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Archives for June 2019

New Fitness Workout at Club Pilates for Summer Workout Regimen

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Pilates

My new fitness workout for my love of the summer season. My first workout was trying a thirty-minute intro class at Club Pilates. I took Pilates back in 2012 at a local yoga studio. All the exercises at the yoga studio were from the mat.

Club Pilates

My class at Club Pilates uses a reformer which I loved. The reformer supports the back and allows for fluid movement of arms and legs. I did not feel any strain on my neck from any of the exercises. By using the reformer I am able to adjust the setting for positioning my head depending on the exercise. The exercises from the floor and mat were easy for me to maneuver. I like the diversity of exercises to work the entire body. There were exercises from the floor and using resistance bands.

Diversify Workout

One of my favorite options of working out at home is the ability to diversify workouts. Pilates is excellent for improving posture, flexibility, and overall movement. I like the movements that allow me to stretch, use my core with proper breathing. Club Pilates offers a number of classes, times, and days. I am going to try the Suspend class next because it incorporates Pilates with the TRX.

One of the best goals I have worked on is using different types of equipment for strength training. It has increased my muscle mass, flexibility, and endurance. The best way to stay motivated is to include different forms of exercise you enjoy. There are a number of classes whether it is yoga, pilates, boxing, TRX, or kickboxing trying something new adds more fitness motivation. Club Pilates offers a number of packages to choose from for various schedules. I am planning to do a package that will allow me to do a class per week in addition to my strength training.

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Zoo Day with Kids at the Philadelphia Zoo, Urban Green and Wild Works

Zoo Day

Our zoo day was long overdue. The Philadelphia Zoo has so much history as it opened in 1874. Although I do not remember going to the zoo as a child it is one of the places we went for family time. I think my last visit with my tween was nine years ago. The zoo is an ideal trip for family with over 1,000 animals and over 500 plant species.

*I received complimentary tickets free of charge(all opinions shared are my own) and decided to make Sunday a zoo day. The day was perfect thanks to the weather. I was able to convince both kids to go. We had a great time going through the different exhibits. I really love the fact the zoo continues to make additions to the zoo. The zoo offers a trail exploration called Zoo360 that includes a network of see-through mesh trails. It was really cool to see animals so close up roaming through the trails overhead. Another addition is the urban green which is beautifully landscaped with outdoor seating and a number of food trucks plus an ice cream stand.

I know we covered the entire zoo visiting the Big Cat Falls, Outback Post, Primate Reserve, KidZoo, McNeil Aviation Center, Reptiles and Amphibians, and much more.

My favorite animal

Urban Green

Wild Works

The other addition includes Wild Works which is an ariel rope course. My tween loved the zip lining part of the course.


Another favorite around the zoo is the Lego exhibits, these are phenomenal.

Lastly, the card keys are back! These brought back memories. A real educational experience as you unlock stories from the animal keepers.

On the next visit, we have to pack our lunch and download the zoo app to assist with navigating all the activities for the day. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging family activity during the summer definitely plan a trip to the zoo.