The War on Fat! FitU for this Saturday!! April 28th from 10-11am

It wasn’t always like this, but for the better part of the last century body fat has been treated as a scourge on society and something of which a healthy individual would want to rid themselves. But is it true? Has our focus on body fat being evil blinded us to what is really important for our health? Has too much emphasis been placed on the battle against fat that it has hindered our ability to understand, and thus, control and direct it? At this Fit U we will discuss fat and those things that make the simple Calories In Vs. Calories Out equation complex.

This Saturday!!  April 28th from 10am-11am

in the EquiVita Cafe(the new one!)

What you need to know about FitU

These are meetings that begin with Adam speaking about a particular topic of Health/Wellness, they then open up for Q&A discussion.  The meetings are always free and open to the public. So really, what have you got to lose?!  Bring yourself, bring your questions and be there this Saturday at 10am.

Anatomy: Your Spine~ The next FitU discussion this Saturday, March 24th, from 10am-11am!

Hey, make the most if it! The next FitU discussion! Saturday, March 10th, 10-11 am!

While there continues to be a near endless stream of supplements and aids that promote themselves as being able to speed the process of losing fat and toning up, it is important to perhaps compare those claims against those products designed to heal the body from injury. Step 1 for the comparison is to remember the phrase, YOU CANNOT SPEED UP HEALING, YOU CAN ONLY OPTIMIZE IT. This Fit U is about the all important Rest key and how to make it, and thus any exercise you do, most effective.

One Size Fits All. The next FitU discussion! Saturday, February 25th, 10-11am!

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez (Let the Good Times Roll)! Fat Tuesday is around the corner

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez!

Or sometimes spelled:  “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
“Laissez les bons temps rouler!” is a Cajun expression meaning “Let the good times roll!” It strongly conveys the “joie de vivre” (“joy of living”) attitude that pervades south Louisiana…and the Equivita ‘way.’

When the first signs of spring appear and the long, dismal days of winter are finally past, people’s thoughts immediately turn to Mardi Gras. And, why not? It’s a riot of colors, festivities and people that create a recipe for frivolity that chase away any remnants of Old Man Winter. The world loves Mardi Gras because it allows them to escape their humdrum daily routine in exchange for bacchanalian partying with all the trimmings.

Like years past we will celebrate Fat Tuesday with slices of King Cake, complete with hidden babies(not real babies…little plastic lucky babies).     Normally the baby-finder is responsible for hosting the next grand ole gala, but at EquiVita the lucky individual that finds a baby  in his/her slice of King Cake will be entered into our  Joie de Vivre Drawing!  This pool of lucky cake eaters will find themselves entered to win one of several lovely prizes, some prizes will be classes or services offered at EquiVita and some prizes have been donated from our business friends in the area, pounds of Cafe Brioso premium coffee for example!

King Cake will be served in the EquiVita Cafe throughout business hours on Fat Tuesday!  1508 Hess St.  Columbus OH 43215

So stop by, take a class and grab a slice of King Cake.  Odds are you good you’ll have a great time.  Odds are great you’ll be another step towards brilliant health. Odds are fair you’ll find a baby and be entered into the Joie de Vivre Drawing…UNLESS you head over to Equivita’s Facebook page and enter the  Joie de Vivre Drawing.

Speaking of LIKE, become a friend to EquiVita…LIKE us FB style, and we will double enter you in our  Joie de Vivre Drawing. Post that you entered our Joie de Vivre Drawing and we will double enter you to win lovely prizes for good living!

Let’s recap:

Fat Tuesday at EquiVita, means King Cake and Joie de Vivre Drawing!

-That is next Tuesday, February 21! Find a slice of cake, offered in the EquiVita Cafe, with a hidden baby and be entered to win a prize1

-If you are unable to stop by the EquiVita Cafe on Fat Tuesday, head over to our FaceBook page today, or any time before midnight on Fat Tuesday, and enter our  Joie de Vivre Drawing.

-post that entered our Joie de Vivre Drawing on your FaceBook page and we will double your entry.

-LIKE EQUIVITA at FaceBook and we will double your entry in the Joie de Vivre Drawing.

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez!

Sincerely the entire team at EquiVita!

Cardio Blast! Offered Monday and Wednesday at 7:15am!

This is a high energy, high intensity class that gets your heart rate up and works all areas of the body through a variety of moves, including jumping, punching, kicking, squatting, etc. Cardio Blast combines multiple elements, designed to improve cardiovascular health, endurance, bone density and coordination while burning fat and toning muscles. In addition to achieving a great workout, you’ll have a blast doing it!

Cardio Blast is lead by Nicole Barbour.

Nicole grew up in Columbus and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Education at The Ohio State University. During college, she competed in rowing, cycling and triathlons and worked for the Department of Recreational Sports. She taught high school for a year after graduating but was laid off and moved to Florida to start a branch of a tutoring company. While there, she obtained certification to become a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and worked part-time at a gym. She’s worked with clients of all ages and abilities, and I taught a variety of classes. I soon found that I enjoyed working in this field more than in academic education. I recently moved back from Florida to be close to my family and friends. I am passionate about fitness and enjoy helping others reach their goals! She is also an endurance athlete and enjoys outdoor sports. She is energetic, encouraging and values her relationships with members and clients.

