Happy 20th Anniversary SELF Workout in the Park

Hey Y'all,
I attended SELF Workout in the Park in my New York City and it was amazing! What can possibly be better than working out in the well known Central Park and sampling products from great sponsors that benefit you?

                           

It poured early in the morning but subsided once everyone started lining up. We had great weather, so great that thunderstorms didn't begin until after the event was over and I set foot inside my house OH YEAH!!!

The event had both CancerandCareers and the Robin Hood Foundation charities participating. I love me some Robin Hood!
Special appearance from Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinnygirl Daily.

                           

To help celebrate, Victoria's Secret gave us a look at their VSX Sport along with a $10 Dollar off coupon.

Rumsey Playfield was transformed into a workout beauty wonderland: three sections consisted of the Main Stage, Quiet Zone and Reebok Toning Zone. The other areas were filled with tents by Calvin Klein Euphoria, Wendy's, Skinnygirl Daily, Sweet'N Low, Zico, CRUNCH, Garnier and Green Mountain Coffee to name a few.

I took the Crossfit (WOD) which kicked my butt and had me drenched, literally. One of our drills was doing push ups (which I suck at) so once I lowered down I couldn't pull myself back up resulting in me hitting the ground with my body and wetting my clothes with the rain that fell hours earlier. I call this my bad ass workout! My goal was to perform every drill regardless how wet and dirty I got. Next was Fat Burning Pilates sponsored by Sweet'N Low. Great workout, I really stretched out; bonus, Sweet'N Low gave away pink yoga mats. With over 20 classes to choose from, they had something for everyone.

Garnier provided us with mini facials, Wendy's fed us a delicious chicken salad and Zico gave us coconut water that was so refreshing after all the sweating we did.
The cost for this event is $20 which you cannot beat, not only do you take all these classes and get free stuff you also receive a year's subscription to the magazine. Can you say AMAZING?
"Happy 20th SELF! I look forward to next year!"

SELF Workout in the Park

Hey Y'all,
Saturday May 12th was SELF magazine's annual fitness event in Central Park. This event consists of workout classes, mini make-overs, massages, and beauty sampling. SELF offers this event in Chicago, San Francisco, and of course my New York.

The workouts are led by CRUNCH fitness experts. This year they featured CrossFit (WOD); it is the new craze. The aim of this work out is to strengthen and condition the body; it is also a universal training system for the military and police academies.

I also took a new class called POUND Rockout workout. It combines Pilates and drumming movements using Ripstix (weighted drumsticks) to work your core. The class was created by Cristina Peerenboom and Kirsten Potenzak who are real drummers. I've always wanted to learn how to play the drums and taking this class just refreshed my desire. It was fun and I was able to get a lot of frustration out on the banging.

This event costs $20 US dollars but includes a year's subscription to the magazine. You can take up to 11 classes on the day. If you do attend this event next year here are some helpful hints:
-Registration opens at 9am, However, the playfield does not open until 11am. What this means is after you register you will be waiting in line for 2 hours. You can choose to leave and come back but if you do decide to wait on line make sure you bring breakfast and water.

-Main Stage- You can take all the classes you want, no need to sign up.

-Fitness and Quiet Zones-These are two sections that offer specific classes for which there is a limited number of attendees. Because of this you must go to that section and sign up by picking up a wristband.
Wristbands are for specific time slots the classes are offered, without a wristband you will not get into that class. The organizers also set up a wait list line. Sometimes people may get their wristbands but decide to stay in the Main Stage or leave early, making a spot available. If you are unable to get in the zone, you can still do the workout from outside you just won't have a lot of space.

It was a such a beautiful day to be out in nature and sweating up a storm, this is one of my favorite events (Even the Laughing Cow thought so).
Until next year!