WORKOUTS/CLASSES

OK, so who likes to exercise? 

I don't think too many people will raise their hands. There are millions of excuses why we don't exercise.  I think I used them all. Now, I cannot emphasize enough that we need to MOVE our body.

I had to incorporate some movement when I made the decision to start my weight loss and health journey. Gyms were not unfamiliar to me, but I always had an excuse NOT to go.

 I found a gym four blocks away from my house so I really didn't have an excuse not to go.  I started slow -- Just walking 15 minutes on the treadmill used to take my breath away.

I must confess that realizing how "out of shape" I was, made me want to quit before I even started, but I stayed in the game.
Patience---Rome was not build in a day.  I did whatever I could, and little by little I challenged myself to do a little more.  When I least expected it, I was walking 30 minutes. 
Consistency - don't give up just because you might have a bad day or because you don't see results fast enough. Don't let bad days dictate your tomorrows. Don't get discourage!!!

The body needs a chance to accept the change.  I started doing my walks 3 times a week and as time went by I added more days.

Now, I workout 4-5 days at week, I train with my trainer once a week,  plus I teach several fitness classes a week. It has become part of my routine almost like taking a shower or brushing my teeth.  After awhile, believe it or not, you will want to do it.

 Make small changes like going up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, park you car as far as you can when you go to the mall or supermarket.   Remember, small changes make big differences.

Find support and exercise with a friend or group.  Make it a date. It will help you keep accountable.  Make it fun. I will assure you - you will get back what you put in.

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If you live in NYC and you are looking for FREE fitness classes- Check out 

Shape Up NYC

Shape Up NYC offers FREE classes such as Zumba®, Yoga, Aerobics, Kickboxing, Cardio Sculpt, PiYo, and many more classes taught by great fitness instructors. Classes are found all across the five boroughs at recreation centers, parks, schools, community centers, libraries, senior centers, and hospitals. There are more than 300 FREE fitness classes at over 90 locations across New York City!

My Classes

I teach senior classes at Fort Independence Senior Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am. 

If you are 60 and over you can become a member of the center.  It's FREE for you.

Fort Independence Senior Community Center

3350 Bailey Avenue

Bronx, NY 10463

(718) 796-2950

Hope to see you in one of my classes.  If you have any questions about the classes, you can call the center at the number above.

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Workouts

 Total Body Workout

intenSati Workout -

intenSati will help you let go of stress and contact your happy place—while you sweat. This five minute workout mixes heart-racing cardio and irresistible positive affirmations. It's all you need to boost your mood and have you feeling like a WARRIOR. 

intenSati - 5 minute mood-booster workout

Enjoy FREE intenSati workouts HERE

Need a Walking Audio?   "I CAN DO HARD THINGS"  (13 minutes)

Looking for an exercise(s) for specific body parts?  Click the link below.

EXERCISE FINDER

"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, and mental states" ~ Carol Welch 

LETS START MOVING!!!

DETERMINATION - PATIENCE - CONSISTENCY - FOCUS