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While any way you move your body is better than no movement at all, it can be a difficult feat to find a workout or workout program that works specifically for you and your fitness goals.

Personally, Ive been there, and while Im not looking to crash diet or lose a certain number of pounds, I feel at ease when (1) theres consistency in my routine, (2) the workout isnt too intense and (3) I feel good both during and after movin and groovin.

Though Ive been using the Pvolve platform for less than a month (so far), it has already changed the way I work out for the better. It makes me excited to workout, excited to tone my body and excited to improve.

Not to mention, Pvolve is the fitness platform Jennifer Aniston swears by, in large part because she has previously felt burnt out and broke her body with intense cardio (in fact, the actress says shes in better shape than [she] was in her twenties, per a Page Six feature.

Impressively, Pvolve offers a holistic, individualized approach that differs from competing workout plans.

As a former dancer and lover of anything cardio, HIIT and pilates, Ive always been focused on mobility-focused workouts and ones where I would tone, maybe do some lightweight training and see results over time. For my preference, Ive never been into nonstop 40-minute workouts where I would end up exhausted, fatigued and sore the next day.

Ive been using Pvolve for one year now, though Ive really been consistent with the platform for about four months.

Pvolve is an online fitness program which also has an in-person studio in NYC that combines low-impact, functional movement and specially designed fitness equipment to effectively tone, sculpt and strengthen.

Unlike so much of our competition, we really prioritize the bodys function alongside the physical results you might see, Rachel Katzman, founder at Pvolve, told the New York Post. Our workout method is designed with the female body in mind, and that means we can truly support them at all stages of their life because womens bodies are constantly changing and in need of different things.

If youre looking for a more lifted booty, more sculpted arms and more defined abs, Pvolve is the picture-perfect platform for you. How it works? Once on the platform, you can select plans or take classes independently.

Pvolve is on a mission to change the conversation around fitness. For so long, women have been taught a pain equals gain mentality, and that looking good comes at the expense of feeling good. I started Pvolve to help teach women at all stages of their life that this isnt the case, and that they can get the physical results theyve dreamed of and feel good too.

The fitness classes go hand in hand with the equipment, and Pvolve offers several lacarte options and bundles. Ive been using the Essentials Kit and adore all of what it comes with.

The Pvolve Signature Bundle includes the P.ballto help sculpt your thighs, glutes and core (its a combined ball and heavy resistance band). The P.bandhelps tone your arms, back and shoulder muscles in every direction.

Also included is the Precision Matto help ensure good form, based on its allotted for angles and foot placement. And, of course, the included Membershipallows you to enjoy one month of free streaming classes. Access includes:

Pvolve offers a monthly or annual membership, with the annual pricing being the best option which comes out to $8 monthly. Its curated equipment kits come with a three-month digital membership as well.

All memberships include access to our robust on-demand library, live classes powered via Zoom and a free consultation with a trainer, Katzman adds. We also have memberships at our studios, where members have unlimited hybrid access to the Pvolve Method. This includes unlimited classes at the studio level, access to the brands on-demand library and live virtual classes and first access for studio events and launches.

For a program thatll redefine the way you work out, I believe this is a fair price. Its like having a personal trainer with you every step of the way, as every online workout is guided and uses the equipment in a way that will work best for you.

I could go on for hours about the benefits of Pvolve, but boiled down the fitness platform to a few main points.

The bread and butter of what makes the brand unique is its versatile fitness class options: strength & sculpt, cardio burn, progressive weight training and recover & stretch:

Additionally, Pvolve offers a category of programs called Movement Therapy, which are tailored to physiology, age and goals. They include the brands womens health-focused workouts and target specific needs like back strengthening and hip release to feel good.

Unique to Pvolve, the brand has a woman-leaning focus which is super important to me. Since Ive never had a personal trainer, something Ive always been curious about is how to work out effectively during my time of the month (TMI, but its a question we all inevitably have at some point).

Whats more, Pvolve has developed programs to support all these stages from the pelvic floor, endometriosis, menstrual cycle, fertility treatment, pre-and post-natal and menopause. Additionally, we have programs that can help with certain pain points someone may experience, like back, hip, ankle, wrist pain and more, she adds.

