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What Did We Learn This Month @ShapeMagazine with Jordin Sparks on the Cover

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Shape: August 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shape Cover Star for August: 

Jordin Sparks is on the cover of the August issue of Shape. She was apparently on American Idol during the 2010 season and did very well. Confession time—I don’t watch TV  “talent” shows and have never, ever, EVER seen an episode of American Idol. This is certainly not a decision based on snobbery (With several episodes of My Cat from Hell on my DVR—who the hell am I to judge other people’s taste?) So I have to discuss Jordin based simply on this interview and I must say she seems like a good egg.

 

Anyhoo, Jordin has lost over 50 pounds from her 5’ 10” frame after deciding in December 2010 to get healthy before her 21^st birthday. (21^st! Oh my god, she is so young as well!) Once she tweeted a photo of herself after having lost 30 pounds the offers from Hollywood started pouring in (which is kind of depressing but that’s show business for you!)

 

And just like that, she was cast in the upcoming movie Sparkle which co-stars the late Whitney Houston. (Jordin is considering getting a tattoo of a dove in Whitney’s honor.)

 

Jordin also offers us a glimpse into her workout routine developed by Reebok trainer Jade Alexis here:

 

 

So what else is inside the August Shape?

  

“Go for a Spin”

Now, back to something I actually know about! Spinning is how I got started into the fitness business and this page will give you all need to know to get started on your first class.

 

 

 

 

“Get a Gold Medal Body”

As I type this I have the 2012 Summer Olympics playing in the background. Here we have eight of the top U.S. athletes talking about their favorite workout moves.

 

 

 

“Slim in a Splash”

Say you are lucky enough to have access to a pool (oh, do you even know how lucky you are?)—USA Triathlon coach Melissa Mantak has the perfect workout plan described on this page.

 

 

 

Workout of the Month

August’s “Workout of the Month” is brought to us by “Synergy 7 System” creator Kit Rich who is a Pilates instructor and she offers a vigorous series of exercises that will help clear your head. (Kit is not one to sit still for traditional meditation—I like this woman!)

 

"The World’s Best Burgers"

Maybe it is because I am really hungry right now but I just want to EAT this page. (USA Sirloin Burger with bourbon caramelized onion.

 

 

 

Dara Torres

Though the swimming medalist did not make the team this year—she is still a total badass.

 

 
  And now the rest of the best of this issue of Shape:

• "Dance Your Butt Off” Did you Zumba fans can get Aqua Zumba and Zumba in the Circuit? Well now you do!
• "Signs You Need to Trade In Your Trainer" Great advice from David Van Daff, vice president of membership for the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
• “Summer’s Hot New Cookbooks” If you have central AC (unlike me) than some new recipes might be up your alley.
• “Feel Good in Flip-Flops” Several styles of my favorite kind of show that will not throw your back out.
• “Hips Don’t Lie” As essay by Nicole Dorsey Straff who had to have major surgery as a result of her years as a “fitness addict.” (She is doing much better now by the way!)
• “Break Free from Fear” Shape helped three women with different kinds of phobias to move past their fears.

 

Follow Shape magazine online at: www.Shape.com

 

Overall Grade: 

A          There is a ton of good information in this issue plus some fun workout moves to try on your own.  

 

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New Playlist Time! "Watching You" by Eric Hutchinson @erichutchinson #FitFluential

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S WORKOUT PLAYLIST
 
"Watching You” Playlist (50-minute Ride)

 
Hello Gang!

There is no real theme to this ride except it opens with this sweet, sad tune that I simply adore from artist Eric Hutchinson and features a mixture of the old and new throughout. Hope you like it!

Here is a photo of Eric to get us all in the mood.

 

And we’re off……

•    Watching You Watch Him: Eric Hutchinson

Sad, sweet and very listenable—tell me what you think of this song!

 

 

 

•    Desire: U2

And now we get a change of mood & pace—one of my favorites by them.

 

 

 

 

•    Youth Without Youth: Metric

Love, love this band from Canada. This is their newest song and will hate myself forever if I miss seeing them live.

 

 

 

 

•    World In My Eyes: Depeche Mode

One of my students asked me to play Depeche Mode and I obliged with one of my favorites from Violator.

 

 

 

 

•    Bittersweet Symphony: The Verve

When I am running or cycling up a hill—this song gets me pumping for some reason. Apparently the lead singer really did walk into a bunch of strangers while filming this video.

