Baby Weight GONE with Burlexercise!
- By S TWIST
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- 04 Oct, 2016
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Where is Yummy Mummy Sophie at the end of the 6 Months?
SEE HER BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES BELOW:
Sophie has been attending 1 x Burlexercise class per week and topping up during the week with our Showgirl Circuits Home Editions, which can be found on our YouTube channel or Facebook page.
She has made minor adjustments to her everyday diet, such as; cutting back on sugar, swapping white for brown carbohydrates and increasing her vegetable intake (see previous Blog post on dietary adaptations).
So where is she 6 months down the line?
Measurements in Feb 2016:
Waist: 27.5”
(LOST total of 2.5 inches)
Hip/Bottom: 40”
(LOST total of four inches)
Thigh R: 20.5”
(LOST 3 inches)
Thigh L: 20.5”
(LOST 3 inches)
Both Arms: 9”
(Both LOST 1 inch)
So what does Sophie have to say about this?
“ I have loved every minute of Burlexercise, not only does every class leave me smiling ear to ear but it works! I am so much fitter, more toned and healthier then 6 months ago! I am now Hooked!”
So you see Showgirls and Showboys... Not only is Burlexercise darn good fun, it's a ruddy good workout too... and that's why we call it THE ULTIMATE SHOWGIRL WORKOUT!
To find your nearest class, or to join the team and become a Burlexercise instructor, visit our website:
Or email us at: [email protected]
Lots of Love
Katie, Sarah-Lou
& the lovely yummy mummy Sophie!
xxx
Burlexercise - The Ultimate Showgirl Workout
Burlexercise Instructor of the Month
Hi everyone, yes we have Burlexercise in Cornwall!
I have always loved dancing and many types of music from Jazz and Swing, to whatever is playing currently on the radio. I am a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing, glitz, glamour and of course anything in shocking cerise pink - it’s actually my favourite colour!! I have recently taken up Salsa dancing and am regularly caught trying new moves around my kitchen, at work whilst teaching, or at the photocopier and well pretty much anywhere, but you’ve just got to move when you want to…..right? I love the Jive, Quickstep and many others but Burlexercise is what I do the most (even when not in class). My biggest hobby has always been fitness, I enjoy anything from running to Yoga, so I qualified as a fitness/Spinning instructor in 2015.
Intrigued by my Aunt’s Burlesque career, I did some homework into the art of Burlesque, joined a dance group, developed my confidence and have performed on stage as a Burlesque dancer and have been a stage kitty too. When I found Burlexercise I knew it would be a fab-u-lous class to deliver to my ladies, and it was something a different to the other dance fitness classes on offer.
I love the showgirl elements and I really enjoy adding those little touches of sass to my class. I am coming up to almost a year of teaching Burlexercise and the feedback is always brilliant. I love watching my ladies build in confidence and have fun and get fit! It is a glamorous alternative to the gym and is accessible to all ages and fitness levels. I have the most wonderfully inspiring and supportive showgirl troupes (both in Burlexercise and Burlesque) we sing, do 'accidental solo’s’ and we always remember that it’s not what you’ve got, it’s the fun you have shakin' it!!
Your favourite Showgirl move- struuuuuuutt!
Who's your biggest musical influence? Jazz and upbeat, Sonny Lester and his Orchestra, Lament is a great burlesque tune (first one I ever performed to, in fact).
If you were stranded on a desert island in the 1950's with the Rat Pack, Elvis and Marilyn all there together, what 3 Showgirl essentials would you have with you? My Gold sparkly heels, Red dress and some champers of course!
Eating healthy daily is important, but when you're treating yourself, what is your most deliciously naughty favourite food? I eat healthily most of the time, however I am partial (like most girls) to some chocolate (dark-salted or vanilla to be precise).
Do you have any cool tips on how we can keep active outside of a Burlexercise class too? I am very active, I walk, run or wiggle everywhere, exercise every day and track it all on my Fitbit. I regularly set myself and my colleagues/Burlexercise classes little challenges – you’d be surprised what you can do in a small space and in a small amount of time to get more active! Challenge yourself, don’t be afraid to be a beginner!
