This month has been full of adventure for Pure and Simple Fitness. From Chair Yoga with seniors to mindful movement with Cincinnati Public Schools, to twisting and back bends with tacos. We had a pretty full schedule and I can’t wait to share some of the fun we had with you. Chair Yoga at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Pure and Simple Fitness had the pleasure of meeting some pretty amazing ladies at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and instructing a chair yoga class. We discussed the importance of stretching and moving our bodies so that we can remain mobile and independent. Stretching allows us to continue to do things like reach…
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Youth Wellness Initiative
I’m so excited to announce this new program that Pure and Simple Fitness has created! Pure and Simple Fitness has been funded by Hamilton County to help with the execution of a new program designed to bring fun fitness, mindful movement, and nutrition guidance and meals to the youth within our community. I’d like to introduce to you the Youth Wellness Initiative. 🎉 Did you know that childhood obesity is on the rise? And African American youth are at higher numbers than their White or Asian counterparts. According to CDC, 24.8% of Black youth are obese, with only 9% of Asians being obese. Obesity can lead to other health issues…
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Bad Carbs vs Good Carbs
Carbs have a bad reputation. So much so that people will try to eliminate carbs out of their diet all together! But before you go on a No Carb Ever diet, let’s learn a little more about them. All Carbs Are Not Bad 💥 Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, play a critical role in our daily bodily functions. Carbs consist of sugars, starches, and fiber. This nutrient category is the body’s main fuel source and should be consumed for proper bodily functions. The word carbohydrate comes from the chemical makeup of the nutrient food group. The chemical makeup includes carbon, water and oxygen, hence “carbo” meaning carbon and “hydrate” meaning…
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Twist, Turns, and TACOS??
Join us at the Lion’s Pride Wellness Center for an exciting in-person event! Get ready to experience the exhilarating world of Trapeze Yoga. This introductory session is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of this unique and fun practice. Register Here! Swing, twist, and turn your way to a stronger body and a calmer mind. Our expert instructor will guide you through a series of poses and movements, helping you build strength, flexibility, and balance. And don’t forget, we’ll also have delicious tacos to enjoy after the session. So come on over and discover the joy of Trapeze Yoga with us! This event will be intimate so that the…
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How Can I Lose Fat in My Stomach ONLY?
🗣YOU CAN NOT SPOT REDUCE FAT! This means that you can’t specifically target an area to lose fat in. The body will lose fat in any area it chooses to and genetics plays a role in that. You can however, target ares of the body to be more toned and shapely by building muscle in that specific area. For example, many women come to me saying they want a bigger butt. Well… genetics plays a role in that as well but we can grow the glutes by building the muscles and targeting that area frequently. Others come to me saying they want to lose their boobs. Another genetic thing, but…
