Articles about Fitness

For Every Dallas Girl’s Summer Beauty List: Rae Climate Control Mineral Tint

photography courtesy of Rae Cosmetics

Remember when I told you how obsessed I was Revision’s Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer? Well, I still am.

But I’m also liking a similar product from Austin-based Rae Cosmetics, the Climate Control tinted moisturizer for $39 in eight shades. The mineral-based brand, created for exercisers, travelers, and all around busy people, consists of eyeshadows, lip sticks, glosses, and liners, tools, powder, blush, concealer, an more. According to Rae, products are made of “micro-crushed minerals, pigments, and potent anti-oxidants” that protect the skin from daily damage without suffocating it. After playing with them, I agree: they feel light but stay put. Plus, I’m thrilled having a bit of color on my face that doesn’t need to be washed off before I work out. The tinted moisturizer is a water-based formula with a chemical-free sunscreen and a shimmer. Wear it alone for a glow or dust some quick powder on top to tone it down. I’m wearing it tomorrow for Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Make the Break from Domestic Violence race. (Don’t judge. I have to speak, and I don’t want to look like a vampire that hasn’t fed in a long time.) For now, shop the line online.

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 30th, 2012 12:47pm | filed under Beauty, Events, Fitness | (0) Comments »

New Spring Merchandise Hits the Shelves at Merge

I love going to my chiropractor. For one, he’s relieving my shin splints, so I can get back to working on my buns of steel. (Okay, more like buns of caramel, but that’s neither here nor there.) Secondly, Merge is in the same shopping center on Preston and Royal (unfortunately next to delicious Pinkberry). With all the running I’ll soon be able to do, and therefore weight I’ll lose, it’s convenient to have a store nearby to pre-celebrate my success. (I can connect the dots between any situation and a necessary retail fix.)

Merge is unpacking and hanging up new spring merchandise everyday, so feel free to stop in more than once.

(from top) Locally designed python wallets and iPad cases, pastel skinny leg jeans, a sale rack of denim from white to dark wash, more python iPad cases and clutches, House of Harlow 1960 black resin necklace ($145),  Bella Dahl white blouse ($97), Ttee taupe jacket ($142), and Jamison sweater ($148), House of Harlow 1960 studded bangles ($138).

*If you deal with shin splints, your workout life isn’t over. I see Dr. Jason Rowenhorst at Premier Sports Chiropractic, and I’m healing. I can actually hit the treadmill again. (For, like, a minute before I’m out of breath.)

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 13th, 2012 9:49am | filed under Boutiques, Fitness, Health & wellness, Shopping | (0) Comments »

Get Juiced After Your Bar Method Workout

photography courtesy of The Juice Extractor Report

No, no, you lush. I mean with real, organic fruit and veggie juice, hand squeezed, blended, and poured from behind the new Juice Bar at The Bar Method in Inwood Village. Why we don’t have more juiceries in Dallas is beyond me, but thank goodness for Bar Method’s husband and wife team, Tom and Lisa Hennings, who realized we need a hot spot that doles out (get it? “dole?” like the banana?) pressed juices, smoothies, kombucha tea, and specialty concoctions like oat shakes, coconut water, and green lemonade. Tom’s own Dallas-made Groovin’ On Granola will also be in stock, along with other healthful, refueling, on-the-go snacks in the newly expanded space. Getting a sculpted rear end at The Bar Method was already delicious, but I can’t wait for The Juice Bar, which opens on April 2.

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 5th, 2012 10:36am | filed under Edible Things, Fitness, Health & wellness, News, gyms | 1 Comment »

ShopTalk Friday Giveaway = Free Boot Camp

That’s right. We’re giving away workouts. (Nothing’s free these days.) Camp Gladiator is our favorite boot camp in town and you can have the next three weeks free. Details here. Winners drawn at the end of the day.

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 17th, 2012 8:05am | filed under Fitness, giveaway | (0) Comments »

Get Your Rear in Gear with This Camp Gladiator Boot Camp Giveaway.

That's trainer Amy Mack, left. I try to sneak in breaks during plank holds, and she always catches me. On the right, you'll see happy faces. Those are real. I was there. (photography by Jason Janik)

I’ve lost 10 pounds since January 9. It doesn’t count as rubbing it in if I tell you how I’ve done it, right? Well, I go to Camp Gladiator. (To be more specific, I participated in a semi-annual Camp Gladiator Fitness Challenge which are offered throughout the year.) Here’s the basic rundown of this award-winning fitness program, courtesy of our beauty guide:

Campers are fiercely loyal to this program; after attending, we understand why. Few fitness programs can make you feel so motivated you want to sign up for the rest of your life. Trainers are professional, fun, and work to know the names of campers, so personal encouragement is shouted out regularly. Every workout changes, so there’s no monotony. Sessions are offered from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm all over DFW. Various locations.

