Yoga. You know it, maybe you love it. But if you don’t, maybe it’s time to pull up a chair (or a mat) and let’s look at the facts. Better yet, let’s look at the facts AND let’s draw a parallel to the beloved, breakthrough HOT BOX DETOX, Planet Beach’s latest and greatest spa addition. Both are amazing, calorie shedding platforms that promote the same benefits; this blog post shall highlight the necessity of considering integrating this lifestyle into your own.
First, let’s talk about the Hot Box Detox because, to be honest, we can’t stop bragging about it! This SOCIAL workout combines the benefits of infrared sauna therapy and isometric body postures in sequence to give you the perfect 30 minute spa detox session. As the infrared heat penetrates your body causing serious sweat, the isometric postures squeeze toxins from your internal organs, and the combination provides a massive calorie burn! Best of all, it fits you and two friends, so the work out is private, effective, and lots of fun!
Infrared heat loosens the muscles, allowing extra flexibility for maximizing the most out of every position and challenge of the work out. The benefits of infrared sauna therapy are vast and include pain relief, stronger immune system, blood pressure reduction, wound healing, cellular health, skin purification, improved circulation, cellulite reduction, and collagen repair. The advantages of isometric posturing are also well known, and include increased blood flow, fat burning, bone strengthening, increased metabolism, lowered cholesterol, and weight loss. As an added benefit, these combined features result in Hot Box Detox being a huge source of stress relief!
Both of these promote a POWER HOUSE calorie burn! Hot Box Detox stays at a cozy 110 degrees, versus the 105 degrees at which most Bikram classes sit, so both have the heat cranked to ensure a good sweat and promoted flexibility. Bikram is a 90 minute class and, on average, participants burn about
445 calories an hour, so about 712 for the session. Participants in the 30 minute Hot Box Detox work out burn over 800 calories! Wow!
While doing research on facts surrounding the brilliance of Bikram, I found
this article to be most helpful in supplying enlightening mental and physical preparation for all you hot fitness neophytes out there. We found that these tips worked out swimmingly for Hot Box Detox, as well, especially the need to consume LOTS AND LOTS OF water.
What motivates you to work out? What sort of atmosphere works best for your fitness success?
At Planet Beach, we believe a healthy body starts with a healthy mind.
So do the folks behind the Whole Life Challenge. Creators Michael Stanwyck and Andy Petranek state that, “At its deepest level, we believe it’s a personal experience and that it is 100 percent dependent on your participation. It’s not something that can be bought; it must be built. We believe that everyone can have the health and well-being they want and deserve.”
Part of what makes Planet Beach so special is our niche. We are unlike any other tanning salon and unlike any other day spay, which allows challenges and movements (like the Whole Life Challenge!) to be perfect additions to the PB Lifestyle! This particular challenge is 56 days in length and has a challenge starting on September 19th, (yes, that means Halloween will happen in there somewhere…) It has yielded fantastic results, because of the uniqueness of the platform; it focuses on Nutrition, Exercise, Mobility, Supplementation, Hydration, Lifestyle Practices, and Reflection rather than a concentration on weight loss alone. Implementing these Life changes in place of diet pills, crash diets, or binge fitness encourages a permanence of a happier, healthier well being.
I think my favorite part of the whole experience is the team environment. You can join the program with your friends and make it a friendly competition with various point-centered challenges along the way. Even if you don’t score the highest number of points, everyone wins, because you’ve made a productive change to your wellness-conscious lifestyle. Points can be earned based on following properly guided nutritional choices, exercising (for just 10 minutes!), stretching (for just 10 minutes!), drinking the proper amount of water your body requires, taking vitamins, reflecting on your progress, and completing the weekly lifestyle practices, (like meditating and doing good deeds.)
Whole Life Challenge also encourages those in all steps of achieving a healthy life style and has different levels of fitness development in place for such. There’s a Performance Level (hard); Lifestyle Level (medium); and a Kick Start Level (easy); each have their own set of restrictions and allowances to seamlessly integrate the challenge into the user’s current lifestyle. When making small, manageable changes each day and with creating a network of support and positive internal and external changes, a person can build a world of health and well-being that extends far beyond what is consumed and the time spent in the gym. The participants can discover new perspective through newly integrated daily practices that promote happy and healthy thoughts and actions.
