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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

LITHE IN PHILLY MAG! 7 May 2013

Check out The Cult of Lithe Queen of Hearts feature by Richard Rys in Philadelphia Magazine's May issue.  Kudos to Richard for having the guts to enter our culture (and experience the workout!).  Thank you to our Lithe Instructors Jaime Powers, Kim Sauer, Meg Grauzlis and Tirsa Rivas for enduring an arduous 14 hour shoot and body painting session.  And, thank you to all the Lithers of Philadelphia for shaping Lithe's history, and loving this workout and lifestyle; I'm so honored! 

Images via Philadelphia Magazine and Jonathan Pushnick

TALKING BIZ WITH MICHAEL HINKELMAN. 2 May 2013

  

Lithe was featured on Talking Small Biz (one of my favorite biz columns) where Daily News columnist Michael Hinkelman interviews local entrepreneurs about how they started their businesses, the challenges they face and how they are growing their businesses.  Check it out, I love the Q&A format.

Image of Lauren wearing Lithe's Hot-Stepper Dress via The Daily News

LITHE PHILLY LOVE. 25 Apr 2013

I caught a shot of Lithe Instructor & Director of Operations, Melissa Weinberg modeling our new staff tee shirts.  These aren't for sale, but we have this Lithe Philly love logo on a cute tank (in black) coming very soon!

Image of Melissa Weinberg at Lithe Old City via Lauren

ME ON MONDAY (LOVING YOUR ATHLETIC BODY). 22 Apr 2013

I may not always be at the studio, but I can hear you...
 
I'm always keeping an ear out for negative body image and eating disorder-triggering conversations at Lithe; it's part of my job.  Since 2005, Lithe has been all about body diversity, from the instructors that we hire, to our branding message.  IT IS what we stand for, and we pride ourselves on being a positive, happy, healthy environment for all women.  

We don't usually hear much negative talk within our walls, but springtime always increases the negative body image chatter about skipping out on sculpting classes for something higher cardio because, "I can't afford to take a class like Cinch, it doesn't have enough cardio/calorie burn.  Or, "Omg, I ate so much for breakfast today...a whole bowl of cereal."  Or, "I won't dare lift anything heavier than 5 lbs because it makes me "bulky."

I'm piping in to remind you that, these types of misconceptions are exactly why this blog and the Lithe Lifestyle exists.

Did you know that mixing Lithe's CCS Cardio and CCS Sculpting is the best way to achieve the results that you are looking for?  When our more traditional, slower-paced,“strength” workouts are performed with the correct timing (think: Sculpt, Cinch, Skinny Jeans, High Waisted, Thinny, Peeled, Wings, Walk-Star, Waspie, Split or Sleeveless), form, precision and intensity they also really get the heart rate up and train the cardiovascular system just like our more aerobic cardio workouts (think: Rock Steady, Hot Legs, Skinny Mini, Spirit, Hot-stepper, Higher Power, Weightless & Twiggy).

Food is also your friend.  If you really want your body to work for you when you're Lithing, you need to feed it right-whether that's making the most of 2 classes a week, or building up to a marathon mileage of 4 to 7 classes per week. 

What the bulk?  Who's building bulk?  You're getting bulky?  No, you really aren't; You're building an athletic body.  If you'd like to remove the fat that's sitting on top of your lean muscles, change your diet and increase your weights to eights and watch you become your leanest yet.  Want to learn more?  Read all about the old bulk myth (#1) in my column for Huffington Post's Healthy Living.

Today I'm reminding you that you are all athletes.  I challenge you all to think like the athletes that you are and love the body that you're building. Our workout will make you: strong, athletic, femininely cut, curvy, and confident.  Our workout will not train you to be skinny.  If you have a body, you are an athlete (thank you, NIKE!).  Love your athletic body.  Feed your athletic body.  Challenge your athletic body.  Accept your athletic body.  Be proud of your athletic, LITHE body.  

Lithe Instructors Liz Galbally, Lauren Boggi Goldenberg, Cat Keirnan & Bianca Pallotto wearing Lithe's Hot-stepper Dress via Dom

INSTAGRAM ♥... 18 Apr 2013

BIANCA PALLOTTO! 16 Apr 2013

From: Chicago, IL Favorite City: San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy (it's where her mom's family is from) Favorite Lithe Workout: Spirit Favorite Lithe Exercise: Toe touches on the rebounder & swivel kicks How'd she land a spot on the Lithe team?: Bianca started teaching at Lithe in Fall 2012. She was a college cheerleader, so Lithe was a natural fit for her. Bianca brings a special energy and sunny personality to her classes that makes Lithing that much more fun! Other Job: Remote accounting and bookkeeping for an office in Chicago and helping out a very special family in Chestnut Hill Enjoys: cooking seasonal vegetables, coffee, traveling, red nail polish, green apples, Lithing, handbags, anything leather What you wouldn't know just by looking at her?: She has naturally very curly hair, but straightens it often. She is gluten intolerant. She hasn't had cable in over a year and hardly ever watches TV. She was a D1 college cheerleader at Marquette University, and her favorite coed stunt was a toss up (pardon the pun) between a Bow and Arrow and a Cupie. She doesn't crave sweets, but she loves salty foods, especially cheese! Image of Lithe Instructor Bianca Pallotto wearing Lithe's Performance Bra & "Leather" Leggings via Dom