May 1, 2013

[gallery] I LOVE the month of May. It’s my favorite, perhaps because it begins with my birthday (yep, today is my birthday!) but also because it means spring is really here, flowers, sunshine and all. Today is the perfect start to the month- a warm sunny 60 degree day. I started the morning with a run in Central Park and…

Studio Review: Bikram Yoga Herald Square

April 30, 2013

Over this past month I tried out a newish Bikram studio near my office, Bikram Yoga Herald Square. The studio is pricey ($30/class or $210/month) but GILT had it a one month unlimited for $45 so I thought I’d give it a try. (huge + clean studio) (overall, very pretty studio) (super nice locker room) Click through for the studio…

My Aching Back! 6 Ways to Ease Muscle Soreness

My Aching Back! 6 Ways to Ease Muscle SorenessA tough workout feels great, but next-day muscle soreness? Not so much. Follow these six tips for a faster recovery. Ever tried at ice bath to ease sore muscles? I’ve gotten as far as dipping my toe in a cold plunge and gah, it’s horrible. So if that’s not for you, I’ve…

6 Unique Races To Banish Fitness Boredom

April 29, 2013

6 Unique Races To Banish Fitness BoredomCheck out my list of fun/different races-what’s on your to-do list?

[gallery] Pre-Workout Snack During the week I don’t typically have anything to eat before my early morning workouts. If my workout is starting at 6:30am there is no way I have the energy to wake up extra early for food- normally I grab some coffee on my way to the gym for a little energy boost and I’m good to…

Jessica Alba’s Post-Baby Bod

April 26, 2013

I’ve been seeing a lot of Jessica Alba bikini pics in various magazines (seems like she is on a never-ending beach vacation, lucky) and keep thinking she has the perfect bod and she has two young kiddies, how does she do it? Well the secret is out! Alba says post-baby she has been “coseting” which is something I’ve never even…

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