Fitness Vacation at Body Design Newport Beach Featured In The Daily Pilot

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Daily Pilot Writes About The New Fitness Vacation at Body Design Newport Beach

The Daily Pilot just posted this great story about our new Fitness Vacation at Body Design Newport Beach!

Body Design Now Offers Daily Juice from Ritual Wellness

The website says it all... May experince feelings of Euphoria.


Who doesn't want mental clarity, abundance of energy and happier mood? The list of benefits from Ritual Wellness goes on and reads like every woman's wish list. Ritual Wellness, the 100% certified organic raw juice cleanse company and creator of Ritual Cleanse and Daily Juice, is now offering Daily Juice at Body Design.  



Much like Ritual Cleanse’s raw juice cleanse, the Daily Juice is freshly pressed from only 100% certified organic fruits and vegetables. There are 11  Daily Juice flavors such as: Green Lemon, Sweet Greens, Green Ginger, Spicy Lemonade, Ginger Lemonade, Lavender Lemonade, Pineapple Mint, Carrot Ginger, Cashew Crunch, Almond Milk, and Red Energy. 
“We decided to launch Daily Juice in response to the overwhelming requests from our cleanse customers to have access to the juice without being on a cleanse,” said Ritual Cleanse Co-Founder Marra St.Clair. “The nutrition value is also far superior to any pill or powder on the market and the fact that we stick strictly to only certified organic ingredients allows us to stand apart from all other juice cleanses and juice bars on the market.”


Daily Juice packages can be ordered through Body Design where consumers have the benefit of selecting their favorite flavors. The flexible Daily Juice packages will run approximately $80.00 per package of six or $9.00 per bottle.

On a sidenote, Marra St. Clair, Ritual Wellness Co Founder, is also a personal trainer and Pilates instructor at Body Design!

DIANA DORETHY JOINS BODY DESIGN

Diana Dorethy is a certified Pilates Instructor, Thai Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher and GYROTONIC® Instructor. From a young age she has always loved to move. Dancing, hiking, biking, and the circus arts such as climbing silks are among her favorite hobbies.

When an injury threatened to force her into a more sedintary lifestyle she decided to take matters into her own hands. Rather than accept the doctors' offer of pain medicines and excuses about why she couldn't do the things she loved, she learned how to listen to her body. Slowly she began to understand the difference between good pain and bad pain and how to move in a healthy way in order to heal injuries and prevent future ones.

Through the controlled movements of Pilates and the complimentary flowing patterns of Yoga Diana got her life back. GYROTONIC® is now helping her achieve new heights above and beyond just going though daily motions without pain. After seeing such a dramatic change in her own life she decided to never stop learning and to start teaching these methods to others in pain or those who simply want to feel better in their own body.

Welcome to Body Design!

BODY DESIGN CLASS PACKAGES

Classes at Body Design do fill up! 

To Sign Up Call: 949.719.2600

 

SINGLE CLASSES

$25

CLASS PACKAGES

5 classes: $110 ($22/class)

10 classes: $210 ($21/class)

15 classes: $270 ($18/class)

20 classes: $300 ($15/class)

Expires 2 months after purchase

Body Design's Class Schedule - Cardio Barre, Pilates, TRX, Core Board, Cardio Sculpt & More

CARDIO SCULPT - Get ready to sweat in this cardio and free weights class that will speed the metabolism and transform your body.


CORE BOARD - An all-level cardio class incorporating core boards, TRX, Zumba, and free weights to get your heart rate up fast.

REFORMER PILATES -A fast-paced class on Pilates Reformer beds that lengthens the muscles & strengthens the core.

TRX - Train like an athlete on the TRX suspension system that uses your bodyweight for a dynamic workout, toning your body without stress on the joints. Pilates/TRX Fusion uses a combination of Reformer Pilates and TRX for an all-over toning workout.

CARDIO BARRE PILATES - Sweat and sculpt your butt, gut and thighs in this fast paced Pilates/barre fusion. Using the jump board and barre, you'll work all the right areas. Cardio Pilates uses only Pilates-based equipment along with a combination of floorwork and lightweights

TRX/CARDIO SCULPT - Mix in a great cardio workout with the TRX suspension system and work toward a complete body makeover. 45 minutes is all you need!

