Their Studio Experience 

Having a wellness buddy is always a good thing, and sometimes you’re lucky enough to have your wellness buddy be your granddaughter or your grandma! June and Morgan are newfound fitness buddies but have known each other for much longer. June joined Sphericality when we first opened in 2009. She started by taking yoga with Coach Gianna, and as we added more classes, she grew with them. Now her favorite classes are barre & fusion. Morgan joined us at the studio in the fall of 2020. She was visiting her grandma and asked what she did at the studio. Instead of just telling her, June wanted to show her. Morgan was invited to a Saturday morning barre class and loved it. Her favorite part is the variety of classes and how strong she feels after class.

 Bonding over Fitness

Morgan and June have a great relationship, built beautiful times together, and strong communication considering their generational difference. Being in the studio ...

One way I support healthy body compositions by ensuring I consume 30 grams of high quality protein (branch chain amino acids) and some carbohydrates after my workouts.   My body will break down the protein and utilize it to repair and build the muscle that was stressed during my workout.

Here's the recipe for my "Go-To" post-workout shake: 

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 8 oz water
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 scoop Garden of Life plant-based, unflavored protein
• 1 tsp "Your Super" Power Matcha Powder
• 2 tsp "Your Super" Chocolate Lover Powder
• 2 tsp "Your Super" Plant Collagen Powder
• 1 tbs "Your Super" Muscle Power Protein Powder
• 1/4 cup fresh organic blueberries
• 2” piece of banana
• 1 tbs raw organic cacao powder
• 1 tsp organic cinnamon

I recommend that you do this in two steps:

1. Blend the ice cubes, water and spinach for 20-30 seconds.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for about 60 seconds.

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How are you going to resist all of those holiday cookies and sweets? The party is about to start!

You don’t need to!  Just be smart about it. ‍  It is totally ok and natural to have a treat or two now and then in moderation.  The problem usually arises in the moderation department!  Another problem area is the Chocolate Department.

Here is a recipe from a cookbook one of my clients gave to me.  It’s called “Every Day Detox, ” by Megan Gilmore.  These no-bake chocolate macaroons are super easy and quick to make.  You can enjoy one or two of these treats without feeling guilty and satisfying your chocolate sweet tooth!

Whip some up before Christmas and serve them at whatever event you are hosting or attending.

Here’s the recipe:  

Makes 20 pieces

Ingredients:

2 cups, Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

1/2 cup, Raw Cacao Powder

1/2 cup, Maple Syrup

1/4 cup, Almond Butter

1/4 tsp,...

As we start a new year, we decided to shine a light on a client committed to her wellness year after year. Robin Albanese has been a long-time client with The Academy and Sphericality (our brick and mortar studio.) She has been an active member since the fall of 2013.

Robin's Wellness Journey

Robin had spent years commuting to NYC before joining us, sitting at a computer, and traveling for work. She also had a child late in life, and the weight gain during pregnancy combined with her sedentary lifestyle had caught up to her. She was interested in the barre classes offered, as they were the type of exercise recommended by her chiropractor. A neighbor invited her to check it out, and she's been with us ever since!

Her favorite part of our programming is the community of strong and committed women. Her second favorite element of our program is the classes.

"Dorian and the instructors are super-talented, brilliant, and fun! I can usually count on a giggle or two each time I take a...

Goal Setting That Works!!!

Discover this simple exercise to help you set meaningful goals for your life through your wellness.

Means & Ends Goals:

Ends Goals are defined as an outcome that describes exactly what you want.

Means Goals are the plan and path or "things" to help you achieve your Ends Goals.

A common mistake people make when setting goals is to confuse means goals for end goals. When they mistakenly do this, happiness is not achieved because it isn't what they really want. Then, as a result, they go back to old patterns. 

Here is an example.

Eve wants to lose 30 pounds.  Is this a means goal or an end goal? She thinks it's an end goal, but is it really?

Why does Eve want to lose 30 pounds?

Her doctor told her that the extra weight has made her pre-diabetic.  If she doesn't lose it, she could develop type 2 diabetes.

If she develops type 2 diabetes, she will never be able to take that wine tasting tour of Napa Valley that she's dreamed of for years. The...