Wellness Wednesdays

Boston is home to some of the best Yogis, Pilates pros, fitness trainers, nutritionists and more – people who devote their lives to helping the rest of us live a healthier, happier and more peaceful life. We’ll be doing in depth interviews with many of these amazing souls in the coming weeks but we want to give you a quick introduction to some of the city’s wellness pro’s below.

Today on the menu for #fitlunch ​was the following: Close-legged squats Squats Sumo squats Close-legged RDLS Sumo RDLS Fixed Curtsy Lunges Fixed Lateral Lunges Squat & Abductor lift combos Stationary lunges ​Quick Stretch. For most of my independent workouts I use an app called @getfitandthick . Hundreds of workouts, great group of ladies and I modify as needed. What did you do??? #healthylifestyle #healthylife #balancedlife #healthTalk #nutrition #wellnessmotivation #yoga #yogaeverywhere #balancedlifestyle #balancednotclean #balancedfitness #boston #bostonwellness #fitnessmotivation #wellnesszone #yogalove #healthyliving #instagood #instadaily #motivation #healthy #workout #gratitude #selflove #selfcare #mindyourownwellness #corporatebydayyogibylife #yogavich

A post shared by Olya "Олечка" Yogavich (@yogavich) on Mar 15, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

Motivation ⚡️ from this guy➡️ @faithfocusfinish‼️ You inspired me this morning, Skyy! 🙏 thank you! 🙌 . . . . . #fitspo #motivation #instagood #fitness #inspiration #workout #fitnessmotivation #goals #gym #fitfam #bodybuilding #fitfam #fitspiration #fitchick #fitmoms #gymlife #medicineball #powerlifting #powerlifter #bostonfitness #hiit #plyometrics #legday #slams #bostonfit #coreworkout #nikerunning #powerlifting #girlswholift #fitmomsofig

A post shared by Jenny Jiggle (@thejennyjiggle) on Mar 19, 2018 at 8:27am PDT

This week has been a true test of mental and physical strength. Do you have any life experiences that were stressful at the time but when you got through it you felt stronger? Let me know in the comments! PS. The live insta video I recorded this morning will be posted on the Balanced Bod Facebook page later today. Not sure why it didn’t get posted but thanks for everyone who tuned in live! #thebalancedbod #balance #holistichealth #onlinetraining #onlinecoach #fitspo #wellness #nutrition #healthy #fitness #health #personaltrainer #bodytransformation #mindfulness #healthyliving #boston #bostonfitness #capecod #florida #fortlauderdale #sunshinestate

A post shared by Nutritionist Cara Scinto (@thebalancedbod) on Mar 14, 2018 at 10:03am PDT

“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”- Steve Jobs⠀ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••⠀ Have you been getting our newsletter? Sign up via buff.ly/2oMB1DE for up to date announcements and quotes that motivate! Perfect for that 🐪 Day slump.

A post shared by Strong Process Forum (@strongprocess) on Mar 7, 2018 at 7:34am PST

I choose to try. To put myself in positions where I *know* I’m not the best or the strongest. To challenge my limits and to push myself to new heights. It’s in those moments of weakness where I find myself, I learn the most and I see change happen. Looking to challenge yourself this weekend? Join me tomorrow at @whotelboston for PreBrunch Burn with @handstand_app and start your Sunday strong!🙌🏼

A post shared by Rachael Novello (@rachaelnovellofitness) on Mar 17, 2018 at 7:57am PDT

Post #thanksgivingdetox meals for my clients this week. When a client says they need to detox and get back on track after enjoying a holiday – I gotcha! 👊😁 . No deprivation here just lots of bright colors, #veggies and #healthyfats YES I said #fats! 👍 #eatmoreworryless . #plantprotein #powerbowls #nutrientdensity #superfoods #detoxsalad #chickpeas #beets #kalesalad #turmericroot #ginger #sunflowerseeds #avocadooil #enjoyfood #eatprettythings #bostonnutrition #bostonfoodies #personalcheflife #wellnesschef #queenofthepantry

A post shared by Yvette Saulnier Taylor QOTP (@queenofthepantry) on Nov 30, 2017 at 2:27pm PST

I had the amazing opportunity to take a class with other fellow Boston bloggers and fitness enthusiasts and let me tell you – @sweatfixx classes are such an amazing workout and so much fun too 💪🏻😊Thank you @thesweatlifebos for putting on this wonderful event and connecting this amazing crew 💗I wrote a post about the class on the blog – link in bio!