 

 

 

•    Rock Lobster: The B-52s

This tune goes directly to the pleasure center in my brain.

 

 

 

 

•    I Kissed a Girl: Katie Perry

Man people love it when this song comes on!

 

 

 

 

•    Fixed to Ruin: Sam Roberts

This is another one of those tunes that makes my heart pump and my legs want to cycle faster.

 

 

 

 

•    I’m Shakin’: Jack White

Get ready to booty shake folks!

 

 

 

•    Sledgehammer: Peter Gabriel

I like to put this on my iPod when climbing the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge which technically I am supposed to walk my bike across but…

 

(Courtesy of The Bridges of New York City blog)

 

 

 

 

 

•    Milkshake: Kelis

This stupid song makes me so damn happy and I love every stupid second of it. (Nah, nah, nah, nah!)

 

 

 

 

•    Every Little Thing She Does: The Police

My sister and I would dance around the living room singing “eee-oh-oh!”

 

 

 

 

•    Bad Religion: Frank Ocean

(Swoon)

 

 

 

 

That’s all I have today folks. Let me know about some of your favorite songs. I am always looking for good tunes.

 
Until next time…

 

 
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Another Fabulous DVD Workout Giveaway of Kristi Yamaguchi's "Power Fitness" @kristiyamaguchi @AcaciaFitness

 

 

Brooklyn Fit Chick DVD Giveaway Time!

Power Workout
with Kristi Yamaguchi

 

 
And back by popular demand…Power Workout by Kristi Yamaguchi! That’s right, I have given away this DVD in the past and the number of folks vying to win it made me realize that I need to take the unprecedented step and host another giveaway of this very popular DVD. Whoo hoo!

This time I have two copies of the DVD to giveaway (details at the bottom.)

Here are the details about Kristi’s DVD Power Workout:

KRISTI YAMAGUCHI: POWER WORKOUT
On DVD
Celebrity trainer Erin O’Brien leads workout;
Featuring three fast and effective circuit workouts

SILVER SPRING, MD – The first workout from the beloved Olympic gold medalist, Kristi Yamaguchi: Power Workout, is available on DVD from Acacia. A busy competitive athlete, wife, mother, and Dancing with the Stars champion, Kristi stays healthy, strong, and energized with this body-transforming circuit workout. Split into three 10-minute circuits, plus an abs and chest segment, this program will tone the whole body and burn major calories, while suiting even the most hectic of schedules ($16.99, www.AcaciaLifestyle.com). Kristi remains one of the top ten most beloved athletes and the highest among female athletes according to a 2010 study. She ranks No. 6 behind superstars Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, and Peyton Manning.

Kristi and celebrity trainer Erin O’Brien have developed this incredibly efficient workout to blast fat and give you a lean, sculpted figure. It combines heart-pumping cardio blasts with strength-training moves that target all of the main muscle groups.

Kristi stays in championship shape with these exercises and now you can too. Power Workout will get you feeling fit and looking great in no time.

Kristi Yamaguchi has been in the national spotlight since her Olympic Gold Medal win in Women's Figure Skating in 1992. In 2008 she won Dancing with the Stars and in 2010 Kristi was also an on-air correspondent during the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Her children’s book, Dream Big, Little Pig! is being released by Sourcebooks on March 15 of this year.  Kristi and her husband, Bret Hedican, a Stanley Cup winning retired professional hockey player and their two daughters reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Erin O’Brien has been working as a personal trainer and group exercise specialist for 20 years. She holds certifications in a variety of fitness disciplines. Her other Acacia DVDs include: Strong Body, Fit Body (Dec. 2010); Strong Body, Ageless Body; Prenatal Fitness Fix; and Postnatal Rescue. She lives in California with her husband, actor James Denton of Desperate Housewives.
Approx. 53 minutes        SRP: $16.99

Here is a clip of the workout so you can get an idea of it for yourself:

 

 

 

If you are interested in getting a copy of this DVD please post here plus give a shout out via Twitter to both @BrooklynFitChik and @AcaciaFitness (Continental U.S. only please.)

I will randomly pick two winners next Wednesday, August 1st at Noon (Eastern) and contact them directly. Good luck!

