I will be conducting a Carman’s muesli bar demonstration this Tuesday June 23 at Whole Foods Market in Chelsea, NYC between 11am and 3pm. My next demo this month will be on Monday June 29 from 3pm to 7pm at the Columbus Circle Wholefoods, across from Central Park.
Be sure to stop in and treat yourself to these delicious and nutritious bars.
Say G’day and take a nibble of this amazing healthy treat. If you know me you know I’ve done my research, and compared to most other granola bars, Carman’s muesli bars are lower in sugar, high in fiber, are wheat free and contain no soy or lactose. They are low GI which means your energy levels are sustained throughout the day. They’re a great pre and post workout pick me up, and make for a convenient breakfast and tasty mid-afternoon snack.
Carman’s bars are made from lightly toasted wholegrain oats with honey, cinnamon, gourmet nuts and dried fruit.
They come in 3 flavors: Classic fruit, Apricot and almond and Original fruit free.
For more about the muesli bars visit the fine food website at:
The G’day and Shuat two of the Powerpose’s seen in my video below offer whole body engagement; challenging your core and actively contracting and stretching the larger and smaller body parts of the glutes, shoulders and back. Here are some technique notes on the following two Powerpose’s:
1.G’day™
Bend forward at the waist, pushing your glutes out to flatten back so it is parallel to the flloor. While bending, diagonally lunge right leg back so it is fairly straight, resting on the toes of that foot. While this transition is taking place with the back and legs, the arms will sweep in and around the body in a full circle. The hands meeting together with arms extended in front of the body at shoulder level. Once there, slowly bend up at waist to rise through the lower back and glutes, keeping the arms extended above head, back flat and legs tight. Finish in an upright position with right leg still back. Bring the right leg back in under the hips to prepare for a repeat on the other side with the left leg diagonally lunging back. Perform 3-5 repetitions on each side.
2.Shuat™
Begin by standing slightly wider than shoulder width apart on the balls of feet. With your arms by side, perform a side raise. Once the arms are level with the shoulders, point your elbows back and perform a rear deltoid squeeze by retracting your shoulder blades and contracting your rear deltoids. Now turn your arms up (ie. supinate them) and prepare for a deep full squat. On rising from the squat perform a slow controlled shoulder press by extending arms above head. The leg extension and press should be performed at the same time. Once the body is fully extended with arms overhead, lower the arms down slowly by sides in preparation for another full set. Perform 3-5 repetitions on each side.
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New clients often come to me after having trained with other fitness trainers with limited success . The two issues I need to address as a result of them being mis-informed by their previous trainers are:
1. Re-affirmin and re-educate on correct exercise technique. There is no better way to establish this than with Powerpose.
2. Aim to balance out their physique by targeting an often neglected body part like the rear deltoids, which are located across the upper back between the traps.
I often have my clients perform my Rear fly pulse twist™ shown in the video demonstration below, which not only isolates the rear deltoids, but totally engages the core and legs at the same time. It’s a whole body Powerpose which addresses and establishes correct exercise technique, and develops a greater muscle mind connection. This in turn stimulates rear deltoid growth, resulting in more balanced and less injury prone shoulders.
For all you total body outdoor exercise enthusiasts who enjoy a unique and adventurous fitness challenge, and want to try this awesome exercise, don’t forget my Powerpose class this Wednesday along the Hudson River at Pier 45, Hudson River Park (opposite Christopher street, NYC
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Join me for 45 minutes of muscle pumping, torso twisting and quad stretching whole body moves that is Powerpose®. I have created an amazing total body workout that will get you sliced and beach ready in no time.
No lying, jumping or dangerous maneuvers. No equipment or gadgets.
Just simple and effective, intense posing and whole body movement that works!
I’ve been performing and teaching Powerpose for 20 years and at 42 it works. My clients and I are leaner, fitter and happier than ever!
When: Every Wednesday beginning June 17, 2009 at 7am.
Where: Hudson River Park, Pier 45 (Hudson River) opposite Christopher street, NYC.
First class is free and $15 there after
Each new class participant receives a post workout all natural Aussie muesli bar compliments of Carman’s fine foods.
Fun First…. then Fitness - Powerpose!
Learn a bit more about Powerpose by viewing this video:
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