Sports.Peace.Love. and Dharma Studio bring you Dinner & Movie Night.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL YOGA MONTH! Celebrate with us and raise awareness about the positive benefits of yoga with this special screening of the Official Yoga Month DVD: TITANS of Yoga, featuring 25 yoga and meditation masters who share their musings about the path to peace & consciousness.  Learn more about National Yoga Month.

Suggested love offering $15: All proceeds will benefit Yoga-Recess, which supports schoolteachers bringing yoga-based health education into the classroom.  Dinner is provided by Dharma Studio and BYOB is encouraged

What: TITANS of Yoga Movie Screening

When: Friday, September 9th, Doors open @ 7p; Movie @ 8p

Where: Dharma Studio, 3170 Commodore Plaza, Miami, FL 33133

See you there!

Peace & Love,

Sports.Peace.Love. & Dharma Studio

Go Running Outside

Running outside can be a fun change of pace if you normally run on the treadmill at the gym. Instead of having to stare at your fellow gym patrons or at the wall, you will be able to jog through a park or through a scenic neighborhood. You will see plenty of interesting sights that will keep you motivated while you are on your run. If you dislike running, a long walk through a local park can be an enjoyable alternative.

Go For A Swim

Swimming is another popular fitness activity that can be done in the great outdoors. During the summer months, find an outdoor lap pool where you can swim. If you live near a lake or ocean, you could even swim there, as long as the conditions are safe. If you are used to swimming inside, remember to wear plenty of sunscreen. You do not want to get a painful sunburn that keeps you indoors until it heals.

An Active Vacation

You could also consider taking an active outdoor vacation. Many people stop exercising when they go on vacation, and they also indulge in rich food. Although you should certainly be able to enjoy your vacation, if you go on an active trip, you will return home without having sabotaged your fitness goals. On your next vacation, consider enjoying a hike or a canoeing excursion.

Outdoor Classes

Another way to enjoy an outdoor workout is to find a fitness class that meets outside. Some yoga classes meet outdoors when the weather permits. There are also boot camp classes that meet outside, often in the early morning. Boot camp fitness classes are intense and challenging, but you will certainly not be bored if you enroll in one of these classes. If you do not like fitness classes because you prefer to work out alone, you can always enjoy some outdoor activities by yourself in a local park or even in the privacy of your own backyard. Once you learn a few basic yoga poses or Pilates moves, you can practice these fitness activities anywhere. If you have been dreading going to the gym because you are sick and tired of your fitness routine, break out of your rut and take your workout outdoors. If you actually enjoy the time you spend exercising, you will find it easier to reach your fitness goals.

This guest article was contributed by Jennifer Bell from Health Training Guide. Jennifer is a freelance writer and mother of 2 based in Los Angeles, CA. Check out her site to learn more about registered nurse training and other exciting health careers.

Photo credit: lululemon athletica

Do you want a song to dance to? Well, here you go, old school ’90s R&B dance music. Fun times!

Guy, “Groove Me”

 Welcome to “Smiles on Sunday”! “Smiles on Sunday” highlights different sports moments to make you smile before you jump back into your work week. For centuries, sports has been a powerful tool that promotes peace, creates social change, provides motivation, dissolves cultural differences, and simply make lives better.    ”Smiles on Sunday” is great way to keep the Sunday Funday vibes going and enter the week wearing a smile Please email info@sportspeacelove.com to request a special sports moment to be featured.

A compilation of movie clips from various sports movies.

The gym is the most common method of working out.  But are you making some classic mistakes that will decrease the efficiency and effectiveness of your workout?  Check out these common gym mistakes we all make and see if you have any corrections that need to be made.

• You’re in autopilot mode: Your brain should be as stimulated as the rest of your body.  If you find yourself  going through the same routine, same elliptical machine, group classes, and exercise circuits, then it’s time to switch things up.

• Too much chit-chat:  If you are talking too much, then you are not fully focused on your exercise.  If you workout with a trainer or friend who initiates the chatter, you can tell them “Let’s catch up after the session,” or “I really like when our sessions are all about the exercise. It makes me feel strong and focused.”  They should get the picture.

• You jump right in: Never underestimate the power of a warmup.  Even 5 – 7 minutes of cardio and some gentle stretches are enough to ease your body into a workout.  You will last longer and feel better the during and in the days following your workout.

• Bad gym etiquette:  Proper gym etiquette is important for the safety & health of your gym members.  Be sure to re-rack your weights, wipe down your machines and equipment, and give people their space when waiting for other machines.  Stubbed toes, spreading germs, and invading peoples personal will mark you as a inconsiderate gym member.

• Revealing too much: You are at the gym to work on improving your body,  not to show it to everyone else.  So don’t let it all hang out.  It’s important to wear properly fitting clothes (not to big/slouchy or tight/revealing) to the gym for ultimate results.

We are bound to commit some of these common gym mistakes from time to time, but be conscious about them and try to correct them when they happen.  This will keep your workout and progress on track and keep you in good graces with the rest of your gym community.

(Photo Source: http://fitnessorhealth.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/hello-world/)

The record breaking temperatures and nation-wide heat waves are enough to stiffle anyone’s workout regimen.  You can still get fit, be cool, and have fun with pool workouts.  Pool workouts are a great way to combine your time with family and friends and without missing a workout.  Water is one of the best fitness tools: It provides resistance, which strengthens muscles and boosts cardio intensity. It also supports some of your weight, making workouts easier on joints and reducing injury. This pool workout from Gaby Reece, is a great way to get started.  So jump in to your next pool workout this weekend!

Stretch:

Lats, Chest, Triceps., Hip Flexors

In the Pool

Internal External Rotation 2 x 1

Free style 5 min. x 1min intervals

Shallow water jogs 2 min.

Bent knee leg swing / hip Extension 2×10 each

Abduction 3 x 20

Plyo

Bounce or Tuck jumps arms straight out 3 x 15

Rocket jumps 3 x 15

Double and single butt kicks 3 x 15

Ice Skaters 3 x 15

*alt. exercises

Power step ups 3 x 10 each

Scissor jumps 3 x10

Chest Deep Water

Leg extensions 3 x 10 / 10 fast

Leg curls 3 x10 / 10 fast

Deep Water

Cycle -supers set with jacks 2 min.

Jacks 2 min. non stop

Upper Body Circuit

Front raise / press back

Cross over / pull back

Curls / kick backs

All three together

2 x .20 sec. each with .45 sec rest between sets

Photo Source: http://www.diversityforlife.org/water-aerobic-exercises-the-ideal-fitness-activity-for-seniors/

Any song by Mos Def is playlist-worthy.  Umi Says has a smooth beat and warm, uplifting lyrics that just make you feel good!

Lyrics: “My Umi said shine your light on the world/ Shine your light for the world to see/ My Abi said shine your light on the world/ Shine your light for the world to see.”

R.I.P. to Michael Jackson. I love this brother/sister duet: the lyrics, the beat, and of course the dance moves.  A great song to add to your playlist… Can you say high energy treadmill intervals?! Yeah!

 Welcome to “Smiles on Sunday”! “Smiles on Sunday” highlights different sports moments to make you smile before you jump back into your work week. For centuries, sports has been a powerful tool that promotes peace, creates social change, provides motivation, dissolves cultural differences, and simply make lives better.    ”Smiles on Sunday” is great way to keep the Sunday Funday vibes going and enter the week wearing a smile Please email info@sportspeacelove.com to request a special sports moment to be featured.

A classic sports movie starring Denzel Washington, about the true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit.   In this locker room scence, racial barriers are broken down and a team bond continues to be built with a few jokes, a kiss, and Diana Ross’ “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”