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POSITIVE STUDIO-ESTEEM TIPS (RACHEL DORE, PSY.D.). 18 Jun 2013

Rachel's tips on how you can boost your self-esteem and positive thinking in the studio:

Fake it ‘till you make it

Just keep moving! If you are totally lost in a CCS series, try to approximate the choreography as best you can. For example, lose the feet and just do the series using your arms or vice versa, keep your arms by your side (activate them by engaging the lats to slide the shoulders down and reach for the floor with your finger tips) and work on perfecting the moves with your lower half. 

Back to Basics

If all else fails, do what you know, and what you do well. If you can’t get the CCS down, revert back to the fundamental moves in our cardio practice (think: Cheer Preps, jacks, jogging in place, marching, etc). The same can be said for the barre (think: Lunges, Sumos, Curtseys). This approach will help you maintain confidence and push yourself. 

Ignore the Competition

When setting up for your sweat session, plop your gloves and props down near a mat in the front of the room. This will help you focus on YOU instead of others in the room in your line of sight. 

Chat Up your Instructors!

Grab us pre-class and let your instructor know that you are nervous/ don’t know what to expect etc. I love it when Lithers do this and I always make it a point to cozy up next to them at the barre for a few reps to help with form and timing. Remember-- what you perceive as a weakness is actually strength- asking for help when you need it is hard but that is how you learn and grow which will improve your practice—be it here at Lithe or beyond!

Image of Lithe Instructors via Dom

FREQUENT LITHER CARD! 18 Jun 2013

Coming soon!  #lithemethod #lithefoods frequent #lither card 

A LITTLE PHOTO SHOOT CCS! 4 Jun 2013

 

Check out a few of your Lithe Instructors (and a Lithe Instructor in-training) demo'ing Rock Steady CCS for the camera!

INSTRUCTOR SHOOT OUT-TAKES! 3 Jun 2013

Last Friday we closed all studios during the day so that we could shoot a majority of our instructors for press.  Many people don't quite understand what Cardio-Cheer-Sculpting is.  Once a pom-pom enters the picture, you suddenly can see that Lithe isn't Pilates (or Barre).  I'll share more out-take images and video clips throughout the week here, and on our Instagram page!

Out-take images of Lithe Instructors Rachel Dore, Bianca Pallotto, Lauren Boggi, Danielle Ingerman, Lyndsey Salter, Bari Rosenthal, Cat Kiernan, Diana Khuu, Cori Tillman, Elizabeth Howe, Deanna Stephan and Jaime Powers via Jordan  

LITHE AT TERRAIN! 23 May 2013

 

Come Lithe with me in the beautiful Garden Shed at Terrain!  Watch nature do her thing while we stop, clap, sweat and sculpt with a special Lithe for Terrain version of our ever popular, Rock Steady.  Reserve here

Images via Terrain at Styers

LITHE ON LOCATION AT HOTEL MONACO. 23 May 2013

Love this!  Lithe on Location is part of Hotel Monaco's wellness program and our class is free for guests and is open to local Kimpton Inner Circle and InTouch Members, too (first class is on the house).  All you have to do is call the hotel by 8PM the night before to reserve your spot!

Images via Philly.com

PART-TIME DESK STAFF (RITTENHOUSE) 21 May 2013

Part-time (Lithe Rittenhouse, 25-32 hours per week); 2 positions available

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide high level hospitality and customer service to clients
• Be comfortable with computer database functions and other basic computer skills
• Have experience handling money and a register
• Be able to communicate clearly and efficiently via e-mail and telephone.
• Maintain the Lithe Method aesthetic and studio appearance
• Maintain the appearance and upkeep of Lithe’s retail (Lithe Foods & Lithe Wear)
• Assist Lithe’s Studio Manager in daily studio tasks and projects

What's Required?:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task independently within a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to initiate tasks independently
• Excellent communication skills and superior organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service skills and confidentiality
• Friendly and professional email and phone etiquette
• Have a passion for healthy living and fitness
• Be willing to Lithe workouts to better understand our brand.
• Flexible/non-traditional hours:  4-5 days per week, including some holiday: 