A post shared by Meghan Dillon (@musingsbymeghan) on Mar 12, 2018 at 4:22am PDT

This was Friday and on Monday we train that peach again. Get your best butt by flying 🍑 #peachtraining is my speciality 💦 I don’t go by what’s trendy but what works for me. And I’m all about esthetics 🌱 #ilikebigbutts #hourglass #lookgoodnaked #bootyfordays #nophotoshop #fitness #bootyworkout #health #wellbeing #girlswholift #lifecoaching #booty #womensfitness #bodybymonika #polskadziewczyna #PolishAmerican #thickwomen #thickthighs #getheathy #getfit #sheliftsbro #bodygoals #bootybuilder #cantonctfitness #trainwiyhme #hometraining #bostonfitness #thickthighs #girlswholiftweights #trainingvideos

A post shared by Monika A. Mazur (@monika_a_mazur) on Mar 18, 2018 at 10:21pm PDT

Omg #burnfam who misses this woman?????? @adi_lady_boss 💗💖🔥👊🏻 Sunday lady crushing…. cant wait to have you back!!!!

A post shared by Megga5 (@megga5) on Mar 18, 2018 at 9:40am PDT

Tight Hamstrings? Me Too– or at least I thought I did. I've always had strong legs but I've never had flexibility that I desired. I would do a ridiculous amount of toe touches, and finally spoke to a PT and its helped a ton. Lie down with you legs out, bring your knee up, be careful to not pull your knee into your chest. This will ruin the exercise. Grab your knee and move your feet toward the sky like I am here. Only go after far as your muscles will allow and do not over stretch. Go slow. I did this daily for a bout two week and drastically changed my range of motion.

A post shared by Ｋｅｌｓｅａ (@kellasaurus_rex) on Mar 15, 2018 at 1:58pm PDT

💫Cuando te levantas activa desde temprano. – – Me siento agradecida que puedo moverme hacer ejercicio y tener un cuerpo saludable ✨Te has tomado un tiempo para agradecer que puedes entrenar, caminar, hablar, comer, ver, la lista es larga. ✨ imagínate las personas que quieren ser activos y no pueden. No todo el mundo tiene el privilegio de mover su cuerpo. ✨aveces me tomo un tiempo para reflexionar y agradecer por todo lo que mi cuerpo puede hacer. 💕Espero Que tengan in hermoso y productivo día❤️ _____________________________________________________ 💫When you wake up early super active. – – I feel grateful that I can move to exercise and have a healthy body ✨Have You taken time to be thank for be able to train, walk, talk, eat, see, the list is long. ✨ imagine the people who want to be active and can not. Not everyone has the privilege of moving their body. ✨I take some time to reflect and thank for everything my body can do. 💕 I hope y’ll have a beautiful and productive day ❤ – – – – – – #kassyfitness#blessed😇 #ActivebyKaaayfitness#bykassyfitness#healthyliving#weightlossgoal#ganarmasamuscular#entrepreneurlife

A post shared by Kassandra (@kassyfitness) on Mar 17, 2018 at 12:28pm PDT

I prefer DF27 (or the exclusive DF29) but today felt like a pretty good day for 28. ☃️⚡️🙆🏼#CrissCrossAppleSauce 📸: @emboslice #FaceYourself • #BarrysBoston • #DTDF

A post shared by KARA LENNON (@karalennon) on Feb 7, 2018 at 10:57am PST

One life. One opportunity. But so many chances to improve and evolve.⠀ ⠀ **********************************************⠀ I've been working on my squats – aiming for improvement every day, not perfection. Going to the gym and putting in the work is just one of the many things that fills me with happiness and makes me glow.⠀ ⠀ #onelife #squat #improvement #myhappyplace #werk

