Total Body Circuit on the Stairs
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: February 24, 2012
For those of you with access to a set of stairs, here’s a quick twenty-minute total body workout. Starting with split squats against the wall, followed by plyometric push-ups and a quick set of stairs. Next come simple calf raises and dips followed by another set of stairs and some bicycle crunches.
Alternating between upper and lower body exercises, perform each exercise between 10-15 times depending on your fitness level. As with any circuit, perform each exercise one right after the other with little or no rest until you’ve completed each exercise in the circuit. Take a two-minute rest, and then perform the entire circuit again. After you’ve finished, throw in a few sets of stairs for extra fat burning cardio if you have the time. Make sure you use correct form! Enjoy your workout!
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Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: February 21, 2012
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Help Next Level Bodies get to the Next Level!
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: February 11, 2012
I’ve avoided it for a while, but the simple fact is:
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We are growing and expanding, and we want to provide you with the most incredible information, the best services, and give you an experience worth remembering and sharing with others.
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“Clean Your Plate!”
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: February 8, 2012
Obesity is an epidemic that can start with something as small as the eating habits instilled in us as children. The “clean your plate” method is often a popular one used to teach children not to waste food, but it can lead to dangerous eating habits that carry into adulthood.
Children need to learn how to identify when they are satiated and what portion control is at an early age to set them up with healthy eating habits for their whole lives. What do you think of our first YouTube video? Do you agree with Sara or do you disagree?
Fabulous Fun- Ice Skating
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: February 2, 2012
For those of you who don’t know, I was a very competitive figure skater for over fifteen years. A week ago, I decided to grab my figure skates from my closet and hit the ice for the first time in years.
Erica, our head of marketing, who will soon be writing a fabulous fashion blog on this very site, is an instructor at the same rink I used to skate at. She also skated for years, and she’s been rekindling my desire to hit the ice, probably without even knowing it.
So, last Wednesday, out of the blue, I decided to just do it. Brush away the fears I had, the reservations, and just go. And guess what? I had a great time.
Not only did I have a blast, but it was an incredible work out. The next day, my legs were aching all over in that wonderful, ‘I’ve-been-worked-hard’ way. As you can see above, I even decided to try a few jumps… and even though I was a little scared, I landed them. It was a great feeling, not only did I get a great workout, but I overcame some fears and did something that I haven’t done in years.
My guess is, most of you do some of the same workouts day after day. Why not try something totally new and daring, or try your hand at a sport you played as a kid? It might be scary at first, but the anxiety is worth the sense of accomplishment and that feeling of childlike giddiness you will have afterwards. You might even find a new class or sport to add to your regular workout routine.
If you want to take on a day at the rink and you’re in the Chicagoland area, there are some great places you can go. In fact, my guess is that almost every city has a rink in it or somewhere near it. Here are a few fun places in to go in Chicago, especially during the winter when outdoor rinks pop up.
Millenium Park-McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
McFetridge Sports Center Ice Skating Rink
Niles Park District ice skating
Check back soon for some more Fabulous Fun!
GROCERY STORE TIPS 4
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: January 23, 2012
Today I’m checking out the fresh veggies- for your convenience and your health! I know we all wish we had the time to whip up gourmet meals each night, but the reality is a lot of us are so busy we rarely have time to pick up fresh produce at the grocery store every day.
The alternative? Frozen vegetables! Unlike the canned versions (which can contain additives and way too much salt), frozen vegetables can be found with little or no additives or sodium. Believe it or not, frozen vegetables retain a great majority of their nutrients… plus they’re low in calories!
A great way to get your frozen veggies tasting like fresh ones is to put them in a covered bowl in the microwave. The vegetables will heat quickly, and the ice from the frozen vegetables will melt and help “steam” them just like fresh ones. When choosing veggies, remember that the more colorful the vegetable, the better. Colors are natures way of telling us the food is rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
Don’t forget to get a healthy dose of exercise today, vegetables alone won’t get you to your goals. If you need a great workout and you don’t have access to a gym, check out one of my workout videos.
I know its only January, but bikini season is creeping up on us, and you need more than a few months to truly get results worth showing off. If you’ve already started on your new years resolutions, add a fat burning intervals to your existing routine and really kick it in to high gear!
GROCERY STORE TIPS 3
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: January 20, 2012
Today we’re focusing on the ever popular question: “is yogurt good for me?”
Well, it depends. So many different flavors, brands, and packages, its no wonder it can be difficult to choose the right one. Yogurt is one of those foods that promises a million different things- weight loss, digestive aid, loss of belly fat, etc. but almost never delivers. Its important to remember that there is not one miracle food or pill that will make you lose the weight and be healthy.
