Publications
"City-based yoga, meditation and fitness instructor Kendra Thomas — they told us anyone in the market for a yoga mat should ask themselves some questions before shopping: Will you need a sweatproof mat with a stable grip? A long-lasting mat? Extra cushioning?"
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"Is there anything a good yoga class can’t fix? Even when you’re struggling with digestion, taking it down to the mat can help when you need it most. Just ask Kendra Thomas, a certified yoga instructor and trainer at Mind Body Project in New York City."
... “It’s no secret that movement in general aids with digestion and getting everything moving. Yoga, specifically, offers the additional benefit of poses (or Asana) that can help not only to go deeper and move things around, but also relax the mind and body when things are feeling a little tense,” says Thomas." |
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Pros and cons of fitness apps
ProsThe main benefits fitness classes provide are convenience, flexibility and personalization. Whenever they want to workout — and wherever they are — users can pick the length of their class, what instructor or trainer they want to work with and what exercise type or skill they want to focus on. Additionally, “virtual classes offer anonymity,” Thomas said. “There's no pressure to "perform" the way you might feel in an in person class. You can take as many breaks as you want to (without feeling the guilt you might in a class) and learn at your pace.” The “gymtimidation” — a phrase some use to describe performance anxiety in a group class setting — is eliminated when using fitness apps. Cons“Without the instructor in the room there's so much room for error,” Thomas said about the downfalls of fitness apps. “Most people need the assistance of an instructor at some point along the way to avoid getting hurt.” |
Podcasts
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The Business of Yoga: How Y7 Went From a Pop-Up to a 10-Studio Yoga Business in 5 Years Hip-hop, selfie booths, and candlelight are just a few of the secrets to Y7’s success. Here’s how they became one of the hottest yoga brands—and what you can learn from them to breathe new life into your business, too. JENNIFER D'ANGELO FRIEDMAN SEP 20, 2018 |
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Inside NEO U, A Fitness Hub, Media Startup And Celebrity Trainer Space Yes, it’s a gym. Yes, it’s also a (well-funded) startup. Yes, normal folks can take classes, paying per class, even sometimes training with their favorite fitness celebrities. And yes, every single class will be filmed and available to stream or download. Lena Katz Contributor Sep 17, 2018 |
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"TSC: If you could share one thing with readers of The Sweat Chronicles what would it be. KT: First and foremost, be gentle and kind to yourself (and others). We live in a society that has such high expectations, and as a result I find we are constantly being made to feel like we are not good enough, not doing enough, haven’t achieved enough. The truth of the matter is you are enough and you are exactly where you are supposed to be." |