The following shifts will be split between two new hires:

 

Monday:  5:40am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-9:30pm

Wednesday: 5:40am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-9:30pm

Friday: 5:40am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-8:00pm

Saturday/Sunday:  8:00am-4:00pm (1 shift each weekend)

Please submit resume, cover letter, and availability to Melissa@lithemethod.com

TRASHY DO: 13 May 2013

I created our Calorie Trashers for High Waisted, but you can increase your flexibility by wearing them in many of our sculpting workouts (listed above).  We DON'T recommend them for our cardio workouts, as you can become severely dehydrated, and possibly cause muscle breakdown. 

Please be smart, drink up, and wear them right.  FYI:  For safety and liability reasons, Lithe Instructors reserve the right to ask a Lither to remove her Trashers in any high cardio workout.

Image of Lithe Instructor Bianca Pallotto wearing Trashers via Dom

WATERSHED! 10 May 2013

Smooshy tushy?  Overworked muscles?  Meet Lithe's Watershed.  Does this really work?  Yes!  Are you going to sweat?  Yes.  Are you going to get a total body workout?  YES.  We combine isotonic exercise that shortens and lengthens your muscles rhythmically, gets your heart rate up and then we bring on the spiky balls (and the bands)! 

Our special anti-cellulite balls loosen up Lithed-up-muscles, and kick surplus fat stores to the curb via lymphatic drainage, and increase circulation by continuous compression.  We CAN put a dent in those dimples through exercise, stimulating circulation and drainage—which all help to restore elasticity to connective tissue.  And boy can you feel and SEE the results two days later!

Tip:  Wear long pants to protect the skin from bruising, and don't wear Trashers to achieve the best results. 

Watershed images via Lauren

DEAR LITHE {LOVE LETTERS}. 9 May 2013

Dear Lauren –

I moved to Center City almost 8 years ago from NYC after the birth of my first child.  I had developed post-partum depression with the birth of my first child, and was thereafter diagnosed as clinically depressed. Fast forward 4 years and 2 additional children, I struggled to get back into a fitness groove, as I knew being active always made a difference in my emotional health. I had tried a few of the boutique fitness programs here in Philly, but after a few months, I got bored and quickly dropped out.  I tried DVDs at home and those also fell by the wayside.

I moved out to the Mainline in June 2011 and joined a gym, and again found myself unable to develop a routine.  Moving out to the suburbs coincided with the onset of peri-menopause and a resulting 30-lb weight gain. I tried to regain control of my hormones and stave off the effects of osteoarthritis, which was exacerbated by my sudden weight gain.  With the help of a really good endocrinologist, I was able to put my hormones back in line, but the weight didn’t come off as quickly as it was put on.  That’s where Lithe came in.

It was about a year ago (my Lithe-versary is May 6^th) that the Mainline Studio opened, and my first class was a 101 with the queen of the breath, Carrie Gero. I was sore but I came back two days later and took another 101 with Cheri Tolin, and then I met you Lauren in Waspie, and I remember you tickling my shoulders to make them relax and instantly felt the change.  That summer I also signed up for my first ‘10’ and met some of the other amazing instructors like Krista, Bari, and Elizabeth. With ’10’ I was introduced to the community of women that were part of Lithe and I became officially obsessed.

Since my first class, I have lost a total of 15 lbs. and since ‘10’ I have lost a total of almost 19” over my entire body. I have more I would like to accomplish, as recently I discovered through the 3-day Detox that I needed to eliminate dairy from my diet when I dropped 4.5 lbs. (included in the 15 total above) in those 3 days! (way to kick start the summer :)

188 classes later, I am a stronger, more confident and happier mom, sister, wife, friend and self.  Thank you Lauren and Lithe for helping me achieve a feeling of confident beauty, that radiates from within every day.  I know I owe it to all the instructors, staff and my fellow Lithers. This coming year I am again committing to the FitHipHealthy motto – especially the eating healthy part. I am a lifelong Lither and forever grateful.

Love NM