In their BAGS: Fitness Instructor: Heidi Anderson

Boston Fitness Instructor, Heidi Anderson

 

The beautiful, talented, and incredibly busy, Heidi Anderson, shares what is in her gym bag:

• My wallet and my keys- yes they are attached to each other. I was the queen of losing both, but once I attached them together, I never lost them again! (knock on wood)
• Victoria Secret lip gloss
• A Journal- I jot down every single class I teach and take a mental snap shot before I teach so I can remember the flow. I also jot down new people in my classes names because I have an easier time remembering things if I write them down first!
• Hair elastics galore! I have too much hair to not tie it up into the tightest bun ever when I am teaching!
• My Iphone (obviously) and my Ipad- my back up weapon! I learned the hard way once when my phone died right before my cycling class that I better have some back up music on hand at all times.

Don’t miss class with Heidi… she is a must:

Monday-

6:30 am Studio Cycling (Equinox Sports Club)

5:30 pm BarreWorks (Yogaworks Comm Ave)

6:30 pm SculptWorks (Yogaworks Comm Ave)

Tuesday-

6:00 am Row (Btone Newbury St.)

8:50 am Lean Line (Equinox Dartmouth)

5:30 pm Precision Run (Equinox Chestnut Hill)

6:30 pm Damage Control (Equinox Chestnut Hill)

Wednesday-

6:00 am Damage Control (Equinox Franklin)

6:30 am Studio Cycling (Equinox Franklin)

10:15 am Damage Control (Equinox Chestnut Hill)

4:30 pm Lean Line (Equinox Chestnut Hill)

Thursday-

6:00 pm Sculptworks (Yogaworks Comm Ave)

Friday-

7:00 am Precision Running (Equinox Franklin)

9:00 am Sweat (Equinox Sports Club)

5:30 pm Ropes and Rowers (Equinox Sports Club)

6:15 pm Metabolic Meltdown (Equinox Sports Club)

Christie Melene Kent’s THREE SIMPLE THINGS:

 Jewelry designer, Christie Melene Kent, shares her Three Simple Things that add a little joy to her day:

 

 

Candles- I start every morning lighting one, taking a moment for myself before my mind and surroundings become filled with chaos.  Meditation can be difficult at first, even intimidating.  Lighting a candle is a centering, calming practice.  The best days are those when I’m the first to rise and catch the sunrise simultaneously. 

 

Green Juice- It makes me especially happy when someone else whips them up or cleans the juicer.  However, I’m willing to wash & chop to get some of the green goodness my body craves.  Nothing beats the blend of jalepeno, lemon, ginger, romaine, cilantro, celery and pear.

 

Books- Yes, the good old paper ones. There’s no better way to bring closure to your day, no matter what has crossed your path.  Even if time is limited, a short dose of positivity will suffice.  Miracles Now by Gabrielle Bernstein & A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson offer passages anyone can make time for.  Keep them on your bedside table, as a constant reminder. 

Welcoming in Fit-Fashion 2016!

We are going to go ahead and guess what is on the top 5 of your 2016 resolution list… get in shape, get to the gym more (or start), try new workouts, be healthier, eat better, more time for yourself… maybe just to name a few.

So, If we guessed right, we wanted to give you a little help in getting to your goals! We know what works to get’s us motivated, a great outfit, must have accessories, and some awesome music of course! So here are some of the hottest looks in Fit-Fashion and a Best of 2015 playlist to get you going:

 

 

Splits59 Icon Performance Sweatpant

 

Spiritual Gangster Mini Elephant Sweater Knit Pullover

 

Crane & Lion Racerback Tank

 

Nike Rosh One Premium Wool Sneaker

 

Derek Lam and Atheleta Block Avenue Tank.

 

Goodhyouman I am in Love Its Fun

 

Live The Process Stretch-Supplex Bodysuit

 

Reebok Dance Sequin Tight

 

H&M Long Sleeve Running Top

 

Michi NY Quaser Navy Legging

 

gwyneth Statement Tank

 

Fabletics Verbena Capri

 

Reebok All Over Print Legging

Fabletics Arta Long Sleeve Top

Uma Gorgeous For Good Wellness Oil

 

 

Calia By Carrie Underwood Fruit Infusion Water Bottle

 

 

Here is the Best of 2015 Playlist on Spotify!

 

Happy New Year to all of our Ms Fits. Our biggest thanks to all of the amazing support we received in 2015

xo A&J

Spring Fashion Fit Pieces We Love

Gone are the days of limited options to choose from when getting ready to hit the gym. Today there are many great choices in workout lines that span from the traditional sports stores like Nike and Reebok, all the way to top designers like Chanel. Workout wear has really blazed its own space in the fashion industry in the past two years, even coining its own sub-categories like barrewear, FitFashion, Sports Couture, Luxletic and Athlesire, just to name a few. Celebrities like Kate Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Heidi Klum, Beyonce, Jillian Michaels, Rhianna, Brooke Burke and Rita Ora have also either created their own lines or aligned  themselves with activewear brands.