A post shared by Josephine Atluri (@josephineratluri) on Mar 13, 2018 at 10:37pm PDT

had a massive wrench thrown my way today 🔧 …. on a monday 🙄 talk about a double whammy 🙈 but i just need to keep my chin up and keep pushing forward ✨ no one told me it was going to be easy, but i know it will all be worth it in the end ✨ #MyMondayMantra #KeepPushingForward

A post shared by IZZY♛ATKINSON (@izzy.atkinson) on Mar 12, 2018 at 11:13am PDT

The snow ⛄️❄️ cyclone is moving into New England and given that I live on the coast I’m set to get the brunt of it. Despite all the outer drama around it I woke up early this morning with the house 🏡 quiet and a deep overshadowing of internal calm. Having to withdraw from outer activities (Work, errands, driving) is the perfect retreat to birth the energetic things I’ve been gestating. The goddesses agree! I pulled Sige who lovingly advised to draw inward and be still for today. #goddesswisdom #energy #energyhealing meditation #goddess #altar

A post shared by Energy Wellness Simple (@energywellnesssimple) on Jan 4, 2018 at 6:42am PST

If it doesn’t challenge you- it won’t change you • • • 🎉Another PR for me today with 225🎉 • • • Three weeks ago I said YES to a new challenge. It was a challenge I desperately needed even though I didn’t know it at the time. I still have about 4 weeks of training until GO TIME but I’m pretty sure my original goal of 225 won’t be a problem. 250 here I come🏋🏼‍♀️ • • #tacticalstrengthchallenge #strongfirst #fitness #trainhard #musclehustle #strong #goals #lifthard #workhard #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #fitfam #lift #shelifts #strongereveryday #ladyboss #sweat #fierce #tinybutmighty #empoweredbymeg #challengeyourself #healthandfitness #dosomethingnew #deadlift #legday #fre #move #bemorehuman #performbettter #weouthere

A post shared by MaryEllen G //EMPOWERED by MEG (@empoweredbymeg) on Mar 16, 2018 at 10:03am PDT

Eating out is one of the topics that comes up a lot in my coaching sessions. Yes, it can be tricky. Today I was excited to see so many #gf and #df menu item at the @trumpdoral hotel. Fish tacos on corn tortillas, no cheese. Sweet potato fries without gluten, yes please. 💙 Is it the way I cook at home? Not quite, but it’s a p😊decent option for on the go. The more you eat at home overall, the less damaging a dinner out here or there is on your body. When you are away from home, which meal do you find the trickiest to eat healthy? .#cneprogram #jerf #doral #almostpaleo #momboss #glutenfreelife #dairyfreelife #momlife

A post shared by Emily Roach 🌱 (@emilyroachwellness) on Mar 18, 2018 at 3:55pm PDT

I felt goofy… this wasn't quite my jam… I kept messing up… and it still was a great workout! Not everything has to be 100% awesome and perfectly well suited all the time for it to be helpful and have an effect on your health. Heck, calories burned, muscles challenged, heart rate elevated… it all counts whether it was your favorite workout ever or one you just half-assed your way through. It's easy for us to fall into the all or nothing attitude trap… but we're smarter than that! . . . . . . . . . . . #strongissexy #weightloss #getfit #cleaneating #eatclean #strongwomen #iworkout #fitgirls #fitlife #igfitness #inspiringwomen #instagramfitness #coach #eatyourveggies #greeneating #healthnut #healthyliving #fitnesswomen #fitspo #bestrong #cardioqueen #weightlossjourney #mealidea #disneyfit #healthywomen #freecoaching #nogymneeded #nogymrequired #girlswithmuscle #ighealth

