HOPE I SEE YOU IN CLASS IN JANUARY

Just in time for those New Year’s Resolutions, take class with me at INNER LIGHT STUDIO in New Haven, USA:

• TUES/THUR 7:30-8:30AM – FAT BURNING FUSION FLOW, starting Tuesday, January 5th. This before-work workout is 60minutes of seamless, mindful cardio that’ll tone and de-stress too. *Must pre-register, space is limited. Email Bonnie at innerlightstudio@sbcglobal.net. $150/10classes.
• WEDNESDAY 5:45-6:45PM – BAREFOOT CARDIO, starting Wednesday January 6th. This after-work workout is 60minutes of a faster paced flow, where you’ll burn fat and expel the stress of the day. Focus is on breathing, alignment and making the mind/body connection. * No pre-registration necessary, just walk on in.

Monday Musing

Roxy (my dog) was kicked by a horse! We were out for a hike, she was off leash and yapped at this beautiful big horse while standing underneath it’s tail and she was walloped, flew in the air like a rag doll and landed, looked lifeless. Then, she “came to” and, today, is fine – didn’t lose any teeth but I’m sure she had a horrible headache for a day or two. My point of saying this is this: this dog knows how to really live. Of course she pays the price (a.k.a, a bruised jaw) but she’s the stuff of legends. She had been sprayed by a skunk. She’s been stuck in muck and I needed to wade into knee deep mud and rescue her. (This summer, Roxy excited a wasp’s nest and you can imagine what happened there!) None of this stops her from going out into the world again, for this she is a great teacher. We all get figuratively kicked by a horse every now and again, but let’s not let it stop us from going out into the world again.

On another note, I received an adorable email with the subject header: OHMYGOSH “I just received Fusion Flow today and I loved it. It is, absolutely, workout perfection! Just when I thought Barefoot Cardio was pure joy and bliss…I have found this workout! I love all the dvd’s in the Studio series but I really, really love this one! Thank you sooo much for creating this dvd. It really is perfect for all levels! Happy Holidays!”

We appreciate when you take time to write us (you can always contact us at studio@ellenbarrett.com).

SKINNY SCULPT, the next DVD, will be available in late January 2010. We will keep you updated here on the FIT+FAB blog.

The Girl Effect

Take the time to click here. THE GIRL EFFECT, n. : The powerful social and economic change brought about when a girl is given the opportunity to participate.

Fusion Flow Has Arrived

The fifth release from THE STUDIO by ELLEN BARRETT is here! I’ve been telling the students in my classes that FUSION FLOW is a lot like Yogini Workout without yoga. We move at 100BPM throughout the workout with the first 25minutes standing, then 20minutes of flowing mat work. Wendy, a die-hard fusion fitness fan,  told me it’s  “pretty” and “poetic” .

Here’s My Upcoming Teaching Schedule, FYI

• This Saturday, November 7th, from 1-3pm, I’ll be in Bloomfield, Connecticut teaching a FUSION FITNESS instructor training workshop at GOLD’s Gym. Open to people currently teaching group exercise. There are five spots available as of today (Wednesday), so if you are interested, call Program Director, Julie Miller at 860.817.6450.
• Sunday, November 15th, from 10:30-11:45am I’ll be teaching BAREFOOT CARDIO at Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, New York. Space is still available, call Heidi Roussis to register at 516.484.1545, extension #109. * DVDs will be available for purchase at the event.
• Starting Tuesday November 17th, I’ll be teaching another 10 class series at Inner Light Studio in New Haven, CT on Tuesday/Thursday mornings at 7:30-8:30am. Pre-registration is mandatory as space is limited. To register, call Bonnie at 203.562.2833.
• Wednesday, December 9th, tune into Sirius Radio Channel 112, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living show with Terri Trespicio at 10am-11am. I’ll be on air, taking caller’s fitness questions, and discussing BAREFOOT CARDIO (why barefoot?).
• Starting Wednesday evening, January 6, 2010, I’ll be teaching a permanent class once/week at 5:45-6:45pm at Inner Light Studio in New Haven, CT. Pre-registration in NOT necessary. Hope to see you in class! I’ll be teaching the invigorating, yet calming, FUSION FLOW.

The Reviews are IN

Happy Baby, Fit Mama! DVD – Available in January

Many people have noticed that a dvd title – HAPPY BABY, FIT MAMA! – is listed on the back cover of BAREFOOT CARDIO. How come I never discussed this workout and when is it coming out? Working with a baby is a gamble. We honestly didn’t know if Luca would cooperate, but he did (for the most part!). So we got the footage we needed to make a dvd, thanks to a great editor. It’ll be out as soon as possible. I am aiming for January 2010, and will notify you of it’s release details via this blog. EB

Are You From Long Island, NY?

Meet My Sponsor: Polaner Sugar Free with Fiber

Big news! I got a new gig as a spokesperson for Polaner fruit preserves, which I am elated about because it is a useful product rather than some unnecessary fitness-gizmo (which is the usual stuff that comes my way)! Polaner is perfect for your PBJs, your morning toast and try a scoop of it in your yogurt for a little kick. Useful, right? Every pantry needs jelly. I have a no-bake granola bar recipe that I am going to post this week that uses Polaner Sugar Free with Fiber. It may come with video, so stay tuned! EB

Barefoot Cardio DVD Cover – Sneak Peak!

It’s not for sale yet – just edited the master one more time – but it’s moving along and will definitely be for sale this fall! We will be keeping you up-to-date on things here on the fit+fab blog. I am really anxious for you to workout to BAREFOOT CARDIO! You’ll love the music (I’ve been using it in my live classes, it’s so good).

Also:

Two BAREFOOT CARDIO Master Classes Confirmed!

• Friday, October 30 at 6pm in Enfield, CT
• Sunday, November 15 at 10am in Westbury, NY
  Registration for these events will be posted on Friday!

And then:

a BAREFOOT CARDIO Instructor Training Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th, in Enfield Connecticut at GOLD’s Gym from 1-3pm. If you are an instructor looking to add some new techniques, join us! For info, see the post below.