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ASK THE INSTRUCTOR!

Have a question (about anything Lithe)?  Email me and We'll answer it in our new, tri-weekly column!  I'll  answer the first one...

B asks: 

Lauren, I'm I know I have already sent you a little “love note” about how much I have enjoyed the Hot Stepper class so I was definitely saddened to read your blog post announcing that the class will no longer be on the schedule.

I remember reading that you do your share of running and that you are a fall weather fan… so I am sure you love running at this time of year as much as I do! I just wondered if there is any way to persuade you to keep at least one Hot Stepper class on the schedule at such a nice time of year? 

In addition to enjoying the weather, I also have to admit that having that class has been such a help to me as I try to squeeze in as many Lithe classes as possible while still getting sufficient cardio. It has been great to be able to combine both needs in one class. 

Hi B! 

I feel your pain!  I know, it's such a great class for us cardio queens and a great way to change up our regular Lithe indoor routine.  We absolutely may be able to keep it until the time change or add it on the weekend so that it's not so dark in the am.  We like to make Lithers' happy.  Lets see what Tif says : ) 

In the meantime, check out High Mini, Fat Free, Higher Power and the new Lithe 500 (debuting in October) to get that Hotstepper High! 


Illustration via Garance Dore.

HIP.

I'm so excited to announce that starting in October, you'll be able to expand your fitness wardrobe with two of my favorite, hard-to-find active-wear lines featured at Lithe Rittenhouse!  Who can it be now!?  Stay tuned...

Illustration via Deanne Cheuk.

TOP BANANA.

Chances are good that most of you can hum a few bars of the Chiquita jingle.

The "Chiquita Banana" song first hit the air waves way back in 1944 when Miss Chiquita made her fabulous debut. The jingle was actually written to help teach Americans how to ripen and use bananas, which, believe it or not, were at the time an exotic tropical fruit! 

I love the organic mini's.  They are the most perfect size healthy snack!  Eat them plain or with a little bit of Almond or Peanut Butter.  Yumm!

Mixed media illustration via Pietari Posti & oh joy.

STEPPIN' OUT!

It's steppin' off the schedule once again this fall.  Catch the last few Lithe Method Hotstepper classes of September!  Until Spring 2010...


Out-Take Image of Lithe Method Instructor, Tiffany Young via Dom.

RAW BLISS.

Check out this totally raw (no meat, dairy or heat) recipe for chocolate mousse: 

3/4 cup dates soaked until very soft with pits removed. 

2 avocados. 

1 cup almond milk.

1/2 cup almond butter.

3/4 cup cacao powder.

1/2 cup agave. 

In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and blend or process until smooth.  Refrigerate and enjoy...It's delicious! 

Image and recipe via Rawmazing.

NEED A BOOST?

So, you've been Lithing for about 6 months to one year (or more), 3-7 times a week? 

Yes, you're working like an athlete, you're addicted and you (along with your neck, deep core muscles, feet, hamstrings, hip flexors, lumbar or psoas) probably need a boost to undo much of what you've done.  

Good news is that you can now reserve for Body Boosters (Lithe Method's unique bodywork/body treatments) online or by calling Rittenhouse at 215-545-5144, or emailing Lithe and see Tif on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Rittenhouse!  More Body Booster info to come..

Out-Take Image of Lithe Instructor, Krista DeNofa doing High Mini Plyos via Dominic Episcopo.