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The War on Fat! FitU for this Saturday!! February 11th from 10-11am
It wasn’t always like this, but for the better part of the last century body fat has been treated as a scourge on society and something of which a healthy individual would want to rid themselves. But is it true? Has our focus on body fat being evil blinded us to what is really important for our health? Has too much emphasis been placed on the battle against fat that it has hindered our ability to understand, and thus, control and direct it? At this Fit U we will discuss fat and those things that make the simple Calories In Vs. Calories Out equation complex.
This Saturday!! February 11th from 10am-11am
in the EquiVita Cafe(the new one!)
What you need to know about FitU
These are meetings that begin with Adam speaking about a particular topic of Health/Wellness, they then open up for Q&A discussion. The meetings are always free and open to the public. So really, what have you got to lose?! Bring yourself, bring your questions and be there this Saturday at 10am.
Restorative Yoga Workshop: February 18th from 1pm to 4pm, lead by Kimm Marks.
It comes as a delightful surprise to many beginning yoga students that taking time to rest is an integral part of every yoga class. At the end of class, after the exertions of the yoga practice, time is taken for rest as students settle down into corpse pose or savasana (pronounced sha-va-sa-na.) Lying supine on the floor with a few props for support we are able to surrender our bodies to the support of the earth beneath us. This short but powerful time spent in relaxation offers us the opportunity to depart from the endless activity of ‘doing’ to the serenity of simply ‘being.’ For many practitioners of yoga, it is this practice of savasana that is the most pleasurable, if not the most profound, part of their practice.
The practice of restorative or ‘restful’ yoga takes its inspiration from the practice of savasana. In a restorative practice, most if not all, of the postures are done restfully, in a manner that gently opens the body. Using a variety of yoga props (bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks) students are assisted in setting up their props to create a unique foundation for rest in a particular pose. During this workshop, we will explore a variety of postures(we can modify all poses to suit the needs of each student respectively). A restorative practice can be enjoyed just one posture at a time or practiced in short series of poses over the course of an extended period of time for a profoundly deep experience of rest and relaxation. Participants will discover favorite poses and learn how to use them in a home practice. Restorative yoga can be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of experience with yoga including beginners. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. We hope that you will take some time to rest with us November 19th.
February 18th from 1-4pm : Restorative Yoga Workshop
The cost of this workshop is $40; early bird pricing is $35 (available until 1 week prior to event)
class size limited, enroll early!
EquiVita Welcome’s WCBE Supporters!
We are huge fans of WCBE. They are a staple to our EquiVita community. We run the programming of WCBE daily in our cafe where anyone can come and enjoy a premium cup of coffee(we serve Stauf’s and Brioso roasts) during our business hours. We religiously listen to the morning line-up on Saturday, and rotate the music, and programs by client request throughout the week. That is how it has been the entire ten years EquiVita has been around, we can’t imagine our days without WCBE! Thank you listeners. We look forward to hosting you at EquiVita.
If you would like more information about WBCE and what they offer the community click here
Now let’s turn up the heat! You are here because you have received an 8 class pass for your donation to WCBE. Click here to see the current group exercise class schedule at EquiVita. Perhaps you need your class pass to guide you to the vivacious world of dance! Well Honey, it does! We offer Zumba, Tribal Belly dance, Hoop Stomp, Hip Hop Fitness or Nia! Shake it up and try out each if you like. These classes are so different…but so freeing to the soul and great for blood flow, and caloric expenditure! What can we say, It’s a Party!
We request that you register online for classes in advance.
Our Classes are catagorized as Group Exercise , Kick Ass Cardio, and Yoga. Please be aware that your pass is for our Group Exercise Offerings.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the programs or classes that we offer at EquiVita, please do not hesitate to
call us at 614.298.8781
shoot an email to amilligan@equivita.com
or shoot a text to 614.805.8252
Thank you again for joining us at EquiVita in our total community support of WCBE!
EquiVita’s Kick-Ass Cardio & Fitness
Tis the season to Kickstart your fitness!
Kick Ass Cardio is the original program designed by EquiVIta’s own Transitional Fitness Trainer Christopher Yeoman a military veteran with over 28 years of martial arts experience, incorporating moves from Muy Thai , Tae Kwondo, and the ever popular realm of mixed martial arts
Kick Ass Cardio gives you a pulse pounding, fat burning , stress relieving workout that is totally tailored to your level.
