Heart: A History by Sandeep Jauhar

I am taking part in the Wellcome Book Prize blog tour today with a review of ‘Heart: A History’ by Sandeep Jauhar which is the final book I will be shadowing from this year’s shortlist. Jauhar is a cardiologist and … Continue reading →

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Wellcome Book Prize: Mind on Fire and Murmur

I am approaching the end of shadowing this year’s Wellcome Book Prize, and I have followed two books which explore gender as the central theme (The Trauma Cleaner and Amateur) with two books primarily concerned with mental health. ‘Mind on … Continue reading →

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Why We Get the Wrong Politicians by Isabel Hardman

With Parliament still in the grip of deadlock over Brexit, a book with the title ‘Why We Get the Wrong Politicians’ might sound particularly timely. However, even Isabel Hardman admits that the provocative title is slightly misleading. Rather than a … Continue reading →

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Becoming by Michelle Obama

‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama is already one of the bestselling memoirs of all time selling nearly 10 million copies just four months after it was first published towards the end of 2018. Rebecca, Laura and I optimistically attempted to get … Continue reading →

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Your April Workout Calendar!

Hey guys!

Happy April and happy new POPFLEX launch! It’s our first collection of 2019 and we’re ringing in Spring with some major dreamy vibes. I’m really excited to share with you The Dream Collection. Inspired by my wedding, everything is super romantic, soft, and totally enchanted oasis.

Originally this collection was supposed to launch last October when I got to walk down the aisle and marry my Sam – but things got crazy and it didn’t happen! But I am glad we waited, because what was I thinking of launching a new collection and getting married at the same time!??? Sometimes I am just too much. So the universe has to step in and create complications to help me slow down :P

I wanted to design something that would remind me of my wedding day every time I slipped on my activewear. So that’s why you’ll see colors that represent this age old rhyme…”Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…”

This is the Muse Bra in Sky.

Which matches perfectly with these highness leggings in sky!

Imagine doing a wellness-inspired bachelorette party where everyone gets to wear The Dream Collection! OMG how cute would you and your bridesmaids look!?

This is literally the softest cardigan in the world.

The fabric is super duper stretchy, so you’d be surprised what will fit you! Customers are already saying that the 12’s are fitting up to a 14/16 because of how resilient the fabric is!

Also guys, if you’re not sure what your size is, buy what you think will fit you based on the size chart and the Stylist’s Tip (this collection fits similar to Dusty Blossom) and don’t worry about anything because we’ve got a new “At-Home Try-On Program” – which means free shipping and free exchanges in the US on all orders containing the Dream Collection! Until April 15th.

Yay! Now go check out all of the Dream Collection here.

Now, onto the April 2019 Calendar! Prepare for one of the most challenging cals yet!!! Make sure to check out the interactive Coda doc I made for this month too if you want to track your workouts and challenge your friends! Just click Copy doc to get started.

Click to download hi res cal!

1. SUNDAY: Unstoppable Upper Body
   
2. MONDAY: Perfect Peach
   
3. TUESDAY: Carefree Cardio
   
4. WEDNESDAY: Amazing Abs
   
5. THURSDAY: Total Body Takeover
   
6. FRIDAY: Rest ‘n Stretch
   
7. SATURDAY: Lengthened Legs
   

If you’re new around here, this is how it goes!

1. Click on the hi res link to download the calendar and print it out for your wall!
2. Head over to blogilates.com/calendar and click on the videos of the day. It’ll take you directly to the YouTube video! Or use the Coda doc.
3. Do each video once (unless otherwise stated)
4. Check off as you go!

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Wellcome Book Prize: Amateur and The Trauma Cleaner

Gender is a notable theme on this year’s Wellcome Book Prize longlist and two of the books shortlisted this year (by the official judges and by the shadow panel) look at the lives and experiences of transgender individuals. ‘Amateur’ by … Continue reading →

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Puppies & Planks happened and it was BEYOND.

My heart and soul are soaring. I took this entire week to let that feeling truly soak in.

Leading up to Puppies & Planks, we were battling the rain, vendors who canceled on us last minute, the sheer lack of time, and also I ended up in Urgent Care just days before. I really didn’t know what was going to happen.

