Monthly Archives: November 2014

Orangetheory Fitness Review

Happy Monday people! I started my week off with a bang this morning for sure.  Some of you may or may not have heard of a new fitness craze called Orangetheory Fitness.  These fitness studios are quickly making their way to Connecticut and the Northeast.  I kept hearing about Orangetheory in the blog world so was super excited when I found out there was one opening 20 minutes from me!

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Picture from Orangetheory website.

Orangetheory is a fitness studio that offers group classes which incorporate treadmills, row machines, and weight training.

How Long? Every class is 60 minutes. Awesome!

What do you do? Half the time you are alternating between the treadmills and row machines.  The other half you are training in the weight area with dumbbells, trx bands, ab rollers, and more.

Is it the same workout every time? No!  Every time you go the class sequence and exercises are different!

Is it hard? Orangetheory workouts are ones that you can put into it what you want to get out of it.  Although there are pretty awesome instructors who will be pushing you the entire time.

What makes it different than other group classes?  Everyone wears a heart rate monitor which then displays everyone’s stats on a big screen.  The goal is to get into the green and orange zones which are the fat burning zones.  From the site’s fitness expert: “Backed by the science of post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), our heart-rate monitored training is designed to keep heart rates in a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy.” Visit his website here for more details.

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Picture from Orangetheory website.

I’m loving this new workout and think I’ll definitely continue to incorporate it into my fitness routine.  Has anyone else ever tried Orangetheory Fitness?

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5 Misconceptions About Yoga

I’ve been practicing yoga for a couple of years now. And when I say it’s been a life changer for me, well it literally has been (I recently finished my Yoga Teacher Training). With that said, a majority of my inner circle, my close friends and family have never stepped foot on a yoga mat.

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As yoga becomes a bigger part of my life, I find myself wanting to share it more with the people I love. I’ve realized it’s not because I have failed to “sell” yoga that they haven’t tried it, it’s because there are so many misconceptions about yoga and the people who teach or practice yoga.

5 Misconceptions About Yoga

You have to be flexible to practice yoga. Not at all! Are body builders the only ones who lift weights? Are marathoners the only people who run? Rome wasn’t built in a day people! You go to yoga so that when you are 50 you can still tie your shoes! Continue reading →

A Day in Hudson Valley

Hi Loves! Yesterday Andy and I celebrated our two year anniversary.  We both decided to take the day off and do a little day trip to Hudson Valley…close but yet far from home.  It’s been on my list to check out the Hudson Valley area, especially in the fall since it’s known for it’s gorgeous foliage.

I did a little research and found that there is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world right in Poughkeepsie!  I also found a bunch of wineries in the area that looked beautiful.  So we set out to do just that….walk a little, take in the views, and sip some wine among the beautiful scenery.

We thought this would be perfect, since we do have a little fur child to worry about now.  Everything was dog friendly which was perfect!

Here is a re-cap in pictures of our day in Hudson Valley.

Rudy still isn’t so sure about long car rides.

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The Walkway Over the Hudson was recently built and starts in Poughkeepsie.  There is a parking lot right at the entrance making it easily accessible.

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It was a gorgeous day!  Even though we may have been a couple of weeks late the foliage was still stunning! Continue reading →

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