Train: Control and surrender

A healthy body is one that maintains balance. A healthy body can summon the strength necessary to lift, push or pull an object of resistance. In the same breath a healthy body must have the capacity to extend, release and gracefully move in multiple directions.

The path of the “corporate warrior” oftentimes leads to financial success and security but along the way the “corporate warrior” may sacrifice the health of their body and mind.

Yoga can replenish the “corporate warrior” due to its ability to calm the mind and regain balance in the body. Two excellent poses for the “corporate warrior” in all of us are Trikonasana (the “Triangle”) and Parsvakonasana (the “Side Angle”). These two poses challenge the “corporate warrior” to resist and release at the same time. During each pose the body is challenged to mindfully engage certain muscle groups while consciously releasing (or extending) others.

The concept of simultaneous “control and surrender” at first may seem counter-intuitive but when an individual achieves it their actions become efficient, fluid and natural. When the “corporate warrior” applies this concept into their work and life they have the tools necessary to overcome the most difficult challenge without sacrificing their peace of mind.

Incorporate Trikonasana and Parsvakonasana into your fitness routine today:

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Yoga w/Ozzie: Triangle & Side Angle

Ozzie Jacobs, Health and Fitness Expert, presents Trikonasana & Parsvakonasana (Triangle and Side Angle)!

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Last chance: Beach body abs

Rock hard, washboard and ripped Abs of steel have always been one of the most popular (yet elusive) goals of most gym members. Hence the popularity of the “crunch” and huge areas of gyms that are dedicated to the abdominal workout.

One of the biggest myths about Beach Body Abs is that more crunches equals faster results. Oftentimes, this mindset leads to excessive focus on this particular body part and neglect of the other body parts (like the legs and arms). The consequence of this type of behavior is that your body will not reap the benefit of a total body workout, which can enhance the calories burned (creating a caloric deficit).

When creating a caloric deficit, calories burned are greater than calories consumed. When the body is faced with a caloric deficit then it will burn excess calories and excess fat, allowing the abdominal musculature to “show” (which is often hidden beneath a layer of bodyfat).

Another important factor that will stand between you and your Beach Body Abs is your diet. Professional beach bodies (fitness/bikini models) pay careful attention to their diets so that they can maintain the necessary caloric deficit required to keep their bodyfat low so that their beach body abs are ready for the spotlight.

Check out Part 2 of Ozzie’s Beach Body Challenge for a routine designed to help you get your beach body abs!

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Ozzie’s Beach Body Challenge: Part 2

Ozzie Jacobs, Health and Fitness Expert, presents Part 2 of her Beach Body Challenge!

Complete your workout with Ozzie’s Beach Body Challenge: Part 1!

Last chance: Beach body

One more month left until summer officially comes to a close!

• Have you frolicked on the beach in your bikini or swim trunks?

• Did tourists on the beach mistake you for a swimsuit model?

• Did you feel comfortable enough to sit around half naked in the sun this summer?

If you answered “no” to these questions or if your beach body dreams didn’t pan out like you thought they would then you are not alone. Work obligations, limited time and procrastination are the usual culprits that prevent us from achieving our beach body but the good thing is that you have four weeks to turn it around!   Four weeks may not seem like a long time but with a strategic fitness program, your beach body may be within reach before the summer ends.

Check out Part 1 of Ozzie’s Beach Body Challenge to help you reach your fitness goals!

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