  
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What Did We Learn This Month? @WomensHealthMag with Kate Beckinsdale @RealBeckinsdale

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 Women’s Health: July/August 2012

 

 

 

 

Women’s Health Cover Star for July/August: 

Kate Beckinsdale is on the cover of the of the July/August issue to promote her film Total Recall and she looks (as always) completely amazing and beautiful. Honestly, beautiful is not a proper word for her. She is other-worldly gorgeous with a kick-ass figure which she gained from a yoga-based routine developed her trainer Mindy Ingber that is illustrated in the magazine for us all to follow. (Now how can I get a face like Kate’s?)

 

Kate is photographed by James White inside the magazine and wears a fun Gucci top in one of the photos you can see here.

 

 

So what else is in the July/August issue of Women’s Health? 

 

“Skinny Sips”

Maybe I need help with my focus but as I write this post it is the most brilliant, sunny day outside and I just want to sip drinks on my roof and gab with friends. This story is NOT helping me! (Only kidding and I am thrilled with the fact Women’s Health didn’t include a mention of Skinny Girl drinks. So sick of that brand mentioned everywhere!)

 

  

 

 “Yoga for Everyday Athletes”  

Women’s Health asked instructor Emilie Smith to offer her favorite yoga moves for all of us common jocks to follow. (Emilie—do you have a class in New York City? Please?)

 

 

 

 

“American Beauty”

Love this story! Here we get beauty faves from U.S. Olympic athletes and it is stoking my fever for the Olympics like nothing else in this world.

 

 

 

“Your Gym’s Dirty Little Secrets”

This feature is a must-read before joining any health club. YIKES!

 

 

“When Cycling Hurts Your Hoo-Ha”

Are they talking about vaginas? (Though I must say I am glad they did not replace the word with “va-jay-jay”—an expression that sends me into fits of rage.)

 

Anyhoo, the bike seat will hurt the first couple of spin classes but should go away after that. If not, invest in padded bike shorts and not a padded seat. Those are utter crap. (Women’s Health backs me up on this by the way.)

 

 

And now the rest of the best of this issue of Women’s Health:

• "Shop Your Shape in Sandals" Some women are offended by the word “cankles” which is mentioned in this feature but let me tell you something as a person who sold shoes to put herself through college—they exist and can be hidden with the right shoe. So don’t be so damn sensitive!
• "The Breathing Solution" This is a really great article about how to breathe more properly and get all of the beautiful oxygen your body craves every day.  
• "6 Pillars of Ultimate Fitness” The photos for this story are incredible and feature Olympic athletes working on their glutes. You will have to buy the magazine to see for yourself!
• "Love Your Bikini Body" Women’s Health gives us tons of beauty tips and hints to help you feel gorgeous on the beach (though you don’t need any work my lovely readers!)
• “How to be a Social Media Climber” If you are looking for a job and think your resume is the only thing prospective employers will ask from you—guess again. Be careful with your Twitter, Facebook and You Tube accounts people!
• “Your Body on the Beach” If you need more reasons to put on sunblock before you head outside—read this story.
• “Fight Off Head Pounders” Anyone else get awful headaches in the summer? Here we get advice on how to head them off before they strike between the eyes.

 

Overall Grade: 

A! Tons of great stuff in beauty, fashion, fitness and more here. Well done Women’s Health!!

 

You can check out Women’s Health online as well: www.WomensHealthMag.com 

 

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Workout DVD Giveaway Time! Top Celebrity Trainer Amy Dixon @amydixonfitness

 

 

Brooklyn Fit Chick DVD Giveaway!!

 

 

AMY DIXON
Breathless Body Volume 2: The Edge and
Give Me 10 Core Cuts
 
 

 
Hello everybody!

I have two groovy DVDs to give away today from exercise physiologist and celebrity trainer Amy Dixon. Dixon has been a topnotch fitness instructor and trainer for 15 years with some pretty big celebrities she can call her fans including Robin Wright, Jodie Foster and Kesha. She is also a master trainer for BOSU, Schwinn and GRAVITY and the Group Fitness manager for Equinox in Santa Monica and today I have two of her newest DVDs to offer as a giveaway: Breathless: Volume 2 and Give Me 10 Core Counts.

