Exercise Work Etc

Ahh. The holidays are definitely gone, but they left behind a few extra pounds of love perhaps to inspire me to hit the gym. I realize as a trainer I should love exercise and I do but I do not love the gym. Maybe it is because I don't have the funds to belong to a fancy fancy gym, but there is something about having lots of space and being alone that I crave about exercise. It is my time to be free- no one can touch me then I LOVE that! Being a mom and working with people all day it is relaxing to be away from it all. Unfortunately, I hate the cold so for now if I workout it is at home or in the gym. The plus side is I am finding some great work out DVDs (check my new Amazon Store for those recommedations ;-)). I am also trying out some new classes in different studios throughout the city.

All this leads to some new happenings for me. I am constantly trying to find a way to change and better this blog so that it gives those who care about my happenings and thoughts a place to enjoy that but also can provide some tangible fitness ideas and suggestions. I am still working on this so as I figure it out my Blog will change. Suggestions are always welcomed. In the meantime I am continuing to just write and express whatever idea runs across my brain. It has been an exhausting and busy week so not many amusing thoughts. I have been working a lot (which is good for money reasons not so good for mental reasons). I have also been doing a lot of publicity.

Check these out if you missed them:
Time Out Kids (unfortunately not the best photo of us)
LXTV (this was so much fun)

I'm going to try to check out some great classes this week in New York City so send your suggestions this way and maybe I can get to them. I'll post my honest reports right here.

Sorry this is such a lame entry. I'll be more exciting next time I promise.

Standing Leg Series (I think standing is best since I'll fall asleep if lying on my side)
Hold on to a chair if you need balance but do not lean into it
For all leg exercises have pelvis neutral and hip bones facing forward, abs in of course
1. Lift leg to side in parallel
2. Turn out (toes face ceiling) foot flexed and lft leg
3. Turn in (toes face floor) foot flexed heel lifts to ceiling
4. Circles point toe in parallel - both directions
5. Clams - bend knee to 90 degrees and heel to inside of calf or knee on standing leg, turn bent knee to parallel and then open again
Repeat each 10-15 times and then switch sides