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Workshop Wednesday – DEFINE pregnancy

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

DEFINE pregnancy Workshop with April Coutino

Saturday, November 12th from 1pm – 2:30pm. River Oaks. $30*

The benefits of moving more during pregnancy begin immediately and last your whole life. Your baby will start reaping the benefits in utero, too. And DEFINE can be a wonderful part of your healthy pregnancy!

Come join April as she teaches you about form and modifications you can use to get the most out of your workouts while pregnant. After a review on some of the fundamentals, April will guide you through a few class segments and then give you a break with some healthy snacks before she begins an awesome mind class for some tension release and relaxation!

To sign up for this workshop, click here.

Watch the video below to see what some new moms have to say about their experience at DEFINE!

Please email us with any questions and be sure to check with your physician before you start an exercise program. Click here to register or call the studio at 713-523-5800.

*Auto-Renew Members receive 50% off this workshop

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The Mommie Series – Winter Edition

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

DEFINE’s own Lori Hudson will be a panelist on The Mommie Series’ Winter Event! She’ll be speaking about how stress effects the body, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Here’s a little bit more about the event:

It’s getting close to the Holiday Season! Mommie’s how do you feel around the holidays? Stressed? The Winter Edition of The Mommie Series is about “Holiday Stress and How to Overcome it”.

Please meet our speakers:

FAMILY: Lynnsey Dohmen, M.S.
EcoStation & PowerPlay Educator, The Children’s Museum
“How Being Active Stimulates the Brain”

HEALTH: Lori Hudson
DEFINE Body & Mind
“How Stress Effects the Body”

FINANCE: Christine E. Walker, CPA, CFP
MWA Advisors, Inc.
“Overspending During the Holiday Season”

FASHION: Jessica McMahon
Designer of FIT Couture
“The Perfect FIT and Performance Fabrics”

Where:
New Living
6111 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX

When:
Wednesday, November 2nd
6:30pm-8:30pm

Tickets:
www.MISTISTYLE.com/events
$35.00 in advance, $50.00 at the door

The Mommie Series is a refreshing take on motherhood designed specifically for the modern Houston mom. A team of successful female experts will enlighten, educate and entertain mommies with their knowledge of health, finance, family and fashion. The quarterly event has a level of sophistication and flare that keeps the audience feeling pampered and engaged.

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New Mom Resource Bizarre

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Whether you’re a new mom, a mom-to-be, a new father, an aunt, a grandmother, a godmother, or simple have a preggo friend that’s about to welcome a bundle of joy into the world (whew, that was a mouthful), it never hurt to have a little helpful advice. A resource of knowledge, to give you the hints and tips you desperately need. Whether you need the perfect shower gift or help deciding on reusable vs disposable diapers, you’re in luck, we have just the team of experts to help you out! Be sure to join us this Saturday morning at DEFINE river oaks from 9AM – 12:30PM for our first New Mom Resource Bizarre!

Saturday, May 21st from 9AM – 12:30PM. River Oaks.

DEFINE is celebrating new moms and mothers-to-be on the morning of May 21st with a “mommy and baby” resource bizarre. The studio will be filled with clothing and accessories from the Itsy Bitsy Boutique, great products and information from The Motherhood Center, and amazing educators from Three Branches Healthy Living will be available to help you with your every nurturing need.

As a special for DEFINE clients, the Itsy Bitsy Boutique, The Motherhood Center, and Three Branches Healthy Living will all be offering 20% off their products at the bizarre on the 21st!

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Baby Workout Wednesday

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, I’ve started to see holiday decorations everywhere and inevitably, I’ve also started to think about holiday gifts for my friends and family.

So…as we get closer to Christmas, I thought I would start sharing some of the things on my gift list. (Stay tuned for more and be sure to let me know all of all your great finds!)

Here’s one for all the new mom’s out there or the new-moms-to be (aka. preggos): the DEFINEbaby video starring baby Jack and of course Hank.

The DEFINEbaby class and video is the perfect opportunity for mom and baby to bond while mom “re-DEFINEs” her body. The class focuses on arms, legs, glutes, and abdominals for one of the most fun 30 mintues you will spend exercising. This video is especially designed for moms with babies who love to be in a baby carrier!

If you’re interested in the DEFINEbaby video, it is available at either DEFINE studio for around $20 or you can purchase one online. And if you’re interested in the DEFINEbaby class, it is currently held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:45 AM at the Tanglewood studio.

For a little preview of the baby class, click the video below.

DEFINEbaby Promo from trae stanley on Vimeo.

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Mommies to Be

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

As you might have noticed, we have a lot of mommies to be that take class.

And even one of our instructors, Lori was recently preggo and had her baby boy about 6 weeks ago. Lori’s story is amazing! She taught and took DEFINEbody classes throughout her pregnancy and on Saturday, 2 days before she had baby David, she taught 2 classes and took a class! Just to brag a little more about how incredible Lori is, her delivery was all natural and she said it only took her 4-5 pushes before David came into the world.

From my years of teaching, I have heard this same labor and delivery story from clients several times, so I would encourage any mommy to be to continue moving throughout your pregnancy!

(But I realize everyone and every pregnancy is unique, and I want to make sure we are all as cautious as needed. So, moms to be, be sure to talk to your doctor and heed their advice. But also be aware that a huge majority of our pregnant clients feel that class actually contributes to a healthy pregnancy, a fast delivery, and a speedy recovery.)

With all that said, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about taking class while pregnant and we want to let all the mom’s to be know of the different variations for pregnant clients.

1st Trimester - No “twisting” and no movements where your head is below your heart. Other than that, it is safe to do all of the exercises in class, but you may want to “under achieve” on the abdominal work. Activate the muscles, but don’t feel like you have to fatigue the muscles.

2nd trimester – Same as above…PLUS for Abdominals: You will want to start using a ball behind your back for all of the abdominal exercises with your feet on the floor. For the flat back section. You need to listen to your own body. If there is ever a point when it is uncomfortable for your back, belly, or anywhere, be sure to sit up and place the ball behind your back. The “curl” position we utilize in class is great for pregnant women because it engages the muscles that women use during child birth as well as helps to lengthen your lower back for your own comfort.

3rd Tri-mester – Same as both the 1st and 2nd trimesters…AND: Here we are a little more cautious of not over stretching. Because the hormones in your body are preparing you for childbirth, it is common for you to experience an increase in flexibility. We want to be sure we don’t over stretch but continue to lengthen the lower back.

And mom’s to be, if you have any questions about modification, be sure to speak with your DEFINE instructor.

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Lori Hudson – 37 Weeks

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Since I started teaching this method, I have come across my fair share of pregnant clients. We hear the comment, “this class has been amazing for me during my pregnancy!” very often!

But I won’t waste your time with my comments. Listen to Lori and look at Lori She is an inspiration!!!