After just a few months of teaching in Cincinnati Jessica Evans with Dance Factory Fitness already has a following. This fanbase has no qualms expressing love for Jess all over social media. “The hardest cardio workout I’ve had in years.” “You forget you’re actually working out.” “Highly addicting!!” “It was AMAZING […]
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Current State: Costa Rica Healthy
Ryan and I honeymooned in Costa Rica. We flew into Libera, spent the first week at a resort near La Fortuna, and then the second week on the beach in Guanacaste. To be honest, we didn’t “work out” once, but were super active and did a ton of R&R health activities. Check it out below. […]
Bounce And All The High Energy Fitness: Found at Body Alive
Webster defines the verb “bounce” as “to rebound or reflect after striking a surface.” A trampoline is especially “bouncy” due to it’s springs that store your kinetic energy as potential energy by stretching, just like a rubber band. And it is the rebound of that energy that, when you strike the net, causes you to bounce […]
Where to find Açaí Bowls in Cincinnati
If you’ve been on Instagram in the past year, and follow any kind of health blogger, you’ve seen a picture of an açaí bowl. These beautiful masterpieces are fancy smoothies in a bowl packed full of health benefits, thanks to the açaí berry. Image provided by Rooted Juicery. We have the country of Brazil […]
Keeping Us Healthy Since 1999: The Cincinnati Sports Club
So, we have the cutest, most talented interns ever who are just as passionate about health and wellness as we are. They have been friends for life, and are now fellow University of Dayton Flyers. Meet Anna and Erin. Having grown up going to the Cincinnati Sports Club in the heart of Cincinnati’s East Side, […]
Finding Definition in Oakley Square: DEFINE body & mind
I met Tallie Neltner and Mikel Quast back in 2012. I used to fangirl over Tallie and her class at Pure Barre in Fort Wright, and Mikel was a permanent fixture at the barre (right side, front of class). It came as no surprise to me when I heard that they were opening a studio of their own. […]
A Father’s Day Event + Gift Guide For The Cincinnati Dad
Last week my dad walked in on me, my sister, and my mom having a serious girl talk session. There may have been tears involved. He stood there unsure of what to do, wanting to be a part of the conversation, but knowing very well that he had no business being there. He slowly retreated, feeling left […]
Top Three Summer Recipes You'll Want to Make Now From Stephanie Murico of @trailmixforthesole
Stephanie Murico is a registered dietitian at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and one of our favorite local food bloggers. She has a blog and corresponding Instagram page called @trailmixforthesole. She, like us, believes food is fuel, but also so much more–a way to gather family, a way to practice rituals and traditions, and a way to […]
Creating A Healthier Workplace For Women: Gild Collective
Sure, you can consider yourself a healthy person if you exercise, eat right, get plenty of sleep, and take vitamins. But ultimately, if you are unhappy at work, your emotional health and wellbeing can and will take a toll. As women continue to grow with leaps and bounds in the workforce, with more women […]
A Glimpse Into The Brotherhood and Sisterhood Of The Cincinnati Kelts
I’m left handed. Because of this, when I was young, my dad wanted nothing more for me to a) be a boy, or b) be the first female quarterback. He eventually had to face the fact that his dream would never become a reality, because I have never been one to throw myself into the […]