Restorative Yoga Workshop: February 18th from 1pm to 4pm, lead by Kimm Marks.

It comes as a delightful surprise to many beginning yoga students that taking time to rest is an integral part of every yoga class. At the end of class, after the exertions of the yoga practice, time is taken for rest as students settle down into corpse pose or savasana (pronounced sha-va-sa-na.) Lying supine on the floor with a few props for support we are able to surrender our bodies to the support of the earth beneath us. This short but powerful time spent in relaxation offers us the opportunity to depart from the endless activity of ‘doing’ to the serenity of simply ‘being.’ For many practitioners of yoga, it is this practice of savasana that is the most pleasurable, if not the most profound, part of their practice.

The practice of restorative or ‘restful’ yoga takes its inspiration from the practice of savasana. In a restorative practice, most if not all, of the postures are done restfully, in a manner that gently opens the body. Using a variety of yoga props (bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks) students are assisted in setting up their props to create a unique foundation for rest in a particular pose. During this workshop, we will explore a variety of postures(we can modify all poses to suit the needs of each student respectively).  A restorative practice can be enjoyed just one posture at a time or practiced in short series of poses over the course of an extended period of time for a profoundly deep experience of rest and relaxation. Participants will discover favorite poses and learn how to use them in a home practice. Restorative yoga can be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of experience with yoga including beginners.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. We hope that you will take some time to rest with us November 19th.

February 18th from 1-4pm :  Restorative Yoga Workshop

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The cost of this workshop is $40;  early bird pricing is $35 (available until 1 week prior to event)
class size limited, enroll early!

Nia offered Wednesday’s at 7pm!

Nia is a path to condition, heal and express yourself through movement and sensation. A dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts, balancing technical precision with free-form expression, Nia brings the body, mind, emotions, and spirit to optimum health through music, movement and self-expression, guided by the sensation of pleasure. Through Nia practice, you learn to foster awareness of your life through physical sensation, allowing the ‘voice of the body’ to direct your actions and choices, leading to a general state of what Nia calls ‘dynamic ease’. Practiced barefoot to music, each person is invited to move at his/her own level of intensity, adapting moves to their body potential at any given moment. While delivering cardiovascular, whole-body conditioning, Nia creates a loving relationship with one’s own body by tuning into ‘the body’s way’, the innate intelligence of the body. Nia is designed for any body. This is a classic Nia class for all ages and fitness levels. Come dance and play with us in the joy and magic of Nia! Preregistration for classs required.

Nia is lead by Kathy Anthony.

Kathy Anthony is a licensed massage therapist, a Certified Nia Green Belt Instructor and Nia 5 Stages Facilitator. Kathy’s personal journey with Nia has been one of great joy, passion, self-healing and awareness. Kathy enjoys sharing that passion and joy with her students. With heartfelt gratitude, Kathy enjoys helping empower others through Nia, to tap into the innate intelligence and wisdom of their unique body and unique being, igniting self-discovery and self-healing in all realms; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, in a safe, fun and magical environment.

Boot Camp offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm!

Boot Camp is a high-intensity, full-body workout which combines cardio and toning exercises using body weight and light barbells.

Boot Camp is lead by Nicole Barbour.

Nicole grew up in Columbus and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Education at The Ohio State University. During college, she competed in rowing, cycling and triathlons and worked for the Department of Recreational Sports. She taught high school for a year after graduating but was laid off and moved to Florida to start a branch of a tutoring company. While there, she obtained certification to become a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and worked part-time at a gym. She’s worked with clients of all ages and abilities, and I taught a variety of classes. I soon found that I enjoyed working in this field more than in academic education. I recently moved back from Florida to be close to my family and friends. I am passionate about fitness and enjoy helping others reach their goals! She is also an endurance athlete and enjoys outdoor sports. She is energetic, encouraging and values her relationships with members and clients.

Core Conditioning offered Monday and Saturday

Core Conditioning focuses on strengthening and toning the upper and lower abs, obliques, lower back and glutes using floor exercises. This class also includes full-body stretching to improve flexibility and range of motion.

Core Conditioning is lead by Nicole Barbour.

Nicole grew up in Columbus and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Education at The Ohio State University. During college, she competed in rowing, cycling and triathlons and worked for the Department of Recreational Sports. She taught high school for a year after graduating but was laid off and moved to Florida to start a branch of a tutoring company. While there, she obtained certification to become a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and worked part-time at a gym. She’s worked with clients of all ages and abilities, and I taught a variety of classes. I soon found that I enjoyed working in this field more than in academic education. I recently moved back from Florida to be close to my family and friends. I am passionate about fitness and enjoy helping others reach their goals! She is also an endurance athlete and enjoys outdoor sports. She is energetic, encouraging and values her relationships with members and clients.