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

Secrets to Staying Motivated From Fitness Expert Marra Okola

Marra Okola on the GYROTONIC tower at Body Design

One of Body Design's fitness experts, Marra Okola shares her secrets for staying motivated:

1. Find a picture of you looking your best physically and put it on the fridge, on your gym bag, in your car, everywhere. Make sure it is realistic -- not from when you were 18!

2. Keep track of how you feel when you eat well and exercise. Even when the results are not visible, they can nearly always be felt. Acknowledge that feeling. Savor it and then try to recreate it the next day.

Three Things Women Should Do At Home To Have Great Skin

Looing for young, glowing skin? Mary Dellene, the skin care expert at Body Design, shares her easy tips on what you should be doing at home.

Q:What are three things women should do at home to have great skin?

Mary Dellene's Answer: The three basics for your home care are the old reliable Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize used daily.

In addition to that routine for everyday, we need to exfoliate at least once or twice weekly depending on the skin, and then supplement the regimen with treatment serums and masques to help correct and prevent specific problems.

Things Every Woman Can Do At Home To Stay In Shape

I love getting expert advice from those in-the-know. So we decided to ask a few experts at Body Design for their easy tips every woman can do at home to stay in shape. Here is what they said:

Leslie Bergey:

Women (and men too) could do just four things to stay in great shape. But these things have to be done with consistency and integrity:
1) Plank (elbow and regular)
2) Slow pushups
3) WALK every day!
4) Stretch....there's nothing a good Down Dog can't fix!

Marra Okola

1. Eat healthy portion controlled food
2. Eat healthy portion controlled food
3. Eat healthy portion controlled food

Jennifer Parra

1. Cardio - Cardio is important for fat burning. I can have Evangeline Lilly’s muscle tone but no one will know if I have a layer of fat over it. Some form of cardio for 40 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week. It could be spent on the treadmill, elliptical, kickboxing class, going out dancing or running after your kids – just move.

2. Strength training - It’s also important to focus on building muscle tone 2 to 3 times a week.

3. Making healthy eating choices - Be mindful of eating healthy foods and portion control. Not everyone can have a personal chef whip up their diet conscious meals, but we can all make better choices within our means: choosing a light dressing, having half of the bread serving, opting for carrots over French fries, sorbet over chocolate cake, ice tea over the frappuccino and cutting our plate down by a third. Incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables and drink TONS of water!

Get Exercise and Stroll With Your Baby! Favorite OC Spots

Love to exercise but can't always make it to the gym here at Body Design? Well if you are a mom with young kids, Stroller Suspenders has some tips for strolling with your baby, as well as their favorite stroller spots in Orange County.

Stoller Suspenders is a new, hot item for moms on the go ($9.99/Basic Series or $18/Designer Series www.strollersuspenders.com). It is an easy to use strap that secures your blanket to the stroller so your blanket doesn't drop on the ground.

Favorite OC Spots to Stroller
Balboa Island – When in doubt, this is our “go to” walk. Not only is it beautiful to be right on the bay, but if you do both Islands it is almost 3 miles. Kids love the boats, dogs and the Balboa Island Fire Station. Reward yourself with a latte afterwards.
The Castaway’s Loop – This is an easy walk that lets you feel the ocean breeze while getting a great view of the Harbor. Bonus: After your walk, stop at the Bob Henry Park for some extra play time.
Dana Point Harbor – Stroll along this scenic path and watch the ships roll in.
The Circle in Old Town Orange – From the vintage Drug Store fountain shop to the beautiful antiques and made over service station turned café, this is a great place to stroll, shop and get a taste of OC history.
Irvine Regional Park – Stroll along with the wild peacocks through the beautiful oak tree lined paths then take a ride on the train and/or the ponies, play at one of the many play areas, have a picnic lunch and don’t leave without visiting the bears at the Zoo!
Main Beach in Laguna - No place is better for an early morning or late afternoon walk than this beach but you must have a good running stroller so your wheels don’t get stuck in the sand.
Woodbridge Lake, Irvine – The kids will get a kick out of feeding the ducks and swans as you stroll lakeside in Irvine.
Mission San Juan Capistrano – Take in some of California’s rich history, stroll the great shops and restaurants along Camino Capistrano.
Crystal Cove – If you are looking for a short stroll, park your car and walk down to the beach, making a stop at the Beachcomber for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just play on the sand. Don’t be fooled by the short distance. The walk up the hill to get back to your car will have you feeling the burn.
Your neighborhood – For when you need to quickly get out of the house before the kids meltdown, walk around your own neighborhood. It is the best way to get ideas for your future dream home and get fresh air at the same time.

Strolling Tips:

Travel Light! Don’t bring a huge bag with all of the baby’s things. A big bag hanging on the back of the stroller will weigh you down and get in the way.
Don’t pack the playroom. Try not to bring toys unless they are strapped to the stroller. It is no fun if you have to keep stopping to pick up a dropped toy.
Think Shade. Shade your baby in the sun or while they are sleeping. Use Stroller Suspenders to secure your blanket to the stroller and don’t forget the sunscreen.
Quench that thirst. Bring a bottle or sippy cup and a small snack. All kids inevitably get hungry or thirsty. And this can help you avoid meltdowns and stave off hunger pains before lunch arrives.
Play a game. Use this time to educate and talk to your baby. Point out things on your walk like the garbage truck, boats, dogs etc.

