NatureLuxe

You go to the gym to work up a sweat, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look fabulous doing it! We tested out two waterproof CoverGirl mascaras to see whether they could survive a hard workout, and we’re pleased to report that the answer is yes!

The first one we tried was the CoverGirl NatureLuxe Water Resistant Mousse Mascara. It goes on so smoothly–no clumping!–and makes your eyelashes look like they’re naturally longer and thicker. We completely forgot we were wearing it while working out, and an inspection in the mirror afterwards revealed that sweat–not makeup–was the only thing running down our face!

LashBlast

The second product we tested was the CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Blasting Waterproof Mascara. This one really lives up to its name; it makes your lashes voluminous and extra long. We were a bit skeptical that a mascara with so much thickening power could actually be waterproof, but it definitely is! Even a hardcore cardio workout couldn’t make this mascara smudge one bit!

So both of these products get our seal of approval for sustained fabulousness in the gym! For a more natural look, go with the NatureLuxe; for a more glamorous look, LashBlast is your new best friend.

See you in the gym!

Sue Wacyra

Sue Wacyra is a member of Lucille Roberts Fair Lawn. Here’s her inspiring story, in her own words!

Back in August 2010, I injured my knee in a cardio class–due to my own carelessness, not that of the instructor. I ended up having to go to physical therapy for a month and could not run for a month after that. My doctor freed me to back to cardio classes with some restrictions in October 2010 and cleared me for running in November. I was able to get back into the cardio classes, with modifications; certain moves continued to bother knee. After class, I always iced my knee.

I really wanted to get more into toning and strengthening classes, so I spoke to one of the instructors about personal training, and she recommended Mary Katz, who trains at Lucille Roberts Fair Lawn. I told Mary about my knee but also emphasized that I wanted her to push me as hard as she could. She worked on strengthening all of my muscles but took care to insure that my knee was o.k. Mary stresses doing the moves correctly, and, while I thought that I had been doing my squats and lunges properly, I soon learned that I hadn’t been doing them correctly. Mary corrected my moves, and I could REALLY feel the difference.

Aetrex Xspress

Lucille Roberts is giving away one pair of Aetrex Xspress shoes! These sneakers are Dr. Emily-approved and are great for our cardio classes. Want to enter the contest? Leave a comment telling us your shoe size, and we’ll enter you in the drawing to win!

Nike Free Run +2

One of the most important steps you can take toward avoiding injury at the gym is wearing proper footwear. With fitness classes pushing us to jump higher and run faster, our feet take quite a beating! According to a 2009 Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 1500 Americans go to the emergency room each year due to gym-related injuries—and this number doesn’t account for overuse injuries associated with improper form and repetitive stress to joints.

As you kick your workout routine into high gear this fall, the last thing you need is an injury to slow you down!

So, what is the best shoe gear for the gym? The answer to this question depends on your workout, your fitness level, and your foot type. Below are some basic guidelines for choosing the best shoe gear to help you safely meet your fitness goals.

So, you’re rushed, and you don’t know what to do for dinner tonight? How about a healthy pizza? We have “Pizza Night” once a week in my home. My daughter loves to join in the fun of preparing a healthy version.

New research from The Journal Appetite shows that pizza is one of those foods of which many of us have a hard time controlling our intake. According to the same journal, preparing your own pizza helps slow eating and control intake. The American Dietetic Association says that foods like pizza make up almost 60% of the average American’s daily caloric intake. The ADA also recommends that 55-60% of your calories come from carbohydrates (carbs). Why not make this knowledge work for you by preparing a pizza that is both delicious and nutritious?

Any day now, the first leaf on the tree outside our window will fall, indicating a change in season. In a few weeks the time, we’ll also fall back an hour, indicating a change in the amount of daylight that we have. These two minor changes often affect our mood and quite often our attitude toward exercise. But the change in season is actually a great time to adjust, modify, and add to your exercise routine and fitness lifestyle.

While the summer months and sunny days may have prompted us to do more outdoors, we can’t use the brisk, cool air and early dusk as excuses to hibernate. The fall is a wonderful time to add spice to your workout, to incorporate a few new things, or to re-visit a few exercises that may not have seemed like summer fun. Below are a few ways to avoid Fall Fitness Pitfalls.

Go to the park!

It can be difficult to fit in a workout on a holiday weekend amid all the fun (and food!). But there are ways to add activity to your weekend, even if you can’t get to the gym.

• Plan realistic workouts. Begin making plans to stay fit during the weekend before it begins. Draft a schedule that allows for workouts and for time to prepare healthy meals. Not only is a 10-minute workout much better than none at all, but once you’ve started, you might find that you really do have the energy–and time–to go longer.

• Multi-task! Combine physical activities with holiday tasks and errands. Park with extra distance from the mall entrance and jog to the doors! Walk rapidly while shopping. Take a 10-minute break from cooking to do calisthenics. All these activities burn excess calories without being time-consuming.

• Spend time with your family! Have children, young siblings, or cousins? Take them to the park to play! Burn calories while having fun and getting in touch with your inner child!

Have fun!

By Ilise Weinberg, Manager at Lucille Roberts Flushing

Source: GoodHousekeeping.com

It’s Labor Day weekend! Hooray! Whether you’re planning to fire up the grill, go to a party, or eat out, you can avoid consuming extra calories by following these simple suggestions.

Party Time!

• Eat a light snack before you go to a party. This will help prevent you from eating too much after you arrive.
• Don’t hang around the buffet table. The temptation to overeat after looking at and smelling good food will be too much!
• Watch your alcohol intake. If you do drink alcoholic beverages, make sure to drink a glass of water between every drink. It will keep you hydrated and your stomach full.

Fall is just around the corner, so here’s an autumn-inspired shake recipe!

Apple Cinnamon Frosty Freeze

1. Crush 4-6 ice cubes in a blender.
2. Add 10-12 0z. of water.
3. Add 4 oz. of apple juice (no added sugar).
4. Add a pinch of cinnamon.
5. Add 1 scoop of Live Rite Vanilla Quicky Meal shake mix.
6. Blend and enjoy!

Lucille Roberts Live Rite weight loss shake mixes are available at all Lucille Roberts gyms for $19.99.

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Yancell Valle, the Manager at Lucille Roberts Yonkers, has lost an amazing amount of weight since giving birth to her daughter, Mia Isabella. Here’s how she did it!