NYC Dance Choreographer, Jamie Solomon, led the guests of the recent Sweat for Smiles "Strut Strong: A Women's Day Celebration" through an incredible heels dance class. For those who missed it, she has shared with us 5 tips for dancing In heels (for the first time). You can find Jamie on … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Your First Time Dancing In Heels
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Your Heart Health Starts Now: Small Steps for a Stronger Future
I recently had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Anu Lala, a Heart Function Cardiologist, about something that impacts us all—heart health. While heart disease can be genetic, the good news is that 80% of it is preventable! Dr. Lala highlighted the importance of "knowing your numbers"—your resting … [Read more...] about Your Heart Health Starts Now: Small Steps for a Stronger Future
Andy Peeke’s Pickleball Basics
At the Sweat for Smiles "Ace It For Kids" Pickleball Event, we all learned a lot about the game of pickleball. Andy Peeke, lead pickleball pro at Lifetime Sky in NYC, taught us a lot of pickleball basics, and we had so much fun learning! Many of us were just getting started playing pickleball and … [Read more...] about Andy Peeke’s Pickleball Basics
Walk on the Fun Side
Walking is one of the best low impact exercises you can do. According to studies, walking briskly or power walking for 30 minutes about 5 days a week can provide the same benefits as other cardio exercises but without the harmful intensity on the joints. Its free, attainable for most people, … [Read more...] about Walk on the Fun Side
Be Smart About Your Workouts
How's everyone doing with their 2023 fitness goals? Sticking to a fitness routine is a challenge for everyone. It's easy to set unrealistic goals, compare ourselves to others, and get unmotivated or off-track. If you take some time to develop a realistic workout plan for your needs that accounts for … [Read more...] about Be Smart About Your Workouts
No Time? Make Time! Warm Up.
Ready, set, WORKOUT! It can be tempting to start your workout right away. Really, who has time for warm-up? But, according to fitness experts, everyone - from beginners to the most fit pros - should make it a habit to warm up for at least 5 minutes before exercising. I reached out to my good … [Read more...] about No Time? Make Time! Warm Up.