To summarize, it’s a go-at-your-own-pace boot camp with experienced trainers who have created this unusual sense of community during their one hour workouts all over DFW. They make you do annoying things like yell “Camp Gladiator” while you’re doing jumping jacks or sprint when the workout is nearly over (or both), but somehow, some way, CG-ers are sort of still smiling when they’re finished. This four-week camp is nearly one week in, but enter to win right now, and CG has allowed me to pick THREE WINNERS. Each one will receive a certificate to participate in the remaining 3 weeks of this session of CG boot camp. Winners selected tomorrow.

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 16th, 2012 3:57pm | filed under Beauty, Fitness, Health & wellness, I'm Obsessed, giveaway | 1 Comment »

A Day in Her Diet: Meals, Snacks, and Drinks with a Dallas Dietician

photography courtesy of vendors

Unsurprisingly, a few recent Ask Raya questions have included a plea for health counseling. Like this question below:

“It’s the new year, and I’m already ready to break my resolution to get healthy and shed a couple pounds! I can’t afford a nutritionist, but I need help with meal planning. I thought you might know an expert that can help with some healthy meal pointers!” –Elisa

I immediately contacted Cooper Clinic. From the brain of resident dietician Cynthanne Duryea, RD, LD, to your plate, here is a list of delicious healthy meal and snack suggestions worth their weight in chocolate, er, gold.

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posted by Raya Ramsey | January 24th, 2012 3:51pm | filed under Ask Raya, Edible Things, Fitness, Health & wellness | 2 Comments »

How Twitter Can Enhance Your Yoga Class

My idea of yoga.

When Super Yoga Palace hosts Twitter Sundays, it does. Owner Jessica Jordan heads up this weekly free yoga class each weekend at 1 pm. Follow @superyogapalace, who will Tweet the location and then hurry your buns over to catch a complimentary workout with Jessica instructing, live music, and a post-Down Dog brunch. Each event will vary based on location and “which cafes or bakeries we can connect with,” according to SYP. Take last Sunday, for example. Jessica led the stretching and posing to live indie rock spun by DJ Datahowler at Good Records. Mimosas were served afterward. Now that’s how yoga should be. Quickly now. Launch your Twitter (or join) and follow @superyogapalace to be in the loop.

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 18th, 2012 11:37am | filed under Fitness, Free stuff, Health & wellness | (0) Comments »

Look What I Found at Relativity Outdoors: Cool Baubles, Stylish Boots, and Colorful Tops

All winter wear is 25 percent off right now.

I can’t keep myself out of Relativity Outdoors lately. It could be that I found unique but functional gifts in there for everyone I know over Christmas. Or maybe it’s the way the outdoor adventure store’s furnished with shelves of hiking boots, chic tree branches, and snowy mountain landscape photos that makes me feel like I’ve actually spent some time outdoors during my lunchbreak. Whatever it is, I know I love stopping in, finding out about the latest technological advancements in Columbia jackets, styles of Arc’Teryx military grade sports bras and tanks, and newest shipment of Love Nail Tree jewelry. Oh, and taking home a garment from the sale rack. (Today I bought the boyfriend some slick, black Element board shorts for $25.) Check out my favorite things from the shop today.

1. Columbia tunic, $75
2. Soft-as-butter jacket
3. Horny Toad button-down, $85
4. Sandal island
5. Arc’Teryx tanks, $59 to $69
6. Sorel “Tofino” boot, $140
7. Love Nail Tree binoculars necklace, $42
8. Love Nail Tree rings with foreign coins, $17
9. Loe Nail Tree charm necklaces
10. Hemp t-shirts, 2 for $30
11. Patagonia “Advocate” men’s slip-ons, $55

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 17th, 2012 3:12pm | filed under Fitness, Health & wellness, Look What We Found, Shopping | 2 Comments »

Our Favorite 30-Minute, Fat Blasting Workout is Now on Sale

That's trainer Jeni Maldanado in the middle, looking content while students feel the burn.

Remember when we told you about our favorite new 30-minute workout at Fitness with Insight? It’s the suspension training class (called TRX) where you use straps hanging from the ceiling to get a workout off your own body weight. Well, we still love it and attend regularly. We love the 30-minute timeframe. (We like to get in, get some exercise, and still have time for ourselves after work.) We love the trainers. (Meg Golden and Jeni Maldonado seem to know everyone by name and you’re greeted like their favorite client every time.) And we love the results. (After just three classes, we already felt so much stronger.) What we don’t always love is the price, which we know might stop people from signing up. But today’s a great day. Fitness with Insight is on GiltCity right now for $39 for three classes or $140 for unlimited classes for a month. Check it out. The offer ends on Monday.

posted by Raya Ramsey | October 26th, 2011 9:53am | filed under Fitness, Hot Deals | (0) Comments »

Our New Nike Store Has Make-Your-Butt-Look-Good Workout Pants

my terrible 2010 cell phone photography

Holy Trinity of Nike workout pants.