In January we joined FitJam at Alton Towers, a fun fitness weekend filled with a huge variety of classes to experience and try. You can see a snippet of us at FitJam 2017 in the video below.
We love attending fitness weekends. We get to teach the workout with a wiggle to new class members who haven't tried Burlexercise before. The classes are always high energy and buzzing and the feedback we get at the end of class, is what makes it all worth it!
"This was fantastic. I was expecting a class of low energy and just to cruise through it, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was a real workout, but really fun at the same time. That flew by! We'll be back tomorrow." Claire - FitJam 2017
Why we feel it works so well as a community class and especially at these events, is because the class itself is designed for ALL ages and fitness levels. Our Showgirls and Showboys can push themselves to burn over 500 kcal per class, or they can take it at their own pace and enjoy the eclectic soundtrack; including tracks from Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Paula Abdul, Moulin Rouge, Copa Cabana, Dirty Dancing and many more!
The class is 30 minutes dance cardio, 30 minutes resistance with our weighted boas and we finish off with a nice slow stretch to release any tension, making sure our muscles recover quickly.
Hi, I'm a 31 year old Personal Trainer living in Leek, Staffordshire with my husband and 3 year old daughter. Alongside my personal training clients I also teach Les Mills BodyPump, Les mills Grit Series, Spinning and and I am kettle bell instructor qualified. When I heard about Burlexercise I just knew straight away it would be such a fun class to teach and when I asked the ladies at one of my current fitness classes they were really excited about the prospect so I got booked straight on to the next available course. I love the fun showgirl aspect of the class, getting fit doesn't always have to be about the gym and serious, it can be lots of fun too!! It's a great workout but you can really let your hair down and have a good giggle with friends at the same time.
My favourite showgirl move is the mambo cha cha
Do you have any cool tips on how to keep active outside of Burlexercise classes too?
This month we're going to chat to Tina Allen . Our Burlexercise Showgirl Instructor for September!
Tell us about YOU Tina, why did you get into Teaching Fitness?
I decided I wanted a career change. I wanted to do something I felt passionate about and would help others. I had a passion for fitness so thought...why not try that as a career? Initially I trained as a Gym Instructor and achieved my Level 2 qualification.... But having danced as a child my real passion was dance fitness.
Since having my daughters I have lived my love of dance through them. I also loved going to Zumba & Barre classes. As well as a boogie round the house. So my next step in my career change was dance fitness. I trained as a BalletBeFit instructor then completed the Total Barre instructor qualification. I started instructing 2 classes a week and loved it.... which was odd as previously I hated standing up in front of people and talking. Clearly I had found my calling so in March 2015 I took the plunge and resigned from my job of 17 years in a bank.
I started working as a Fitness Coach at studying for my Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. I passed this in July 2015 and made a bigger decision to go 100% self-employed... Burlexercise was my next challenge.
I first heard about Burlexercise in Mar 2015. I loved the sound of the class. The resistance element and the sassy dance cardio really appealed to me. In September 2015 I attended the Burlexercise instructor training day. A fabulous day and I fell completely in love with the programme. Having passed the assessment, I was ready to go. My first Burlexercise class took place in November 2015 and I haven't looked back. I love teaching the class and get so excited when there is a be volume release. I now have a sassy & sparkling future ahead.
Your Showgirl Instructor Secrets...
What's your favourite Showgirl move?
The shimmy of course.
Who's your biggest musical influence?
There are so many to choose from. I am a pop girl at heart and have always been partial to a boyband... The ultimate boyband for me was & still is, after 21 years, Backstreet Boys, closely followed by New Kids on the Block & Take That.
If you were stranded on a desert island in the 1950's with the Rat Pack, Elvis and Marilyn all there together, what 3 Showgirl/Showboy essentials would you have with you?
With all those fabulous artists & the beautiful Marilyn I would need to look the part. So it would be:
1. A gorgeous shimmering gown
2. Bright Red Lipstick
3. And the ultimate showgirl accessory a boa.
Eating healthy daily is important, but when you're treating yourself, what is your most deliciously naughty favourite food?
I have a sweet tooth so when I want to indulge I love nothing more than Chocolate brownie with ice-cream.
