Author Archives: gorecess

GoRecess Spotlight: Reina Offutt Pratt, Potomac Pilates; Washington, DC

Posted on May 19, 2013

Reina Offutt Pratt is both the creative mind and owner of Potomac Pilates Inc. and its three locations: The Shops at Wisconsin Place, The Palisades, and Potomac Tennis Club. For the past seven years, Reina has worked continuously to create the perfect environment where fun … Continue reading →

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GoRecess Spotlight: The Studio (MDR) and Lisa Hirsch; Venice, CA

Posted on May 5, 2013

About Lisa Hirsch Lisa spent 15 years working as an executive in the music industry between New York and Los Angeles before relocating to Venice Beach in 2007 where she reconnected with her true passion…fitness. Growing up in New York, … Continue reading →

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GoRecess Spotlight on Flying Yoga Shala & Pradeep Teotia; Oakland, CA

Posted on April 28, 2013

by Ella Alpina About Flying Yoga Shala In 2009, Laura Camp opened this quaint and quirky studio in the hip Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. Since then, the space has transformed into a community hub where people practice not just yoga, … Continue reading →

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GoRecess Playground Pro: Lauren Boggi Goldenberg, Lithe Method; Philadelphia, PA

Posted on April 8, 2013

VITAL STATS Title: Owner, Lithe Method Locations: 4 studios in Philadelphia (coming soon to NYC) Background: A former USC cheerleader, dancer, and Pilates instructor, Lauren was looking for a fun, creative, effective workout that she just couldn’t find in the traditional fitness arena. … Continue reading →

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Core Exercises for Spring Sports by Julie Erickson

Posted on March 29, 2013

Core Exercises for Spring Sports Hiking, running, baseball, golf, tennis and cycling are back!  Whatever your choice of spring sport, they all take a tremendous amount of stability, strength and balance throughout the entire body, but especially in the core. … Continue reading →

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GoRecess Spotlight: Tracy Carlinsky, Brooklyn Bodyburn; Brooklyn, New York

Posted on March 25, 2013

What is Brooklyn Bodyburn and what makes it unique from other studios? Brooklyn Bodyburn is an exclusive licensee of the Lagree Fitness method and the only studio in Brooklyn to offer the popularized MegaFormer workout. Lagree Fitness was founded by … Continue reading →

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GoRecess Playground Pro: Kari Saitowitz, The Fhitting Room; New York, NY

Posted on March 18, 2013

VITAL STATS Title: Founder, The Fhitting Room Location: New York, NY Kari’s Background: Prior to founding The Fhitting Room, Kari was a Marketing Executive at Pepsi-Cola Company, where she focused on building brand equity for powerhouse brands as well as launching … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Post-Indulgence Workout by GymRa

Posted on March 17, 2013

To counterbalance a day of green beer, boisterous behavior, and a subsequent big hangover, fitness expert Phong Tran and GymRa put together this quick and effective workout. Follow these easy steps to burn and slash those excess St. Patty’s Day calories for a tight core. … Continue reading →

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GoRecess City Spotlight: Austin, TX – SXSW Fitness Guide

Posted on March 8, 2013

Ranked the fastest growing city in America for the third year in a row by Forbes, the live music capital of the world, and home of Austin City Limits and of course South by Southwest, there is no shortage of activity in … Continue reading →

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GoRecess Playground Pro: Nedra Lopez, Remorca Fitness; New York, NY

Posted on March 4, 2013

VITAL STATS Title: Co-owner of The Studio at Remorca Fitness City: New York, NY About Nedra: With nearly a decade in the industry, Nedra has refined her fitness technique to help her clients find balance in both their physique and their daily life. The success … Continue reading →

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