SINGLE CLASS

$25

CLASS PACKAGES

5 classes: $110 ($22/class)

10 classes: $210 ($21/class)

15 classes: $270 ($18/class)

20 classes: $300 ($15/class)

Expires 2 months after purchase

CLASSES DO FILL UP!  TO SIGN UP, CALL: 949.719.2600

BODY DESIGN ADDS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO FITNESS, BEAUTY, WELLNESS, LONGEVITY

THERAVIBE O2 IS NOW AVAILABLE

Newport Beach, CA – Good old fashion hard work is required when it comes to getting in shape but now a new technology is changing the face of fitness. Body Design, the women’s athletic and wellness center, now offers Theravibe O2, which is a whole body vibration therapy machine that clients use for 10 minutes or less while holding different poses. Gentle enough for any age group or fitness level, Theravibe has proven benefits for fitness, beauty, wellness and longevity.

Clients can also add oxygen treatment to further increase the health and wellness benefits. It is now available at Body Design for $10 for 10 minutes and $20 for 10 minutes with oxygen.

“In over 20 years that I have been running Body Design, we have seen a lot of fitness fads come and go,” says Susan Tobiessen. “However, I think that vibration therapy with Theravine O2 is here to stay. Never before have I seen the mix of technology and fitness in this way with such dramatic results. Not to mention, my clients love that it only takes 10 minutes.”

History

• Therapeutic Whole Body Vibration (TWBV) was initially developed as a means of decreasing the loss of muscle mass and bone density when astronauts are in space. It later proved to have athletic applications, resulting in improved flexibility and strength.

• Over the years the use of whole body vibration has expanded and is now used for general health and wellness, anti-aging and beauty. A valuable complement to other therapies, it has been adopted by top professional athletes to reduce stiffness, speed injury recovery and improve agility. A broad range of healthcare professionals now offer TWBV for generic health and as a drug free treatment for a range of chronic conditions.

General Health Benefits

• Increased blood circulation, which means more oxygen and nutrition delivered to cells, especially in areas where circulation is poor as a result of injury or disease.

• Improved function of the lymphatic system, which results in improved fluid balance throughout the body, improved fatty acid distribution and improved immune function

• Overall joint health, balance, coordination and flexibility result from the influence of the gentle vibration of the joints when standing on the Theravibe platform. With each movement (occurring several times per second), the ligaments around the joint are gently stretched. The cartilage is palpated, lubricating joint surfaces. With each vibration, a flood of signals travels from the joint to the brain and then back again to the muscles to maintain posture and stability. This process improves coordination and balance will increasing the healing of the synovial cushioning around the joint with increased oxygen.

• Increased muscle activity leads to an increase in lean muscle mass, while the rhythmic tension of the tendons on the bones will cause a significant increase in bone and muscle mass which is why the TWBV was invented.

Exercise With Oxygen

• Adding oxygen to the Thervibe O2 experience adds breathing in higher concentrations of oxygen. The average person breaths in approximately 21% oxygen. When you increase the level of oxygen you are breathing it has immediate benefits including an increase in strength, endurance, and energy.

• When the blood carries oxygen to the capillaries, the oxygen must dissolve into the fluids of the body in order to reach your cells. This happens through pressure, which unfortunately, tends to decline with age. Anything from stress, lack of exercise, smoking, toxins sedentary life styles, breathing bad air or free radicals can contribute to this loss of pressure. Over time, your pressure can decrease from 100mm of arterial oxygen pressure ( Average 20 year old) 60mm ( average 70 year old).

For more benefits of Theravibe O2: http://www.avantwellness.com/Home

BODY DESIGN ADDS NEW CLASSES FOR THOSE WITH I.S.F.S GOALS (In Shape For Summer) - TRX SUSPENSION, INSANITY & MAXIMUM OUTPUT

Newport Beach, CA - Body Design, the premiere women’s athletic and wellness center, is proud to add several new fitness classes to its popular line up. Maximum Output, Insanity, and the TRX Suspension Training have been added to the schedule to provide new and fun ways to get in shape for summer.

“Our clients are loyal to their workout routines, some have even been with us for over 20 years,” says Susan Tobiessen, Body Design founder. “But no matter if you have been working out for years or are just starting, everyone needs something different to shake up their routines. Our new classes are just the thing to get you inspired and in shape.”

