Part Two of our reflection series is a big one for us. While our recipes make up a majority of the content we share, a big reason we started this platform is because we love fitness. As you’ll read below, we both went through a somewhat similar ‘transformation’ with fitness in 2018—and we’re not talking about a physical transformation. We know our journeys are constantly evolving, … Continue reading 2018: Our Year in Review II, Fitness
Man, it has sure been a minute since we’ve brought you a WTF post (whoops). But we’re bringing WTF back this week to discuss a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: DAYBREAKER. Daybreaker might not be as “buzzword-y” in the health and wellness community as some of our previous WTF topics (e.g. matcha, turmeric, and macros), but it’s my hope that someday soon it … Continue reading WTF: Daybreaker
Name: Reyna Munves Age: 34 Hometown: Allentown, PA Current Location: Center City, Philly Instructor at: Unite Fitness (Philly East location) Classes taught per week: 4; Tuesday 5:45 AM and 7:15 AM; Thursday 5:45 AM and 7:15 AM; plus personal training IG: @reynathetraina Reyna was one of our very first followers and supporters when we launched our IG account in January (and our blog later in … Continue reading Interview: Reyna “the Traina” Munves, Coach, Unite Fitness
Last August, when I finally took responsibility for, and got serious about, my wellness, I did a lot of research around diet and exercise best practices. I found many different meal plans, training guides, and other various articles and resources. Many training guides I found mentioned “HIIT” and “LISS”. As a former cardio junkie, unsuccessfully chasing certain goals, I felt enlightened and hopeful when I … Continue reading WTF: HIIT/LISS
Name: Maggie Greene Age: 27 Hometown: Schnecksville, PA Current Location: Francisville, Philly Instructor at: The Rabbit Hole Classes taught per week: 1; Monday 6 PM power flow IG: @mag_blue Probably one of the coolest things about “growing up” is seeing what your friends—who you’ve know since say, third grade—wind up doing with their lives. Maggie has always been an athletic, kindhearted person with a go-getter … Continue reading Interview: Maggie Greene, Yoga Instructor, The Rabbit Hole
Yes—you read that right. Sweat Fitness‘s new center city location at One South Broad has finally opened, after pushing back the opening date for OVER A YEAR. When I moved to Old City in October 2016—from my apartment that had [a small, sorry excuse for] a gym—I knew it was time to bite the bullet and join a “real gym”. Sweat’s Old City location is … Continue reading After Promising a February 2017 Opening Date, Sweat Fitness’s New Center City Location Has Finally Opened. Worth it or Nah?
Today we want to let you all in on a little known Philly fitness secret: one of our new favorite fitness studios, BPM Fitness, offers a $10 live DJ (!!!) class the first Friday of every month. What better way to try out a new studio than with a discounted class and live music!? BPM Fitness—recently named Philly’s “Best New Way to Work Up a … Continue reading Where Every Philly Fitness Enthusiast Should Be Spending Their First Fridays
Name: Katie Graham Age: 26 Hometown: Abington, PA Current Location: Huntington Valley, PA Instructor at: RIDE Spin, Barre & TRX Studio Classes taught per week: 7 (14 this week!); Monday: 6 PM Barre, 7 PM RIDE/TRX Fusion; Wednesday: 5:30 AM Rhythm RIDE, 7 PM Barre; Friday: 5:45 AM RIDE/Barre Fusion; Saturday: 7 AM RIDE & Abs; Sunday: 9:30 AM Rhythm RIDE Fun Fact: Her and … Continue reading Interview: Katie Graham, Co-Owner + Instructor, RIDE Spin, Barre & TRX Studio
Name: Shawn Reid Age: 45 Hometown: Portsmouth, Virginia Current Location: Chinatown, Philly Instructor at: Sweat Fitness Classes taught per week: 4: Tuesday 7 PM at Queen Village: Super Strong; Wednesday 7:15 PM at Old City: Boot Camp, Friday 1:15 PM at Old City: Raw, Saturday 12 PM at Old City: Weekend Warrior, plus personal training IG: @mediumsizeddeal We were so excited to interview Shawn for our FIRST instructor interview for many reasons. Shawn’s classes are easily some … Continue reading Interview: Shawn Reid, Instructor, Sweat Fitness
You know what really grinds my gears? Lately, I’ve been finding myself in many new studios. For whatever reason—some of my favorite classes are getting harder to schedule, and I’ve also been trying to “broaden my horizons” and try out new spots. I’m not normally easily angered, but I’ve been noticing an unsettling pattern when I arrive at new studios: Instructors—primarily male instructors—grossly underestimate my … Continue reading Weak at First Sight? Let’s Talk About Being Underestimated by Fitness Instructors
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