Category Archives: Fitness

Insta Fit for Fall

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Unlike some, I don’t keep my favorite ways to stay healthy and fit a secret. I am all about sharing the wealth on health on social media and with you.  So as I look ahead to what some consider the most high calorie and unhealthy season of the year (aka my favorite time to indulge) I thought I’d share some of my favorites right now.

For fitness, I always try to cross-train during the week to keep my body guessing to intensify the workout. Of course, my old faithful friend Flywheel Sports has been my go-to for years. The different trainers provide a variety of rides and workouts that maximize the 45 I spend on the bike!

Another favorite that has been fun to try recently is Beyond 500. This particular workout method combines three disciplines to create the most efficient and balanced workout system: Pilates-inspired functional movements, cardio intervals, and strength exercises. I always feel winded after but stronger because of the work I put in.

Fuel Up? Look no further than my favorite good-for-me meal on the go, Snap Kitchen. Whether I am grabbing a juice to refuel during a long day or after a workout or getting a nutrient packed meal, it’s always a good choice. Lately I have been digging on the Far East Tumeric juice and one of their tasty snack packs.

When I am at home, I love whipping up a green salad with a protein and a flavorful dressing. It’s the 2 minute way to fill up with something that will keep you full of energy and away from the fast food! Homemade doesn’t have to mean hard.

Treat yourself and your skin to something extra special this fall. Kiehl’s legendary product line keeps your skin glowing, soft and healthy throughout the year. Guys be sure to stock up on my favorites for the fall season. Products like the oil eliminator, facial fuel and the creamy avocado eye treatment will get you ready in no time.

Need a little more relaxation time post holiday shopping or family time? Etre Belle is located in the bustling NorthPark Center and offers spa and medical spa services including massages, facials, manicures/pedicures. I love their rejuvenating facials and swedish massages if I feel a little tense or tired.

Fall into a healthy routine this season and tell me about your favorite ways to do so on social media!

Beyond500 Creates New Fitness Curve in Dallas

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It’s 7:15 am on a Monday morning and I don’t know whether to laugh, cry or both. I’ve just finished my first class at the hot new Beyond500 Pilates Hybrid Interval Training PHIT-ness studio on Henderson Ave. Little did I know when owner and boss lady Brandi Marino invited me in to try out the brand new fitness regimen that I would be running on a hamster wheel. That’s right, Beyond500 brings a state-of-the-art new fitness ‘machine’ called ‘The Curve’ with its new studio. The apparatus is powered by you, essentially a self-propelled treadmill that’s 30 percent more effective than conventional models.

The workout changes daily, and there are three different formats; Double-Dare, Stack, and 3X3. My class was the 3X3 model which consists of switching between a circuit on the treadmill and a weights mix on the chair. Beyond500 explains the interval training as:

  • BURN in The Hot Seat – stabilize and isolate your Pilates torso in the chair
  • BLAST on The Human Hamster Wheel – you provide the power on the self-propelled treadmill that’s 30 percent more effective than the conventional model
  • BUILD with The(kettle) Bell – strengthen and tone those muscles all over

I found myself getting in the groove pretty easily but Mitchell, who happens to own CitySurf in Uptown as well, definitely kept me on my toes and a sweaty mess. That’s all hard work though, right? The group class format allows even the most fitness shy to break out of the shell and really feel the burn. An intro class is $15, and they currently have a special rate of $50 for two weeks unlimited.  Other membership options are available, too. So guys, girls and whoever might be eating their holiday calories (not me, clearly), get ready to love the curves and head over to Beyond500 for a new kind of workout.

Pulse and Pedal at Flywheel Summer Community Appreciation Weekend

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It’s an odd juxtaposition when Summer hits Dallas. Locals start strongly reconsidering having that last cookie or all you can drink happy hour and gym prices go through the roof. Well, Flywheel Sports in Plano has just the solution for both of those things. That’s right, Summer pricing is here.

Flywheel Sports Plano’s special summer pricing features new class package rates and membership specials valid for a limited time following the Fly into Summer event. Individual classes will now begin at $20, with prices dropping as low as $15 per class when purchased in a package. New members to Plano can try their first month as an unlimited Flywheel and FlyBarre member for just $99, valid for purchase from June 7-13. The first class at Flywheel is always free.

Special Flywheel classes include a black light GLOW ride on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and a Musical Bikes ride (sounds dangerously fun) featuring 10 Flywheel instructors rotating off the instructor platform for a 60 minute class where no rider will know what happens next. FlyBarre pulsers can bring their guy for free to the Jay Z vs Beyonce FlyBarre class on Saturday at 3:00 pm by emailing their RSVP to plano@flywheelsports.com. For a full schedule of events, please visit the Flywheel Texas Facebook page.

All classes throughout the weekend will feature giveaways and promotions from community partners such as Eatzi’s, Vita Coco, Legends Popcorn, DryBar and Blue Mesa Grill and Catering.

To reserve a spot in one of the Fly into Summer specialty classes, guests can reserve online at texas.flywheelsports.com or email plano@flywheelsports.com for reservations and pricing information.

Flywheel Plano

5964 W. Parker Road.

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GIVEAWAY: FlyBarre Sport

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UPDATE:

The winner of the FlyBarre Giveaway is:

Allison Collister “My favorite way to stay active is swimming! Just recently discovered it and am really enjoying it.”

Congratulations, Allison! Be sure to reply to the email you’ve been sent, and you’re FlyBarre 5 class pack will be headed your way!

Thanks to all who entered!

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It’s Wednesday, it’s officially Springtime in Dallas and before we know it swimsuit season is going to be here. ‘Tis the season for extra gym sessions, juice cleanses and sneaking cupcakes into the house! Oops.