Amy’s philosophy is to act more like an upbeat workout buddy (albeit one in perfect shape!) rather than a hard-nosed drill instructor when she coaches clients and I can totally relate. Really, who needs someone screaming at them to get motivated? (Well, maybe my beloved retired U.S.M.C. boot camp trainer Harvey Walden would be allowed to yell at me. Anyhooo…)

Here is a little information about both DVDs up for the giveaway.

Amy Dixon
Leaves You "Breathless" And Demands "10 More" with Two New Workout DVDs

LOS ANGELES, CA –Ever on the cutting edge of fitness research, Amy Dixon’s two newest workout DVDs deliver undeniable results in record time. "Breathless Body Volume 2: The Edge” combines threshold training and high intensity interval training to push fat burning and endurance to new levels. "Give Me 10: Core Cuts” offers six innovative 10 minute workouts for a total core revolution.

 

Each DVD is approximately 60 minutes and sells for $19.99 on www.amydixonfitness.com. Dixon’s techniques have honed the bodies of many Hollywood’s best bodies including “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale.

“Breathless Body 2: The Edge” consists of four major intensity interval sets with three drills in each set, finishing with one non-stop six minute high end push to the anaerobic EDGE. Amy leads the medium level workout while her back-ups demonstrate modifications for beginners and advanced levels. The challenge is to complete each of the three drills in all four sets three times for 30 seconds at maximum intensity with a 15 second recovery in between. Moves like Squat Jacks, Broad Jumps and Russian Dance keep things fun and uncomplicated. The viewer experiences the ultimate cardio burn while achieving maximum results. Menu options allow viewers to do just one drill or the even just ‘the Finisher’ as time and ability allow. No equipment is used.

“Give Me 10 Core Cuts” comprises six different 10-minute workouts for a total core revolution. Covered are: core ball breakthrough; core ball blast; tight ‘n toned tummy; yoga six pack; AB-solutely perfect Pilates; & hard core definitions. This program is the perfect solution to finding and keeping a toned and tight waistline in only ten minutes a day. Each ten minute workout is designed to lose inches in the midsection, strengthen the back, and flatten the belly. Workouts can be done one at a time, mixed and matched, or all at once. While some of the segments use no equipment, others use a stability ball and hand weights.

"My demographic is the athletic woman or man who wants a scientifically sound workout that is challenging but accessible," Dixon explains. "My programs are rigorous enough to help you achieve the results you want - but they also give you options along the way. When I'm training in person, I craft every workout to help clients reach their full potential. With these new DVDs, I'm trying to bring that flexibility to my home workouts too. I'm not that mean trainer! I'm more like your workout partner, doing all the moves right next to you."


Here are a couple of clips so you can get an idea of Dixon's techniques for yourself:

 

 

 

You can follow Amy Dixon on Facebook at “Amy Dixon Fitness” and on Twitter @amydixonfitness

If you are interested in getting a copy of each of these DVDs (yes, both of them!) then all you have to do is just hit me up either by posting on this Blog or reaching out to me via Twitter @BrooklynFitChik (Continental U.S. only please.)

I will randomly pick the lucky winner next Wednesday, July 25th at Noon (Eastern) and contact them directly. Good luck!

  
Ox Ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @BicyclingMag @OxygenMagazine @PreventionMag

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 

Recaps of Bicycling, Oxygen and Prevention

 

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

 

I know I complain about this quite a bit but I cannot take this heat much longer! Days after day of 85 degrees and over with the kind of humidity that makes the air feel like soup makes me beyond grumpy. Please tell me there will be relief soon?

 

Anyhoo, here are my latest magazine recaps. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Bicycling: August 2012

•  “Sore No More” Bicycle gives us four stretches to help “ease your achy muscles.”
• “Under the Radar” Love this! Bicycle lists some of the best unofficial races including the “Stupor Bowl” set to take place in Minnesota next year during the Super Bowl next February.
• “London Calling” The Olympics are coming and this year they take place in London. Bicycle shows the route the cyclists will take July 28^th & 29^th.
• “Life’s Rich Pageant” Right now the Tour de France is taking place and it makes me dream about all things French and with bicycles. Here, writer Hampton Sides talks about taking in the experience in person. (Some of the human tunnels for the cyclists are only a few feet wide with the crowds being so big.)
• “Tour de France: Ultimate Fan’s Guide” What can I say? This is THE guide if you are looking to get your Tour de France on.

