Get to Crave Exercise

Now that Irina is at NYU, she and I often have fitness dates in NYC.  We take different classes, enjoy sweating together, and go for a meal - the restaurant depends on how demanding the workout was.  Really sweaty = grabbing something and eating in the park.

Now that Irina is at NYU, she and I often have fitness dates in NYC.  We take different classes, enjoy sweating together, and go for a meal - the restaurant depends on how demanding the workout was.  Really sweaty = grabbing something and eating in the park.

Our date is a miracle.  I used to find working out at the bottom of my to do list everyday.  But, as the number of my children grew, exercise crept up and up the list. Shocking...I got busier and found more time to exercise. It was a necessity.

People ask me all the time, how do I do it.  The key is extraordinary self care. Self care is not vanity, it is not indulgence, it is not optional.  It is the gold in my day that gets me smiling from one day to the next and keeps me from getting sick and all stressed out.

Working out is most effective and can be habit forming, IF it is not tied only to losing weight or getting stronger, BUT to feeling happier.  When I finally tapped into the amazing, restorative powers of exercise, I went from rarely working out to it being a need and oftentimes something I choose to do as entertainment.

The key is a workout which helps you soar and variety.  I like something to challenge me, but is doable. I need a pace which allows me to check in with myself - that way it lifts my butt and my mood.  

The jolie row program is based on just that, and is about to get even better.  In the fall we will begin ELEVATE.
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The program includes:

• Workouts for strength and fat burning
• Mini meditations integrated in the workout
• Weekly challenges to expand your life
• Simple eating guidelines to glow and nourish

Love,
Julia xo