Sure, you can pick up a pair of dumbbells and resistance bands on Amazon but Pvolves equipment specifically, its Signature Bundle, is unmatched when paired with the brands mission-minded classes.

Like our methodology, our equipment is also purposefully created to give women the results theyve always been after, Katzman notes. We have three pieces of patented equipment, our P.ball, P.band and P.3 Trainer, that are unlike anything that youve ever seen in the market. They are all designed with such precision to activate muscles (both the major ones and the smaller), supporting muscles that other pieces of equipment and workouts dont engage.

My first experience with Pvolve to steer me into my membership was a 45-minute personal training session with Maeve McEwen at Pvolve. Not only were all the movements strength and mobility-focused but she corrected my form during our lower-body workout and explained to me how workouts focusing on the human form are beneficial for the array of Pvolve offerings.

While I didnt have my Signature Bundle at the time of this session, I noticed a huge difference when my kit came in the mail and I started taking online fitness classes. All of the pieces are made of great quality and I felt them toning and strengthening my body throughout the class!

As for my favorite classes, I thoroughly have been enjoying the Standing Full Body Sculpt, Full Body Mobility and Hip & Lower Back Opener (the latter being especially beneficial to my dancers hip which, if not taken into account, can lead to injury. The fact that Pvolve has classes catered to specific biological and personal needs is extraordinary.

Im also a big fan of Pvolves Progressive Weight Training catalog. Ive been taking both the upper and lower body workouts regularly as it adds a bit more elevation to day-to-day sculpting.

Since my one-on-one class with McEwan, Ive also enjoyed the 27-Minute Standing Full Body Sculpt with Kimmie Prokurat. Her philosophy of integrating small, intentional movements seems to speak volumes about the overarching mission of Pvolve, which I noticed was a core value from class to class, instructor to instructor.

Surprisingly, the movements of Pvolve dont seem like much at face value (compared to other platforms like Alo Moves and ob Fitness, where you may find more traditional movements, like push-ups and squats). However, you will sweat with Pvolve. Even better, youll feel good.

Whats wonderful about Pvolve especially as someone whos always wondering if my form is correct is how much each instructor values proper form. Many times, Ive noticed instructors turning to the side, which allowed me to see exactly where the feet and arms were placed, and how to cater my body movement to mimic the proper move.

While Pvolve didnt focus as much on stretching as I would have liked compared to other online fitness platforms Ive used this wasnt a dealbreaker for me. I typically opt to stretch before an online workout anyway, but I wasnt expecting to, quite literally, hop right into the exercise.

Interestingly enough, its classes are simple to integrate into your schedule even if its busy. At 10:30 a.m. on Christmas morning, I did a 13-Minute Mat Upper Body Stretch with Celestine Atalie (after a not-so-good nights rest after Christmas Eve) and it was exactly what my body needed.

Overall, Pvolve is my current favorite fitness platform of choice. For transparency, I have tried others, but none is more intentional and effective than Pvolve. Not to mention, the movements seem small but theyre nothing short of intentional. In other words youll feel good.

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These days, were all about staying at home and doing things on our own terms (especially after the height of COVID in 2020). And, fitness programs have been on our radar ever since.

Turning on your smart TV, grabbing a yoga mat and trying one of the thousands of virtual workout programs from your bedroom has become a regular habit for me for almost four years now. (Related: Pvolve review)

Enter ob Fitness the premium digital fitness platform with a focus on bringing entertainment, pop culture and design to fitness, Ashley Mills and Mark Mullett, co-founders and co-CEOs, told the New York Post.

I had the pleasure of using ob Fitness for years now and have been implementing new classes into my schedule at least three times a week. From movin and groovin with Dua Lipas discography in dance cardio classes to bopping to The Weeknds great beats in strength classes, I couldnt have asked for a better way to start my mornings or unwind after work.

The platform truly is one that works for everyone.

We call it fitness and enter-TRAIN-ment, Spencer Jones, an ob dance, sculpt and bounce instructor, told The Post. It has anything you can think of: boxing, sculpt, yoga, HIIT, weight-lifting, power classes, breathing, stretching and more. I cant imagine someone saying we dont have something that works for them.

With ob, youll have access to 22 live classes daily, and more than 6,000 on-demand classes to choose from if your schedule is jam-packed and you really want to squeeze yoga in. There are well-trained instructors, many of whom worked on Broadway and were part of the Rockettes, and an encouraging community otherwise known as the ob Fam.