Kick Ass Cardio is instinctive and easy to master,
and then you adjusts the same techniques on an individual level to increase the
intensity and just how hard you bring it.
Traditional Cardio-Kickboxing classes provide no kinetic feedback to the body allowing for sloppy technique and no real sense of the bodies full potential of motion. In Kick Ass Cardio that feed back is imperative to the full experience and helps develop muscle strength , better balance, develops bone density, as well as increasing stamina.
Testimonials from our KAC clients
“I came to Equivita looking for a kickboxing class to try. I found a place that cared more about my health and wellbeing more than filling a class. I was surprised by the diversity of the classes offered and the kindness of the staff. They cared about my goals and helping me safely obtain them. The variety and varying difficulty of classes made it easy to obtain my goals. The massage therapists helped keep my body in tip top shape while I was taking all my favorite classes.” ~ Ashley Davis : Satisfied client at EquiVita
“I started in February and attend at least 2
nights per week. I continue to go for a couple of reasons. 1) The
workouts are never the same, and Chris is always increasing the intensity
level. 2) It has improved my stamina and my strength. I am an avid runner
and I run approx 20-25 miles per week. While my cardio levels are good, I
needed to increase my strength training and improve muscle tone. This
class is helping me do exactly that!
When I started this class, it was amazing to me how tired I was 15 minutes into the class.
I’ve taken other cardio kickboxing classes in town, and the intensity level
Chris brings is a bit higher which I really like. I also like that Chris
makes sure that proper techniques are used in the class, and he goes out of
his way to teach those techniques so that students maximize their
performance and minimize injuries.” ~ Matt Usher Satisfied client at EquiVIta
This class is about personal power. Accept the challenge and prepare to amaze
yourself.
Just contact us at:
614.298.8781, or amilligan@equivita.com
Or sign up here REGISTER!
Instructor:
Christopher Yeoman, Boxing Instructor
Christopher started training in the martial arts at the age of eight. He attained his black belt of Tae Kwon Do in the style of Ji Do Kwan when he was twelve and then achieved his 3rd Dan belt when he was around twenty. Christopher entered the United States Navy shortly after high school and spent over 8 years traveling and living abroad in countries such as Japan, Korea, and Thailand.
In those travels he had the opportunity to study numerous martial arts in the specific countries of origin. While abroad he immersed himself in arts such as Eskrima from the Phillipines and Bojutsu from Okinawa. He was privileged to experience the cultural differences and history from numerous teachers, providing him with a unique experience and perspective in his own teachings of physical, mental conditioning, and self defense. Christopher has taught at the college level classes in human behavior, situational response, and the bodies response to stress during times of crisis. Christopher looks forward to bringing his experiences to Kick Ass Cardio and sharing them with you.
EquiVita Membership
Ready to enjoy the specials and discounts that EquiVita members receive? Join now and get rewarded with a 60 minute massage gift certificate. Whether you choose the annual or monthly payments, the gift certificate is yours to use or to give to that someone special. As a member you will receive 30 minute massage monthly (upgradeable), 3 group exercise classes each month included and reduced rates on other services. Click here to purchase online.
5Keys Initial Fitness Assessment
The end of the year is approaching fast and we realize that with the limited assessment spaces left all of those interested in taking advantage of the special may not be able to get in. So, we are continuing the 5Keys Initial Fitness Assessment special with one change. To receive the Free 60 minute massage gift certificate, you still need to pay for the assessment before the end of the year, but you can schedule it after the new year. Click here to purchase online.
Kickboxing Body Blast
What 20 Minutes can do for you!
In our Kickboxing body blast sessions and Kick Ass Cardio Sessions at EQUIVITA you will get to experience that rush over and over again.
Do it TODAY!
Our newest way to start your day…’Get Moving!’ Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 am
Here’s our newest class inspired by a request from one of our clients:
Get Moving!
taught by Drew
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 am
Do you have a hard time getting up in the morning? Do you wish you could start the day off in a way that not only makes you feel good, but also helps the rest of your busy day to go by smoother? Then come check out Get Moving: an early morning exercise class designed to get the blood flowing, loosen muscles and to improve concentration so you can take on those challenges of the day. Get Moving is designed with an intensity in mind that will make you sweat and burn calories, but without making you feel like passing out right afterwards! The benefits range from improving joint pain/movement, sore muscles, flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance and so much more. So come on over to EquiVita and start your day off right with Get Moving!
