It’s Official, We’re Moving to Berkley January 2023!
Some days it felt like this would never come. But I can proudly announce that after months of negotiations and red tape, Core (LP) Fitness will be moving to:
“Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let It Go”
1990s Rapper Mase said it best when he said, “Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let it Go”. So often we forget how stretching both before and after a workout can actually make our sweat session more effective. Below are some of my absolute favorite stretches to get my body going!
How Slow Can You Go! The Power of the Mega Shake
We’ve all been there. Wanting to increase our max speed on the treadmill, up the number on our weights, use more power than our previous workouts. We think that using more power, speed, weight = more effective, when really activating our hard-to-reach smaller muscles is equally as important. Today we’re looking at the difference between fast & slow-twitch muscle fibers and how they help keep us feeling long, powerful, and strong on the reg.
Best Ways to Prep for your Mega Workout!
Most of us know that regular exercise and greens will give us health and wellness, but did you know there are ways to maximize your workout without expensive protein shakes or fad recovery drinks? As John Mayer sang, Your Body is a Wonderland and you deserve to have all of the tools to help amplify that hour you spend in the gym {especially on the Core (LP) Mega ;)}. Below are a few ways to help get the most out of your sweat session without the added $$!
Men That Mega: The Benefits of Megaformer Training for Men!
When you think about the Megaformer, Pilates, Barre, Yoga, etc….what gender do you visualize taking a class/1-on-1? As a Megaformer instructor, some of the most common questions I hear from men are, “Do guys use the Megaformer?” “I know I need more flexibility but I don’t think THAT’s for me.” “I skip my resistance days and make them my rest days.” Men, like women, can gain a number of benefits from using the Megaformer. As we approach Father’s Day, today’s blog is all about the MegaMen in our life and the many advantages that come with adding the Mega to your workout routine.
Turn off the Noise, and Tune In to What Your Body Can Do
As we wrap up the month of May and head into summer, it’s important to reflect on this past Mental Health awareness month. About 18% of Americans suffer from mental health symptoms and are working towards strategies for attaining healing and wellness. Exercise can play such a crucial part in our mental health, mood, mindset, and energy levels. Especially after the trauma and uncertainty we’ve all faced in a Covid world, movement is key! For this blog, Core (LP) has teamed up with Southfield’s own Licensed Professional Counselor Jennifer Morris, M.A. LPC NCC to talk all things mental health and exercise!
I’m Going Where?: Learn the 4 Directions on the Mega Once and For All!
Have you ever been confused about the parts of the Megaformer and thrown off by the directions? Have you ever heard the words Giant Rev. and felt like your Lagree instructor was speaking a foreign language that you hadn’t mastered? Check out this quick guide & video to help you learn the four parts of the Megaformer machine once and for all!
MegaMoms: A Guide to Pre & Post-Natal Exercise
Navigating fitness and pregnancy can sometimes be extremely frustrating, especially for first time moms. To navigate some of the many questions that come up when it comes to pregnancy and exercise, I spoke with Dr. Brittley Leppien D.O. of Ascension Providence in Metro-Detroit to answer some misconceptions and helpful exercise tips to help you through your pre/post natal experience.