Equinox Santa Monica

 

I just joined the Equinox gym in Santa Monica, and want to give you a little sneak peek inside this awesome gym!  I have only been a member for a week so far, and I have already been three times, every time I've gone I have used the  treadmill, but soon enough I am going to enroll myself in one of their signature classes! 

Next week I have my complimentary training session & complimentary pilates session. I cannot wait for those! I am curious to see what the pilates session will be like because I have been doing pilates for a year with one person. I talked to my pilates trainer via email as we set up the session and she sounded really nice.

I love the sections they have just for doing cardio workouts. The treadmills and ellipticals are great! I just pop my headphones on and off I go; I am totally happy! Sometimes, if I feel like it I catch up on the news or watch a movie while I am walking up my 8.0 hill. My treadmill workouts are perfect little escapes during a stressful day.

A major point that brought me to Equinox is their point to make a wonderful guest experience and dedication to cleanliness, I knew right away after visiting the locker room that they were on top of it!

I definitely am looking forward to using their Kiehls body products and steam room!

 The small luxurious touches of this gym are going to keep me coming back, I mean what gym has this:

So far, after one week of being a member at Equinox, it seems like a perfect fit. It’s has a mindful, down-to-earth, happy vibe. I look forward to keeping you posted!

Sincerely-Emily

 

Zucchini Noodles Recipe

With the seasons changing so quickly here in southern California I find my self reaching for meals that contain the veggies in season, zucchini seems to be around for most of the year but lately they have really great flavor; so this past weekend I took advantage and made Zucchini Noodles! 

It's a really easy light dish with such a minimal prep time, and while staying on path of mindful eating your body is sure to thank you for this nutrient filled meal!

Ingredients: 

-3 tablespoons olive oil

-3 cloves garlic chopped

-1 shallot chopped

-3 zucchini peeled into noodles

-pinch of salt and pepper

-pinch of Italian Seasoning

Preparation:

1. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. 

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and add onions, shallots, and Italian seasoning

3. Saute for 5 minutes

4. add zucchini noodles & saute for 5 minutes uncovered. 

5. cover pan with lid and saute for 1-2 minute on high until slightly crispy

Hope your all having a great week! 

Sincerely- Emily

Pilates Play

  I cannot tell you how much I love pilates! Pilates is the BEST! It’s a little different from yoga. Pilates, like yoga focuses on the breath and it’s all about core strength. Nothing gives me a better abdominal workout than pilates. Pilates was originally a form of physical therapy. Pilates makes me feel like I am getting a better stretch compared to any exercise I have done. I also never get bored, at times with other workouts and exercises I find it hard to really focus, but Pilates is all about mindfulness and the more mindful you are in your workout the more effective the workout is! Pilates is truly an opportunity to practice mindfulness.

   

There are several machines, and so many different variations and techniques. Every pilates workout I have is different.

 I also love pilates because it really tones my body. I have also seen people in my studio lose weight doing pilates. Pilates does it all! It strengthens, tones, heals, elongates, and I am sure much much more, all while focusing on the breath. Pilates is the PERFECT workout for me so I encourage you to try a class at your local studio. One of my favorite places to go is Revolution Fitness in Santa Monica, they just opened another studio in Venice too! The classes run for an hour and your entire body is given a chance to work every single muscle inside!

 

Pilates is a total recommend for those of you looking for a workout to strength and tone your body all while building a healthy strong mind.

Sincerely, 

Emily