Born and raised in NYC and a first generation Filipino-American, multi-talented and multi-faceted trainer Gail Rivas always knew the value of health, family and hard work. A tomboy who was obsessed with sports as a kid, she joined any game...
With a sharp-dressed father and color-loving mother, Ocean City, NJ, native and LA-based Gina Binder always felt encouraged and inspired to pursue her love of fashion. Spending Saturdays shopping and being the friend that always lent out her clothes, it...
Now a wellness coach and teacher of yoga and “Embodiment,” her course designed to help students move more comfortably inside their own bodies, Riki Rosenthal is far from where she began…and blossoming in her new yogic landscape.Originally from Crown Heights,...
If you ever take a class with Pilates expert Andrea Dusel-Foil, you’ll repeatedly hear her say, “It’s gonna be fun!’…most likely the second before you start an ab-scorching series. And while the burn may demand to be front of mind,...
Tasha Hunter currently toggles between working as a trainer, group fitness instructor and nutrition coach, as well as serving as the director of communication and community for Brooklyn Athletic Club. Plus, she’s a bodybuilder, using her willpower and focus to...
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, it’s more important than ever we move our bodies and keep our mental state balanced. For fitness and wellness fave Madeleine Fulton, posting videos and ideas has long been her standard, so doing so...
Even though fitness and fashion are two different worlds, for Elizabeth Lindenmeier they’re simply one universe…and she’s loving living in it. The Xtend Tribeca barre instructor and DanceBody trainer is not only a workout fave with swag, skill and sass,...
Michigan superstar trainer Rebecca VanBrienen, better known as Bee, tells us all the buzz about her approach to fitness, how her musical past informs her work and her favorite trends right now.
While we’re all making sure we eat the right foods and take the best workout classes, have we missed an issue right under our noses…and on our skin or in our guts? Turns out, unfortunately, yes. Ack! Along with avoiding...
Having been a triple threat—actor, singer, dancer—since he was a teenager, Los Angeles native and South Florida resident Brian Varela didn’t necessarily need to add anything to his resume to make it clear energy was his game. But, when his...
When one of our Cali faves, Carly Lind, raved about her trainer J, we knew we had to learn more. Joeriz Edralin (now known as J), leads his own personal training company, JRo Fitness, out of LA and neighboring areas,...
As more and more companies consider the value in the overall wellness of their staff as mutually beneficial (finally!), employees are reaping the benefits of classes, workshops and more, all in-house. This is especially true for students of Nicole James,...
Even in a super saturated city, there's always that one teacher that everyone agrees is awesome, from truly knowing their stuff to a sparkling personality and endless energy. For many fitness enthusiasts in Los Angeles, that's Carly Lind. Also a professional performer,...
Even as we move forward with gender politics in some ways, there's still so much that's problematic, especially when considering all the input meant to belittle and hinder women. Tiffany Conde, founder of I Am Blank Period activewear line (Iamblankperiod.com)...
When you think of ice cream, you probably think of indulgence before health. But, wellness-focused dessert lovers are aiming to combine the two seemingly contrasting elements. Caroline Tseng, whose product Sweet Nova offers lush taste in spoonable form (all while being...
Lara Hocheiser Helps Kids Blossom Through Yoga Massachusetts native Lara Hocheiser was an active kid, hiking 4000-footers in New Hampshire, trailing behind her dad. But, it wasn’t until she was almost an adult and her asthma subsided that she was...
Last we checked in with intuitive, insightful fitness dynamo Frank Vomero, he was bouncing around South Florida teaching everything from cycling to barre—much to the pleasure of his following. But, when he was invited to take class at SoulCycle, he...
In an ever-expanding health and wellness scene it can be intimidating and dizzying (to say the least!) to figure out what options are available...and which are best for you specifically. Wading through online reviews on different websites can take so much...
Watching Sue Zhou dance in a thumping Brooklyn warehouse, her endless energy is only eclipsed by her clear, unfettered joy. So, it makes sense that she uses this zest to fuel her new company, Byrdfood, which offers a savory take...
Even though Dr. Lynsi Lewis, Doctor of Chinese Medicine/Master in Science, grew up in a small Alabama town that didn't prioritize health and wellness, she knew early on movement elevated her mood. Plus, the dance, cheerleading and softball she so...
We’ve all heard our teachers encouraging us to take a deep, deep breath, whether just starting a class, pausing for a re-set or about to pounce into an energized sprint. But, did you know, simply breathing—and using your breath with...