This morning, the newest super special Nike store opened in NorthPark Center. I’ve never seen a more excited staff, waiting to open the doors. And the “sneakerheads” waiting in line for a glimpse of the store’s limited-edition kicks, well, they were pretty stoked, too. (There are only six Nike stores like this around the country, so you can see why people are excited.) All the cool things you spy on athletes, see in commercials, and find online are now available, glittering on display, in a shop near you. The store is divided into sections: running, training, basketball, soccer, golf, kiddos, and more, but one of the most exciting areas is the customization shop. (THE most exciting area is up ahead.) Here, you can do the same sort of NikeiD personalization that you do online, but you have the help of expert staff, and exclusive fabrics and materials at your disposal. You can also customize hoodies, Dri-FIT tees, running shorts, and equipment. The best part of the shop is, of course, all the innovative gear for the ladies. There are rows of colorful everything: sports bras, tanks, sweaters, training shorts, etc., but I’m eyeing the the “perfect fit” Nike Legend pants, which come in cropped and full-length versions. Apparently, these babies have been in the works for years. Every detail is has been tailored for a comfy wear, but more importantly, a flattering fit. A couple patents sit on these pants, including the V-shape stitching that lifts the rear in the back of the pants. I can’t wait to shop for new workout gear. Hopefully I’ll be as excited to work out in the new workout gear, too. Jump for more low-tech photos.

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posted by Raya Ramsey | August 26th, 2011 12:11pm | filed under Fitness, Health & wellness, Store openings | 1 Comment »

NorthPark’s Getting New Kicks

This makes me want to run! (Well, run to the store to go shopping for shoes to run in, I guess.)

Nike is gearing up to open its newest retail location at NorthPark Center later this month under a brand new multi-category concept – only the sixth of its kind in the U.S. – featuring innovative consumer experiences, market tailored product offerings, community resources and the introduction of team customization services. Grand opening festivities will take place at the new Nike Dallas Aug. 19 – 21.

Sweet.

posted by Raya Ramsey | August 3rd, 2011 11:57am | filed under Fitness, shoes | (0) Comments »

I Hurt from Head to Toe. Be Jealous.

I hurt because all my muscles (including ones I didn’t know still worked) are aching. And that’s why you should be jealous, because you know that means I got a good workout this week, and I must be skinnier and fitter than I was last week. Kristin and I tried out new-to-Dallas TRX suspension training on Tuesday with Meg Golden, a trainer I’d let kick my butt any day of the week (except for Sundays because I’m cranky). The gym’s called Fitness with Insight. Her 30-minute classes utilize straps hanging from the ceiling and your own body weight to give you a resistance training routine that’ll work your flabby butt into a rock. The gym’s located across from the Inwood Village shopping center. (Low-cal souffle post workout at Rise No. 1? Yes, please!) Kristin has the details on BridalBuzz.

posted by Raya Ramsey | July 14th, 2011 10:25am | filed under Fitness | 2 Comments »

Must-Have Katy Trail Accessories and Where to Get Them in Dallas

photos courtesy of vendors

Yes, accessorizing for the Katy Trail. (And I’m not talking about wearing dangly earrings and lip gloss to the gym.) When your car’s displaying a temp that reaches above 90 degrees, there are things you absolutely need (a thneed, if you will) to make your life bearable outdoors. Head to the following stores for accessories that’ll keep you cooler (or just cooler looking) when your foundation’s running down your face.

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posted by Raya Ramsey | July 1st, 2011 1:03pm | filed under Fitness, Health & wellness | 3 Comments »

What’s the Best Yoga Studio in Dallas?

You can decide in our Best of Big D readers’ choice survey. YogaSport? Gaia Flow Yoga? Sunstone? Exhale? YOU tell US.

posted by Raya Ramsey | May 24th, 2011 1:39pm | filed under Best of Big D, Fitness | 2 Comments »

The Best Workout Advice I’ve Heard in a While

Bridalicious' butt-kicker, Doug Rice

It comes from the Bridalicious Boot Camp trainer and it’s sitting over at BridalBuzz. Highlights include not waiting to exercise until it’s blatantly convenient, leaving perfection out of the equation, and celebrating the everyday victories. Amen, brother! Read it all here.

posted by Raya Ramsey | May 19th, 2011 2:51pm | filed under Fitness | 1 Comment »

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