion) of turkey, chicken or tuna, served with an apple and all natural almond/peanut butter make a great protein and carbohydrate combination. Bonus: wrap it up in a whole-wheat tortilla with your favorite condiments for an easy make-ahead/grab-and-go option.

*gluten-free crackers, bread and wraps are readily available these days for those with sensitivities or intolerance to gluten/wheat. Looking for a brand to try? Udi’s Gluten-Free Food is one of my favourites.

hydration hints

  • drink 17-20 ounces of water, two to three hours before the start of exercise
  • drink 8 ounces of fluid, 20 to 30 minutes prior to exercise or during warm-up
  • drink 7-10 ounces of fluid every 10 to 20 minutes during exercise
  • drink an additional 8 ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising

Since all of our bodies are different, you’ll likely have to experiment and figure out what works best for you. Keep in mind that serving sizes will vary depending on your height, weight and level of activity. Dig a morning sweat? Inspire us with some of your favourite pre and post workout meals.

read more related posts:

4 months ago
MOTIVATION: seeing many sides of an issue. Whether you love or hate yoga, this controversial and much talked-about article is a must read. Maybe you disagree with the whole thing, maybe you don’t. But either way it’s good to be educated on both sides of any issue. (via NYTimes.com) How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body A selection: “Yoga is for people in good physical condition. Or it can be used therapeutically. It’s controversial to say, but it really shouldn’t be used for a general class.” According to Black, a number of factors have converged to heighten the risk of practicing yoga. The biggest is the demographic shift in those who study it. Indian practitioners of yoga typically squatted and sat cross-legged in daily life, and yoga poses, or asanas, were an outgrowth of these postures. Now urbanites who sit in chairs all day walk into a studio a couple of times a week and strain to twist themselves into ever-more-difficult postures despite their lack of flexibility and other physical problems. Many come to yoga as a gentle alternative to vigorous sports or for rehabilitation for injuries. But yoga’s exploding popularity — the number of Americans doing yoga has risen from about 4 million in 2001 to what some estimate to be as many as 20 million in 2011 — means that there is now an abundance of studios where many teachers lack the deeper training necessary to recognize when students are headed toward injury. “Today many schools of yoga are just about pushing people,” Black said. “You can’t believe what’s going on — teachers jumping on people, pushing and pulling and saying, ‘You should be able to do this by now.’ It has to do with their egos.” Read the full article here: How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body High-res

MOTIVATION: seeing many sides of an issue.

Whether you love or hate yoga, this controversial and much talked-about article is a must read. Maybe you disagree with the whole thing, maybe you don’t. But either way it’s good to be educated on both sides of any issue.

(via NYTimes.com)

How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body

A selection:

“Yoga is for people in good physical condition. Or it can be used therapeutically. It’s controversial to say, but it really shouldn’t be used for a general class.”

According to Black, a number of factors have converged to heighten the risk of practicing yoga. The biggest is the demographic shift in those who study it. Indian practitioners of yoga typically squatted and sat cross-legged in daily life, and yoga poses, or asanas, were an outgrowth of these postures. Now urbanites who sit in chairs all day walk into a studio a couple of times a week and strain to twist themselves into ever-more-difficult postures despite their lack of flexibility and other physical problems. Many come to yoga as a gentle alternative to vigorous sports or for rehabilitation for injuries. But yoga’s exploding popularity — the number of Americans doing yoga has risen from about 4 million in 2001 to what some estimate to be as many as 20 million in 2011 — means that there is now an abundance of studios where many teachers lack the deeper training necessary to recognize when students are headed toward injury. “Today many schools of yoga are just about pushing people,” Black said. “You can’t believe what’s going on — teachers jumping on people, pushing and pulling and saying, ‘You should be able to do this by now.’ It has to do with their egos.”

Read the full article here: How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body

4 months ago
MOTIVATION: kicking off the year right! Jen and Roni tackle 6 miles to kick off 2012! Only 21 more workouts in January for the January Jumpoff challenge! Nice work ladies! You guys are MYB champions!! High-res

MOTIVATION: kicking off the year right!

