May 2010 Fitness Blast

MaaAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Can you believe it’s MAY? Wow. As you get older life seems to start to move to fast.  Close friends are getting married and starting to have kids… I find myself wondering when did this happen, when did I grow up? But the truth is you never really grow up do you? Sure we have to do grown-up things like pay your taxes and some of us have to wear “fancy pants” to go to work… BUT you never really have to “grow up,” right?! As the sun starts creep out something in me still wants me to yell…
School’s out its Suummmmeeeeerrrrrr!!!!!
Under 6 weeks till summMAH, what more motivation do you need???

* BOOTCamp! EXPRESS – July

CHANGE YOUR BODY. Camp is about taking 1 month out of your life to work on being “your” best… Physically and mentally. Together as a Team you carve out 2 days a week to have ROCKStar Workouts outside in the summer sun… There will be Bi-Weekly emails and constant support. If you’ve been looking for something that will SPARK you, … BOOTYCamp! is it, REAL DEAL Results.

If you’d like to sign up July shoot me an email at lacey@laceystonefitness.com I’ll hook ya up!  Spots are going ffasssttt… For more info log onto the BOOTYCamp! Website - http://www.laceystonefitness.com/camp/index.htm

BOOTYCamp! EXPRESS will be tagged Teamed by Annie Galovich one of The BEST Trainers in New York and me. The Total cost for July is $300.

* Lacey & Jessica Talk Women’s SPORTS

What’s wrong with Women’s Sports? Why can’t they garner as much interest as Men’s Sports… Jessica and I break it down.  The way women’s sports and SWEAT are viewed in Society needs to change. I think working hard and kicking A$%& is sexy don’t you?

I used the picture of Serena and I for the blast because (yes, she really messed up on the tennis court last year). But she has created an “image” of who she is that is larger than the game of Tennis and that’s impressive. Her starting her clothing line and working with Nike, Gatorade, being on MTV draw more fans to woman’s sport. Her and Venus were the first two female athletes to ever demand equal purses for Championships. And for that I tip my hat… She by herself has made a legendary impact for female athletes.

Take a Look at our chat and let us know what you think, ok? http://www.afterellen.com/blog/karmankregloe/video-lacey-jessica-lesbian-love-episode-25

* NEWS

HEALTHY STYLE NY –  Check out these two videos I did with Vanessa Alfano for her FRESH New Site – Healthystyleny.com

-My 3 FAVORITE AB Moves that’ll have you begging for more- http://www.healthystyleny.com/2010/04/awesome-abs-3-exercises-that-can-be-done-anywhere/

-3 Moves that’ll get you Bikini READY! - http://www.healthystyleny.com/2010/04/bikini-ready-exercises-video/

FITNESS MAGAZINE– One of my favorite Itunes Playlist is featured in Fitness next month. Mmuuussiiicccccc! Thank you Stef

GLAMOUR – Grab a copy of Glamour the June edition, you might find a picture of a particular couple

* MUSIC – April Top10!

Download this month’s playlist! – Just click http://www.laceystonefitness.com/playlist.htm to get April’s Top10! Tunes!

1. Live Like We’re Dying – Kris Allen
2. Can You Feel It (feat. Esthero & Sebastian) – Timbaland
3. Whataya Want From Me (Jason Nevins Electrotek Extended Mix) – Adam Lambert
4. Alright With Me – Kris Allen
5. Back In the High Life Again – Steve Winwood – This song had me skipping down the street
6. I Am (Dave Audé Remix) – Mary J. Blige
7. Use Your Love – Katy Perry
8. You Belong With Me (Factory Team Remix) – Housecream
9. All Night Long (As Made Famous by Lionel Richie) (Energy Remix  + 131 BPM) -DJ ReMix Factory
10. Sex On Fire – D’Mixmasters

* TRAVEL

I’ll be missing only 3 classes, over the course of the month.