Even though it doesn’t quite feel like spring in New England, just yet, here are few fashionable-fit pieces to help motivate you on your final sprint to bikini season:

The Upside Yoga Pant in Charcoal

 

Vie Active Lori Sports Bra at Carbon38

 

Monreal Mesh Tank at Carbon38

 

Michi Stardust Crop Pant

 

Lulu Lemon Light Speed Vest

 

H&M Workout Top

 

Body Language Amber Top

 

VPL Consignment Breaker Tank at
ID 10 X DEKA

 

Crane&Lion Long Sleeve Tee

 

Nike Flyknit Lunar 3

 

Out Incorporated TEASE in Courage light grey

 

Adidas Ultraboost Sneaker

 

Splits59 Ashby Tank in Aster

 

Out Incorporated Gold Sports Bra

 

Lucas Hugh Leadlight print Legging at ID X DEKA

 

Varley Python Crop Top

 

Gwenyth Modern Classic in Ballet Pink

 

Victoria Secret Knockout Capri

 

The Upside Cropped Hoodie

 

Yoga Bag from H&M

 

 

New Ms Fit Feature: Kaity Cimo of Boston’s Newest Fitness and Fashion Brand

Kaity Cimo. Marketing Director of Crane & Lion

What is keeping you busy these days? 

 Since I work for a company, Crane &  Lion,  dedicated to fitness, I’m sure this is where I’m supposed to write I spend most of my time at the gym or studios.  In all honestly though most of my time – and sweat – has gone into the recent launch of Crane & Lion.  I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I love being a part of a fashion start-up and engulfing myself in the entrepreneurial atmosphere.  When I can catch a break from our business, (and after spending QT with my husband and my four-legged furry child) that is when you can find me in the studio!

 

What are you loving in Fitness and Fashion right now? 

I love the continued fusion of fitness wear with fashion.  “Athleisure” is the new buzzword for this style and is becoming a category of it’s own on the runway.  Some outfit examples are a form-fitting workout tank tucked into high-waisted pants or pairing an sport dress with a cropped blazer.  The trend is ideal for us active women who want our clothing to be versatile throughout the whole day.  It allows us to embrace a lifestyle of activity and wellness – all while exuding a great sense of style. In 2015 I am looking forward to seeing more women wearing a variety of pant silhouettes such as wide leg and cuffed joggers.

How can we keep in touch and learn more about you? 

http://www.facebook.com/kaity.cimo

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitymaloneycimo

http://instagram.com/kmcimo

http://www.craneandlion.com

Facebook.com/craneandlion

Instagram.com/craneandlion

Twitter.com/craneandlion

 

 

Can you tell us a little bit more about Crane & Lion? 

 

Crane & Lion is a fitness and fashion brand that launched this past November in Boston.  We wanted to design a chic, versatile collection that pulls inspiration and structure from both the fashion and athletic worlds.  We offer a clean, streamlined look through a subtle, on-trend color palette, flattering style lines and thoughtful details.  Our pieces can be seamless additions to every woman’s closet as well as transition from the early morning workout to dinner with friends.  We want to inspire women to look good and feel good all while being comfortable with whom they are.

 

Crane&Lion Team: left to right Kim Ortengren (director of design and production), Anna Saluti (sales manager), Kaity Cimo (director of marketing), John Udelson (CEO), Leanne Gent (managing partner, operations), Caitriona Taylor (vp, sales), Lauren O’Neill (technical design manager). Photo credit Brad Romano

Beyond our core business we have a giving back program called Connect & Contribute.  At the end of each year, 5% of our revenue will be divided among three amazing organizations that dedicate themselves to the health, wellness and happiness of others: the one hundred for MGH Cancer Center, Wide Horizons for Children and Big Sisters Association of Greater Boston.  We will also be working side by side with these organizations, helping to raise awareness through events, social media and word of mouth.

 

 

 

We shared these runway trends last spring… now see them in your gym

Sheer paneling, crop tops, cut-outs and mesh were all the rage on the runway last spring. We launched our blog in them and we featured these hot looks in our Ms Fit for Society fashion show with Saks Fifth Avenue last May.

Now, these styles have made their way into workout wardrobes. Grab a few of these fall-fit styles to show off all of your hard work:

 

Sheer Paneling

Splits59’s KYM NOIR SUPPLEX FULL LENGTH TIGHT with sheer powernet insets on front and back.

MICHI NY Rifical Legging

Carbon 38’s Espalier Mesh Pants

 

 Fall Crop Tops

Adidas By Stella McCartney Weekender crop top sweatshirt

Alexander Wang for H&M

Adidas by Stella McCartney Yoga quilted bomber jacket

 

Cut Outs

Splits59 Avery Open Racerback Pullover

MICHI Valor Tank

Work Out Life Cut it out Top

 

MESH

The Upside Muscle Tank in White Mesh

Alaia Side Zip Mesh Sweathsirt

MICHI Throttle Tank