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Hi Tina,
First, I want to thank you for changing my attitude towards fitness. After attending your class back in January, I started to focus on becoming a healthier ME rather than a size 4! I try to go to the gym 5 times a week and watch what I eat. I love your monday night pilates class (when I can get there in time from midtown west) and have started to attend your conditioning class on thursday night (which kicks my butt!)
I hear you talk about supplements and protein shakes. I always think that protein shakes will be counteractive to loosing weight, and I have no idea what supplements would be best for me at the tender age of 26. I know for sure that I need to start taking glucosamine for my problematic knees, but that's the extent of what I know.
I have also told my mother (who lives in Jersey) about your classes. I would love to purchase your video and surprise her with it. Can you bring one to your conditioning class on thursday?
Once again, thanks for making me work so hard! See you on Thursday!
Nadia
Hello Nadia!
I am happy to hear that I am reaching someone in your age group. Nutriton starts even earlier than that in our lives or it should. I will be happy to guide you to the world of Nutritional outlets that will create a better you!
Talk to you lata!!
Greetings Tina- I used to attend your Ultimate Step classes taught at NYSC (Union Square). I have since relocated to DC and still can't get over how challenging yet fun and inspiring your workouts were. I have yet to find a step aerobics program in my area that compares. I see on your website that you offer videos. I would love to build a collection for exercises I can do at home when not in the gym.
Which videos would you recommend? Thanks in advance!
-- Levita Robinson
Hi Levita,
Good hearing from you too!! I am now at the Exclusive CRUNCH NEW YORK!
I am teaching classes and designing new ones as well. I would love to see you come visit us there! Order the BODY WRAP and my new "SCULPTIVITY": BODY made for you!
and also my BODY SNATCH is coming this AUGUST!
Stay in touch and Stay fit!
Tina
Tina,
I want to be more thankful for 2008, so I want to say 'thank you' to you. Your classes have transformed my gym attitude. I look forward to going to your classes 2 times per week and because of that I go 2-3 times outside of your classes. I also want you to know that I appreciate your vast knowledge of the human body. I am a pharmacist and I find that everything you say about the body and supplementation is very true. I think it's great that you are spreading the message, because many of the younger people that take your classes aren't thinking about those sorts of things. I can tell by what you share that you understand physiology very well and it comes through in the exercises you choose for your classes. So, thank you Tina for being such an inspiring teacher!!!!
-Linsay
Hello Linsay,
The greatest gift after love is appreciation!! You are an additonal beauty in my circle of love.
xoxo
Tina
Hi Tina!
I heard that you are coming back to Citylights for the Tuesday night class. I have been anxiously awaiting your return, because I have never taken any other class where I get the kind of workout that I get in your class. I do have a question though... at the beginning of each of your classes you always ask if anyone is pregnant. We are currently "trying", but I do not know yet if I am. If I am, I would currently be only 3 weeks, so I obviously would not want to raise my hand & say that I am. Would I be able to take your class, or should I wait to find out for sure and/or wait until the 2nd trimester?
Also, what is your feeling on heart rate during pregnancy? The previously recommended 140bpm max. will make it very difficult for me to do anything beyond walking or extremely low impact. My heart rate always tends to go high (155-180bpm) during cardio workouts, but I recover very fast. I would like to stay fit while pregnant, so let me know what you think.
Thanks so much for your help!!
Hey J!
Take the test first!!!!!hehehehe
xoxo
Tina
Hey Tina!
Lovin' the classes and lovin' the way I feel and look! WOW! You have done quite a number on me but I have no problem with it. I needed it and I feel GREAT! I honestly believe that the Creator has brought a new family in my life to take me to the next level of dance and fitness.
When I came back to Crunch after being away for 8 years, I wanted something different in my workout. Lo and behold, I found it in your classes. YOU HAVE SPOILED ME TINA!
See you on Friday!
MO'
HI MO!
Welcome to the family, You are the best! You have put your best foot forth and you deserve the benefits fitness has to offer. More pain is ahead so keep hope alive!!
xoxo
Tina
Hey Tina, How are you? I miss you and your amazing spiritual and physical fitness lift. I so miss your classes in Miami--I'm in NYC wedding planning--looking for dress and reception
I hope to see you at classes--My body sure misses your super extreme classes. No comparison at any other gym.
I need to find a way to get my arms and legs tight again. Please help! luv u, Angela "Spice Girl"
Hi Tina,
I met you on Sunday at the McBurney YMCA. I'm one of the female pro handball players. I look forward to working with you. Your web site is very impressive. I have a question...I have always been fit do to the sport handball, I also use to box with a trainer, and I would generally work out at home. My arms and legs stay firm because of handball and at one time my abdominal area was pretty firm. My oblique were very defined but I didn't have a six pack. Is that something that has to run in your genes? Maybe I didn't work hard enough to bring those muscle out? I now started working out again and I keep a good diet under the guidance of my nutritionist. I have two children and was wondering if you can give me some tips on firming up the mid section.
Thanks and hope to hear from you soon,
Bernice Torres
Hi Bernice!
It was great seeing you too and I look foward to working with the League this year as well.
Yes. Good abs are genetic sometimes but can be attained through a disciplined and balanced Workout program and nutrition system. Core training and cardio must be included at least 3 times per week. I know you can do this but must put in the work!
Execute at least 3 sets of 50 center rectus abdominus crunches: two sets with the legs raised and one set with the legs straight... then 2 sets of 100 of oblique twists.
Try doing toe touches with 5lb free weights and alternate twist on each side. Keep your knees slightly bent as well. You can change the sets by reaching up and then reaching down with a transverse twist. I know this sounds crazy but push ups will definitely help you keep your core balanced. When executing a push up its all about the upper chest area and the triceps (arms) but people forget that all of your body weight is being balanced through core isolation and that will keep you mindful of being pulled up in the abs and having better core awareness. Also a slight protein increase in your diet may also boost your ab definition and give you faster results.
Good Training Girl!
Tina
hey Tina, have fun making your video. I can't wait to see it :) But I will miss you :( I just wanted to remind you to bring the scoop when you come back to Oceana. That would be great. I have to tell you that I have been feeling more energetic since I started what you recommended me to do. My husband noticed the change and he said his happy that I have more energy for what I do with the kids every day. And also that I am feeling great about myself which was hard before. So thanks Tina for everything that you have done for me :) I can't wait for you to come back. And I promise to not miss "my time" at the gym :) Talk to you soon, Cindy
Hey Cindy!!
Sounds FITERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are on your way babe! See what a little adjustment to our nutrition can do for our lives.
