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THE BEAN.

Trying to cut back on the bean?  Make the switch to green or black tea--Try it this weekend for a healthier morning buzz!

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YOU'RE THE BOSS APPLE SAUCE.

Sweet.  Available here.

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IMMERSION X2!

Did you miss the boat?  We've added another Rittenhouse Immersion beginning mid-month on October 13th on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:15 PM! 

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WINGS.

'Bingo arms,' 'thigh arms,' 'fly away's'—Whatever you want to call it, arm jiggle is no joke. Get armed and dangerous with our newest arm workout, which slims the entire arm by up to 2” so you can wave with no worries.

Lithe Method's weighted "wings" prop is cardio, barre and mat friendly, so you can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee in this seasons bold shouldered looks. 


Out-take image of Lauren Boggi via Dominic Episcopo.

OCTOBER SCHEDULES!

Ahh, October is my most favorite month.  Everyone is back in town!  Lets welcome a new "cooler" season, a new closet and fantastic new and old Lithe Method workouts. 

As always, we're still all about getting you into your skinny jeans, but be sure to check out the new Lithe Method Wings and Melt--Tif is excited to work out your kinks, kill your abs and incorporate some awesome, new "Double Melt" partner moves, while I'm thrilled to take your arms to the next level with the help of our "wing" prop. 

Although nothing has changed workout-wise, you'll see that our classes are now appropriately leveled and we have something to offer everyone. 

In order to accommodate everyone we have changed our class times so please check the schedules!  Everything will be updated on-line by 11pm this evening.

P.S. Due to our October Lithe Escape and my upcoming nuptials, we will be somewhat short-staffed and had to cut back and combine some lower attended classes in the hood (Northern Liberties). 

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ASK THE INSTRUCTOR!

Hey Lauren, 

I just completed the Immersion and I really want to take advantage of the monthly unlimited.  I feel like I'm on the weaker side right now.  Will I hurt myself if I Lithe 5-6 times a week?  

Great question, T.  Remember that you'll be doubling your Lithing time, so you should absolutely ease into it. 

Our monthly unlimited programs are good for 30 days from date of purchase, so I would advise taking three classes the first week, four classes during week two/three and then build up to 5 or 6 classes during week three and four. 

Try to take advantage of Rare Form and Melt if you can.  Also, our Lithe 101 is on the schedule to help clarify things. Some people stop in just to ask us if their form is on point or if they are doing a particular series correctly.  

If your form is pretty good and you have no injuries or issues, you should be just fine. The best way to avoid injuries is to perfect your form, listen to your body and go slow in the beginning...You don't want to Boot-camp yourself!  

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TIME AFTER TIME.

How long till a Lithe hiatus nixes your hot body progress? 

Well, after about a month off, you'll surely be huffing an puffing through classes and feeling really weak.  "Your VO2 max--the highest amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise--decreases a bit after two to four weeks, but it takes two or three months for the drop to be substantial," says Ben Hurley, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at the Univ. of Maryland School of Public Health. 

Meanwhile, your muscle efficiency and muscle mass in your arms, abs and legs really starts to shrink.  So, after a month of couch sitting or not Lithing, your endurance will dip to its pre-Lithe-regimen wimpi-ness.  To keep your body humming, take at least 2 classes a week! 

Out-Take Hot Legs image of Lithe Method Instructors, Elizabeth Sturgis & Nicole Sewall  via Dominic Episcopo.

LITHE NYC?

Hi Lauren,

Is there anything like Lithe in NYC?  My friends in Philly take the classes and love it.  Please let me know if you open locations here! 

Christina


Hi Christina! 

Well, unfortunately, there is nothing like Lithe Method in NYC, but we are growing and although we have no "Big Apple" plans at the moment, you never know--NYC is one of our favorite cities and would be a perfect next step...We love to spread the Lithe! 


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