Although yogurt does have active cultures that can aid in digestion, it’s most likely not going to make you loose ten pounds. Even the low fat versions can be the opposite of healthy as they may be pumped with sugars and additives that can end up costing you empty calories instead of losing weight. If you want to know more about the low-fat myth, check out this article here.
Yogurt can be a healthy snack, if eaten in moderation, and you choose the right kinds. As usual, make sure you read the nutrition information as labels can be incredibly deceiving and misleading. The major areas of concern on a yogurt label: the sugar, fat, and protein content.
Why? You need healthy fats to help you stay full. You also want to make sure your not eating 30 grams of sugar. Yogurt is notoriously sugar filled, and sugar is never something you want a whole lot of, for a million reasons… but most importantly: its unhealthy and traps fat, making you gain weight instead of lose it.
Finally, you want to check out the protein content. If you are going to eat something with a higher content of sugar, like a Chobani, make sure there is enough protein in it to satisfy you and keep you on track until your next meal. Nothing fills you up and helps you lose weight like protein does. If you don’t believe me, check out this article on protein. Another great alternative to yogurt that is low in sugar? Cottage cheese! Throw some fruit in it and you might make a permanent switch.
QUICK GROCERY STORE TIPS 2
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: January 19, 2012
Hey guys! I’m back in the grocery store, this time tackling the myth that fruit juices are good for you because they are made of fruit. Unfortunately, fruit is naturally filled with sugars and fruit juices can be STACKED with sugar as well, way more than you need to be consuming. Make sure you check those labels!!
Another thing I want you to pay attention to is the energy drinks you might be consuming. A lot of them are extremely unhealthy and have way too much sugar in them. FRS Healthy Energy Drinks are a great alternative for a healthier pick me up with less sugar, and more ingredients you can actually understand… what is Cyanocobalamin* anyway?!? (check the last ingredient on your monster can….)
Don’t forget, coffee can be extremely bad for you too, if you pump sugars, syrups and cream into it. Black coffee and espresso are pretty low in calories and actually have a few health benefits, but that daily Starbucks Frap can seriously set you back calorie wise. For a fun comparison, check out this past article about drink calories here.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for part 3 of our grocery store series… if you missed yesterday’s post, find it here.
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QUICK GROCERY SHOPPING TIPS
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: January 18, 2012
[PART ONE]
Got a sweet tooth? I know I do! If I gave in to ice cream every time I wanted it, we would have a serious problem on our hands. Check out this video for a quick tip and a great alternative to regular ice cream that will satisfy your cravings and won’t compromise the taste or portions.
This video is part one of a multiple part series on quick tips for better grocery shopping. Check in each day and follow Sara as she picks out healthy alternatives t fill your fridge and stock your pantry with while keeping you satisfied and on track towards achieving your goals.
CHECK BACK IN TOMORROW for some MORE interesting, quick tricks, and simple substitutions here at Next Level Bodies!!!!!
NEXT LEVEL BODIES IS RE-LAUNCHING THIS SPRING!
Posted by: bittersweetbesos on: January 15, 2012
Next Level Bodies is all about making you healthy and beautiful, inside and out.
This spring, we are launching a whole new website and service menu with exciting new packages and experiences for women in the Chicago-land area. Our website will be filled with tips, tricks, videos, expert advice, and exclusive discounts for you to take your body, mind, spirit and life to the Next Level.
We like to think that our new services are like a little black dress: always sexy, always fabulous, and perfect for any occasion. Next Level Bodies will be re-launching into a mobile service truly unlike any other you have ever experienced.
Sara Bostetter, CEO & her other half, Daniel Soto
Allow us to walk you through the most memorable journeys of your life, and we will make your fantasies a reality. We are not an event planning service.
We are a one-stop “shop”, a mobile health and fitness spa catering to our clients in their daily lives and for their most cherished events.
Whether it’s your wedding day, a fabulous girls night on the town, or you’re a new mom, we will make you look and feel like a show-stopping starlet with almost any budget. Our mobile services uniquely combine the very best in health, fitness, beauty, events, photography, relaxation, and nutrition. Our “Little Black Dress” mentality allows us to encompass a wide range of fitness and beauty services that can be personalized to suit your individual needs. We truly value treating our clients, their guests, and our employees like royalty. Our goal is to make you and your day as luxurious and unique as your dreams can possibly allow, so sit back, enjoy, and expect the impossible as we constantly raise the bar.
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