Insanity and Maximum Output are both designed so clients can get the most of out their workout to get them bathing suit ready, while the TRX Suspension System offers the latest celeb-favorite way to work out by using your own body weight combined with straps that are suspended from the ceiling.

COMING SOON: GYROKINESIS®
Starting May 8, Monday at 7:15 AM and Saturday at 8:00 AM, Body Design will offer a GYROKINESIS® class ($18 per class or $85 for five classes). GYROKINESIS® methodology incorporates many key principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics and tai-chi. The work mobilizes the spine through a series of arching, curling, side bending, twisting, and spiraling movements. This fitness system works the entire body multi-dimensionally while seated on stools, during floor-work, and while standing.

CORE BOARD ∙ Using a core board this class includes a warm up, intense cardio and a cool down. $35-$40

BARRE FITNESS ∙ Creates a long & lean physique using body resistance and toning exercises at the ballet barre. $25

TRX SUSPENSION ∙ Using straps with handles the TRX utilizes leveraged bodyweight for an intense total-body program. $25

HOT FLASH ATTACK ∙ Speeds the metabolism and transforms your body. Recommended for ages 50 & up. $35

REFORMER PILATES ∙ An all-level class on Pilates Reformers that strengthens the core and improves posture. $25

STABILITY BALL ∙ A hard core workout using stability balls, free weights, and leg weights to tighten & firm all over. $25

ASSET MANAGMENT ∙ Get your assets in order with sculpting leg work and stomach burning ab exercises. $35

MAXIMUM OUTPUT ∙ Feel the burn in this fast-paced class that changes weekly to include Pilates, Weights & Cardio. $25

ARMS & ABS ∙ Using weights and floor exercises your arms and abs will be bikini-ready all year round. $35

CARDIO SCULPTING ∙ Combining cardio and weights this class will strengthen and change your body. $35

INSANITY∙ Push the limit with long intervals of max effort exercises & short rest periods, doing as many reps as you can. $25


CLASSES ARE KEPT SMALL. CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT 949.719.2600

Coming Soon - New TRX classes to Body Design!!

With 2010 just days away, I have been making my resolutions and organizing my life (and our house!) to make room for my new goals.  We at Body Design have been doing the same with our business.  We have been setting new goals and making fitness resoultions. 

One of our goals at Body Design, which has been on our list for over 20 years, is to provide you with the best in the fitness world to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.  So this year, we are addding something new - The TRX System.

The TRX System allows you to perform hundreds of exercises that build strength, flexibility, core stability and endurance. It harnesses your own body weight to create resistance and allows you to adjust the degree of difficulty, regardless of your fitness level, age or fitness goals.

CALL OR E-MAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION. CLASSES TBD IN JANUARY

(949) 719-2600 OR GETFIT@BODYDESIGNONLINE.COM

Holiday Happiness

Nothing is better than a little holiday happiness. Time spent with friends and family, lazy days with no work, good food and lots of laughs are the best.  This year we started a new tradition, inspired by the economy, I must admit, but one of the things that I loved most about Christmas giving this year.  We are now giving gifts on Christmas Eve that are home made and don't cost a thing.  I don't mean a pot holder made out of yarn.  Here are some of the fun things we did:

1. I compiled the songs that my husband has written over the last 15 years and put them in a book so they would be all in one place.  He loved it and sang some of the songs to us that night -- a great impromtu concert!

2.  My kids gathered up some of their writing assignments from school that had to do with the grandparents themselves or trips we have taken with them and copied them so we could create books out of their work. 

3. Lastly, all the cousins gathered a few days before Christmas to practice a song and dance, which they performed.

I hope that everyone experienced their own form of holiday happiness too!  But now on to the real work. 

Now that everyone has enjoyed (and I mean thouroughly enjoyed!) the holidays it is time to get a jump start on your New Year's resolution, which always seems to include living a heathier, better life.

Know that we at Body Design are here for you.  We specialize in personalized attention and are committed to helping you reach your goals. 

Whether you only have 30 minutes to sneak in some cardio or you want to try Pilates, Gyrotonics, Fitness Classes, or Weight Training or you need to relax with a massage or facial, we have something for everyone. 

