HOLIDAY PROMOTION ON MY DVDS!!

My holiday gift to you is a 15% reduction for on line purchases of my DVDs:

- Step! … By Numbers (step choreography, all levels)
- Balance and Power (a yoga inspired workout)
- Core-ography, Vol. 1
- Core-ography, vol. 2 (a 2 disc series of core conditioning and stabilization exercises)

This special offer is valid from December 1st, 2005 thru January 8th, 2006.

Click here to visit the on-line boutique and receive 15% off of your DVD purchases! It's already figured into the checkout. There is nothing extra to do!!

D-SKIN CD AND DVD PROTECTIVE COVERS

I recently ran into a former colleague of mine while I was in the UK who sells this product and I was immediately hooked. A practical solution to eliminating scratches on CDs and DVDs, they are also a great Christmas and Hanukah gift idea. Now available on my website, you can click here to read more about them and pick up those last minute gifts and stocking stuffers!

MONACO FUNDRAISER

In early September I was one of a small group of instructors that led an Aerobic Marathon fundraiser for FIGHT AIDS MONACO, a non-profit organization started by Princess Stephanie. The marathon took place during a Fitness Trade Show and Convention in Monte Carlo. Approximately 50 people participated in the 2-hour marathon and raised €1800 which went directly to the organization, whose goal is information, prevention and support in the AIDS struggle. A highlight of this great event was the presence of Prince Albert, who personally greeted and thanked me for my participation before I opened the event.
Here are photos from that memorable day.

LA PARISIENNE

This Fall I again conducted a warm-up for a women's only run sponsored by Reebok France. The event has grown immensely and this year there were close to 8000 women that participated. The run takes place on a Sunday morning, and on the Friday and Saturday of the same weekend, we offer group fitness classes, nutritional counseling, foot massages and there is a sports podiatrist present to give short consultations. The run route starts at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and continues along the Seine River in a loop that takes them back to the starting point.
Click here to share a few photos from that memorable weekend!

FITNESS ORGANICA INTERVIEW

I was interviewed for the October newsletter of Fitness Organica. You can read some very personal things about me (only kidding) on this link: http://www.fitnessorganica.com/2005October.html

NEWS FROM THE FITNESS FRONT

The last few months have also been enriching as I have started to work as a Master Trainer for BodyBar (www.bodybars.com) and Gliding, (www.glidingpro.com) and as a consultant for LadyFitness (the French equivalent of CURVES).

In early 2006 I will begin working as staff educator for KineSport, (www.kinesport.fr) a French company that conducts continuing education for Physical Therapists. The health care system in France allows Physical Therapists to hold small group fitness classes in their offices. I was hired to conduct the fitness training workshops; Core Training, Group Strength Training, Step Training, Stability Ball Training and Senior Fitness. I'm looking forward to this new challenge working with a very different public than I am accustomed to!

BUDDHA BAR SPA

My most exciting news is that I have just started working as the Fitness and Lifestyle Director for Buddha Bar Spa. This is a newly formed spa company, created under the Buddha Bar umbrella. (If you don't know Buddha Bar, go to www.buddhabar.com to hear their compilation CDs and see photos of the Restaurant in Paris). We have just signed a deal with a prestigious hotel chain here in France to manage the Spa and Fitness departments in a hotel scheduled to open in mid 2006. A new and exhilarating challenge and opportunity!! More to come later….

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTER OF EXCELLENCE

This month I was presented with the International Presenter of Excellence Award during Fit Camp 2005, which took place near Blackpool, UK. My first time at this event proved to be a memorable one as well!