Were live seven days a week, which is amazing, Jones said. If you cant catch the live classes, they have thousands of on-demand classes they record from live sessions and put in the vault.

Most importantly, ob is all about feeling good, trying a new routine and having fun.

Its a platform without the main focus of losing weight. Sure, you may look better from taking classes often, but showing up for yourself doing something good for yourself thats healthy is most important. And, ob focuses on that.

With ob, simply choose from the four class categories cardio, strength training, yoga and activate/recover and then select from 15 different class types that range from five to 60 minutes. Its customizable and catered to your fitness level and preferences.

For level-up members, theyll combine instructors to have a dance and HIIT workout instead of only one form, Jones adds. They also have weekly challenges. This summer, they had a Hard AF challenge.

Not to mention, the platform has personalized programs for kids, seniors, prenatal and pregnant women and even meditation and breathing.

Classes include barre, bounce, cardio boxing, dance, dance HIIT, foam roll, HIIT, pilates, power, sculpt, strength, stretch, yoga sculpt, vinyasa yoga and restorative yoga.

Not only can you filter your workout by class but also by fitness level (beginner, open level, advanced, prenatal, postnatal), class length, body focus (full-body, upper body, lower body, core), impact (low, high, none), instructor and equipment (if any).

Ob offers a monthly, quarterly. or annual subscription, Mills and Mullett told The Post. A monthly subscription is $27 per month, a quarterly subscription is $65 and an annual subscription is $199 per year.

Heres an overview of each ob Fitness membership option:

Yes, it truly is worth every penny.

Think of it this way: if your local gym charges $10 monthly, you can get your hands on a whole suite of personalized fitness classes and programs for a little bit more.

Heres why I think its worth your money. As someone with years of dance classes and recitals under my belt, Ive missed performing ever since I graduated college. Ive been on a wild goose chase trying to find the perfect dance class, but the only two options were a local barre class thats super expensive or online dance cardio workouts.

For a while, those YouTube online dance cardio workouts were great. I had my fitness fix, moved my body and felt great. But, I was missing the community aspect of dance: the people, the personalized encouragement and the variation of moves to try if certain ones are too advanced.

Thats why ob Fitness is truly worth it. Even if the instructors didnt say, Come on, Victoria from New Jersey!, the contagious energy, in-person class feel and customized approach to looking at the weeks class schedule is all worth it.

You dont have to dance to come to my class. I always say, Can you go to your bathroom, put on Britney Spears Gimme More and vibe to it? If you can do that, you can come to my class. Theres no judgment; we just have fun and move our bodies.

The golden question: how did I like the classes? I tried as many different live classes as possible, including a weekend dance cardio class with Spencer (one of my faves), a strength training class with Dorian (one that pushed me to the max) and an upper body power class with Kat E. (teaching me that consistency with reps is key).

Regardless of class type or instructor, Ive always felt rejuvenated to wake up at 5:00 yes, that early to tune into a live class. And, with a paired app to stream directly to your smart TV, you can enjoy the platform virtually anytime, anywhere. Its compatible with iPhone and Android, too.

Lets revert to the convenience factor once more. As soon as I log off of work at 5:00, it feels so nice to hop off my desk chair, roll out my mat and move my body to a pilates flow. While in-person classes are great for some people, youre still achieving that customizable, encouraging atmosphere straight from the ob platform.

I cant speak more highly about ob Fitness. Consistency is an aspect many of us myself included struggle with, and its beyond easy to achieve a personalized plan that works for you. Plus, with obs Strive for Five goal, youre even more motivated to add five classes weekly to your schedule.

Ob recommends five classes per week: three strength and two cardio-based workouts, Mills and Mullet said. The secret is just to show up and do your best!

Additionally, you dont need to have a pile of equipment and gear to make the most of some of the classes. While I have two sets of dumbbells, a yoga mat and a pack of resistance bands at home, the instructors will provide variations to each move that requires equipment.

The fitness motivation is unmatched, too. While Im pretty disciplined and tend to follow my to-do lists and jot-it-down planner, it sometimes becomes difficult to pencil in physical activity. But, especially with obs schedule where you can see whos teaching what class on what day, its never been more streamlined.