Jen and Roni tackle 6 miles to kick off 2012! Only 21 more workouts in January for the January Jumpoff challenge!

Nice work ladies! You guys are MYB champions!!

4 months ago
MOTIVATION: being the new kid. Attempting Zumba with Lee today at Ballys in Charlotte. I’m a rookie!! Luckily our high school friend Katie is the rockstar teacher here! Will report back how my first Zumba experience goes. It may not be pretty but I’m sure to get sweaty. Go Katie! High-res

MOTIVATION: being the new kid.

Attempting Zumba with Lee today at Ballys in Charlotte. I’m a rookie!! Luckily our high school friend Katie is the rockstar teacher here! Will report back how my first Zumba experience goes. It may not be pretty but I’m sure to get sweaty.

Go Katie!

5 months ago
MOTIVATION: going surfing…at the gym! (via Well Good NYC): This  January, SurfSet Fitness is debuting its group workout classes at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, where New Yorkers will ride the RipSurfer X, a newfangled piece of fitness equipment that resembles a surfboard-shaped Pilates Reformer. And it’s already riding a wave. Why? Surfing is having a serious moment. The once novel sport is now a multi-billion dollar industry, and has a growing fan base—not just in Southern California. These days, you’re practically expected to jump on a board the minute you’re off the Hampton Jitney. (Well, when the water’s warm.) The SurfSet team is counting on this cultural cachet, hoping that the gym version will take off the way spinning did among non-cyclists. While the machine helps surfers stay in shape in the off-season, the company is primarily pitching it as a fun, total-body workout for those who’ve never been on a board before (or who would like to practice their pop-ups before trying their luck at Far Rockaway). Click thru for more info here: Everybody’s gone surfing—at the gym.  High-res

MOTIVATION: going surfing…at the gym!

(via Well Good NYC):

This  January, SurfSet Fitness is debuting its group workout classes at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, where New Yorkers will ride the RipSurfer X, a newfangled piece of fitness equipment that resembles a surfboard-shaped Pilates Reformer.

And it’s already riding a wave.

Why? Surfing is having a serious moment. The once novel sport is now a multi-billion dollar industry, and has a growing fan base—not just in Southern California. These days, you’re practically expected to jump on a board the minute you’re off the Hampton Jitney. (Well, when the water’s warm.)

The SurfSet team is counting on this cultural cachet, hoping that the gym version will take off the way spinning did among non-cyclists.

While the machine helps surfers stay in shape in the off-season, the company is primarily pitching it as a fun, total-body workout for those who’ve never been on a board before (or who would like to practice their pop-ups before trying their luck at Far Rockaway).

Click thru for more info here: Everybody’s gone surfing—at the gym. 

5 months ago

MOTIVATION: moving how you really love.

What really makes you want to move? Would you trade the treadmill for a tutu any day? Why not do just that.

How do YOU MYB? 

email: moveyourbootyblog@gmail.com

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5 months ago
Post Sunday morning CoreFusion. Nice work to super champ, Erica for rocking her first class! I’m pretty sure I was in tears my first time. I’m insanely impressed! Now the only way to kick the soreness will be to get MYBing immediately!! High-res

Post Sunday morning CoreFusion.

Nice work to super champ, Erica for rocking her first class! I’m pretty sure I was in tears my first time. I’m insanely impressed! Now the only way to kick the soreness will be to get MYBing immediately!!

5 months ago
Got Junk? Sweat that ish out! Already one week into the holiday madness and life is already on bonkers pace! Sweat out the craziness that is your hard working, hard partying, hard freezing winter holiday ways this weekend! High-res

Got Junk? Sweat that ish out!

Already one week into the holiday madness and life is already on bonkers pace! Sweat out the craziness that is your hard working, hard partying, hard freezing winter holiday ways this weekend!

5 months ago