 

Check out Bicycling online here: www.bicycling.com

 

 

 

Oxygen: August 2012

•  Lolo Jones: This woman is my new obsession—truly! I am so invested in Lolo’s success at the upcoming Olympics and am sending her my best thoughts in the meantime. This issue includes Lolo’s “training blueprint” to get your workout a major update.
• “Step Up Your Walk!” I am lucky enough to live near Prospect Park so yesterday I took advantage of one of the best places to go for an active hike and I used the tips written in this issue.  
• “How I Began the Healing Process” Tosca Reno (one of my heroes!) talks about moving on after the death of her husband (Oxygen magazine founder Robert Kennedy.) Keep strong Tosca!
• “Salad Dressing Makeover” I really loved these ideas for healthy options for my salad and are much more fun than my usual olive oil & lemon juice combo.  
• “Your Six-Pack Moves” You can still rock your flat abs this summer. (Because it will never end!)
• “Lean Out Your Body Half” If your lower half is your “tough to train” zone—these circuit training exercises will help you get leaner and more powerful.
• “Super Fit, Super Fast!” An entire core workout that includes suspension training and dumbbells to make your lean and mean.
• “Guess What…You’re Not Drinking Enough Water” Check out this article to see how much h20 you should be taking in every day. It may just shock you...

 

Check out Oxygen online: www.oxygenmag.com

 

 

 

 

Prevention: August 2012

• Dr. Travis Stork (The Doctors) Doctor Adorable is incredibly hot, interesting and married and he gives us nine rules to lasting good health. His wife, Charlotte Brown, MD. Is a pediatrician and insanely pretty by the way.
• “Skin Deep” Sun lovers Trish Behrend and her mother Glenda O’Brien have both dealt with skin cancer and they show us how they are fighting back to lifelong good skin health.
• “Stand Up to Back Pain” Simple steps to fighting off back pain that require no drugs or surgeries.
• “The Not-So-Simple Life of Shrimp” Prevention shows us how to make ecologically friendly choices when it comes to buying shrimp
• “Prevention Celebrate Your Beauty Awards” Get your beautiful face in top shape with these six-winning products.

 

Check out Prevention online www.prevention.com   

 

 

That’s all she wrote today folks.  Be sure to check back for more recaps soon.

 

Until next time!

 

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Workout DVD Giveaway Time! Kristi Yamaguchi's "Power Workout" Signed! @kristiyamaguchi

 

Brooklyn Fit Chick DVD Giveaway Time!

 

Power Workout

with Kristi Yamaguchi

 

 

 

Hello everybody!

Today I have a super, duper giveaway for one of you lucky readers. I happen to have the Kristi Yamaguchi workout DVD (Power Workout) that is autographed by Kristi herself—cool, right?

 

All of this is in celebration of Kristi’s first women’s activewear line, Tsu.ya by Kristi Yamaguchi, which will be sold at select Lord & Taylor stores plus at the retailers website starting this coming September. Here is a little information about Tsu.ya:

“A connoisseur of quality, Kristi’s aesthetic was influenced by her years as an international athlete where she was captivated by the most premium looks of the world, from romantic Parisian to bold Hollywood fashion, and the nature-inspired art of Asia. The result is clean lines, on-trend colors, and stunning style. With modern designs and ultra-comfortable fabrics, Tsu.ya delivers exactly what you need to feel confident and empowered. Managing the double-shift of real-life and motherhood inspired Kristi to build a brand that truly empowers a lifestyle for women. She launched Tsu.ya by Kristi Yamaguchi to do just that – with distinctive quality, tailored to real-life demands.”

 

You can get a taste of Kristi’s new line with this photo featuring a pretty awesome-looking jacket I have to say:

 

 

Now on to the giveaway…

 

Here is a little information about Kristi’s DVD Power Workout:

Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and celebrity trainer Erin O’Brien have developed Kristi Yamaguchi: Power Workout for busy women who are looking for a way to stay healthy, strong and energized. This body-transforming circuit workout is split into three 10-minute circuits (plus an abs and chest segment) and is an incredibly efficient way to tone the whole body and burn major calories, while suiting even the most hectic of schedules.

 

Kristi Yamaguchi: Power Workout combines heart-pumping cardio blasts with strength-training moves that target all of the main muscle groups. The workout runs approximately 53 minutes and equipment needed includes light hand weights and a mat.

