I was thinking of all of the things I could blog about as Memorial Day weekend kicks off. Honestly, the best topic by far is, “enjoy the moment.” It is the coolest thing when you are surrounded by your loved ones and take the time to pay attention to your five senses. I mean really pay attention to them. Are you in your backyard for the bbq? Do you have your sandels off? How does the grass feel? The sun…
The Importance of Workout Clothes
Recently I posted a question on facebook asking for recommendations on workout wear. I received a lot of great suggestions and yesterday I purchased some really wonderful basics. I think that for women today, the importance of high quality, stylish workout clothing is way more important than it used to be. This seems to be for a number of reasons. 1) We are just more health conscious 2) The 9-5 workday is becoming extinct 3) We are constantly on the…
Air Core: An ab workout on a higher level
Recently I attended an Air Core class at the “Flex and Fit” studios in downtown Charlotte, NC. So what is Air Core? In essence, it is a fast-paced workout using aerial silk hammocks designed to strengthen and tone your abdominals, obliques and lower back. The class consists of high reps over multiple circuits. Some of the exercises we performed with the silks were planks, pikes, leg-lifts and V-sits. I was really impressed with the Flex and Fit studio. They have…
Winner of our “Mom’s Words of Wisdom” Contest
Happy Mother’s Day! I am so excited as my mom and dad are coming to Charlotte, NC from Detroit to visit me on this special day. My mother, Michelle, helped judge the “Mom’s Words of Wisdom” contest with the prize of a Mother Golden bangle. All of the entries were heartfelt and I actually wrote many of them down in a journal that I could reference when the going gets tough! They were inspiring and thank you to all who…
I love working out to Ellie Goulding’s Music!
I was working out yesterday on the elliptical and listening to a Pandora station when Ellie Goulding’s song “Lights” came on. I love this hit and dig her entire album. It really makes me want to push myself with my workout. Ellie wears CMH and is an avid runner. You can also find “Lights” on the itunes Essentials compilation called “Running Through the Hits.” Here’s the video. Make it a great week. Stay positive! Chelsea
