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MY INTERVIEW OVER AT ‘REAL INTO’

Last July I did an interview with Carli from Real Into on Fitness Transformations. It was fun to look back at what got me focused and inspired on this journey, why I chose Pilates and how I’ve integrated my passion for health into my family. Take a few minutes and head on over to her blog to read the FULL INTERVIEW.

Since doing this interview, a lot has happened with Tye4! I’ve been to NYC 2 times – once for the training and then back again for a Pilates Style Photo Shoot 🙂 – look for it in March! I’ve also started teaching Tye4 classes and leading workshop to train the trainers.

I had an interview on Channel 5 Talk of the Town on Tye4 classes and will begin training athletes with the Tye4 later this month. This is an exciting season!

AND we’ve started planning for our next HEALH & FITNESS BEACH VACATION! We will be using Tye4 AND you will take it home with you to continue using. Plus, you will be coached in the kitchen by Holistic Chef Laura Lea and be encouraged and educated on feeding yourself and your family better in the busyness of life. It’s pretty fantastic and we have room for you!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT TYE4®…

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TYE4® FUSION CLASS
AEROBICS, BARRE, DANCE, PILATES,
STRENGTH TRAINING, and FLEXIBILITY
all into one class using the Tye4

This is the most innovative, versatile piece of equipment I have ever seen, and I hope you can get your hands on one soon to see for yourself! They are $70 email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com to order.

Get to know more about it on the

Nashville Tye4® Fitness Facebook Page.

See what instructors are saying about the Tye4®

and the training that was healed in New York on July 20:

“Loved the day, for me it was just good to solidify the movements, going faster and sweating more than I have in a long time. It was energizing for me, and certainly worth the trip. The arm work was killer. I’m really sore but a good sore. The repetitions were great and hard. By the time we started the shoulder plank I had to stop because I thought I was going to get sick! HOT! I loved it. The young trainers in my studio who are capable of teaching this very hard workout have heard from me, and we will get our game plan in order.” -Jill Balch, Total Pilates of Tulsa; Tulsa, Oklahoma

“Thank you for the weekend. I am excited as to where you are taking the Institute. I think it’s going to be good thing for all of us!” -Lonna Mosow, Center for Mind Body Fitness; Prairie, Minnesota

“Had a blast… great training! I’m looking forward to introducing Tye4 in Massachusetts with my connections in health clubs, Yoga, Pilates and personal training studios starting with a Tye4 class for instructors.” -Kate Blaine; Blaine Pilates, Massachusetts

“It was fun teaching Tye4 Barre/Burn at the Peninsula, but it was even more fun attending the first Tye4 workshop where I was surrounded by enthusiastic Pilates professionals. We went faster, worked deeper, and explored the numerous possibilities of working with Tye4.” -Allison Black; Living Proof Nutrition/Fitness, New York City

“The workshop was both informative and fascinating in that there are going to be many applications for use of the Tye4 in areas that I presently travel in – ballroom, ballet, rehab, elderly strengthening and balance issues. I am creatively thinking of ways it could be used in those genres. Your presentation of the material offered to us at this workshop was outstanding, thorough, and most inspiring! I look forward to progressing in my study of the material and implementing the Tye4 applications with my students. Your humble and obedient Tye4 missionary.” -Bunny Ott, Petersburg, Florida

“Tye4 is a light and versatile apparatus that adjusts quickly and easily on the body. It helps one to better feel the connection between the shoulders and the center of the body. It is a new idea for all your Pilates courses either on the mat or standing or on the apparatus.” – Claude Masson, Pilates Plaza, Valencia, Spain

“I have been teaching Tye4 classes for around 3 months and my clients are progressing and loving it. Our workshop in NY was a great group of ladies from all over the states and as far away as Spain and Japan. Had a blast with all these talented teachers. By the last run through we were ready for Broadway. Looking forward to all the amazing possibilities with Tye4 and this exciting new training. ” – Michelle Hoyos, Hoyos Pilates Life, Issaquah, Washington

“LOTS OF FUN!!!!“– Gaynanette Sartin, FitRx for Kathleen Weiner, Shreveport, Louisiana