To celebrate the change in seasons, I’m giving away this amazing FlyBarre 5 class pack. ($118 value)

FlyBarre (part of the Flywheel family) settled into Plano just last year as the first of it’s kind in Texas. Recently, FlyBarre unveiled its brand new, more intense and exhilarating cousin FlyBarre Sport. Now don’t get me wrong, it took a little convincing to get me into a class full of women but if Nick Cannon can do it then I can too. It’s a full on body sculpting workout with lots of repetition with lighter weights.

What makes FlyBarre sport different than the regular barre classes? Cardio. There are three sets and your legs are like jello from all the other activities you’ve done, and you want to die and/or walk out in protest. But this is how your body will change. Stick it out, suck it up, results will follow.

Entering the classes I am always excited to see what kind of variations my usual instructor Cristin is going to bring and by the end I am happily sore and satisfied knowing that I got my workout in for the day. These classes are for guys and gals so have no preconceived notions about who FlyBarre is targeting themselves towards.

I’m excited to be giving one away to a lucky reader; read below for details on how to enter to win!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

One winner will receive one (5) FlyBarre classes.

HOW TO ENTER

To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post and answer the question:

“What’s your favorite way to be active?”

You can receive up to FOUR additional entries to win by doing the following:

1. Follow @eatstyledallas on Twitter. Come back and let me know you’ve followed in an additional comment.

2. Tweet the following about the giveaway: “Enter to win a @FlywheelTexas FlyBarre 5-pack from @eatstyledallas! http://ow.ly/vQUv8”. Come back and let me know you’ve Tweeted in an additional comment.

3. Become a fan of Eat Style Dallas on Facebook. Come back and let me know you became a fan in an additional comment.

4. Follow Eat Style Dallas on Instagram. Come back and let me know you started following in an additional comment.

Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 11:59pm CST.

Winner: The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and announced at the top of this post. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, another winner will be selected.

VITAL Fitness Expands Class Line-Up

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I popped in yesterday to check out the 2 month old studio and I walked out a changed man. Vital Fitness Studio at The Joule Hotel has become a trendsetter for all things yoga and fitness in Downtown Dallas. Just recently, with the addition of a few new instructors they’ve been able to expand their class offerings and target new areas of fitness practice. With classes like Energizing, Detox, Soothing and Restorative Yoga, you can’t go wrong. I popped in yesterday to take a core fitness class with instructor Neil Patel. This is one of two more fitness centric classes, the other being Cardio Sculpt.

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The hour long class was filled with core strengthening movements and centering yoga techniques to build stability. What sounded like a piece of cake actually ending up pushing me to my limits in all the right ways. Vital‘s way of teaching is a rarity in Dallas.

With small classes comes greater opportunity for instructors to really interact with students and guide them through the practice in a helpful way. Case in point? Yesterday I walked in as someone who had done yoga before and thought I knew the ropes, but when Patel asked us to work on headstands I shrunk.  After a few helpful hints, everyone in the class including myself had the headstand nearly perfected. I’ll definitely be back for more! This chic studio has it all. I highly recommend it to any yoga and fitness lovers in Dallas who are looking to be challenged in a safe environment.

For a look at the full class line up, head here.

VITAL Fitness Studio

1608 MAIN STREET

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 USA

T 972 759 3390

Shape Up for Summer: Flywheel Sports

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Friends, coworkers and just about everyone I come in contact with knows my love of being active. I am a half-marathon finisher and an avid runner but when I crave something different in my workout plan I know where to go, Flywheel.

It all began in 2012 when I took my first ride, and I haven’t looked back yet. Staying fit and active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. I know personally that it isn’t always easy to find time for exercise, but taking 45 or 60 min to jump on a bike and jam out a workout at Flywheel is SO worth it. The fun atmosphere, expert instructors who push you to your best and the overall feeling of accomplishment make this sweat session a blast.

Today is World Health Day and I challenge you to get out and spend some quality time being active and healthy. Round up those endorphins and treat yourself to a healthy meal or two. The best thing about personal health and a little fitness? There’s no feeling better than getting it done!

Flywheel is my chosen “me time” for fitness during the week when I’m not hitting the pavement. Everyones first class is always free and I’ve got a hunch that after your first ride, you’ll be hooked like me! It’s a no pressure zone and thats what makes the Flywheel experience different than most.

You’ll find me in the stadium most days because being fit is ALWAYS fashionable.

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Breaking a sweat with Flywheel instructor, Mark.

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Jillian Michaels leads a class in Dallas (photo courtesy of Flywheel Sports)

Nekter Juice Bar to Open Second DFW Location in Southlake

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Following up on their successful Dallas launch in Snider Plaza, Nekter Juice Bar has set it’s sights on Southlake.

Photo Credit: Katie Thompson

Photo Credit: Katie Thompson

Nekter is bringing their 100% all natural, raw, vegan juices and smoothies and wide assortment of equally nutritious snacks, acai bowls, bottled Nekter Grab n’ Gos and the popular 1,2,3 & 5-day Nekter Cleanse Program – to Bicentennial Retail Plaza at 410 W Southlake Boulevard.

Since 2010, Nekter Juice Bar has expanded to new locations including Dallas and now the chain brings the juice craze to our friends in Southlake.

Nationwide shipping of the Nekter Cleanse is reaching new fans across the map daily. Nekter Fans flood the social media and mail circuits raving about the difference Nekter juices and cleanses have made in their lives. As Nekter Juice Bar continues to grow, founders Steve and Alexis are still committed to changing the world – by delivering quality juice products and giving the Nekter communities the priceless gift of improved health and well-being.

Happy juicing, Southlake!

For now, Nekter Juice Bar is located in Park Cities at 6712 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205.