Sometimes you might not be feeling your best. Overcoming a health issue, tired and stressed out, or with some serious joint pain. The foam roller becomes a great option for fitness, and wellness results
Healthy tip -There is a member that joined The Fit and Well Club recently, Almost at the same time that she became a dear private client. After a week without training duo to a respiratory condition, yesterday she got back to the group classes taking the Body Alignment workout, when a use the foam roller for 15min, followed by 15min stretching, and 15min strengthening for better body alignment. Super low impact class and ideal for all fitness levels.
After the class was over she told me: “Thank you so much! I feel way better after this class”. I’m pretty sure she was talking about the instant wellness rushing through her body, instead of burning extra calories, and persuading her fitness goals. Sometimes, especially when you don’t feel well, going for a light workout will help you recover faster, and feel better. The foam roller is a great option to get the body moving again. Try one of my Body Alignment classes every Monday at 8am, and Wednesday at 12pm to learn how to release tight muscles, improve posture, relieve joint pain, and release the stress of your body, and mind.
This is what I love about my career: I truly believe exercise, and healthy eating habits will promote fitness, and wellness results. After taking the Body Alignment class yesterday, we had our private session today. She told me in advance: “I’m not sure how I will feel during the session, but let’s try”. A good trainer has to listen, and has to tailor the workouts accordingly. Even if it is at last minute notice.
During her 45min session we worked at releasing, and stretching her lower back, mid back, upper back, chest, and neck. Always focusing on breathing without putting extra stress in her body. The choice on addressing those muscles results as those assist on breathing. Surely they have been overwhelmed, and tight. After the session she thanked me again, and I know from my heart I delivered exactly what she needed to FEEL better. I’m really proud of myself…
The other day another dear member told me she heard my voice before attacking the kitchen for a late night snack: “If you feel you are hungry, try the foam roll first”. She said that after using the foam roller for fitness, the wellness she felt was like “something she was looking for the whole day”, and didn’t know how. I answered: “You were probably very tense, and stayed at that state the whole day. You needed something to help you relax, and the foam roller helped you”. Needless to say she didnt feel hungry after using the foam roller. Who here is not an emotional eater?
I’m addicted to foam rolling, and I have been in this journey for a long time. I use it at my personal training sessions, and during my classes. I used to teach foam rolling classes over New York City, and I feel it is something that is conquering more, and more space. Especially now with the social restrictions pushing us away from human contact. I really miss the hands of a good massage therapist…
Anyway! Get a foam roller! This is a video where I explain about the different styles, sizes, and what you should look for. Click here to watch it. Than take my classes live on Zoom to learn how to do it, and make sure you are doing it. Classes will be available on demand really soon. Stay connected!
See you tomorrow at 8am for a CORE workout. This is a quick change in the schedule for tomorrow at 8am only,
Group Classes Schedule:
Wednesday:
8am: 30min Core Workout
Live at Zoom.
Instructor: Louise Ganitis
Class focused on core strengthening, and body alignment.
Zoom Meeting ID: 756 1730 0429 / Password: 029393
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12pm: 40min Body Alignment (gentle)
Online live at Zoom.
Instructor: Louise Ganitis
45min class mixing up muscle release, stretch, and strengthening for better body alignment, and posture. Full body foam rolling, and stretching.
Zoom Meeting ID: 410 918 191 / Password: 070133
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5:30pm: 30min Energy Release (moderate)
Live at Zoom, Outdoors at Central Park in front of the Ice Skating Rink..
Instructor: Louise Ganitis.
30min class of feel good movements connected to the music rhythm.
For all fitness levels. Do it to FEEL good!
Feel free to dance, or exercise.
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 110 422 / Password: 013225
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Thursday:
8am – 30min Stretching (gentle)
Online live at Zoom
Instructor: Manuella Barros
Join this stretching flow sequence, and breath to open up the body from the excessive hours at the sitting down position, and connect body, and mind.
Meeting ID: 756 1730 0429 / Password: 029393
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12pm – 45min HIIT Body_By_Lloyd (advanced)
Online live at Zoom.
Instructor: Lloyd Clother
Full body workout with lower impact options.
Meeting ID: 827 7272 8110 / Passcode: 038447
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Friday:
11am: 45min Energy Boost, and Stretch (moderate)
Live at Zoom
Instructor: Louise Ganitis.
Low impact movements to improve cardio, and open up your body. To FEEL good!!! Optimistic! Healthy, and Strong! Last 10min for stretching, and relaxation.
Zoom Meeting ID: 756 1730 0429 / Password: 029393
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Saturday:
10am: 30min Core, and Stretch (moderate)
Live at Zoom.
Instructor: Louise Ganitis.
Class focused on core strengthening, and body alignment.
Zoom Meeting ID: 756 1730 0429 / Password: 029393
Click here to join!
Sunday:
10am: 45min Complete Body Workout (moderate) / ONLINE
Live at Zoom.
Instructor: Louise Ganitis.
Class consisted of: 30min strength, and stretch (loaded or not) with 10min HIIT.
Zoom Meeting ID: 756 1730 0429 / Password: 029393
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