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Sex Ed

More on the Pelvic Floor, the Psoas, and the Big O

Yesterday, our poll on Pilates and sex prompted healthy debate. A few key points to highlight: The general consensus suggests that exercise focus on the pelvic floor can bear very positive results for the orgasm-er; but also that those benefits do not necessarily accrue to the orgasm-ee. In any event, the discussion prompted a yoga teacher friend to email the following:

Psoas release is where it's at for the ladies.  A little something called "constructive rest" for about 10-20 minutes a day can really unlock it, and that helps everything work better.  I recommended it to one of my classes, and women were thanking me for months.  :)

Naturally, I insisted that she elaborate. Included after the jump, then, a small tutorial on "constructive rest," the importance of releasing the Psoas major muscle, and the female orgasm. 

Gym TV

Dwight Shrute Takes Over Spin Class

In case you missed it, last week's episode of "The Office" featured a guerrilla take-over of a spin class by Dwight (skip to the end, it's the last scene of the episode). And I quote: 

Dwight: OK everybody let's take this next hill!
Instructor: Excuse me, I'd appreciate it if you just let me run this.
Dwight: You know what, you had your chance, you're no leader. Up out of your seat let's blast!

Online & Video

Yoga Trends

Nude Yoga Hits...Salt Lake City?

Nude yoga is old news in New York. (There's still time to sign up for Hot Nude Yoga's summer retreat!) But it's brand new to the fair state of Utah (last seen hosting the squeaky cleanest pole dancing competition in the lower 48). The AP reports today that thanks to pioneering Utah yoga instructor John Cottrell, SLC yoga enthusiasts can now enjoy twice monthly nude classes (a reasonable start, though a far cry from NYC's daily offerings). While the classes are supposed to be all about fitness, the AP reporter who attended noted "an undeniable sexual charge...in the room, making the exercise at times painfully weird and embarrassing." Having never been, I can't comment. Though I can certainly think of something even more painfully weird and embarrasing: Hot Nude Yoga Private Yoga Lessons. Awk-ward! 

Other Places

“The Gumpathon”, a coast-to-coast charity running event

Some lads from the British Military are organizing “The Gumpathon”, a coast-to-coast charity running event this spring. They are trying to get as much PR & Sponsorship as possible.

Day Ελληνικά "8" IN GREEK

I wish I knew how to say 8 in greek. aannnnvkaaaaa.. aaaaaaaa..vikaaaa.
OKay great I just learned Greek.

New York

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Poet Laureate

A Healthy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! It is officially that time of the year, the final stretch before winter vaults into spring, when everyone has to green it up, get sloshed on Jameson, and wear patently sexy shirts like the one I have that reads: “Kiss me I’m (1/3) Irish.” In a similar fashion to my widely revered and respected Healthy Super Bowl post, I am offering, to you, a Healthy St. Patrick’s Day menu of alternatives. BLASPHEMER, you say? I’M BLOGGING FOR A FITNESS WEBSITE YOU JACKASS, I slur, before decking your boyfriend and ripping my shirt off so you can admire my dead sexy freckles. Check out the list after the jump.

Morning workout – from 0 to 100 in 82 minutes

I had a very rough start into the morning. After yesterday’s ridiculous close to 3-hour work out, I had to do a morning workout today since I’m working till after 9pm. My whole body felt really heavy and tired; I just don’t think I had enough time to recover after boxing.

New York