Biggest Looser Success!

Did you watch the finale of the Biggest Looser - Season 8 the other night?  We did.

Being a women's fitness and wellness center, we at Body Design care and invest in our clients so we are always looking for inspiring stories and motivation to keep our clients healthy and living their best lives.  So seeing the Biggest Looser finale the other night was so fun to see how the contestants changed their lives and their look dramatically.

More than anything else. The show proves that through diet and exercise, you have the power to change anything you want -- how you look, how you live your life, how you love, how you give back, how your work, how you feel connected to your friends, family and the world. 

Take a look at Danny, this year's winner, if you are looking for inspiration and a good success story. It is truly amazing.

Save Money When you Buy Colorscience Winter Chestnut Lip Polish & Eye Genie at Body Design

This limited edition colore story was made to create a universal look for the holiday season. Colorescience Pro Lip Polish will last through a full day of shopping or a holiday party. Create a sheer to dramatic eye with the loose mineral Eye Genie to take you from day to night with one colore... now with pearl powder!

now $29.00


over $7.00 savings at Body Design. 949.719.2600

Buy a Pep Up Gel and receive a complimentary Illuminating Pearl Powder Brush

Pep Up Gel Benefits: Lighter than other bronzing creams, the Pep Up Gel lifts and tightens the look of your skin, reduces the appearance of redness and brightens sallow complexions.

Illuminating Pearl Powder Benefits: Brightens and softly bronzes the look of the skin while imparting a youthful looking radiance.

$60.00 value FREE

Stop by Body Design now to get yours!

Body Design Is Offering Free Gift With Purchases This Holiday

I love a free gift with purchase, especially at the holidays.  It makes me feel like I can put a little something in my stocking without the guilt of spending more money!

In addition to making your skin look fabulous this holiday with great facials and skin care treatments, Body Design is offering the following gift with purchases this holiday:

Free Bath Salt

Receive a free bonus gift of a Tara Spa Therapy Aromatherapy Bath Salt when you purchase a Gift Certificate for any spa service or training session.
**while supplies last

Free LUMIfacial

Purchase the new Clarisonic Mia complexion brush together with the Colorescience All Clear skin care kit and receive a FREE Gift Certificate for a LUMIfacial.
($150.00 value)

Free LUMIfacial

Purchase the new Clarisonic Mia complexion brush together with a Kerstin Florian Rejuvenating Kit and receive a FREE Gift Certificate for a LUMIfacial. ($150.00 value)

Feel free to stop by Body Design (located above the Edwards Big Newport Theaters in the penthouse suite) or call 949.719.2600.

A Gift To Fit Every Size and Every Age - Body Design Gift Certificates

Can you believe it? Christmas is coming.

Some years I get my mom something she can wear. Other years I get her something practical and in between I pick up some sort of new technology that I think she should be updated on. Most years she doesn't like it, it doesn't fit, it's not her style and she doesn't want to learn one more thing that has to do with technology.

So what have I learned? My "go-to" gift every year is a Body Design gift certificate.

A gift certificate from Body Design is always appreciated because it is the versatile gift that has something for everybody. Recipients can choose from personal training sessions, fitness classes, massage, facials, body treatments and more.

Call Kathleen or Amanda at 949.719.2600 or e-mail getfit@bodydesignonline.com.

Visit http://www.bodydesignonline.com/  to see the full list of services available.

Happy Thanksgiving From Body Design

Who doesn't love turkey, stuffing and all of the side dishes at Thanksgiving?! This time of year is all about the special family moments that tie your life together and from those of us at Body Design, we wish you nothing but happiness and family laughter.

Enjoy the feeling. Savor it.

But when Thanksgiving is over and you have put away the last pumpkin decoration, know that we are here for you. Our philosophy at Body Design is to offer you personal attention with your workout routine and health and fitness goals so you get can maximum results. 

We offer a variety of services at our FIVE STAR gym from fitness clasess and Pilates to Gyrotonic and weight training.  We also offer skin care and massage in a private, serene setting.

This Thanksgiving we are thankful to our loyal clients who have been with us over the last 20 years.  We are thankful for the friendships and support you have given us. We are thankful for your good health and ours.

