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VIDEO SHOOT: AFTER PARTY

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A few weeks ago we filmed the TYE4® FUSION class for the PhysicalMind Institute Certification Program.  I earned my certification in NYC 2 years ago —» more on that here «— and now PMI is creating online training so many more people can add this class to their schedule!  FUSION is a fun class that hits the whole body and provides a challenging, safe and effective workout.

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PILATES with TYE4®

I love this new TYE4®! Here are a few clips of me playing around in it as I design a new class sequence. TYE4 allows us to stretch deeper, push further and really challenge the stabilizing muscles. I love it!

Learn more at PhysicalMind Institute, NYC – TheMethod Pilates and purchase your TYE4 here

RUNNING & PILATES ARE BFFs

For all my running friends… I’m pulling this out of my archives.  
Take a look at my guest post HERE on the FitMark blog.  
See how even just one Pilates session can improve your overall run!


And for even more flexibility, mobility and strength, add the new Tye4® wearable resistance system from TheMethod Pilates to your Pilates workout.  It’s like a Pilates reformer that you wear!  Totally rocks!  Check out more on Tye4 here.

 

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REVIEW: CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING – ARE YOU PREPARED?

I don’t know if I’m the only one like this, but I often play out the scenario of being the first responder on the scene of an accident.  What would I do?  Would I freak out?  How fast and efficient would I respond?  Working in fitness centers has absolutely conditioned me to pay attention to people and their safety and being a mom has made me be on the verge of paranoid in making sure my kids are safe.   I’m thankful for accessible and quality First Aid/CPR training as a pedestrian, as a fitness instructor/personal trainer and as a parent.  

In Middle Tennessee, we have a fantastic CPR and First Aid training provider 
 
THE MISSION
  “to provide high quality, ‘hands on’ training so you will be prepared to react effectively in the case you are faced with an emergency.”
  • Visit CodeOneCPR.com 
  • Courses are in compliance with the AHA (American Heart Association) guidelines
  • On-site training 
  • Online CPR and First Aid
CLASSES OFFERED 
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (both initial and renewal) 
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers online & skills check package 
  • Pediatric First Aid and CPR
  • BloodBorne Pathogens (online course here)
  • Child and Babysitting Safety
  • Basic First Aid
  • CPR and AED
  • CPR, AED and First Aid
  • Acute Stroke (online course here)
  • Stroke PreHospital Care (online course here)
CPR and First Aid Training
CodeOne CPR offers discounted group rates for WORKPLACE TRAINING in Middle Tennessee!  Also, hospital and nursing students get 20% off!  click here
 
Click here for class registration/schedule 
Click here for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) info and purchase 
 
Contact karl@CodeOneCPR.com for more information
Click here to follow CodeOneCPR on FACEBOOK
 
My 13 year old daughter and I will be attending the 
Child and Babysitting Safety 
class soon. 
*UPDATE:  The Child & Babysitting Safety class was great!  Read about the experience here.

 I encourage you to get trained and be prepared!

Now go visit  CodeOneCPR.com and make your plans.
BE SAFE FRIENDS!
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TheMethod PILATES

It is such an honor to be on the PhysicalMind Institute website showing Tye4®.  This is the original and leading Pilates Certifying Institution. The latest from the Institution is Standing Pilates, Circular Pilates, Tye4®, HeadFloater™ and 80Bites – a weight loss program that is comparable with the Pilates principles: less is more.
 
Join the mailing list. 
 
Follow TheMethod Pilates on twitter and 
 
Like on Facebook for all the latest information 
If you are a Pilates instructor, want to become a Pilates instructor, a physical therapist, a dance instructor, gym owner or athletic coach …
 
or if you want to build a strong, lean, balanced body for yourself… get connected.  Check out the training programs that offer the most cutting edge curriculum for the 21st century.  

“If Joseph Pilates were alive today, he would applaud the innovation we have brought to his original exercises.  As he created the original movements as a response to the needs of a population almost a century ago, we at the Institute have developed a coherent, no nonsense program for addressing the needs of the 21st century client.”  TheMethod Pilates

Look for more on Tye4 in the March edition of

FITNESS RETREAT 2014

MEET MY PARTNER IN CRIME FOR 
HEALTH & FITNESS VACATIONS
LAURA LEA OF LLBALANCED.COM
 
SHE IS AN AWESOME HOLISTIC CHEF FROM NASHVILLE.  
SHE IS CERTIFIED AS A NATURAL FOODS AND HEALTH SUPPORTIVE CHEF AND CONSULTS AND LEADS WORKSHOPS AROUND TOWN TO TEACH AND ENCOURAGE US TO LIVE INTENTIONALLY.  READ MORE ABOUT HER SERVICES AND CLASSES HERE.

