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Living Social Deal- 8 Barre Classes- ONLY $40

Don’t miss our deal on Living Social! 

8 Barre classes for ONLY $40.00!

The deal ends on Monday, January 30^th so don’t miss out!  You have until May 31^st to use your classes so even if you are a current Barre participant, you can still use this deal!  Purchase your deal thru the link below and then contact Richmond Balance to redeem your voucher and schedule your classes.  Be sure to forward this to everyone you know!

Living Social Link:  http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/77/deals/141629-eight-barre-classes

Richmond Balance Phone #:  804-343-1234

Email bwebster@richmondbalance.com for more information

Visit http://www.richmondbalance.com/ and click on the Special Programs tabe to view the current Barre schedule.  

RB Barre- for the busy person you are!!!

We know you have a busy schedule.  We know your budget is tight.  We know sometimes your plans have to change at the last minute. 

We also know that despite all of that, you are still committed to your health and fitness goals!!!

Richmond Balance is now offering 4 week Barre packages to fit everyone's schedule, budget and....well, life's little suprises.

The next session of Barre starts next week on Monday, January 30th.  There are still spots available so be sure to check out the new packages below and register today!  For a complete schedule of classes visit http://www.richmondbalance.com/ and click on the Special Programs tab.

For more info or to register email bwebster@richmondbalance.com

Bronze Package- 4 weeks / 2 classes per week- $80 
Silver Package- 4 weeks / 2 classes per week- $80 PLUS add extra classes for just $8 per class
Gold Package- 4 weeks / UNLIMITED Classes- $119
Platinum Package- 4 weeks / UNLIMITED Classes PLUS Gym Membership- $149

The Dark Side of Yoga.

Recently I've had several clients, who know about my yoga practice, email the link to the recent New York Times article entitled How Yoga can Wreck Your Body. I appreciate their concern and, to be honest, I have in the past hurt myself doing yoga.

Those of you who know me may know that: 1)this new year I have resolved to do some kind of yoga, at least once a day, for 365 days, and 2) I hate that yoga has become a fitness trend.

The New York Times article brings up some really valid points, chief among them; 'the number of Americans doing yoga has risen from about 4 million in 2001 to what some estimate to be as many as 20 million in 2011 — means that there is now an abundance of studios where many teachers lack the deeper training necessary to recognize when students are headed toward injury.'

So, why the huge increase in yoga participation? I think people are attracted to the novelty, the flexibility, the challenge, the overwhelming desire for stillness in their minds, so they push themselves into positions that their bodies may not be ready for...that's what I did.

When I learned about yoga, I first learned about breathing. The stillness of mind, unity of body and breath, the unity of body and the Universe. Somewhere over the past couple of decades (almost) I'd gotten away from that and, instead of coming back to my breath, I pushed...and got hurt.

If you are contemplating starting a yoga program, the New York Times article is worth reading, but don't let it frighten you away from practice. Instead, find someone who cherishes the practice itself to learn from, and then find the stillness in breath and in your own heart.

Yoga, if done responsibly can be a beautiful and enriching addition to your life, but please don't treat it as a fitness trend.

Peace and happiness,

Jennie

Hi, my name is Jennie, and this year I will be 40.

40 is the new 20, as the saying goes...I'm not sure how much I agree with that.

To be sure, I was really fit in my 20's, but at 39 I can say for sure that I'm the fittest I've ever been. And no, I'm not following any crazy fitness routine. I teach barre at Richmond Balance, so I do the workout 3 times a week, and I do Bikram yoga twice a week. This is a far cry from the endless hours I spent biking, running, swimming, hiking, and dancing during my 20's. Not that I find anything wrong with being that active, it just takes a lot of time...time that I don't have.

What I do find is that by spending an hour a day five days a week strengthening and balancing my body I am not only more fit than I've ever been, I'm also a lot smarter about my fitness choices and about the way I take care of my body.

Do I feel like I did when I was 20? No, I feel better, smarter, stronger, and more flexible.

So if you ask me, 40 isn't the new 20, it's the New and Improved 20.

Spend an hour a day with any one of our highly qualified personal trainers and get into the best shape of your life!

Yes you can snack (yay)... But not on potato chips (boo)

Healthy snacking keeps your metabolism rocking throughout the da

y and helps prevent over eating at meal time.

Choose fibrous snacks with a good balance of fats to proteins to carbs.

Here are some other things to keep in mind.

• Keep your snacks under 200 calories.
• Drink water before and after snacking...this will keep you feeling full longer.
• Snack in between meals making sure not to go over your daily caloric intake.
• Don't make your snack full of sugar, this will cause your blood sugar to spike and plummet making you hungry again.

Good choices for snacks include:

• Apples and almond butter
• Carrot and celery sticks with peanut butter
• 2 rice cakes with hummus and an avocado slice
• 2 All natural turkey slices with low fat cheese rolls
• A yogurt spinach papaya smoothie (trust me)

Wait an hour after you snack and then come to Richmond Balance for a calorie torching barre class. You'll love it!!

Have a healthy and balanced day!!

Jennie

Good food recipe!

Jen's Portable Breakfast Frittata

Pre-heat oven to 425

Ingredients:

6 egg whites

1 Tbsp EVOO (optional)

2 cloves garlic finely chopped

1/4 red onion finely chopped

1 1/2 c spinach

1 c red bell pepper chopped

Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste

You'll also need:

cooking spray and a muffin pan

Directions:

Saute garlic and onions in evoo until onions are translucent.

Add spinach and wilt.

In a separate bowl mix egg whites, red pepper, salt, pepper, and cumin.

Add garlic, onions and spinach. Mix well.

Spray muffin tin with non stick spray.

Pour mix into muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm and slightly browned.

~ 147 calories per fritatta

~ 0.2-7.0 grams of fat (depending on if you use the oil)

~ 25 grams of protein

Have a fritatta with 1/2 an apple and a glass of H2O for a low fat low cal breakfast that will keep you full and focused.

366 Days of Fitness!

Do you make New Years resolutions every year only find yourself forgetting them or dropping off half way through the year because you found the resolution too difficult? Or maybe you got bored?

Changing habits is hard, a year is a long time.

A day, in contrast, is pretty manageable.

If you make one healthy choice every day, in as little as 3 weeks you can change your life in a manageable and lasting way. And, the best part of 2012 is that you get one extra day to do it!

Our staff at Richmond Balance is taking advantage of the leap year to be as fit and healthy as we can be. Stop by to ask us how we're doing it!

And while you're here you can make your first healthy choice by taking advantage of our $299.00 annual membership.

Until January 31st $299.00 gets you 24 hour access seven days a week, access to our fun and fantastic classes, and the opportunity to work with the best personal trainers in Richmond!

So, we've just made it even easier for you to change your life one day at a time for a healthier, happier you!!