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 In This Corner…A Trainer Spotlight:
Lorie George

Lorie teaches our Pads and Gloves class, Kickboxing class, and Little Strikers classes.  Lorie is a black belt in Kenpo Karate and has been teaching it since 1985.  She is certified in Early Child Education, and in her twenty-six years of teaching, she also became certified as a Kickboxing Instructor,  Cardio-Karate Instructor, and Self Defense Instructor.

Lorie also leads seminars and private classes in self-defense for all ages.

So what advice does Lorie have for encouraging your child to become more active? “Try to get them into something that sparks their interest, any activity is better than no activity!  If one doesn’t work, keep trying.  Try and stick to the commitment, but let your child know that they can choose another activity if they are not enjoying themselves.”  Lorie suggests that a six week introductory course is a good length of time to give a new activity a trial run.   “I encourage kids to complete the session to teach them not to quit, and to respect their instructor and commitment they made.”

Lorie is a huge believer of teaching kids respect for themselves and others. “Individual sports in a group atmosphere-like boxing and kickboxing-accomplish that.  Little Strikers classes enable them to not only work on themselves, but with other people and peers in a controlled environment. Ultimately they gain self confidence, self respect, and respect for others.”

Workout Tips

*If you are stiff and sore from a work out, do some stretching, stay hydrated, and stay active. You will help your body recover if you keep moving, so come back for another class!
*If you are new to any sport, working with a Certified Personal Trainer is a good idea. Learning and focusing on form and technique is very important, and will prevent injuries no matter which activity you choose. Speed and power will come later.

Upcoming Events

Mutt Strut Sunday, February 12th at Emerald Square Mall. Join Striking Beauties in raising money for another great cause, the Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter.

(WPRI) – Many of us are doing a great job sticking to our resolutions but might need a little motivation to kick your workout into high gear.

Dena Paolino-Sarcia, owner of Striking Beauties , along with a trainer, joined The Rhode Show to demonstrate three moves Striking Beauties recommends and incorporates in all of their classes but can also be done at home in repetitions to start getting you in shape for this upcoming year!

At Striking Beauties they want to teach you how to box –you will learn how to be able to do short but intense training. Your workout should mimic a boxing fight which usually is four two minute rounds.

Watch the attached video to learn how to do the demonstrations:

1st 30 seconds – Knee high jogging in place while throwing punches
This is a good warm up for arms, legs and lungs.

2nd 30 seconds – Squats, or Squat jumps if you want more of a challenge. Squats are a fantastic leg workout! They work the bodies largest muscle, the glutes.
And by adding the jump, you gain explosive power.

When squatting, push your butt way out back like you are trying to reach a chair behind you. Your knees should NOT come over your toes and your weight should be off your toes.

If you add the jumps, you would squat then explode into the air and come back down into a squat. Be certain to keep chest up & shoulders back because if you lean forward you
will hurt your back.

3rd 30 second set – Push Ups. Push Ups are one of the best core & upper body exercises. They strengthen the arms (triceps), shoulders and back.

Start by supporting your body off the ground with your arms about shoulder width apart and fingers pointing forward. Then lower your self to the ground, ideally as close as possible without actually touching the ground, then lift again.

If your upper body strength is still developing, try this exercise on your knees.

You can also do them on your knuckles or finger tips to strengthen your hands.

4th and Final 30 second set – Bicycle Crunches. Bicycle crunches have been called THE most complete ab exercise. Ab work, or CORE work, is extremely important in boxing.

Your core connects your entire body. A stronger core allows you to combine the power of all your muscles to exert force as one unit. BOXING is ALL core! Your power comes from your core. A strong core lets you punch harder, run faster and move more explosively.

To do a bicycle crunch start by lying on your back in a crunch / sit up position. Place your feet flat on the mat with your legs about 45 degrees. Place your hands behind your
head and gently hold.

To start raise your shoulders off the floor and then bring your right knee upwards and twist your torso slightly so that your left elbow meets your right knee. Then smoothly twist and switch legs so that as each knee is raised you twist and meet it with the opposite elbow.

This routine will take 2 minutes to complete. Take a minute to rest. Then do it all over again. We suggest repeating it at least 3-5 times.

The key is to explode throughout the 2 minutes, then rest up, only to explode again. This is the intensity of a boxing match. And even if you will never get in the ring to actually spar or compete, this type of conditioning training is responsible for making boxers the most well-conditioned athletes in the world!

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The Warrior Dash may not be until June but have you taken a look at that the website?  Those people are crazy!!!  I guess that means we are too!!  Better start training today!!     Join us for Coach Jess’s MONDAY 9:30am Derby Girl class as well as her WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Core Conditioning. Just 2 of our many classes at SB designed to whip us into shape!!

Today we were LIVE on The Rhode Show!  Mary is an awesome host, so much fun to work with and just puts you at ease.  If you didn’t get a chance to see us, check out the WPRI website and pick up some fitness tips and exercises.

Tracey, our lovely personal trainer, did a 2 minute routine- 4 exercises – high knees/squat jumps/push ups/bicycle crunches – back to back,  30 seconds each. No rest. At the end of the 2 minutes, you can take a rest for 1 minute. The intensity, speed and power from this format mimics the conditions and demands of an amateur boxing round. Boxing requires us to train sport specific and this is a great example.  But you can create your own workout- just choose an exercise to do intensely, non-stop for 2 minutes. Rest 1 minute and repeat! Jumping rope is great, shadow boxing too! Whatever you choose,  give 100% for the 2 minutes, rest a minute then do it again!! 5 times! Well, what are you waiting for – get up!

But we also appreciate that many of us are just getting back into shape and have to go at a slower pace. NOT A PROBLEM! We work with you to slowly and steadily build a solid foundation while increasing your fitness level.