I ATTENDED ONE OF LAURA LEA’S FOOD WORKSHOPS IN BRENTWOOD- IT WAS GREAT!  SHE TALKED ABOUT FITNESS FOODS AND HAD SOME OF THE YUMMIEST SAMPLES FOR US TO TRY.  AFTER SPENDING A FEW MINUTES TOGETHER, WE QUICKLY REALIZED WE HAVE THE SAME VISION AND GOALS FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SETTING YOU UP WITH TOOLS TO SUCCEED IN ACHIEVING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.  WE LIKE PEOPLE AND WANT TO SEE A HEALTHIER AMERICA.  

FAST FORWARD TO NOW AND WE LEAD HEALTH & FITNESS RETREATS!   

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TRIP, EMAIL
ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com

I KNOW, RIGHT???
SO HERE ARE A FEW DETAILS ABOUT THIS LIFE-CHANGING WEEK:
 
FITNESS:  WE WILL HAVE APPROXIMATELY 9 WORKOUTS.  I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING:  “WHAT KIND OF VACATION IS THAT!?!?!”  WELL LET ME TELL YOU- EVERY WORKOUT WILL NOT BE A KILLER.  YOU WILL LEARN TO WORKOUT SMARTER AND YOU WILL LEAVE ENJOYING EXERCISE IF YOU DON’T ALREADY.   SOME OF THE WORKOUTS WILL AIM AT BUILDING STRENGTH, SOME WILL PUSH ENDURANCE AND COORDINATION, AND MANY WILL PROMOTE HEALING AND RECOVERY.  YOU WILL LEARN A LOT AND BE ABLE TO APPLY IT TO YOUR ROUTINE WHEN YOU RETURN HOME.  
 

I AM VERY EXCITED TO INTRODUCE THE GROUP TO THE NEW TYE4® FROM TheMethod Pilates – WEARABLE RESISTANCE!!!  WE WILL USE IT IN OUR FITNESS SESSIONS… AND YOU WILL BE TAKING IT HOME!!!

IN THE KITCHEN:  LAURA LEA WILL BE COACHING US.  SHE WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS LIKE, “SHOULD I EAT BEFORE I EXERCISE?”  AND “WHAT AND WHEN SHOULD I EAT AFTER I WORKOUT? ”  SHE WILL ALSO BE TEACHING US PRACTICAL MEALS WE CAN MAKE DURING A NORMAL WEEK TO FUEL OUR ENERGY AND PRODUCTIVITY.  YES THIS IS A HEALTHY VACATION… AND YES THERE WILL BE REAL DESSERT!  CHECK OUT LAURA LEA’S BLOG TO GET EXCITED ABOUT HER RECIPES. 
 
WE WILL COME HOME FROM THIS TRIP REFRESHED, INSPIRED AND EMPOWERED! 
FOR MORE INFORMATION  
EMAIL

“This was the MOST AWESOME VACATION.  I would encourage anyone debating to sign up! It was like vacations should be:  fun and relaxing and inspiring and you get to come home with new energy and outlook instead of the usual needing a vacation after your vacation!”                                                          Kay Walker – Nov. 2012 trip

Click HERE  to see the NOVEMBER 2012 trip.

NOV. TYE4® TRAINING WORKSHOP- SIGN UP NOW!

TYE4 Training Workshop for
Pilates Instructors
Barre Studios
Group Exercise
Dance Studios
Gymnastics Coaches
Martial Arts Instructors
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapist
Saturday
NOVEMBER 23   2-5 pm
 
Located at 
Life Fitness Academy South
620 Church St. E
Brentwood, Tn  37027
Register HERE
Limited space so DON’T WAIT!

TYE4 INFO

Tye4 Class Schedule:  email
ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com
ABOUT TYE4® Classes
WORKSHOPS

Official Launch and Workshop in NYC
November 23  Brentwood, TN

For more information, or for In-House Workshops, contact
PHOTOS and QUOTES
BUY TYE4® – $75
purchase 10 or more, receive 10% discount 
email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com


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