Wednesday, 5.12 – 6.30pm – SPIN – Greenwich
Friday,  5.21 – 6.30am – TheBigGAME! – Greenwich
Monday, 5.31 – 12.30 – Spin – Columbus Circle

* QUOTE-tastic

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.”

Have the BEST Day!
Lacey

Passion.Patience.Persistence=EXCELLENCE

LACEY STONE
Fitness Professional
Founder of Lacey Stone Fitness, LLC
www.laceystonefitness.com

“No Gym” Cardio Ideas

Now as you can probably tell if you read Sweat City regularly, I love the gym. But it wasn’t always that way, in fact when I first decided to get healthy and have the body I wanted/needed without resorting to starvation and stimulants I gained weight while my metabolism recovered.  For a while I was very uncomfortable working out around people (and mirrors).  So I found other ways to get my sweat on.  Some people hate the gym for that reason, some don’t have easy access to one, and others find that it’s just too expensive in this economy (which having just renewed my yearly membership I get! Ouch!!).

So here are my top tips for burning some calories without being in the gym  :)

Running the stairs  :)

This is one of my personal favorites; I’m a big believer in running period BUT this works even if it’s cold and rainy out there because you don’t have to go outside.  Use the stairs in your apt building, in your office…or even the local mall!  You might get a funny look or two but once you’ve got a full on calorie blasting hardcore aerobic workout while toning your butt, thighs and calves you’ll be the one laughing longest and loudest.  There’s a very good reason why a piece of exercise equipment was designed around this workout people!!

Jump Rope

This activity burns more calories per minute than almost any other exercise; 11 calories per minute on average and as many as 20 calories p/m if you really crank up that intensity and go crazy .  It can be done in the privacy of your own home, your yard, the park; wherever and however, all for a one time price of $10-$20.  I like to have my i-Pod strapped on my arm and blasting some music in my ears while I go until I want to drop.

Volunteer with a youth athletic group.

If you used to play a sport in school then you would be surprised how many youth groups there are that would LOVE to benefit from your skills and expertise.  There’s a double dose of benefits here; you get to get your sweat on for free AND you get that warm and glowing feeling that comes with making a positive contribution to peoples lives. AND it can be super fun as well as giving you a crazy workout. I’m a runner and for a while I volunteered with the Achilles Running Team in NYC and I’m not going to lie; I got my ass kicked regularly

Borrow a Dog

Yep, I’m serious. If you hate getting outside and sprint walking or running, there’s nothing that makes it more entertaining than a hugely excited dog having the best time and running several steps faster than you! Studies show people with dogs maintain a higher level of fitness and also successfully keep off weight they have lost for longer than the canine free population.  Now I’m not suggesting that you go out a buy a dog just for that reason BUT there are so many dogs whose owners would be delighted to let you walk/run once or twice a week. OR you can always offer to walk the dogs at the local rescue center once a week. You might just fall in love…I did  (see photo…and yes, even our dog is ‘eating’ sushi)

Workout DVD/Podcast

Obviously my favorite is Lacey’s downloadable workout series .  Check her out at http://www.podcastgo.com/Channel.aspx?nid=933e27ca-97c8-41a0-a69d-ae5dcdda752b

Or click on ‘Video Workouts w/Lacey’ to the right of this post

My other favorite is an oldie but a goodie; if I was to pick a workout DVD that actually did get my heart rate up and got me feeling as though I’m actually getting a workout it would be the Billy Blanks workouts.  Yes, I know I’m old school but that man is in it!  If you’ve got any suggestions of ones that YOU love, drop a comment and let us know

Other ideas are to walk walk walk, try getting off the subway two stops early, or parking the car as far away as possible and walking the rest of the way.  Try dropping and doing 10-20 push-ups every single time you think about it (but aim for a minimum of 5 times a day), or get a bike (and if you have one already, get on it and go )

Do you have any other suggestions/ideas about how to get your cardio in without stepping through the gym doors?