January 27, 2012 By: Elsey Curtis
In spite of loving the members, staff, and unique atmosphere at The Square, I was overwhelmed with an immediate case of workout envy after visiting my grand daughter’s gym. Certain differences between her fitness center and mine were obvious. Natural sunlight streamed through the extensive glassed-in length of her building and set a positive tone…
January 6, 2012 By: Elsey Curtis
Gym-goers and non-exercise buffs alike normally resolve to take off a few pounds this time of year. Although vowing to get fit has intrinsic allure and is totally worthwhile, myriad choices abound. Do we pursue a solo workout program or join a boot camp class? Do we concentrate on eliminating snacks or focus on portion…
December 16, 2011 By: Elsey Curtis
With December’s double whammy of preparation and celebration, reviewing what transpired this past year and setting new goals won’t happen for me until January except concerning one event: The Seagull Century. Ever hear of it? Just in case a work out buddy of yours suggests you fill out a registration right after New Year’s and…
June 6, 2011 By: Elsey Curtis
“Dive deeply into the miracle of life and let the tips of your wings be burnt by the flame, let your feet be lacerated by the thorns, let your heart be stirred by human emotion, and let your soul be lifted beyond the earth.” Wow! Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan’s amazing advice arrived via…
April 18, 2011 By: Elsey Curtis
Tis the season for tulips and dogwood to bloom closely followed by redbud and azaleas although we’ve encountered colder temps and rainier days this spring compared to others in recent memory. Our minds and bodies do not have an abundance of time this year to coordinate the sending and receiving of cues back and forth…
March 21, 2011 By: Elsey Curtis
“When next in Florida, come stay with us.” How could my husband Chip and I resist such enticement? We couldn’t and so, after a brief stopover in North Carolina at my mother’s, we crisscrossed the Sunshine State from one coast to the other. We visited first in Ft. Pierce with my sister and brother-in-law followed…
March 3, 2011 By: Elsey Curtis
Last month I celebrated a b-day, the one that immediately precedes becoming an official senior citizen. If you think I’m 61, I’m flattered you include me in a younger set since I see-saw somewhere between avoiding atrophy and hoping to find fitness. At the gym recently during a Body Pump class, I scarcely recognized an image of myself in the…
October 29, 2010 By: Elsey Curtis
Trees shed their leaves down to skeletal limbs and bare branches in November. Their stark outlines against somber skies inspire us to strip away excess fluff and stuff in our own lives. Reflecting upon what is truly vital and essential often leads to a sense of release, if not gratitude. In keeping with this seasonal…
August 30, 2010 By: Ron "Commish" Swanson
I am not going to continue to feel guilty. Sure, that’s what I tell myself. Every day as I get ready for work I pack my gym bag with every intention of finishing up at Brick Bodies Padonia before heading home. Once in awhile I even get there. Just about mid-afternoon I begin to feel…
August 16, 2010 By: Blogger
Working out six days a week can be a load on your body, but that’s why I started drinking a protein shake post-workout for recovery. However, to get rid of the last little bit of excess fat, I’ve taken up running again. Even though I do cardio in the gym six days a week, it…
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