 

Here is a clip of the workout so you can get an idea of it for yourself:

 

 

If you are interested in getting a copy of this signed DVD-- all you have to do is just hit me up either by posting on this Blog and/or reaching out to me via Twitter @BrooklynFitChik (Continental U.S. only please.) 

I will randomly pick the lucky winner next Wednesday, July 18th at Noon (Eastern) and contact them directly. Good luck!

 

Ox Ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @SELFmagazine with @fergie on the Cover!

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 SELF: July 2012

 

 
SELF Cover Star for July: Fergie!

July is SELF’s special “Music Issue” so they have tons of playlist ideas plus the diet & exercise advice from music biggies like Grace Potter, Rhianna; Beyoncé and Ms. Fergie who is featured on the cover.

Fergie is almost as well-known for her kickin’ curves as she is for her booming voice and here she offers her reasons for staying sane and fit in such a crazy business.

•        Fergie has learned to accept and love herself at 37 versus when she was 18 and believes in taking care of herself.
•        Saturday evenings she and her husband Josh Duhamel go to mass and then have dinner together to fill their spiritual side.
•        Though she has a trainer and pays attention to her workouts—Fergie knows that sometimes you need to push your body hard and other times—you need to rest and recover.

 

 

So What Else is in the July SELF?
 
 

"2012 Olympics Inspiring Women"

SELF features the some of the best female athletes who are set to compete at this year’s Olympics including the fabulous Lolo Jones (see below.)

 

 

 
"The Weighing Game”

I don’t know about you but I go though phases where I weight myself constantly (which I know is bad) and then never at all (which is also not good.) This story confirms that weekly weigh-ins is a far more sensible (and mentally healthy) option!

 
 

 

“The Perfect Week of Cardio”

I really liked this feature that describes the just right amount of cardio exercise you need each week.

 

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

If you haven’t heard this band yet—you should check them out. Grace Potter is not only gorgeous and talented but she can also cook up a storm. SELF managed to get a few recipes that Grace and her crew enjoys while on the road that are healthy and delicious.

 

“The Ultimate Workout Song”

In this issue we get tons of suggestions for great workout music from the editors of SELF plus celebrities like Alec Baldwin who actually mentions “Hear About it Later” by Van Halen which is one of my favorite songs by that band. (Okay Alec!)

Anyhoo, according to trainers, athletes and the editors of SELF—“Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO is the perfect workout song and list the various reasons why.

 

“JoJo + Dolvett = Knockout Legs”

Singer JoJo trained with Dolvett Quince of The Biggest Loser to get in shape for an upcoming tour and we get some of her moves here.

 

The Rest of the Best of the July SELF:

•    "Slimmer in Seconds. Really!” Beauty tricks that will highlight all of your gorgeousness.
•    "Rock Star Hair" If you want your mane to get that rock chick update—SELF has some ideas on how you can get the look of your favorite goddess.
•     "5 Foods That Keep You Summer Sexy” The superfoods you need to keep on hand all summer.
•    “Burn, Baby, Burn” All of the best advice to make your cardio workouts count for as much as possible.
•    “SELF’s Top 100 Tracks” I am buying quite a few of these for my classes for sure.

Overall Grade:

A  Being a music freak I really loved the overall theme and I pulled out plenty of pages in this issue to take away with me. Good work SELF!

 

You can check out SELF online at: www.Self.com
 

Ox ox,

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What Did We Learn This Month? @ShapeMagazine with @mariamenounos on the Cover!

 

 

What Did We Learn This Month?

 Shape: July 2012

 

 
Shape Cover Star for July:

On the cover this month is Maria Menounos whom I mainly know from her appearances on Howard Stern (she has a very…um, interesting laugh.) Maria can be seen regularly on the TV show Extra and apparently did very well on Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago.

Maria watches her weight very carefully since her college days where she gained almost 40 pounds her freshman year. She has kept the weight off by working out regularly plus eating mainly clean, fresh foods which she loves cook from her own garden. Her daily routine includes drinking a cup of hot water on her drive to work which sounds really dull to me but to each their own!

Maria has a “go-to” routine crated by Los Angeles-based trainer Astrid Mcguire which you can see some of here:

 

 

So what else is inside the July Shape?