Why Women (and Men) Should Try GYROTONIC

Madonna, Gwennyth and Tiger are doing it.

Anytime you mention that those three -- some of the best bodies around today -- are doing it, sign me up! Sign you up for what, you say? Its only the latest in fitness -- GYROTONIC.

I got a chance to talk to Leslie Bergey, a GYROTONIC expert at Body Design, about why women and men for that matter should try GYROTONIC. Here is what she had to say.

Q: Why should women try GYROTONIC?

A: Women benefit (as do men) from GYROTONIC physically (strength, flexibility, balance, coordination), but also mentally.

The three dimensional movements we do in Gyrotonic "confuse" the brain a bit and ask it to build new motor neurons...new pathways on the body's information highway. You can't really "call it in", just show up and think you're going to be able to do Gyrotonic.

It's going to take you literally outside the box of daily life into a world of rhythmic spiraling, of flowing motions, of power and grace. (Plus it's fun!)

More about Leslie Bergey
Leslie Bergey teaches GYROTONIC® and fitness training at Body Design. With over 15 years experience in training others, over 17 years of classical ballet training and 4 year stints on the National Basketball Team and the National Volleyball Team, Leslie’s diverse and extensive knowledge shows in her workouts and philosophy.

In addition to being a Certified Pilates Instructor, she has earned a B.A in Kinesiology from Long Beach State and a teaching credential in Kinesiology and Gerontology. Never one to sit still, Leslie is currently studying the Alexander Technique.

In each workout with her clients, Leslie focuses on trying to find more ease and less tension to cultivate lightness, grace and awareness. Her goal is to create a gentle strength that supports clients in and out of the gym.

JDRF and Orange Coast To Host 2nd Annual OC Look Party

Is it the shoes and designer fashions one wears or the good deeds one does that defines personal style? The answer lies in the August issue of Orange Coast magazine, where fifteen of Orange County’s style arbiters will be awarded the coveted OC Look honor.

There are so many beautiful Body Design members who have great style and love to donate their time and money to worthwhile causes like JDRF, we thought you might be interested in this event.

Orange Coast will reveal the 2009 OC Look winners prior to the August issue being released at the second annual OC Look Party benefiting the Dream Guild of the Orange County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Wednesday, July 29 to be held at an exquisite private residence in Pelican Hill.

“There are so many people in Orange County with great personal style,” said Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing for Orange Coast. Adding, “This year we really looked at the whole picture when it came to choosing the winners – accomplishments, clothes, looks, the works. In addition to the winners of OC LOOK, the stars of the evening are the members of The Dream Guild - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation who have made such a difference to kids living with diabetes. Giving to others is always in style.” About the OC LOOK party:Having raised over $10,000 at last year’s sold-out event, Orange Coast and JDRF are hoping to garner the same level of support and revelry this year.

Tickets to attend the 2009 OC Look Party are $25 each and can be purchased by calling the JDRF office at 949.553.0363.

Gyrotonic - The New Hot Fitness Craze

Body Design, the women’s athletic and wellness center in Newport Beach, is now offering GYROTONIC®.

The new fitness craze, made famous by Madonna during her “ReInvention Tour”, was created in the 1980’s by Juliu Horvath, a Hungarian and a former principle dancer with the Romanian State Opera.

Taking Pilates to a three dimensional level, the GYROTONIC® system simultaneously stretches and strengthens the body with minimal effort, while increasing range of motion and developing coordination. The GYROTONIC® system was created using key principles of gymnastics, swimming, ballet, and yoga through which major muscle groups are worked interdependently and in an integrated manner.

Each exercise is synchronized with a corresponding breathing pattern and is performed with either a rhythm or melodic rhythmical expression, creating a gentle or vigorous cardiovascular-aerobic stimulation, depending on the intensity and speed of the execution. Used worldwide amongst dancers, sports enthusiasts, rehabilitation facilities, GYROTONIC® is also great for general conditioning at any age or physical fitness level.

In addition to four certified GYROTONIC® trainers at Body Design, the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is also used by Body Design’s on-staff physical therapist to aid in recovery.

Why Women Should Try Pilates

So you've decided to get in shape? Or get healthy? Or both? Why not, right? Summer is coming after all.

With all organic food at your finger tips and tons of information out there about living a healthy life - Thanks Oprah and Dr. Oz! - your next decision is where do you start? We are going to post a few blogs about some different options, including Pilates, Gyrotonic and weight training.

Jennifer Parra, a Pilates instructor at Body Design, the women's athletic and wellness center in Newport Beach, offers her thoughts on Pilates and why women should try it.

Q: Why do you think women should do Pilates?

Jennifer: I think Pilates is a great choice because it’s work for the body and mind.

To do it correctly, you have to be physically dedicated and mentally focused, which is just the challenge and stimulation that we women crave. It’s perfect for posture and our joints.

In terms of physical shaping, it’s ideal because it makes women strong without making them bulky. It targets the core, lengthens the muscles and reshapes the body to be lean and toned.