A post shared by Doro 🌹 Sadowicz (@dorosadowicz) on Mar 10, 2018 at 8:37pm PST

Did all that green food dye yesterday give me superpowers? 🤔 This morning I hit a 10lb deadlift PR with 245lbs! Swipe for my other two heavy singles from today: 235lbs and 225lbs. # The last time I PR’ed my deadlift was at my 5th competition on April 26, 2014. It’s been almost 4 years. I can’t even begin to explain how good this feels 🤗👊🏼💪🏼 #girlpower #powerlifter #girlswhopowerlift #strongissexy #gwplgear #gwpl #likeagirl #powerbuilding #neversettle

A post shared by CMG Health & Fitness (@cmg_healthfitness) on Mar 19, 2018 at 11:50am PDT

These pictures say it all. Boston showed up yesterday!!!! My heart is full of happiness after the @bosschickdanceworkout F(e)mpower tour! We twerked, we whined, we laughed, we wondered if we would make it (real talk, it was intense). Thank you for coming out on a cold St. Patrick’s Day to dance with me and @simonesobers! So many familiar faces (😍😍) and so many new! I hope to see you all on the dance floor again soon. . . . . . #fempower #bosschickboston #bosschickportia #bcdwempire #boston #bostonfitness #women #womenwhoworkout #womenfitness #womenempowerment #dancer #dancing #dancefitness #dancecardio #twerkshop #twerkcardio #booty

A post shared by Portia S | Fitness + Lifestyle (@bosschickportia) on Mar 18, 2018 at 5:51am PDT

#wheredoyoubar @doerme01 in Ghana relaxing with some bar after helping kids all week.

A post shared by Bar Method Boston (@barmethodboston) on Feb 27, 2018 at 5:01am PST

It’s all about Strength AND Flexibility🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️ NOT Strength vs. Flexibility🚫🚫 What can I say, strength and flexibility come hand in hand🤓 Do you want deeper squats?? Do you want to be less sore after your workouts?? Stretching will increase your mobility and will make your workouts that much better! The magic key you are looking for is right here 🔑✨ It’s all about balance at the end of the day⚖️☯️

A post shared by Ayami Ino (@azndancer) on Mar 9, 2018 at 8:05pm PST

Simplifying superfoods with a single SCOOP! Did you know…every scoop is loaded with protein, fiber and vitamins with very little calories or sugar! 💪 Can't beat that 😊😋😊😋😊😋😊😋😊😋😊😋 it's like the icing on the cake, but good for you 🤣 #loveyourbody #simplifyingsuperfoods 📸 @fittywitty

A post shared by organic superfood blends (@aukalife) on Mar 6, 2018 at 11:39am PST

My favorite move of the week. 2 yellows, Deadlifts off the back with arm rows, great booty burn! @ncoskyphoto

A post shared by Alissa Pool (@apool_fit) on Feb 9, 2018 at 4:18pm PST

Happy #friyay!! Swipe through for #legday #bootyday videos and a surprise at the end (hint: I have never looked so exhausted in my life!) I started at a new gym today, I kind of outgrew my old one, and my anxiety was crazyyyy. I felt like I was intruding on like a community 😂 anyway, I hope to be a part of it one day 😂😁 #gymshark sweater, #underarmour crop, #lululemon leggings . . . . . . . . . . #gymsharkwomen #abs #strongnotskinny #workout #bostonfitness #vegan #vegangains #motivation #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #fitfam #gymlife #gymtime #veganfitness #training #exercise #lifting #bootybuilding #glutes #fitnessjourney #girlswholift #fitnotthin #workoutvideo #workoutvideos

A post shared by Allison Nicole (@alycen.fit) on Mar 9, 2018 at 11:08am PST

You’ve got what it takes but it will take everything you got. #makeithappen #yougotthis #nevergiveup #absonfire

A post shared by Adi Golani (@adi_lady_boss) on Mar 6, 2018 at 3:46pm PST

Make your Monday plans on Sunday and you’ll be set for the week. Grab a coffee and head to Chestnut Hill to hit up Ali’s Rock and Roll class at 9am or 7:30pm or reunite with Julianna who is subbing at 5:15pm and 6:30pm!

A post shared by Modern Barre Fitness Studio (@modernbarre) on Mar 11, 2018 at 9:47am PDT