As Shape's senior fitness editor, I get to try fun new classes, meet talented trainers, and check out workout clothing and gear before it hits the stores. And in this blog, I'm going to share all of that with you! From my favorite new ways to stay fit to the pants that make my butt look perky you're going to hear it all. And along the way, I hope to hear from you too.
I recently visited Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista, California. I was only there for a day, but I took full advantage: Between a delicious breakfast and lunch, I walked around the property's 200 acres, took a body-sculpting class, cooled off with a swim in the pool, and indulged in a heavenly deep-tissue massage. I even squeezed in a yoga class before hitting the road. I arrived home three hours later completely wiped out, and was fast asleep at 9:30.
But the next day, I woke up refreshed, happy, and in the mood for oatmeal instead of my usual blueberry scone. I even did something I haven't attempted in months: I ran in the morning. Taking that one-day break from my real life--with nothing to focus on but walking to my next fitness class--was just what I needed to get me excited about working out and eating well again.
You don't have to escape to a spa to get the same benefit; instead, devote one day (or even a few hours) entirely to your health--and make the phone, TV, and computer off-limits. Start with a healthy breakfast and then head to the gym and try a new class or two. Afterward, relax in the steam room, take a long shower, and go to your favorite restaurant for lunch. If you work out at home, load up on fitness DVDs at the library or try a new Shape routine (I'm still loving the Bikini Body Countdown workouts).
But the next day, I woke up refreshed, happy, and in the mood for oatmeal instead of my usual blueberry scone. I even did something I haven't attempted in months: I ran in the morning. Taking that one-day break from my real life--with nothing to focus on but walking to my next fitness class--was just what I needed to get me excited about working out and eating well again.
You don't have to escape to a spa to get the same benefit; instead, devote one day (or even a few hours) entirely to your health--and make the phone, TV, and computer off-limits. Start with a healthy breakfast and then head to the gym and try a new class or two. Afterward, relax in the steam room, take a long shower, and go to your favorite restaurant for lunch. If you work out at home, load up on fitness DVDs at the library or try a new Shape routine (I'm still loving the Bikini Body Countdown workouts).
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