“Tye4 is the most creative and innovative equipment I have ever seen. You can do most of the exercises effectively and this can spread Pilates to masses.” -Canan Gul, Nua Pilates Studio, Turkey

“It was great meeting you in NY!! I had a great time on Saturday.” -Mayumi Ito, Movements Unity Pilates Studio, Minami Chitose, Nagano City

“Using the Tye4® is comparable to having a personal trainer assist me through the movements. The added resistance the Tye4® provides helps me focus on my form. I’m more aware of my hands and feet and the role they play in every exercise. With the Tye4® every movement and position is intentional. The Tye4® allows me to feel more graceful. I love the feeling of support it provides behind my back.” -Ashley Benson, AshleyBensonFitness, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

“A new studio just opened in Columbus with those souped up reformers promoting their sweaty workouts and caloric burn. The new Tye4 workout is affordable and just as commercial but still in the spirit of Pilates. Let the games begin!” -Emily Smith, Focused Fitness, Columbus, Ohio

“Tye 4 is revolutionary. Weighing only 5 oz., you feel all the best of Pilates while having a fantastically fun and effective workout in a whole new way. My clients love it. So do I.” – Barbara Mullin, InsideOut Fitness Pilates, Montgomery, NY

August 22, 2013

I’ve now taught 3 Tye4 Fusion classes and we are having a lot of fun with our workout!

Here’s what a few clients are saying about the class…

Fitness Vacation Recap 5: Sand Bag Workout & Seashells

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I’m finally finishing the Fitness Vacation recap. I took last week off to rest and enjoy Thanksgiving with my family. We had a great week- hope you did too!

theWORKOUT

As I planned for this trip, I tried to incorporate as much variety for our workouts as possible. I absolutely love the resistance training up on the roof top with my gym equipment…

but what about out on the beach?

Well I wasn’t about to take my precious dumbbells out to the sand and sea,

so I had to be creative!

theSAND BAG

It only took a few minutes to put them together.

Here are some of the exercises we did:

SAND BAG SWINGS

Like the kettlebell, the SAND BAG provides uneven weight distribution:

The muscles have to work together as one unit.
The stabilizers muscles must do their job in order to control the bag.
The CORE must be engaged in every move.

All good stuff!

We could feel it after the workout!

Now for a JOG ON THE BEACH.

So what’s next…

No question about it: LUNGES!!!

Oh, and why not?

Now we are just having fun.

Thank you, Kay, for taking this picture at the very second I look like I have it all under control! LOL

theSHELLS

I love shells and always have – I still have my shell box full of beach memories from my childhood! I’m fascinated with the fact that each shell has a history. Every single one has its own unique story! What a miracle! I also feel a need to know what each one is. I realize that’s a big undertaking for me, but I found some help from iloveshelling.com

Being this was my first time to this area, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was really happy with our treasures! I think we may have found some extra special beach bling on the count of HURRICANE SANDY.

We found a whole sand dollar EVERY DAY we were there!

We also found the most beautiful Pin Shells! I couldn’t stop collecting them.

Ok, I think these are shark teeth or something????

If you know, PLEEEEASE tell me!

And what in the world is this???????

A local on the beach told me this was a dolphin vertebra. I saw an image online of a shark vertebra that looked like this.

What do you think?

The rest of my collection…

If you know about any of these shells, PLEASE share!

What did I find?

They are all so unique and beautiful.

theEND

This was the end of this awesome week,

but THE BEGINNING of a

NEW outlook. imagination. skill

& motivation

towards a healthy life.

Thank you

– KAY –

for documenting and sharing the wonderful memories made on this trip 🙂

If you have a group interested in coming on a

Health & Fitness Vacation,

contact me and WE WILL TALK!

ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com

THE TYE4® FOR PILATES

THE PILATES Tye4

I am loving this Tye4®! It gives the same type of resistance and assistance as the Pilates equipment, but can actually be taken anywhere. These bungees can add up to 20 lbs of resistance! We will be able to burn more calories in each workout and tone faster using the Tye4®.
THIS ROCKS!