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By Shanee Edwards L.A.’s Westside has everything we need to cultivate a healthy lifestyle – warm weather, beautiful parks and beaches, and an abundance of wholesome food options. But it takes more than just a stroll down the beach or shopping at the Santa Monica Farmers Market to get in good physical shape.

If tramping on a treadmill bores you to tears, check out these athletic activities crafted especially for Westsiders to see which one may be right for you: Just two blocks from the ocean on Washington Boulevard, you’ll find The Studio (MDR), owned and operated by Lisa Hirsch. This hip and swanky fitness atelier is lit by pink neon and chock full of bench-like devices called Megaformers that provide resistance and help you strengthen all muscle groups.

But don’t call the workout “Pilates.” Hirsch considers The Studio (MDR) workout to be a unique interpretation of the “Lagree Method,” which was created by fitness guru Sebastien Lagree.

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“Our system encompasses all five principals of fitness: strength training, cardio vascular training, balance, core work, stability training, and it’s all done in 50 minutes without any type of impact.

“So, while it’s Pilates-inspired, you’re going to burn as many calories as Cross-fit, only you’re not going to hurt your joints, you’re not going to impact your spine, you’re not going to build bulk or size. It’s the best system for people who want to be in the best shape of their lives.”

Lisa Hirsch feels that The Studio (MDR) has also created a community.

“When you walk through the doors, all attitudes are left outside and people truly have become friends here.” Hirsch added, “It’s not work for me, it’s play. We’re not just changing bodies, we’re changing minds.”

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If you live in the Marina and are looking to firm-up your fanny, you may want to consider The Bar Method Marina del Continued on Page 10

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Rey. Created by an injured dancer and a physical therapist, The Bar Method utilizes a ballet barre, while combining elements of Pilates, yoga and ballet.

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“Uncontrollable leg shaking will most likely happen in your first class,” she said. “That’s due to the intense isometric exercises that work your muscles to exhaustion.”

According to Yeo, when some beefy men from a nearby martial arts studio came in to take a Bar Method class, “They were blown away at how difficult it was because they thought it was going to be closer to ballet, but their legs were really shaking and after class they were bushed.”

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their 70s enjoy the classes. “The best thing about the Bar Method is that it’s geared toward everybody. I’m 21 and my mom comes too, she’s 55. You get the opportunity to work so many small muscles that aren’t targeted in other workouts.

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If you prefer to combine a mental challenge with a physical one, then perhaps yoga is right for you. The YogaWorks Main Street studio in Santa Monica is known mostly for its Vinyasa Flow classes and “rock-star teachers” like Sara Ivanhoe and Vinny Marino, who are often featured in Yoga Journal.

YogaWorks Main Street employee Jackie Smyth offers a vigorous workout that includes a lot of sun salutations.

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By Shanee Edwards In the last few years, scientists have determined that some foods give us more bang for our nutritional buck than others, earning them the name “super foods” for their ability to fight disease and boost our immunity levels.

Television’s Dr. Oz has famously promoted such foods as blueberries, spinach and salmon as being some of the most beneficial edibles to add to your diet. The latest research brings us an exciting list of newly revealed, nutrient-dense foods to help our bodies run at optimum levels. Some of them even taste great.

Warming Herbs These tasty herbs and spices literally heat up our bodies, creating a thermogenic reaction to stimulate our digestion process. Professional health motivator and lifestyle coach Meredith Sarah Klein recommends spices like cinnamon, cloves, fennel and Indian spices.

“They maximize nutrient absorption and reduce inflammation. Working with inflammation can often be a culprit behind obesity and other weight issues,” she explained.

Her favorite warming herb? “Turmeric. It’s rare to find a warming spice that helps to stoke the digestive fire while also reducing inflammation – it’s truly a wonder food,” she said. Other warming herbs include cayenne, black pepper and garlic.

Mushrooms These fungi, that have been hailed for their health benefits in Asia for centuries, contain the essential antioxidant nutrient selenium that helps boost your immune system and protects your cells from damage. Mushrooms also provide some of the highest levels of natural Vitamin D of any fruit or vegetable.

Since mushrooms are mostly water and soak up whatever toxins they’re growing in, it’s best to choose organic when possible.

Coconut Oil It used to be common for doctors to warn against eating saturated fats, but it turns out that coconut oil in its natural state (when it hasn’t been hydrogenated), is actually good for your heart. It can also help your thyroid function better and increase your metabolism.

Fitness instructor Ashley Patton of True Fitness West L.A., explained, “Coconut oil has those great omega-3 fats that are so good for us. They protect your joints too, which is very important, particularly if you’re exercising a lot.”

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Chia Remember those little clay pots in the shape of animals that grew green hair? Yes, Chia Pets were fun to grow, but those perky TV commercials failed to tout the high nutritional content of the chia seeds. A member of the mint family, this angiosperm was originally cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico and Guatemala and may have been as important as corn in the Aztec diet. High in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, these seeds are the new flax and can be added into everything from smoothies to cookies.

Pumpkin Seeds These tasty seeds make a great snack, particularly when you’re craving “crunch.” Pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium, which helps to reduce high blood pressure, in turn, lowering your risk for strokes or heart attacks. In addition, pumpkin seeds, or “pepitas” in Spanish, help to maintain healthy alkaline levels in our blood. Many Native American cultures ate pumpkin seeds and believed they had medicinal properties.

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Klein suggested going local for kale and most other greens, because they can usually be found at farmers markets.

“Any dark, leafy greens are nutritionally dense, especially collard greens and kale,” said Klein. “They are packed with nutrients, very versatile and can be eaten raw, cooked, put into soups or smoothies.”

While she loves the idea of “super foods,” Klein emphasizes the importance of finding fresh local foods.

“From the research I’ve done, the cultures with the most longevity and longest life spans are those where people are eating a super local diet,” she said. “So no matter where you live, if you’re eating a variety of the things that are in season, you’re getting a lot of nutritional value and we don’t have to import things from so far away to make up for deficiencies, especially living in California.”

Naturopathic doctor Dor Croston agrees with Klein and warns we shouldn’t get too hung up on one or two foods in our diet.

“The real key to good nutrition is to avoid processed foods,” she said. Croston suggests adding a variety of foods to our plate, not just “super foods.” “Most people just stick to what they know and end up missing out nutritionally,” she said.

Croston also counsels her clients to consider the source of their foods and to try to avoid GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) like corn and soy to avoid potential long-term risks like cancer. But she admits it’s difficult in our hectic lives.

“I’d like everyone to eat healthy, organic food, but working and single parents can’t always do so,” she said.

The most surprising thing Croston sees in her practice and as a private consultant is how guilty people feel over what they eat.

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