Kids Day at ShopRite of Hauppauge and the 5 Components of Fitness!

Boxing:5 Reasons to Add it to Your Fitness Regimen With Christa Dipaolo This past summer I had the opportunity to experience tons of different workouts thanks to Propel Water. As a woman, taking heavy lifting classes or intense boot camp can classes can be intimidating and often times I would find myself walking right into the Yoga/Barre studio solely based on the fact that I thought I wasn’t ready to for more intensity. Have you felt the same way? If so, I get it. Even though my most consistent form of exercise is Barre, I have been stepping outside of my comfort zone more and more every week. As a former dancer, Barre movement is very familiar to me and I embrace every pulse and plié; however, I crave a little more intensity here and there depending on my mood. As we age, resistance training becomes a lot more important in staying healthy and mobile, and since cardio is something I have always struggled with boxing combines cardio and strength win a way that challenges your...

I AM OFFICIALLY A   BARRY’S BOOTCAMP INSTRUCTOR!   HOLY MOLY..PINCH ME NOW! As many of you know, we packed up our little Miami life in December to head west to the Bay Area. It was one of the hardest, most emotional and exhausting times in my life.  By the time February rolled around, I found myself crawling my way out of a dark hole, hormones began to level out and we were finding our way. CJ started sleeping again and my body was still weak, but feeling stronger by the day. CJ and I made time for our daily walks and our home finally felt like, well, HOME. I even made a friend off The Peanut app and joined my local gym. I was able  to get some “me time” while CJ was tucked safely in their daycare and before I knew it, it was March. I was asked to go to L.A. for a casting and as I was returning I missed my standby flight by one person. I went into the lounge and moments later this perfectly put together man walks in sporting a Barry’s Bootcamp logo across the f...

A Healthy Trader Joe’s Haul by Taylor Walker Fit VICTORYYYYY!!! Guys, I finally live close enough to a Trader Joe’s that is not an inconvenience to make a weekly trip. Let’s be honest, if you are a Trader Joe’s fan you will drive far and wide to stock up on your favorite items. When we first moved to California we started to grocery shop at a small NorCal chain and honestly, I was in sticker shock every time I checked out. Since TJ’s is only an exit away on the highway I have started to do the bulk of my grocery shopping there and am blown away by not only the quality of their products but also the major savings. OK, so maybe this haul is a little late in the game, but my mom has been going to Trader Joe’s for as long as I can remember. We always had their chapstick, spanakopita and chocolate stars on rotation. These days, I do not have all the time in the world to cook and need healthy options to whip up a yummy meal for my family and have been turning to all things TJ, al...

Back in the day I had a babysitter who would put mayonnaise in her hair as a conditioning mask. Honestly, at the time I thought it was very strange and kind of gross until I saw the results! Smooth, shiny strands after only one use. Today, I am always trying to decrease the amount of toxins I put on my body and DIY masks and scrubs like  this one  are a part of my weekly routine. Modeling can reek havoc on your hair and skin, and my curl pattern has changed tremendously over the past couple of years.  Constant heat styling has left my locks more drab than fab. I used to have a love-hate relationship with my curls, but now I truly miss them and am working hard on getting my ringlets back to their pre #modellife, strong, bouncy selves. Protein and moisture are the key to healthy lustrous hair! This mask can be put together in two minutes and is great for people with fine, thick, colored or slightly damaged hair. Curly or straight! Basically, that is just ab...