In what sort of challenges do you enjoying participating? What do you seek to get out of a personal challenge, and what sort of changes do you seek to make for your own life? Let us know!
It’s been two months since all those New Year resolutions were made. Did you stick with yours?
We hope the answer is YES!
Sometimes sticking to your workout regimes and eating healthy can be a challenge. We’ve put together some motivational tips to help keep you on track to reach your goals!
The first thing you need to remember is you made this resolution for a reason. Whether you wanted to lose weight and get in shape or just live a healthier lifestyle, there are reasons behind your resolutions. Keep those reasons fresh in your mind each day to keep you moving in the right direction.
- Make the Commitment – Commit to yourself to make permanent changes in your diet andexercise habits and STICK WITH IT!
- Take Baby Steps – bring ealthy foods into your diet gradually. If you quit ALL junk food cold turkey, you’ll have a better chance of cheating later on.
- Understand that you won’t be perfect – You WILL slip up from time to time. That’s normal. Don’t beat yourself up over it. When it happens, just recommit and get back on track!
- Be Social About Your Goals – whether you share your progress on Facebook or with friends and family, the more of a support system you have, the better!
- Get pampered – With all the hard work and dedication you put in, you deserve a little pampering. Make sure you stop by your local Planet Beach and get a massage or facial on a regular basis.
- Cheer Yourself On – stick post-it notes around your house and office with motivational quotes or pin motivational images on Pinterest to keep you motivated and on track
Remember, this is something YOU want. It’s up to YOU to achieve it. Make smart decisions, don’t give in to temptation, work hard and reward yourself (not with food) and you will see amazing results.
Hang in there! Bikini season is almost here!
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Surprise, surprise… exercise is GOOD for you. But do you know HOW good? By exercising regularly, you can:
– Control your weight by burning calories
– Combat health conditions like heart disease and high cholesterol
– Boost your energy by improving muscle strength and endurance
– Improve your mood by stimulating brain chemicals to make you feel happier and more relaxed
So ok, you know exercise can help your health, mind, and spirit but how much do you need? According to the Department of Health, you should aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderately intense cardio five times a week. This includes things like brisk walking, bike riding and swimming. In addition, you should do 20 minutes of vigorously intense cardio three days a week, which are things like running and aerobic dancing (like Zumba). Finally, you should do 8-10 strength-training exercises two times a week.
If you have a specific goal in mind like weight-loss or muscle gain you will need to adjust your exercise routine to accomplish this goal. You should consult your doctor and a certified trainer before engaging in any physical activity.
After you’ve decided on the goal you are trying to accomplish, you need to choose an exercise that will not only accomplish your goals but keep you motivated too. Researchers have found that if you choose an exercise you enjoy, you are much more likely to stick to it. Use the buddy system to help. Find a friend and get moving! There are TONS of options when it comes to exercising. Take a kickboxing, pilates, cycling or zumba class, go bike riding, find a local boot camp, or go for a swim.
But first, make sure you stretch! Stretching is the key to a great workout. Stretching before you exercise can improve flexibility, increase mobility & endurance, and can help alleviate muscle soreness and stiffness. It’s just as important to stretch after your workout!
So pick your goal, choose your exercise and have some fun while reaping the many health benefits of getting in shape! Then, stop by your local Planet Beach to relax those muscles!
Planet Beach has a variety of products and automated spa services to complement any exercise regimen. We have several services that can help you achieve your wellness goals. Our massage services can help alleviate muscle soreness and stiffness after a workout while our weight management services like Saunatox and SlimCapsule can give your routine a boost. Ask a spa consultant about some other benefits of these services!
In addition to services, our all-natural nutrition products like Indulge meal replacement can help you achieve your wellness goals. This high protein, nutrient-rich shake is great for breakfast, as a meal replacement or a healthy snack between meals! Click each category to learn more about our MASSAGES, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND NUTRITION LINE.