Even better, the classes are extremely engaging. In a 28-minute strength class with instructor David P., I appreciated how there was ample focus on both stretching and good form. He also has a penchant for inspiring he shared motivational words and stories during the class to make me feel encouraged throughout.

Additionally, I cant forego a mention of the 28-minute dance cardio class I took with instructor Spencer J. (side note: if you want the energy, his classes are the place to be!) As someone who formerly attended dance classes, I love the combination of going across the mat similar to going across the floor in ballet or jazz class infused with steps like squats and punches.

Another pro? Nobody can see you. No more having to worry about tiny Zoom screens (that was so 2020, anyway). You can roll out of bed in your PJs and bring your cat, too, Jones said. Nobody sees you.

But, even though you dont have to worry about impressing someone at the gym, my workouts are more put-together when Im wearing a matching set. Ive been loving sporting some pieces from Girlfriend Collective, lululemon and Abercrombies active line, YPB.

After all, ob is all about feeling your best!

I am so excited to continue using ob Fitness and trying even more of its live and on-demand classes. I feel stronger, more confident and more energized to get moving. Thats what fitness is all about, right?

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Adult Fitness Programs

Baby Barre

Explore rhythm and body movement to music with your baby. Parents will participate in 6 choreographed barre based sessions focusing on breathing, strength and flexibility. Parents will participate in 6 choreographed barre based sessions focusing on breathing, strength and flexibility. Babies will enjoy following along with songs and movements snuggled close to their parent in their carrier.

*Front carriers recommended. Baby must be carried in the carrier during the class unless otherwise instructed.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024 - Feb 27, 2024

Time: 11:15 AM Noon

Fee: $34.99

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Are you a busy mom who is short on time but still looking to achieve your fitness goals? If you want to up your fitness game, push yourself out of your comfort zone and have fun, then HIIT Moms is for you!

*Previous workout experience is recommended.

Date: Tuesday & Thursday, Feb 6, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024

Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Fee: $79.99

Through yoga postures, guided relaxation and breath awareness, you will prepare the body and the mind for birth, and at the same time lighten the discomfort and stress associated with pregnancy.

*Beginners are welcome. This class is for individuals who are pregnant

Date: Monday, Jan 8, 2024 - Feb 12, 20247

Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

How is your strength and balance? Are you tight, stiff? Sore back, weak abs? Hows your mood and stress levels? This class will boost your energy and confidence and prepare you for good health. Lets all get back on track beginning with this class. The first half of this class will take place on the indoor track.

Free with membership, registration is required.

Date: Friday, Jan 5, 2024 - Jan 26, 2024

Code: #31457

Designed for those who are experiencing joint pain, stability or balance challenges and/or require continuation on post-rehabilitation. During the first half of this class participants will perform exercises in the leisure pool. Class will finish in the relaxation (warm) pool.

Date: Tuesday, Jan 9, 2024 - Jan 30, 2024

This respiratory maintenance exercise program is designed for people who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program. It is ideal for anyone with chronic lung disease such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or asthma.

Date: Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 - Jan 31, 2024

Restorative yoga is a floor based program of gentle poses, held for longer times, to allow for deeper relaxation. Props such as pillows, blocks and blankets are often used to help the body release built up tension from our busy lives.

Yoga mats are available however you are encouraged to bring your own mat.

Date: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024

Code: #32016

Does the New Year create unwanted stress for you in your life?

Do you often find yourself searching for the latest fad diet that leaves you feeling defeated as it is often something that you cannot sustain?

Why not start the year off with a positive outlook on living a healthier lifestyle that doesn't emphasize weight loss as the primary goal. Join Lindsay and Robert as they guide you through a positive approach to nutrition and wellness and make changes to your health that will leave you feeling that you can be successful beyond the New Year.

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Date: Jan 16, 2024 - Feb 22, 2024

The Bollywood workout is a kid-friendly, safe, effective and fun total body dance workout to improve their coordination skills and develop a better sense of rhythm. Kids cant help but move to the energizing Bollywood, Bhangra and Hip-Hop moves to unleash their inner rockstar!