 
“Take Your Cardio Outside”

Okay, it is a little too hot where I love right now to be outside but normally you can find me biking all summer long. Here are some other fun suggestions to enjoy the great outdoors. Includes a shopping page of “Adventure Essentials” which I thought were pretty cool.

 

“2012 Shape Snack Awards”

Are you feeling a little hungry and could go for a quick bite about now? Well make sure to check out this year’s Shape list on all kinds of snack-type foods before chowing down.
 

 

 

“H20 on the Go”

Am I the only one out there with a plethora of water bottles to choose from each day? Well, even so these bottles look pretty damn cool and I may have to add to my collection.
 

 

"The T & A Plan"

July’s “Workout of the Month” promises “quick results” with this program created by Los Angeles-based trainer Andrea Orbeck that requires a set of weights, a longer resistance band and a weighted ball.

 

Kathy Griffin

One of my favorite comics talks about dating a 33 year-old guy (she is 51 by the way!) plus the various plastic surgeries she claims all failed her in the end.

 



And now the rest of the best of this issue of Shape:

•    "6 Surprising Diet Slipups” Even the most informed of us can screw up our on how much to eat and when.
•    "Don’t Sweat It" Smart strategies to fight sweat stains and more. (Oy vey, I am hot. Is it hot where you are as well?)
•    “Ready Set Glow” The best beauty products to help you fake a summer tan.
•    “Hot Off the Grill” Celebrity chef Cat Cora offers these yummy Greek meals that have a “healthy California twist” to them. Nom nom!

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Overall Grade:
A-     Overall this is a good summer read with lots of good advice and yummy recipes mixed in.

Ox ox,

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New Playlist Time! Summer 2012 Workout Edition @BrooklynFitChik

 

 

BROOKLYN FIT CHICK'S WORKOUT PLAYLIST

 

"Summer 2012 Playlist" (52-minute Ride)

 

 

 

Hey there everybody!

 

This is a holiday week which means Barbecues a Plenty in my neighborhood. Soooo, if you are looking for a few summery tunes to workout to this sweaty time of year—why don’t you try a few of these babies?

 

To get you in the mood, I  am sharing with you my favorite photo of myself as a kid in my usual summer outfit. (Come to think of it—I still dress like that!)

 

Let’s do this thing people!

 

• Summer of 69: Bryan Adams

If this song doesn’t at least make you smile a bit—there is something wrong with you.

 

  

 

 

• Vacation: The Go-Go’s

This one always reminds me spending my summer hanging out by my friend’s pool and drenching my body in baby oil to “get more color.” (Shudders.)

 

 

 

 

• Fantastic Voyage: Coolio

Hells yes! Makes me want to hang out in a hooptie and holler out the window. If you do not know what that means—check out this link from Urban Dictionary.

 

 

 

 

• Rain in the Summertime: The Alarm

I can listen to this anytime of the year.

 

 

 

 

• Waterfalls: TLC

Another classic that reminds me of hot weather, dance moves I can somehow manage and videos that had real production value. (RIP Left Eye!) Here is a fun, live version.

 

 

 

 

• Spill the Wine: The Animals

This one always reminds me of the movie Boogie Nights.

 

 

 

 

• All Summer Long: Kid Rock

Never thought I would warm up to ole Kid but this little ditty puts a big smile on my face and lose every ounce of cool I have (and I only have it in ounces.)

 

 

 

 

• Boys of Summer: Don Henley

When this was first suggested to me, I thought it was just a little too literal but you know what? This is a really great song and very motivating. Try it!

 

 

 

 

• Poker Face: Lady Gaga

This tune always says “summer” to me.

 

 

 

 

• Pumped Up Kicks: Foster the People

THE song of the summer last year and I am still not sick of it.

 

 

 

 

• Fly: Sugar Ray

Because I just wanna fly too. (Why the hell did they break up? They wrote some killer tunes!)

 

 

 

• Sexy & I Know It: LMFAO

This song was recently named “Ultimate Workout Song” by SELF magazine and their evidence is pretty amazing. (Wait for that review to come out this week!)

 

 

 

 

• Steal My Sunshine: Len

I really loved this tune back in the day. (From the soundtrack of the film Go.) Whatever happened to them?

 

 

 

 

That’s all I have today folks. Let me know about some of your favorite songs. I am always looking for good tunes.

 

Until next time…

 

Ox Ox,

Brooklyn Fit Chick

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