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!

PARTY!!!!!

Oh Yeah!!! After battling breast cancer a year and a half ago I now treasure every birthday I have. On October 27th I am turning 42 (OMG) and I am having a BIG BASH!!!! The ONLY presents I want that day is your presence at an off the hook Zumba party! Free for everyone! Please bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for a night you wont soon forget! I am just happy to be alive and able to dance! Feel free to bring your friends - I can't wait to see you there! Thursday at 5:30pm! MUCH LOVE and APPRECIATION, Kristin

Seeing Pink!

We are seeing pink on the horizon! Please join us as we participate in the first ever Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk in San Luis Obispo! This is very close to my heart as I have not only lost my mother to breast cancer when she was 45, fought myself last year to beat the disease, but also know so many beautiful women who are fighting or recently fought it as well. We need to find a cure. It is scary to think how many people are still diagnosed daily. Yes we are catching it earlier because of awareness and better screening, and we have higher survival rates because of more effective treatment but this is not enough. We need a CURE. That is why we have formed CURE EDGE (Courage). It takes courage to fight this hideous disease and it takes courage to step up and help find a cure. What better way to spend a Saturday morning than taking a nice long walk in our beautiful town, joined by friends. If you are interested go to our participant page and sign up - CURE EDGE PAGE ! If you know me at all - you know we will be dancing the whole way!

Fall!

What a beautiful time of year - my favorite in fact. I love how the sun sits in the sky and the colors of everything. For some reason everything seems more crisp and vivid. It is also a great time for change. As we settle in for winter now is a great time to create good habits. Instead of slumping down on the couch at night make it a point to get some sort of exercise in. Maybe it is a walk around the block or a few sit ups while you are watching your favorite show. Or maybe you will join us at The Edge for a class or two. For once we are exited for the sun to set early - our lights in our studio are so much fun and we can't wait to share them with you! After a long day a "party" at The Edge will be just the ticket to help you unwind and revive!

Mark your calendars. We have an amazing Master Zumba class on October 1st (master only means it is taught by a master instructor - still just Zumba). It is from 9:45 am to 11:15 and is $10 at the door (BodyFlow will be cancelled that day).

We are also very excited to be creating a team to walk in the first ever Making Strides 5K walk to end breast cancer in San Luis Obispo! This event is October 22nd and the more people we can get to walk with us the better! Let us know if you would like more information.

We continue to be inspired by all our Edge family members. Your dedication and positive outlooks make this world a better place. The best part is we get to watch you get stronger, healthier, and more confident all of the time. Life is about LIVING and you are all doing that..... on THE EDGE!

Contest!

Hey Everyone!
We are giving away an 11 class pass and there are several ways to win! All names will go into a drawing that we will reveal next Wednesday. First you can make a comment right here with any sort of suggestions you have for us. Second, you can share a link to our club on your FB page (make sure to let us know) and third you can write a review on Yelp. We are solidifying our next schedule and would love your feedback! The Edge is all about YOU so we want it to be just right. Good Luck!

By the way our website is www.theedgefitnessstudio.com!

Chili?

We LOVE living here on the Central Coast. Part of what makes it great is the small town feel that we have. Rarely do you have to wait more than 5 minutes in the grocery store line, traffic is almost unheard of and you better be ready to run into someone you know when you leave the house. This Sunday we will have a booth set up at the annual Chili Cook off sponsored by the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club. They have a lot of fun things to do along with great entertainment (Kristin's daughter's band will be playing for the second year in a row). Come on out to Biddle Park where the sun is sure to be shining and stop by and say hi! The chili is pretty dang good too!

The Best Job!

We seriously have the BEST job in the world. It has been so fun getting to know so many new people and watching you all smile while taking a class! Even better is watching over the weeks as people gain confidence and start to really let go in class. Giving just a little more each time. We get to see someone who starts out timid in the back row gradually move closer to the front and eventually help someone else learn a step or two. We get to watch an amazing transformation - even from the beginning of class to the end. Some of you arrive tired and stressed from your day but you leave with a bigger bounce in your step even though you just physically worked really hard. Most of all you are all an inspiration to us. You are the reason we are so excited to come to "work" everyday. Thank YOU for enriching our lives so much. We are all a part of this big family - different ages, different personalities, different desires but when we all come together we are fabulous!