Holidays

The holidays tend to bring out more intense emotions.  Some people really struggle with depression around this time of year and many find their stress level elevated to its highest point this month.  There are many things we can do naturally to combat these issues. Through exercise, endorphin's are released and a natural high occurs.  Yoga and stretching can bring clarity to the mind and help you focus on your tasks better and breathing deeply has been proven to lower stress.  Suzanne and I know this from experience.  The few times we have gone without exercise for more than a few days we have both felt the downward spiral that can often happen without it.  It is very much a natural "drug" for both of us.   When we exercise we have more to offer our loved ones, we feel younger and have more energy.  We challenge you to make some time for yourself in this busy season to get some exercise in.


We have also noticed with the time change that most people are feeling sluggish and uninspired in the evenings. Give one of our evening classes a try - we turn the lights down low and have found that people are letting go more and really moving when they feel un-intimidated and safe.  Our evening Zumba classes are really just a party and a great way to keep your metabolism going long into the night.  Most of us walk around with insecurities about the way we look and act on a regular basis - it is just human nature - but at The Edge nobody really cares and you are free to just "be".  


Our classes are also a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family.  We don't have age limits at The Edge so those of you with kids may want to just bring them along to do a class with you!  As long as they are old enough to follow what is going on in the class they are more than welcome.  For the younger ones we have Zumbatomic on Mondays that is quite popular and might be a good way to get some exercise into their routine during the holiday break.  We have a few husband and wife teams that come to our boot Camp, Fluid Edge and kickboxing classes and have a great "date"!


We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season this year.  Suzanne and I count our blessing daily and you are very much a part of them.  Take a moment to recognize all that is good in your life and appreciate the little things - that is what life is all about!

Something new!

Have you ever noticed a common thread among older people?  Aches and pains.  It takes a little longer to get out of bed in the morning or get into a car.  There are many reasons for these maladies but quite frankly often it is just a part of getting older.  We all know how important cardio exercise is to our health - keeps our heart strong, increases metabolism and helps us lose excess weight - but did you know how important stretching and strength are to you health?  The earlier in life you start a regime of stretching the less likely you are to have joint and back pain later in life.  As we age our joints and muscles become tighter and less elastic.  We also lose our muscle mass faster.  Consistently working on strength and length will keep our bodies in tip top shape.  Too young to think you should worry about these issues?  Well, if you are only doing cardio exercise you will begin to notice sore joint no matter what age you are.

So, make some time to incorporate these into your workout schedule.  BodyFlow (which we are changing the name to Fluid EDGE) is a wonderful combination of stretching and strength moves choreographed to incredible music.  You will walk away feeling refreshed and whole again.   See you soon!