Be Bold Be Brave Be Seen in 2011!

It's that time of year again!  The combination of over eating since Thanksgiving and the resolutions made tonight - New Years Eve - the gym will surely be packed with people for the next month or so. Whether you are re-visiting the gym/working out after a major absence or are coming back with some serious motivation to get even fitter than you left 2010, I want you to Be Bold Be Brave and Be Seen!! :)

Be Bold

You've taken the first step - deciding that your health and fitness is an important priority for your well being.  Now be bold!  Have a plan for any and all possible reasons/excuses that could, and will, come up so that they do not derail you from your health and fitness plans.  We all have things to work around.  MAKE IT HAPPEN.  It's okay if you're plan for an hour run outside or Kettlebell class at the gym turned into a 20-minute, at-home workout with gallons of water for weights and lots of planks!  BE FLEXIBLE.  Over the Christmas holiday my sister and I were snowed in at my parents' house but we still managed to get in a couple of really good workouts!  We printed out a few from Women's Health Magazine and were sweating within minutes!

Be Brave

This is a great time to face your fears, tackle your biggest, loftiest goals and go for it!  You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Be Seen

There's nothing like that feeling of euphoria after an intense sweat session!  I love that I-can-conquer-anything feeling after a super Spin class or a great run.  Just 20 minutes of light cardio will increase your endorphins, your circulation, and your mood!  Now get out there and Be Seen!

ellasport's newest collection was inspired by the idea, Be Bold Be Brave Be Seen.  Here's the video we made at the shoot that talks a little bit about it.


Be Bold Be Brave Be Seen from ellasport.com on Vimeo.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! :)

The Perfect Tee Begins With The Perfect Fabric!

As I was folding my Charlotte Running Tanks and Park Tees this past weekend, I was admiring the amazing fabric!  It has a slight waffle texture to it, which makes it more fun aesthetically and it helps with the breathe-ability.  The fabric is one of the most important aspects of technical athletic apparel.  It takes me months to chose a fabric for a new item!
Here's a close-up of the Bright Blue Park Tee:

The fabric is 94% Nylon and 6% Lycra - VERY silky, soft against your skin so chaffing is not an option.  In this video Julie Bobek and I talk about the fabric and pieces of the Be Bold Be Brave Be Seen collection!  We also talk about the perfect tee - The Park Tee - and the details of the fit!


Product Description from ellasport.com on Vimeo.


A photo of the entire Park Tee:

Vital Juice's Vital Spy - Dec. 16th

I made Vital Juice's (New York City edition) Vital Spy on Thursday!!!  Vital Juice is a daily newsletter that is a great resource for staying current on all things related to health and fitness.  They have editions that are focused on cities like LA, San Francisco, and Chicago!
Check out Thursday's write-up, which includes my healthy weekend plans :).
http://bit.ly/eLXC2m

ellasport does yoga?

While I personally have only done yoga a handful of times, I truly believe in the benefits of a regular practice.  I felt them right away!  I say every week that I wish I did more yoga.  But the fact of the matter is, like you, life pulls me in a million directions and when I can squeeze time in for a workout, I choose to run, Spin, or circuit train like a mad woman!
Yoga offers many perks to the female athlete.  Here are a few of the big ones: flexibility for all your muscles - not just the ones you stretch to run; a sense of calm, which enables you to handle everyday stress better; and overall strength from your finger tips to your toes!
SO this past weekend we went down to Past Tense Yoga Studio in Washington, DC to introduce ourselves to their community!  Owner of the studio, Kelly DiNardo, was an amazing host!  Kelly is a yogi, a writer AND a runner, among other things, and she found herself looking fabulous in the New Power Capris!  These pants and the Chloe Long Sleeve Tee were big hits!

ellasport Chloe Long Sleeve and New Power Capris

My friend Aashumi, is the owner of Mirasa Design - eco-friendly, handmade kids toys that are ADORABLE!  She was at the studio this past weekend, like she is everyday :).  Aashumi is a true yogi and loves ellasport!  Here she is educating a customer on a Mirasa animal.  My favorite is the zebra!

Mirasa Design at Past Tense Yoga Studio

Thanks for a great event Kelly!  We can't wait until next year!

Spin Playlist 11.21.10

Here it is - my latest Spin playlist that I also played today to get me through a kick-butt circuit workout.  Enjoy! :)
-Miami 2 Ibiza: Swedish House Mafia & Tinie Tempah
-Animal: Neon Trees
-I Want You: Fefe Dobson
-Up Straight to The Sky: Sandy Vee
-Waiting Outside The Lines: Greyson Chance
-Raise Your Glass: P!nk
-Everything: The Veronicas
-I Gotta Feeling: Black Eyes Peas
-Only Girl (In The World): Rihanna
-Stuttering: Fefe Dobson
-You're The One: Niamh Egan
-Touch: Natasha Bedingfield
-Raindrops: Stunt
-Quicksand (Thievery Corp. remix): Natalie Walker (cool down)
-Stereo Love: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
(cool down)