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Looking for Health & Beauty Exclusives? Get your Cheeky Card!Day to Night: Transition Pieces
We’ve all been there: getting a last minute invite to a fabulous event or killer concert – but here’s the catch… it starts at 6pm which means you have to leave right from the office. The first thought that comes to mind: OMG, what am I wearing?!?!? Maybe you weren’t able to pick up this week’s dry cleaning, or perhaps you pressed the snooze button one too many times; either way, your outfit isn’t what …
Marathon Training for the Road and Beyond
How You Can Prepare for October's Marathon
May 16, 2012
by:Lisa Payne
Combine one sweat-tastic marathon training program, a national non-profit organization supporting breast cancer research and one of Chicago’s most inspiring fitness experts and you’ve got the complete package to help you complete the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Although the Chicago Marathon isn’t until Sunday, October 7, Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) will begin an amazing training program come June 4 to help get you ready! For the second year in a row, FFC is partnering with Bright Pink to help support the fight against breast cancer. “We are very excited about working with FFC again and look to continue our great success together,” says Lindsay Avner, Bright Pink’s Executive Director. “We will … Read more
Set, Serve, Cycle?
Midtown Athletic Club Expands Options Beyond Tennis
May 9, 2012
by:Lisa Payne
When you think of tennis, where else would one go than Chicago’s Midtown Athletic Club (MAC)? When you think of group fitness, you probably think of gyms like LA Fitness or Equinox. But what you may not know is that this past September MAC launched a complete group fitness schedule with everything from spinning to WERQ Dance Fitness. We wanted to know the scoop, so we asked MAC Group Fitness Director Angela Gusman what else we can expect from Chicago’s legendary tennis club. The first of its kind, Chicago’s MAC is locally owned and has been in business for over 40 years. The gym has since expanded all over the country … Read more
You, a Yogi? Finding Your Yoga Style
Get Your Groove, Find Your Flow
May 9, 2012
As girls on-the-go we are faced with countless decisions everyday. From the moment our alarm goes off until we shut our eyes at night, we are constantly considering, contemplating, choosing… it can feel relentless. The last thing we need is yet another thing to overwhelm us, especially when it comes to finding the right Yoga class. Having to decipher between so many different styles of Yoga, you may find yourself defeated and heading straight “home” instead of chanting “OM.” With so many incredible benefits such as increased energy, sounder sleep, weight loss, improved metabolism, improved flexibility and overall improved well-being, it is definitely worth your time to roll out your … Read more