Date: Monday, Jan 8, 2024 - Feb 12, 2024

Kids yoga classes offer children the opportunity to experience complete, age-appropriate yoga practices that include a variety of stretching and strengthening poses, breathing instruction, and relaxation techniques. Kids yoga classes, which incorporate fun, games, and imagination, are designed as a playful introduction to yoga while keeping children engaged and moving.

Date: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024

Perfect for younger Zumba fans! Kids 6 - 12 years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favourite music. Classes feature kid friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. Each class will incorporate key childhood developmental elements like leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.

Date: Thursday, Jan 25, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024

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Those trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be tempted to try a crash diet. While its true that in order to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body uses each day, in reality crash diets may actually work against you and may make weight loss more difficult.

Crash diets have been around for years, but have stayed popular more recently thanks to influencers and social media. Typically, these diets involve drastically reducing calorie intake to 800-1,200 calories a day for a few weeks at a time. Proponents of these diets claim it can lead to rapid weight loss, which may explain why they have such a significant appeal.

Indeed, research has shown these diets can actually be very effective for certain people.

In a study of 278 adults with obesity, a 12-week crash diet of 810 calories a day led to greater weight loss after 12 months than people who only reduced their calories by portion control. The crash diet group lost an average of nearly 11kg versus only 3kg in the moderate diet group.

Similarly, one study showed that very low-calorie diets may be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. The researchers found that 60% of participants who ate 600 calories a day for eight weeks were able to put their type 2 diabetes into remission. They also lost around 15kg on average.

A follow up at 12 weeks showed participants put around 3kg back on but, importantly, their blood sugar levels remained similar.

But while these diets may lead to short-term weight loss success in some people, they can have the long-term consequence of damaging your metabolism. This may explain why around 80% of diets fail with the person ultimately putting all the weight they lost back on, or even gaining more weight than they lost.

Your metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in the body. Its responsible for converting the food we eat into energy, and storing any surplus energy as fat. Your metabolism is affected by many things including diet, exercise and your hormones. Crash diets affect all these components.

With a crash diet, you consume far less food than normal. This means your body doesnt need to use as much energy (calories) to digest and absorb the foods youve eaten. You also lose muscle. All of these factors lower metabolic rate meaning the body will burn fewer calories when not exercising.

In the short-term, crash diets can lead to feelings of tiredness, which makes doing any activity (let alone a workout) challenging. This is because less energy is available and what is available is prioritised for life-sustaining reactions.

In the long term, crash diets can change the hormone makeup of our bodies. They increase our stress hormones, such as cortisol. And over an extended period of time, typically months, high cortisol levels can cause our body to store more fat.

Crash diets can also reduce levels of the hormone T3, which is produced by the thyroid gland. Its critical in regulating our basal metabolic rate (the number of calories your body needs in order to sustain itself). Long-term changes in T3 levels can lead to hypothyroidism and weight gain.

Together, all these changes make the body more adept at putting on weight when you begin consuming more calories again. And these changes may exist for months, if not years.

If youre trying to lose weight, the best strategy to use is following a long-term, gradual weight loss diet.

Gradual diets have been shown to be more sustainable and have a less negative impact on your metabolic rate compared with crash diets. Gradual diets can also help maintain energy levels enough to exercise, which can help you lose weight.

These types of diet also preserve the function of our mitochondria the calorie-burning powerhouses in our muscles. This creates a greater capacity for burning calories even after we finish dieting.

The ideal diet is one that reduces body weight by around 0.5 to 1kg a week. The number of calories youll need to eat per day will depend on your starting weight and how physically active you are.

Eating certain foods can also help maintain your metabolism while dieting.

Fats and carbohydrates use fewer calories to power digestion, compared with protein. Indeed, high-protein diets increase your metabolic rate 11-14% above normal levels, whereas diets high in carbohydrates or fats can only do this by 4-8%. As such, try to ensure around 30% of your days calories are made up of protein when trying to lose weight.

High-protein diets also help you feel fuller for longer. One study found that when a participants diet consisted of 30% protein, they consumed 441 calories less over the 12-week study period compared with a 15% protein diet. This ultimately led to 5kg weight loss, of which 3.7kg was fat loss.

While it may be tempting to crash diet if youre trying to lose weight fast, it could have long-term consequences for your metabolism. The best way to lose weight is to slightly reduce the number of calories you need per day, exercise, and eat plenty of protein.

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