Isolating on the Elliptical

Let’s be honest, the elliptical doesn’t simulate running, so let’s utilize the machine in other effective ways.
Just as in my spin workout, I like to take a song or two to isolate and strengthen particular muscle groups.
Above I’ve shown two different set-ups to focus on two different groups.  Here’s how you use them.
Isolation #1 –

in Abs, Fitness, Lower Body, Monday - Fitness, Routines
on Feb 22  add Comments  by Mary Rambin

Meet Soul Cycle’s New Rockstar

I can’t remember the last time I sweat as much as I did last night in Melanie’s spin class at Soul Cycle!
When she took my classes, she was the obvious rockstar (who, truth be told, is a stronger rider than I am).
Last night she commanded a packed room with an incredible playlist and perfectly choreography

in Cities, Fitness, Monday - Fitness, New York
on Feb 9  2 Comments  by Mary Rambin

Saturday Morning fit List

Still on my Mexican alarm clock that gets me up at 6am to hit the gym.  I’m actually loving it because then I have the whole day to work, play, etc.
I’ve constructed a fabulously cheesy playlist to spin to this morning at “fit” gym (my Equinox of Houston).

in Mis
on Feb 6  add Comments  by Mary Rambin

Hello, My Brand Is….

If you missed Kodak’s KZone panel discussion on creating your own brand online I spoke on at CES, click the here.
Along with Obama Girl, I offer you a few tricks of my trade, including how to tackle the naysayers.

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on Jan 21  add Comments  by Mary Rambin

Adrien’s playlist is sending subliminal messages.

in Friends
on Dec 13  add Comments  by Mary Rambin

COOL GIFTS FOR ANYONE

COOL GIFTS FOR ANYONE

Speck case for a Macbook ($49+)
Flatscreen Tv (The best for under $1000 and a great bang for your buck from Vizio)
InCase iphone Car+Wall charger in one (I love this!) $38
Complete season of Damages (season 1 and 2) and/or Mad Men (Season 1 or 2)
Comme des Garcon Wallet – $100+

in Gadgets, Kodak, gift guide
on Dec 4  add Comments  by Mary Rambin

You don’t have to BUY a gift to show someone you care.

Link: You don’t have to BUY a gift to show someone you care.
I was searching through my archives for gift suggestions to add under my new gift guide link and family and ran across this post.
In fact, as I type, I’m listening to a playlist a friend sent me via iTunes.  I guess that was

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on Dec 3  add Comments  by Mary Rambin

SOURCES OF MOTIVATION FOR YOUR WORKOUT

Whether you’re participating in Nutritionista’s Challenge or just need to spice up your workout routine, I offer you a list of suggestions you might find helpful in achieving your fitness goals:

iTrain

Your personal trainer on your MP3 player! This website has thousands of videos and workouts (with music) you can download so you aren’t strolling around

in Fitness, Inspiration
on Oct 19  add Comments  by MaryRambin

A friend of mine made this playlist for me.  
FINALLY good music to listen to while I work.
I’ve now played it 3 times in two days.  Loving every song. 
In other words, download this stuff asap….but then again, most of you are a little more hip than I am when it comes to music.  @virtualoliver I

in Lifestyle, Music, Photo, Wednesday - Living
on Jul 8  add Comments  by MaryRambin