Happy Thanksgiving. 

Ocean Views, Palm Trees + Pilates At Body Design

I don't know about you but I need to feel inspired when I work out.  I can't be in a dark hole.  I need light, air and something that makes me think, "I am SO glad to be here". 

One of the reasons I love Body Design so much is the Pilates room.  The floor to ceiling glass line lets all the light in that you could want, giving you an amazing penthouse suite view of Newport Beach's palm trees and ocean views.   My favorite time to get a workout in is at sunset when it feels like the rest of the world is quieting down whil I can watch the sunset and concetrate on my moves on the reformer.

Workout Advice From Gal-On-The-Go - Carly Zipp

Carly Zipp is an incredible publicist, lives in New York and lives the life every gal-on-the-go wants.  So we thought we would ask her how she stays in shape with early morning call times to late night parties.

BODY DESIGN:  You are so busy.  What are your secrets to staying in shape? 
CARLY: In terms of fitness, I walk to work everyday! It's 2.8 miles each way, and I build up a brisk pace through the park on down Madison Avenue where there aren't too many people and there are wonderfully dreamy stores:)

BODY DESIGN: Since you travel alot, what do you do on the road to make sure you get in a workout?
CARLY: When I am on the road, I definitely bring my workout clothes! If it's bad weather I definitely use the gym in the hotel, but mostly I like to run around the city. It's a good way to explore a new place and workout at the same time. Also, bring 5 lb. weights with you in your carry-on, because even doing quick reps before bed can really make a difference.

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Special Offers From Body Design's Skin Care Expert

Want gorgeous skin that looks and feels fresh, beautiful and glowing? Mary Dellene, Body Design's skin care expert, is offering the following skin care treatments:

Custom Aromatherapy Facial - Includes facial analysis and a customized protocol based on healing essential oil synergies.

Essential Oil Wrap - Your therapist will choose an essential oil synergy to treat specific needs as well as promote an overall sense of relaxation and well-being.

Aromatherapy Salt Glo - This invigorating and deep cleansing body scrub will leave the skin soft, smooth and deeply hydrated.

Each treatment includes a bonus gift of an essential oil synergy to take home.

Be sure to call Body Design 949-719-2600 or e-mail getfit@bodydesignonline.com today to make an appointment.

BODY DESIGN MEMBER AUTHOR OF NEW BOOK - LOOK WHO IS COMING

READING AND LEARNING GETS PERSONAL WITH “LOOK WHO IS COMING…”



THE PREMIERE TITLE FROM VAZU KIDS

“Look Who Is Coming…”, the premiere title from VaZu Kids is a charming, interactive tale that is personalized for each child via the inclusion of photos of friends, family and other special people in the child’s life.

Designed for children ages 8 months and up, “Look Who is Coming…” allows your child to take the starring role in the storytelling and is the perfect book to incorporate friends, family, favorite animals and more by simply sliding a photo into the built-in tabs.

Everyone from teachers to mothers and grandmothers love the interactive element of this book. “With this book, a child is given the opportunity to essentially, create his or her own story. By using the unique approach of personalizing through photos, this book not only helps children identify colors, objects, and numbers, it also presents a whole new method of learning that is both practical and fun,” says Elizabeth Pernik, long-time educator and grandmother of 3.

Experience the simplistic beauty of the illustrations as “Look Who is Coming…” stimulates your child and contributes to his or her development. “Look Who Is Coming…” will encourage your child to count, identify people, objects and colors and develop facial recognition and fine motor skills while following different friends along the way.


While “Look Who Is Coming…” is a perfect book for all young children, the concept for the book was born specifically to address the needs of the author’s young son who was diagnosed with Autism. Determined to use all the tools at their disposal to help their son overcome his diagnosis, what began as pictures taped to sheets of plain white paper evolved into a colorful, engaging story book about all the most important people in their son’s life.


Follow the link below to click through the book and view the instructional video to learn how to insert your own personal photos and personalize “Look Who is Coming. . .”

http://www.vazukids.com/

“Look Who is Coming…” was designed and written by Zuma Ayriyan and John Khachatryan and illustrated by Lenley Makela. It is currently available on Amazon.com and in select bookstores and children stores nationwide. “Look Who is Coming…” retails for $13.99.