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Barre vs. Strength Training: What is Best for Your Workout?
/0 Comments/in barre, Cardio, cross training, Exercise circuits, Fitness, Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinThe vast array of fitness classes and workout options available today can be both exciting and, let’s face it, overwhelming. With so many styles to choose from, it can be difficult to know what workouts best suit our lifestyle and will benefit us most in the long run. In this blog, we’ll unpack the basics […]
Barre Class: Terms to Know Before You Hit the Barre
/0 Comments/in barre, Cardio, Feminine Energy, Fitness, Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinBarre is an increasingly popular form of full-body exercise, combining movements and positions borrowed from ballet with low-impact, repetitive strength exercises. Although somewhat similar to other toning workouts like pilates, there are many pieces of equipment, positions, and movements that are unique to barre. To help prepare you before you hit the barre, here are […]
What to Expect from Your First Barre Class
/0 Comments/in Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinAre you considering trying out your very first barre class? Barre is a great exercise option for beginners and fitness pros alike! Barre classes combine movements and positions borrowed from ballet with low-impact, repetitive strength exercises, designed to tone and strengthen muscles—but no prior dance experience is required. Before you head into your first barre […]
How indoor cycling benefits your physical and mental health
/0 Comments/in Cardio, Cycling, Exercise circuits, Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Spin Class /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling studios are quickly taking the fitness world by storm. While there are plenty of ways to get your workout these days, spinning stands out as one of the best. Stationary spin bikes allow you to focus on what’s happening in your workout. Your speed and resistance help you build muscle through strength training […]
How to Form Habits that You’ll Keep for Life
/in New Year Resolutions, Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinAs the new year approaches, many of us begin thinking about the resolutions, goals, or intentions we want to set for the year ahead. And I don’t know about you, but I used to be hesitant about setting resolutions, because, midway through the year, my motivation would drop and I’d start slipping away from the […]
Indoor Cycling: What Is It? What are the Benefits?
/0 Comments/in Cardio, Cycling, Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Spin Class, Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling is a workout that has become vastly popular in recent years. You may be wondering: What exactly is indoor cycling? What are the benefits of indoor cycling? And why should I choose indoor cycling over a different form of exercise? We’ll walk through all of that and more. What Is Indoor Cycling? To […]
Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
/in Grand Rapids Hot Yoga, Yoga Flexibility, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon AustinAsk any yoga teacher, and they’ll easily share a handful of questions or excuses they often hear as to why new students think yoga isn’t right for them. Perhaps the most common one is the belief that you have to be flexible before ever setting foot on a yoga mat. And I really can’t blame […]
How to Express Gratitude Everyday
/in Yoga Breath, Yoga Grand Rapids, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon AustinHow can we cultivate gratitude everyday? The practice of gratitude improves health and happiness, builds a positive outlook, and doesn’t cost a thing. Even in the stressful, unclear times of our lives, we all have something to be thankful for. And if we choose to live as if everything is a gift, we live with […]