A little bit about Drew:
Drew is dedicated to listening and helping each client achieve his or her personal fitness goals. After struggling with his own health and having to undergo emergency surgery a few years ago, Drew became dedicated to getting his body into shape as well as his overall well being. While succeeding in achieving his own goals, he watched as others struggled and complained about “not getting anywhere” and he naturally became more and more interested in helping others reach their potential. Fate then handed him the opportunity to work towards an occupation where he can help others when he was laid-off from his Graphic Design position, allowing him the time to return to school and work towards the rewarding career change. Drew’s goals are to continue to learn and study in order to better assist each and every client the best way possible. He is still dedicated to maintaining his own health as well, running and exercising almost every day and training for marathons. Since changing his lifestyle, Drew has never had a recurring problem from the disease that plagued him years earlier.
EquiVita Massage Experience: The EquiVita Difference
At EQUIVITA, you can expect a well-trained Licensed Massage Therapist who has your care as the center of their concern.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your therapist in our Cafe. While enjoying a fresh cup of coffee, you will be asked to complete a brief health history form that will determine your current physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, areas of pain, health goals and current need for massage. Our therapists will help you to identify the goals of your massage, whether you are seeking a one-time relaxation experience or if you are integrating massage into your total wellness plan.
A massage from an expert EQUIVITA Licensed Massage Therapist differs from the traditional massage because our therapists are trained to provide the balance between relaxation and therapeutic intervention for each individual. Our Massage Therapists use a wide range of techniques, styles and forms to relieve pain and stress and bring you into a more relaxed state. We have created an environment where you can receive a massage that is tailored to meet your needs within your comfort level.
At EQUIVITA, we recognize massage as a key element to living well, a promising treatment for certain medical conditions, and a powerful means for counteracting stress. Massage therapy is a key component of a balanced life.
Click here to schedule with one of our therapists.
10 Weeks to 10 Years: Week 10
Over these past 10 weeks I have been giving a lot of thought to EquiVita. Now I realize that is something that I do everyday, (and yes, Janine, working on the business not just in it), but this thinking has really more been about the ‘why?’. (I mention Janine Moon because she helped tremendously in the coaching of me and the business.) If you have kept up with these weekly articles you know it hasn’t been easy and that I walked away from much easier, or at least more secure, positions with established organizations. And of course I could say that it is just my nature to be entrepreneurial, but that doesn’t really address why I would choose to go into a field where there weren’t already established models of success. I suppose, as in Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers: The Story of Success, the reason is actually a culmination of many factors.
At college I started weight lifting. Well, I had started lifting years earlier but just did whatever was typically done in the school’s weight room and didn’t really connect with it until my freshman year at the University of Cincinnati. On campus there was a weight room for the serious lifters. Officially a Club, it was referred to as the “dungeon” and even some of the university football players lifted there instead of in the upstairs much nicer facilities. In this dungeon I learned that there is a very different focus and community among those that are regulars. It is an acceptance that regardless of how strong you are or even whatever goals you have, you get “it”. The “it” is basically that you are not there for show. You are there to work. And that work’s focus is you.
There is a camaraderie created amongst individuals suffering the same and how unique to have that same suffering the effort of bettering oneself.
An injury can provide an individual with the same focus of working on self or it can distract away from it. Working in healthcare I saw too much focus on the ailment and not the person. It seemed to me that there was this golden opportunity that through this (potentially very negative) event, people could be inspired to make a change.
Think of it. You have an injury that is going to force you to make the time to take care of it. Whether you apply ice, exercise, massage the injury, etc., you have to adjust your schedule to allow your body to heal. You have a reason to put yourself first! Under normal, uninjured circumstances others could call you selfish (and use it as a negative), but not when you have a, preferably visible, physical ailment.
But our healthcare system is designed to focus just on the affected area now and later to see about the rest of you…Seriously? I cannot imagine a better time to focus on the whole person. The body is demanding attention. Once the pain is lessened the opportunity is lost. People always think that once they get through whatever they are in the middle of that there will be time to focus on the non-urgent. But we all know how rare it is to find someone who actually does that. There is never enough time, money, energy or whatever is the current limitation.
