Aug 10st, 2007

It's not too late...

...to get fit for the summer! We still have a couple more months of pool/beach weather left and we'll still be wearing shorts well after the rest of the country is putting on parkas... so... time to get that body and that booty fit...and have fun doing it!

We have all the tools you need to make Heartbeat House your one-stop-shop for FITNESS. Coming up on Monday the 20th is a free demo Body Burn Pilates class at 11:30 AM, and the official start date of Zumba is also that same day at 7:30! So many options, so little time....

Healthy Eating
6 Energy Boosting Snacks

Satisfy your hunger between meals or after a workout with these simple, healthy, low-cal snacks.

"Snacking keeps your metabolism revved up and is a great way to boost your energy," says Tara Gidus, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. But not just any old snack will do. You need a snack that's full of nutrients to power you through your between-meal stretch. Here, Gidus recommends her favorite energy- boosting snacks.

Fresh Bananas and Apples
Loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, fruit is great for times when you need a little energy boost. "It's got vitamins, minerals, and good carbs, which give you quick energy," says Gidus. Choose any fruit you like -- bananas, apples, and oranges are easy to tote along with you since they don't need refrigeration. Berries, while not as portable, are also a great option, and are considered lower sugar fruits. Recommended serving size: 1 piece of fresh fruit or 1 cup of chopped fruit or berries Calories: 80-120, depending on the fruit

Yogurt and Cereal
When you need a bigger energy boost -- say, before a workout or when dinner is hours away -- yogurt is a great choice. Gidus recommends sprinkling some crunchy cereal on top. "You'll have the carbs in the yogurt and cereal for energy, and the protein from the yogurt, which makes you feel full longer," she says. Recommended serving size: 1 6-ounce container of yogurt Calories: 100-200, depending on whether you choose a fat-free or lowfat yogurt

Popcorn
"Popcorn is a great snack because you get a lot of volume and fiber (which makes you feel full), and it's a whole grain, so it's healthier than a snack like pretzels," says Gidus. What's more, the low-fat microwave kind is easy to prepare and low in calories. These days you can buy single-serve popcorn, which means you can eat a whole bag without feeling guilty! Recommended serving size: 1 single-serve package, low-fat microwave popcorn Calories: 100

Red Peppers and Hummus
Forget the baby carrots and fat-free ranch dip! Instead, get creative with your veggies and add a source of protein like hummus for a satisfying snack. Vegetables offer good carbs and fiber, plus loads of nutrients and vitamins, which help fill you up and add nutrition to your diet. And hummus adds some protein to up the snack's staying power. Gidus loves red peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, and raw asparagus with her hummus. Recommended serving size: unlimited veggies and 1/4 cup hummus Calories: About 100

Almonds and Walnuts
Believe it or not, these salty morsels make for a wonderful snack. They're packed with good fats, which help you stay full; fiber, and nutrients like selenium, vitamin E, and omega-3s. Because nuts are notoriously easy to overeat, Gidus recommends this trick: Fill an empty Altoids tin with nuts for the perfect serving size (about an ounce). Recommended serving size: 1 ounce of almonds or walnuts Calories: 160-170

Soy Crisps
Sometimes you just want a snack-food type of snack. Soy crisps to the rescue! Made of puffed soy protein, they're "the salty, crunchy, snacky thing many of us want in a snack." And with about five grams of protein per serving, they have more staying power than a bag of regular chips or pretzels. Recommended serving size: 1 2-serving bag (eat the whole thing!) Calories: 140

Originally published on FitnessMagazine.com, December 2005.

5 Week Kids Class Sessions
Start the Week of August 27th!

SIGN YOUR KIDS UP NOW! Pre- Ballet and Kids Hip Hop will be starting a new 5 week session starting the week of August 27th! Each class will culminate in a short recital for parents and friends.

Pre-Ballet (for 5-7 year olds approx.) with Jasmine on Wednesdays at 4:00PM: first class 8/29.
Pre-ballet allows children to explore movement and music. By studying some ballet basics, students are encouraged to have fun, while learning fundamental techniques in the realm of dance. It is a class designed to get children excited about exploring what their bodies can do. It is also helpful in the cognitive development a child can experience with practice and discipline. In class we run, skip and point our toes in the framework of creativity and coordination.

Kids Hip Hop (for ages 7-10 approx.) with Chelsea on Fridays at 4:00 PM: first class 8/31
Kids Hip-Hop is a class for young adults. It consists of a mix of different styles of movement that are set to popular music. Students will learn coordination as well as muscle memory from learning pieces of choreography each class. It's a fun and exciting way to learn one of the most sought after disciplines in the entertainment industry today.

Afro Cuban Workshop
Coming Up Sunday 8/12 2:00PM

Did you miss it before? Do you want to dance with Nory again? Wait no longer! Sign up now! Nory Reyes' very popular Monthly Afro Cuban Workshop is back on Sunday August 12th at 2:00PM!

$15
Cards and promotions do not apply.
Women- please bring a long skirt!

Community Events
Heartbeat House at Sunset Junction

Look for the Heartbeat House booth at The Sunset Junction Street Fair coming up the weekend of the 18th and 19th! Come by and say hello and help spread the word about your favorite neighborhood dance studio!

THE BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY, WITH THREE ON GOING STAGES, GAMES & RIDES, ARTS & FOOD.

27TH ANNUAL SUNSET JUNCTION STREET FESTIVAL
AUGUST 18 & 19, 2007
3900 TO 4300 SUNSET BLVD and 4000 TO 4200 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SAT. 10:00 AM TO 11:00 PM
SUN. 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM

Check out the link to their website below and look at the amazing schedule of musical acts.

Sunset Junction website/information

Schedule Updates
Cancellations, New Time, Subs, Coming Soon...

SUBS:
Salsa Workout on Sunday (8/12) will be taught by Jocelyn!

Contemporary Ballet on Wednesday (8/15) will be taught by Melissa

NEW CLASSES:
Zumba with Claudia will start on Monday (8/20) at 7:30 PM.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Monthly AfroCuban Workshop with Nory on Sunday Aug. 12th (2nd Sunday of every month!) Pre- registrater and reserve your spot now!

Volunteer Program
Work Exchange

Want to dance.... but low on funds? Come help us out at Heartbeat House in exchange for FREE dance classes. Every 4 hours you work, you will receive a 4 class card. Email us with your availability!

Promotions
New Students, Birthdays, and Referrals

SPREAD THE WORD AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PROMOTIONS NOW!

New Student Promotion:
Five Dollar Classes Your First Week at Heartbeat House

Birthday Promotion:
Five Dollar Classes the Week of Your Birthday- Come Dance off that Birthday Cake!

Referral Program:
Take 20% OFF Your 4 Class Package When You Refer A New Student Who Buys a Class Package

Another FREE Demo Class!
Body Burn Pilates with Durek

Come by during your lunch hour and try a FREE Body Burn Pilates class. In exchange- fill out a quick feedback form for us and let us know if its something you would like to see on our regular schedule.

Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With systematic practice of specific exercises coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates has proven itself invaluable not only as a fitness endeavor itself, but also as an important adjunct to professional sports training and physical rehabilitation of all kinds.

FREE CLASS: Monday August 20th 11:30-12:30 PM.