6-Pack Abs Are Made in the Kitchen!

Do as much cardio and as many crunches as you’d like – your abs of steel will not be revealed until you match your workouts with clean eating!

Mark Sisson is 63 years old, but you would never know it by looking at him! Perhaps it’s because he eats so well, which helps him in every other aspect of his life. He just announced his new Primal Kitchen Cookbook which features recipes from over 50 chefs in the wellness community.

Some highlights as Mark describes: “I’m talking big breakfasts, Primal Kitchen Restaurant featured smoothies, nutrient-dense salads and lunches, succulent dinner entrees, rich desserts, tempting small bites, and various sauces and dressings.”

PLUS, the recipes are labeled for specific dietary needs and preferences – vegan, no sugar added, dairy free, etc. Can’t beat that!

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Memorial Day Hours

VIM hours for Monday, May 29th will be as follows:

Central Square: 8AM – 8PM

University Park: 9AM – 7PM

All classes for Monday are cancelled.

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END OF SPRING PILATES CHALLENGE!

 

Take the END OF SPRING PILATES CHALLENGE!

NEW DATES: 5/14-6/18

This is your opportunity to get your beach body in full effect!

Take 2 semiprivate reformer classes every week for the next 5 weeks (a total of 10 classes within these dates) & receive 15% off your next package of Pilates semiprivate sessions!

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Meet Rox. Core and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor @ VIM

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Rox 

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Have an interest in trying yoga, but not sure where to begin? Or do you regularly attend yoga classes and need some one-on-one tutoring? Maybe you are just looking to expand your health and fitness goals with in a more personal setting.

Here are just two styles of yoga that could be beneficial for you:

Vinyasa Yoga, a style of yoga that will emphasize a flowing, moving physical practice, and specifically the coordination of that movement with breath; And Core Yoga, a style of yoga that will offer a strength-building sequence with lots of Core-activating work.

Both classes highlight proper alignment and pranayama- the yogic practice of breathing, as well as development of the student’s own Self-awareness.

Group and private yoga sessions are open to all levels of experience

About the instructor:My name is Roxanne. I was introduced to yoga as a freshman in college, and I instantly fell in love with the practice. Six years later I received my instructor certification through Back Bay Yoga Studio.  I practice and teach in and around Boston. I look forward to sharing the experience of yoga with others.

Can’t wait to meet you!

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Local Events

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Winter Farmers’ Markets

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Think farmers’ markets are just for summertime? Think again! Here at VIM, we love buying fresh, locally sourced ingredients that make for healthy, low-cost meals. Lucky for us, farmers’ markets have been popping up all across the city this season and are braving the frigid winter weather to bring us a much-needed taste of summer.

Check out these indoor markets for everything you need to make your favorite wintertime comfort food.

  

Cambridge Winter Farmer’s Market
Cambridge Commuity Center – 5 Callender St, Cambridge
Saturdays 10am-2pm 

 

Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market
Center for the Arts at the Armory – 191 Highland Ave, Somerville
Saturdays 9:30am-2pm

 

Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market
The Arcade – 318 Harvard Street, Brookline
Saturdays 9:30am-2pm

 

Dorchester Winter Farmer’s Market
Great Hall in Codman Square – 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester
Sundays 12pm-4pm

 

Newton Winter Farmer’s Market
Hyde Community Center – 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands
Tuesdays 1:30pm-6pm

 

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Zipping From a Company Car to Other Means of Transportation

Like many businesses we were psyched to get commercial plates so that we could park in loading zones and avoid the musical chairs of city parking meters. That excitement turned when in a state inspection our car was deemed to have several thousand dollars worth of repairs. Sitting at the car dealership I came to the conclusion that this was the time to switch to Zipcar. I figured this decision was sound, it fit our triple bottom line paradigm; it was good for the environment as we could reduce our carbon footprint by utilizing public transportation and hauling supplies to and from each location by hand, it was good for the community as businesses like Zipcar with car sharing models deserve to be encouraged to expand by our spending vote, and it was good for VIM as it gave us more exercise and is significantly less expensive. It turns out that the unforeseen benefit is that Zipcar is really easy to use and we were able to set up a company account that allows employees to zip for less. I know I sound like a cheerleader and you’re thinking “did Zipcar pay them to say that?” We’re just so happy with the decision we want to encourage other businesses to do the same.

Thoughts from the founder,
Pierre

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