I hope you are well and healthy! It's been a busy spring, and I am excited to tell you about my business growth and developments over the past several months.

Briefly, here are some of the newest happenings:

1. My home gym has expanded to include a Pilates Studio! The studio can fit 4-6 students and has commercial-grade mirrors to help students keep perfect form.

2. I am now training several groups of students, both with Pilates and strength training/cardio/core classes. I am always looking for new groups, or individuals who would like to join a group to work with friends and save money. In fact, I am starting a class: 

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30

Starting June 19 for 8 weeks 

4 spots available: $19/class paid monthly

Call to RSVP: (703) 517-6073

3. I have also developed packages to better serve my clients' needs. Please click here to see the newest offerings.

For a more complete description of what I have been up to, please read my Open Letter to Clients.

I can't wait for you to see my studio rooms in person! If you bring a new friend, I will give you both a free Pilates class together. Call me at (703) 517-6073 for details.

Best wishes for a fun-filled summer,

Danielle Marquez

 

 

Aqua aerobics are a great way to stay in shape for the summer. Besides being a "cool" alternative to land-based formats, pool exercises are nonimpact, and the water adds plenty of resistance! 

Are you interested in learning some aqua aerobics moves? Come on over to my heated, in-ground swimming pool! 

• Learn new skills, try out pool equipment, and add variety to your workout. 

• Available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, or by mutually convenient appointment.

 

Summer parties, pool gatherings, boating weekends...all of these events have a great partner in cocktails, wine, and beer. But did you know that regularly drinking alcohol will destroy the lean physique you are craving?

Here's why:

• Alcohol has 7 calories per gram (carbs and proteins have 4 and fats have 9). Those calories add up really quickly.
• People tend to eat about 200 calories more than they would if they were not drinking. 
• It makes you dehydrated and contributes to poor sleep, both of which will impact your exercise performance the next day. On a related note, the lack of sleep increases cortisol in the body. An increase in cortisol affects ghrelin, the hormone that increases hunger. A regular increase in ghrelin is linked to obesity.
• Regular drinking impairs nutrient absorption, and your muscles will not get the fuels they need to give you that sculpted look.