burn on bay street!
hi friends! I hope that you all have been having a wonderful summer. today I want to share about what has been one of my highlights since I’ve been back home in Tampa Bay - BURN on Bay Street! this is an event hosted every month from 9 - 10 a.m. by International Plaza, featuring a unique fitness class hosted by one of their stores! so, I wanted to recap my last two events and encourage you to come out to the next one!
JUNE: yoga hosted by Athleta! we participated in yoga class taught by Joni, from Powerhouse Gym, and she led us in some amazing movements. in case you are wondering, there can be variations in yoga, and none right or wrong (you choose what is best for your body)! Yin based practice is more quiet and restorative, as it focuses on flexibility, deeper stretches, and targeting the Yin muscles, defined as the ligaments, bones, joints, and the deep fascia networks of the body. I practiced a lot of Yin when I was deep in my semester in college - it was always so calming! Anneliese, if you’re reading this, shout-out to you! best yoga teacher ever. Vinyasa or Yang yoga, which we practiced with Joni, is more energetic and breath focused. in this type of yoga, you’ll move at a bit of a quicker pace and focus on targeting your muscles one pose after another. either type of yoga is great, but make sure that if you’re doing your practice out in the FL sun, you grab a towel for your sweat haha! after our lovely yoga, Athleta and International Plaza treated us to some goodies and coupons to shop (which is always fun)!
Make it stand out
featuring International Plaza’s newest mural! the sign is right, Tampa does look good on me ;)
JULY: 1-mile fun run hosted by Fit2Run! this past Saturday, the family and I made it out to the mall to meet some of my favorite people - the Fit2Run gang! as a Fit2Run ambassador, I was so excited to welcome some more of our community members to the wonderful community of runners that I am a part of. on running also partnered with us, and provided all runners with some fun sneakers to demo! I ran in the the on cloudsurfer, and they were AMAZING. boasting a sleek upper with a light microfiber 3D air-mesh that enables optimal air intake and cooling, these sneakers are perfect for the seasoned runner who loves a stable sneaker. we all ran around the mall, a little over a mile, and were definitely sweaty at the end, but full of smiles. Fit2Run also provided everyone with some goodies and post run coupons!
AUGUST: Zumba with Fabletics! on Saturday, August 12th, BURN on Bay Street will be featuring a beginner accessible choreography and a fun playlist to get you moving and grooving! Fabletics will also be offering a 25% off coupon for those who attend - YAY!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who is new to the world of health and wellness, I encourage you to check out these events and try one for yourself! Getting active can be intimidating at times, but I promise that with a community of people, it can be so much fun! And remember, everyone starts somewhere… at these events, you can fall in love with an activity (and do some shopping while you’re at it) - what could be better?? if you attend BURN on Bay Street in the future, let me know! I’d love to hear how you all like it ☻