2 SPECIAL OFFERs to kickstart the NEW YEAR

the 6AM SPECIAL…MONDAY-FRIDAY 6AM CLASSES ONLY! This monthly membership is limited to 20 new members, then it closes. Only $25/month EFT. No sign up fee (ever) no cancellation fee (ever)!

The RHODE SHOW “Try it You’ll Like it” SPECIAL…Try us for One month for $49!  This is a special offer for anyone who saw us on the Rhode Show (this Monday, 1/9 at 9am CBS ch 12). It’s A $50 savings!!! Unlimited classes for an entire month! Includes a free INTRO TO BOXING class, beginner classes and advanced classes! Don’t forget to say you saw us on the Rhode Show! Well don’t lie, really watch us!!                   AND because we like to keep our classes SMALL, there are only 20 special intro offers available!

Give us a call, email or stop in soon!!! It’s already the 2nd week of January!

2011 was an amazing year, THANK YOU!

But just wait & see what we’ve got for YOU in 2012!!!

Be On The Look Out For….

1. THE RHODE SHOW… Striking Beauties, the Fitness Sponsor of the Rhode Show, will be appearing on this cool, daily show every month! Turn your TVs on, and tune in to CBS Ch.12, every day at 9am for FITNESS TIPS, WORKOUTS, NUTRITIONAL ADVICE and lots more!

2. BOXING SHOWS…HAYMAKERS FOR HOPE will be hosting their 2nd annual Boxing Event, a night of debut bouts, all proceeds going to Dana Farber for Cancer Research & Treatment. JUST WAIT TIL YOU SEE WHO WILL BE COMPETING IN THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL USA BOXING SANCTIONED EVENT!!!  Check out the Haymakers for Hope website for show details, donations and how to sign up to box!

3. PROVIDENCE…WE PROMISE IT WILL OPEN THIS YEAR!!!! We are still looking for a large enough location, with parking, on the East Side of Providence. IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS, PLEASE EMAIL US WITH INFO!

4. Our next STRIKINGLY FIT Program – Without a doubt,  the greatest “Get Fit” program we have ever done! Details to be released mid-January!

     AND new Classes, Workshops, SB apparel, Newsletter, Membership options, Personal Training packages plus MORE!!!

This is YOUR year girls, so do something you have never done, live life with passion, have fun, be kind to strangers, adopt a pet, spend quality time with those you love, LISTEN more and GET BOXING!

As 2011 comes to an end, we reflect back on those experiences and ponder the lessons learned. From those lessons, we make New Year’s resolutions. Promises to ourselves that we will never repeat those experiences or promises to ourselves that we shall relive them, again and again, throughout the year quickly approaching.

As 2011 comes to an end, we at STRIKING BEAUTIES wish you a new year filled with positive lessons, healthy habits, wise choices, adherence to your goals, fulfillment of your dreams and success in all you strive to attain.

May you and yours have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012!

This is the most wonderful time of the year! A time to GIVE…and our members outdid themselves this year by being part of our ADOPT A GROUP HOME…CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR 33 TEEN BOYS!!!

Under our pink Christmas tree are bags and boxes all beautifully decorated with names of our 33 teenage boys and filled with their Christmas gift wishes! THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this Christmas a magical time for the boys!!!

And for YOU….if you have kept up with us on FACEBOOK, we have been offering special deals, our HOLIDAYS “GIVES”, for the past week. This is the final countdown…a different “GIVE” every day, and they are only valid for purchase on the day of the GIVE!

Today’s GIVE is for new students 3 classes for $20!

All you shoppers…..GIFT CERTIFICATES are still available….for Lil Strikers (ages 5-12) Teens and adults (guys too on Sundays!)

Stop in to pick up your GIVE or call us to purchase over the phone!

STAY SAFE & FIT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON !!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!

Haymakers For Hope is the non-profit hosting a boxing show fundraiser for Dana Farber.

All fights will be “debut” bouts.

Striking Beauties Jess, Val, Noelle, Nora, Dena and maybe Shelly are ready to step into the ring!!

How about you? Sign up to fight at our next event and join us in the fight against cancer!

Go to http://haymakersforhope.org/ and sign up. Training begins in January!

]]> http://strikingbeauties.com/haymakers-for-hope/feed/ 0 http://strikingbeauties.com/warrior-dash/ http://strikingbeauties.com/warrior-dash/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:20:22 +0000 Courtney http://strikingbeauties.com/?p=1739 Calling all Striking Beauties Warriors!

If you are interested participating in Warrior Dash, now is the time to sign up!

 We can’t sign on as a “team” so we need to just sign up in the same time wave!

 It’s June 9th in Thompson CT; sign up for the 10:30 wave before spaces run out!

 Big thanks to Val for coordinating!

 A Professional Teeth Whitening Day

Wednesday, December 7th.

 Whiten Up! is a professional teeth whitening company providing high-end, safe, easy and effective teeth whitening. At Whiten Up! all natural ingredients are used in the whitening processes.

The special price for Striking Beauty clients is just $99 … a savings of more than 50%, with most people experiencing up to 6 shades lighter after just one treatment!

 Give a gift to yourself this Holiday Season, make your appointment today and see how strikingly beautiful your new brighter smile can be!

 Schedule all appointments, which are to be held at the Striking Beauties Gym, from 8am until 8pm. Each appointment lasts about an hour, will include a history check and plenty of Q&A time with a Whiten Up! Technician.

Please call Striking Beauties at 508-699-5425 to schedule your appointment.

Certificates are available for friends & family and make the perfect Holiday gift!

Permissible payment options include cash or check only for this special offer.