Create a community where the focus is on each individual taking care of his/her self. That is a novel idea…and certainly not my original concept, but it is what I (with the help of so many others) have done. Over these past 10 weeks we have highlighted our exceptional staff and some of our amazing clients-all of whom are at various stages of fitness, but all with the commonality of taking the time to put the most important thing first: self.
It doesn’t really matter what your goals are because they will change over time. It doesn’t matter how fit you are because that too changes over time. The only thing that truly matters is taking care of you, and the ways to best do that also change over time.
EquiVita is a very hard place to describe because there aren’t facilities like it to compare to. The best way I like is to say that EquiVita is just a location until you experience it. Once you get that everyone here wants you to achieve whatever you want, you naturally want the same for others.
Thank you for allowing me to share some of EquiVita with you over the past 10 weeks and for your support of our unique personal service business over the past 10 years.
As always, please let me know how I can help.
Adam
| 10 Year Celebration Saturday, January 15, 2011 1:00 – 4:00 pm To celebrate our 10th Anniversary we are offering group fitness classes, chair massage, and educational discussions free. All you need to participate is to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. So whether you want to move for joy, relieve a little stress through punching, relax with massage, or explore something new, come spend a little time with us on Saturday and celebrate. Free Classes Schedule Free Discussion Topics and Times Free Chair Massages with the EquiVita Licensed Massage Therapists: Barbara, Brandon, Cheryl and Colette |
| Specials As a special incentive to get you out on what looks to be a cold winter Saturday, we will have some discounts available on Your Yoga, 5 Keys Fitness Assessment and Naturopathic visits with Dr. Kalfas in addition to the following specials already available: Group Exercise Share your group exercise with a friend for free! Receive a Group Exercise 6 Class Pass for free when you purchase an 18 class pass for the quarter. To register for classes, click here.
Yoga Purchase a 10 Class Yoga pass for only $110 this quarter. In addition to Continuing Hatha, we now offer Vinyasa and Kundalini on our schedule. Kick Ass Cardio Purchase the 24 Kick Ass Cardio Class Pass for the Winter Quarter, and we’ll include a free membership for you! With your membership you’ll get a free 30-minute massage each month and 3 additional free group exercise classes. This is a $210 value in free service plus you will receive discounts on other EquiVita services. To register for classes, click here. |
1508 Hess St
Grandview OH 43212
p: 614.298.8781
t: 614.805.8252
f: 888.216.8339
Adam Milligan
amilligan@equivita.com
equivita.com
| 10 Year Celebration Saturday, January 15, 2011 1:00 – 4:00 pm To celebrate our 10th Anniversary we are offering group fitness classes, chair massage, and educational discussions free. All you need to participate is to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. So whether you want to move for joy, relieve a little stress through punching, relax with massage, or explore something new, come spend a little time with us on Saturday and celebrate. Free Classes Schedule Free Discussion Topics and Times Free Chair Massages with the EquiVita Licensed Massage Therapists: Barbara, Brandon, Cheryl and Colette |
| Specials As a special incentive to get you out on what looks to be a cold winter Saturday, we will have some discounts available on Your Yoga, 5 Keys Fitness Assessment and Naturopathic visits with Dr. Kalfas in addition to the following specials already available: Group Exercise Share your group exercise with a friend for free! Receive a Group Exercise 6 Class Pass for free when you purchase an 18 class pass for the quarter. To register for classes, click here.
Yoga Purchase a 10 Class Yoga pass for only $110 this quarter. In addition to Continuing Hatha, we now offer Vinyasa and Kundalini on our schedule. Kick Ass Cardio Purchase the 24 Kick Ass Cardio Class Pass for the Winter Quarter, and we’ll include a free membership for you! With your membership you’ll get a free 30-minute massage each month and 3 additional free group exercise classes. This is a $210 value in free service plus you will receive discounts on other EquiVita services. To register for classes, click here. |
1508 Hess St
Grandview OH 43212
p: 614.298.8781
t: 614.805.8252
f: 888.216.8339
Adam Milligan
amilligan@equivita.com
equivita.com