Do you have any cool tips on how we can keep active outside of class too?
Put your favourite music on and dance like no one is watching. Burn calories & feel awesome.
Also walk as much as you can. Leave the car behind put on some comfy shoes and go for a walk. Clear your head & enjoy being outdoors.
SEE HER BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES BELOW:
Sophie has been attending 1 x Burlexercise class per week and topping up during the week with our Showgirl Circuits Home Editions, which can be found on our YouTube channel or Facebook page.
She has made minor adjustments to her everyday diet, such as; cutting back on sugar, swapping white for brown carbohydrates and increasing her vegetable intake (see previous Blog post on dietary adaptations).
So where is she 6 months down the line?
Measurements in Feb 2016:
Waist: 27.5”
(LOST total of 2.5 inches)
Hip/Bottom: 40”
(LOST total of four inches)
Thigh R: 20.5”
(LOST 3 inches)
Thigh L: 20.5”
(LOST 3 inches)
Both Arms: 9”
(Both LOST 1 inch)
So what does Sophie have to say about this?
“ I have loved every minute of Burlexercise, not only does every class leave me smiling ear to ear but it works! I am so much fitter, more toned and healthier then 6 months ago! I am now Hooked!”
So you see Showgirls and Showboys... Not only is Burlexercise darn good fun, it's a ruddy good workout too... and that's why we call it THE ULTIMATE SHOWGIRL WORKOUT!
To find your nearest class, or to join the team and become a Burlexercise instructor, visit our website:
Or email us at: [email protected]
Lots of Love
Katie, Sarah-Lou
& the lovely yummy mummy Sophie!
xxx
"Sophie, you are still breast feeding, so I don’t want you to start thinking about cutting calories , all we need to do is focus on the types of calories entering your body. Therefore – when putting meals together as well as looking at the ‘Good Food Plate’ (diagram shown below), we need to look at the quality of food you're eating."
Next Steps for you:
1 – More variety! It’s hard to grasp over 3 days, but keep a large variety of all components of your diet. Make healthy snacks interesting by mixing it up between fruit/veg/nuts/seeds etc. and get fish/vegetarian alternatives into your meals a couple of nights a week, to break away from meat which is high in saturated fat.
· 2 – More GOOD fat! Your current diet is very high in saturated fats. Include more good fat in your diet e.g. oily fish, nuts as well as the avocado you already include.
· 3 – Less Sugar! You have a lot of processed/sugary food. Enjoy the cakes/brownies but not every day. Try and have at least 4 days within the week where you cut right back on those types of snacks & use low GI healthy snacks instead… & think about portion size, do you need the whole slice or could you share it? (That doesn't mean you shouldn't treat yourself once a week.)
· 4 – Protein & Dairy… Be aware of the amount of protein you are consuming. At the moment it is probably slightly too much and your dairy intake could increase. I know you can’t have cow’s milk but you can get the nutrients from alternatives and certain vegetables etc.
· REGULAR SNACKING – It is better to have a smaller portion for breakfast, lunch and dinner and snack on healthy, Low GI snacks throughout the day than it is to have large meals. The body can only use a limited amount of calories and the rest is stored, so little and often means we’re constantly using, rather than using what we can and storing the rest as fat. Low GI is also important, especially if you feel a slump of energy mid-morning or around 3pm which is where we crave the sugary boost.
The Programme:
- 1 x Burlexercise 60 minute Class per week
- 2 x Burlexercise 30 minute top up home session
- Nutritional Advice
The Stats August 1st 2015:
- Waist: 30 inches
- Hip: 44 inches
- Thigh R: 23.5 inches
- Thigh L: 23.5 inches
- L arm: 10 inches
- R arm: 10 inches
- Weight: Approx 11 Stone
We asked Sophie what she thought before she started...
To be toned, to be a size 10/12 rather than 12/14 and to make a healthy change to my exercise and eating habits in a way that is maintainable with my baby filled life!
What exercise have you done in the past?
After our introduction, Sophie started the process of a food diary for us, and started her exercise programme with Burlexercise.
We will update you next week as to what happened next! See her BEFORE pictures below...