But this weekend Puppies & Planks exceeded every single one of my expectations. WE RAISED OVER $20,000 for LA Animal Services, Much Love Animal Rescue, Karma Rescue, and The Dove Project!!! Huge thanks to every single person or doggy involved in making P&P a reality. Whether you physically were there or shared it on social media or bought a festival shirt to support…THANK YOU.

A huge thank you to PETCO for being my official partner for the inaugural Puppies & Planks fest! Below is the PETCO “Life’s a Ball!” installation, which included a pool FULL OF tennis balls for the takin’!

I’m so happy. I don’t even know what to say. I’m lost in these feels. The day was filled with so many dogs, so many friends, so many POSITIVE VIBES. I could not have asked for anything more.

So, I’d love to take you on a journey through the day! Ready?

7:50 AM: Here’s everyone entering the main stage under the official Puppies & Planks balloon arch!

8:00 AM: Anna Victoria led a huge warm up for everyone getting ready to do the 3K!

Doggies who signed up for the 3K got an official Puppies & Planks bandana!

Look at all the people and the doggies!

Humans were lining up all day to take plank pics at the official Puppies & Planks paradise installation!

And check out this art installation for humans and pups! It’s called “Dogs Can Fly and So Can I!” by Daniel Kordek.

9:30 AM: The first official class of the day was led by my good friend Joseph Corella of 567Broadway! I love his dance class so much. He always makes me laugh and he’s such a fantastic instructor.

10:30 AM: Next, my sister Jackelyn introduced me on stage as my heart was pounding! So many feelings were swirling in my body!

Starting off POP Pilates with some plié squats of course!

I can’t get over how cool that downtown LA skyline looks behind the stage!

After every class, we ended with a 1 minute plank challenge. I chose the opposite arm, opposite leg plank. Then my sister decided to put George on me. It was hard. REALLY HARD.

Then!!! We presented a GIANT check to the local animal rescues! Wed raised over $20,000 for them through the sale of the fitness class tickets! The check here says $17,700 because that was BEFORE we counted how much we made from on site ticket sales! Ahhh!!!

11:30 AM: Next up my friend Caleb aka The Fitness Marshall rocked the stage with his suave dance moves! I wish my body could move like that!

Lunch break!

We had lots of great food options including delish acai bowls from Amaze Bowls!

Food trucks lined up to feed the peeps!

Just Food For Dogs served up some fresh food for the pups – for free!

12:30 PM: After lunch, CRUNCH Fitness took the stage and leg “Ruff Yoga” – a yoga class made especially for you and your dog!

The dogs really loved it.

The dogs also really loved the Toy Distraction Field! Basically, any toy the dog would touch first it would be their’s to take home for free! We kept hearing owners say “NOT THE BALL!!! DO NOT PICK THE BALL!!!”

Everyone adored the doggo kissing booth from I Has Cupquake!

And the free caricatures from Arrival Fitness!

Oh and the agility course from LARPBO (Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners) was a hit!

 

 

1: 30 PM: Then Luke Milton from Training Mate took the stage to teach his HIIT inspired Sydney Circuit!

2:30 PM: My sister ended the day with “Yoga for Tight Everything.”

People getting their flexy on.

That day we got sooooo many applications for people interested in adopting! And good news, 4 dogs from LA Animal Services were taken to their forever home that day! Yay!

I hope you enjoyed the Puppies & Planks photo story! I could not have done this without your enthusiastic support; without my incredible #Blogifam for spending countless late nights at the office putting this together; without our instructors Anna Victoria, The Fitness Marshall, Joseph Corella of 567Broadway, my lil sis Jackelyn Ho, and Luke Milton of Training Mate who donated their time and their talent to lead the classes; without my amazing event planner Linda and our incredibly creative event production team at Lurline; without Petco’s confident belief in us as our title sponsor; without the rescue organizations; without my husband Sam who at first thought I was totally insane for doing this (you promised in your vows you would support me no matter how crazy) but then was the one who drove me to the hospital when things got too much, and of course…I could not have done it without my baby, my love, my entire inspiration for Puppies & Planks Sir George.

The big question is…SHOULD I DO IT AGAIN!!!???

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