Which classes do you teach?

Zumba, Insane Core, Wonderlimbs, Cardiokickboxing, Cycle

How did you get started in health and fitness?

I had a Middle Eastern Dance background and expanded into Dance Fitness. 

How would you describe your training style?

Energetic, intense, technique driven.  

Give your best 3 health tips that people can do right now:

1. Watch your posture, it will change the effectiveness of your workout.
2. Focus on slower breathing, it will increase your oxygen intake, allowing you to do more.
3. Always push yourself outside your comfort zone, if you are comfortable, your body is not going to change.

What are your best tips for losing the last few pounds?

Pounds are never important, body/fat percentage are a lot better to measure.

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

No pain, no gain.

What are your favorite exercises for developing abs?

Bellydance Conditioning. It sounds wimpy, but anyone who's gone to my InSane Core can attest that regardless of your fitness level, you won't be able to laugh for days after awards. 

What are your favorite exercises for developing a nice butt?

Ballet Conditioning

What is your favorite form of cardio?

Dance Cardio

What is your favorite part of teaching fitness classes and/or personal training?

Watching clients's face when the feel the workout, then watch them come back because they want more of it. 

How do you handle setbacks in your own fitness journey?

Remind myself why I love fitness. I teach fitness because I love fitness, at the end of the day, regardless of setbacks, that's all that matters.

If you could be the best at one sport/fitness activity, what would it be?

Swimming. I can't swim to save my life.

What is your favorite song to workout to right now?

Exotic by Pitbull

Prepping salads and veggies at the beginning of the week or the night before is a great way to stay on track and make healthy choices. This healthy salad is a great dish that can be eaten up to two days later!

Ingredients:

Garbanzo beans

Tomato slices

Steamed broccoli

Parsley

Avocado slices

Dressing:

Tahini

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a bowl or several containers. Drizzle tahini on top.

Happy Memorial Day! This healthy and sweet juice is sure to be a party pleaser! Each batch makes about 3-4 servings.

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale

6 carrots

3 apples

3.5 lemons squeezed lemons

4 beets

Juice all ingredients besides the lemons in a juicer, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!

1 Banana

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Mix ingredients in a bowl until a paste like mixture is reached. Place tablespoon sized portions on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.

Recipe from lolacooks on Instagram.

Which classes do you teach?

Thursdays 6:30-7:1pm5- Core Training

Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm- Gentle Hatha Yoga 

Saturdays 8-9am- Kundalini Yoga

How did you get started in health and fitness?

I came from an athletic background since I was very young. In my teens and early adult years, I suffered from anxiety and depression. I wanted to feel more balanced and to heal myself naturally. I found Yoga, spirituality and meditation by connecting with a teacher who was also a DJ like I was. I connected with him and studied under him for 10 years. It was his recommendation that I go back into the fitness world and teach which is where I find myself now.  

My full bio is here: http://iamnoellove.wordpress.com/bio/ 

How would you describe your training style?

My training style in very integrative. My trainings in different fitness, Yoga and healing modalities are extensive. I definitely come from a new school approach and fuse ancient philosophies and trainings and update it to the present.  

Trainings: http://iamnoellove.wordpress.com/private-lessons/

Top three favorite exercises and why?

Any Kundalini Yoga posture because it challenges the physical body while balancing and strengthening from the inside going outward. 

Any Gyrokinesis posture particularly Arch and Curl because it is so simple and if focuses on strengthening and lengthening the spine. 

I love the TRX. All core all the time! 

Do you use supplements? If so, which ones? Why?

I CANNOT LIVE without my Isagenix systems for nutritional health. All organic, natural, holistic approach that works as an integrative system to provide all the micro-nutrients, superfoods, cellular cleansing and supplementation that we lack from regular foods. I use everyday the IsaLean Shake meal replacement, Cleanse for Life product, Ionix Supreme (My fav which uses adaptogenic herbs to control Cortisol and balance the nervous system) and their line of vitamins and anti-aging Telomere support called Product B. I also am involved with wealth creation through Isagenix which has helped me to create true time and financial freedom so I can teach and train when and who I want rather then because I have to to make a living.  

Any classic healthy meals that you eat?

http://iamnoellove.wordpress.com/recipes/

What are your best tips for losing the last few pounds?

30 Day Cleanse & Fat burning pak through Isagenix which includes the four pillars, IsaLean Shake, Cleanse for Life, Ionix Supreme and Vitamins in a well rounded system to reach your goal.  

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Spiritual 6 Transformations


Turn your troubles into treasures,

Turn your obstacles into opportunities,

Turn your problems into possibilities,

Turn your challenges into chuckles,

Turn your difficulties into delights,

Turn weirdness into wonder!

How do you do this?

The energy is in the obstacle.

The obstacle is in yourself.

Turn the obstacle into energy.

The flow will be the answer.

~Mursshud Isa Love 

Where does your inspiration come from?

The deep wish and desire to be of unconditional service to myself and to others everyday! 

How do you handle setbacks in your own fitness journey?

I remember to continue to fail forward.

Ingredients:

12 hard boiled eggs (12 egg whites, 3 yolks)

4 stalks celery chopped

1.5 cups raisins

1 cup lite mayo

2 tablespoons minced sweet onion

Lemon pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Enjoy all week on sandwiches, crackers, or on its own!

Ingredients:

1 bunch of spinach

1 container of spring mix

2 cucumbers

2 pears

3.5 limes

1 bunch cilantro

Directions:

Chop up ingredients and place small sections in the juicer at a time until all ingredients have been juiced.

Yields 3 small mason jars