Fun2BeFit - NYC

Temps are starting to warm up & days are feeling longer! Excited to be taking on 2 new classes at Yoga Space in LIC starting this week!!! Looking forward to seeing my NYC yogis on the mat ☺️

Mondays
7:30a Power Vinyasa, Form+Flow-Qnsbrg
12p Vinyasa, Suryaside
8p Vinyin by Candlelight

Tuesdays
8a Yoga Sculpt, Form+Flow-Qnsbrg
4:45p Yin, Yoga Space-LIC 💫New💫

Wednesdays

10:30a Yoga Sculpt, Yoga Space-LIC 💫New💫
6p Vinyasa, Yoga Space-Grnpt

Thursdays

8a Yoga Sculpt, Form+Flow-Qnsbrg
7p Yoga Sculpt, Form+Flow-Qnsbrg

♥️All classes available to register through the link in my bio. All are welcome!

Curious about yoga sculpt but not quite sure how to get the most out of it? Join Christine on Sat, Feb 21 from 1-2:30p for this educational, technique-based workshop designed to help you understand how strength training complements your yoga practice and how to move with confidence, clarity and control in sculpt classes.

We’ll break down the fundamental movement patterns used in yoga sculpt, including squats, lunges, hinges, push & pull movements, so you can learn proper form, avoid common mistakes, and feel exactly which muscles should be working. You’ll also discover simple ways to make movements more or less challenging through tempo, range of motion and mindful engagement, empowering you to customize your practice to meet your body where it is each day.

The workshop concludes with a guided self-massage and release session using therapy balls to unwind tension, support recovery and leave you feeling balanced.

Perfect for anyone new to yoga sculpt, returning after a break, or looking to deepen their understanding of how to train smarter. Register with at their Queensbridge location. Link in bio.

Christine Oakes has been a personal trainer & yoga instructor since 2012. As a personal trainer holding certifications with ACE, NASM, TRX, & Stanford University she has helped clients improve strength, achieve healthy body composition, & increase stamina to support a variety of goals like climbing mountains or helping to eliminate sciatic pain. In yoga, she is a 500 hour E-RYT with her training in vinyasa, power vinyasa, gentle, yin, restorative, meditation, and Yoga TuneUp. As a NYC resident, she hopes to guide those in her community to feel better in their bodies with the tools of fitness & mindfulness.

Cardio doesn’t have to mean running marathons or grinding on the elliptical.

In this episode of Reshape Your Health, we explore fun, approachable ways to build cardio fitness — even if you don’t like “traditional” cardio workouts. We also break down heart rate zones, how hard you really need to work, and easy methods to measure your heart rate so your workouts are safe and effective.

If you want all the health benefits of cardio without forcing yourself to run, press play.

Links to Christine’s free programs, info on personal training, NYC classes, and her book “Reshape Your Health” on Amazon can be found in the link in the bio.

Christine Oakes has been a personal trainer & yoga instructor since 2012. As a personal trainer holding certifications with ACE, NASM, TRX, & Stanford University she has helped clients improve strength, achieve healthy body composition, & increase stamina to support a variety of goals like climbing mountains or helping to eliminate sciatic pain. In yoga, she is a 500 hour E-RYT with her training in vinyasa, power vinyasa, gentle, yin, restorative, meditation, and Yoga TuneUp. As a NYC resident, she hopes to guide those in her community to feel better in their bodies with the tools of fitness & mindfulness.

In episode 21, we discuss the top nutrition advice I have given to clients over my 15 years as a personal trainer & nutrition science specialist to help clients eat healthier with tips that are sustainable. Too busy to eat healthy? Think again. This episode shares four simple habits that make good nutrition effortless—even on your busiest days. Quick & realistic advice for real life.

Links to Christine’s free programs, info on personal training, NYC classes, and her book “Reshape Your Health” on Amazon can be found here.

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New Years resolutions are infamous for a reason. They never stick! But why? In this episode we’ll dive into motivating factors & habits that can help propel you beyond the first 30 days of wellness changes. Whether it is physical, nutritional, or mental changes you are seeking to improve, we’ll discuss a handful of ways to help make them stick so you continue long after the new year has passed.

Links to Christine’s free programs, info on personal training, NYC classes, and her book “Reshape Your Health” on Amazon can be found In the link in her bio

In this episode we dive into the 3 key areas that make up our mental health. These areas of our lives are the key contributors that influence whether we feel like we’re in a good mental state or need more support.

The aspects of mental health tie into stress that we encounter on a day to day basis. Some of it experienced in temporary moments. Other stress can linger and have a lasting effect on our well being.

We’ll chat about coping mechanisms on how to better manage and overcome anything triggering that you’re dealing with at the moment. The book that I couldn’t think of at the time of recording is The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. This helped me to prioritize healthy habits first thing in the morning to start me in a positive and calmer of mind for the day to come.

Also, if you’re looking to exercise as a way to help manage your stress but not sure where to get started, go back to episode 18 where I help you Start a Solo Strength Training Program. Side note, you don’t always need to do it alone.

Starting anything new and on your own seems a bit overwhelming. This is a big reason why my clients come to me for help. Is my form right? What muscles should I work? What equipment do I need? I get these questions a lot but hiring a personal trainer is not always an option for everyone. In this podcast I will cover various approaches to starting a strength training program, equipment to consider, and ways you can progress your fitness once you build a solid foundation.

Most of us are familiar with supplements and maybe even take one or more. Whether it comes in the form of a protein shake or probiotics, we use supplements to help balance out what we don’t consume daily through eating. But what about creatine? What is it? Do we need it? Or is it just another gimmick out there on the market so corporations can take more of our money? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and if creatine is something you feel is right for you.

You can find the Reshape Your Health with Christine Oakes podcast on both Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

Next season of Reshape You Health is up!! Subscribe on either Spotify or Apple podcasts 🫶🏼

Finding time to exercise is tough for everyone! Listen to find out how you can customize your workout schedule for your specific energy cycle, available time, access to equipment, and various ways to help you with accountability to keep you going once you get started. Just like I customize workouts for my clients, the approach you take to scheduling workouts is meant to fit your life.

Would love to hear your thoughts. You can leave a comment here or in the pod. Thanks for listening!!

Excited to teach my last 2 workshops of the year! Both will be a community favorite of Roll & Restore so we can work out all of that tension especially as the holidays creep up on us. Registration is available at both studios. $45 with member discounts available at both studios. Link for both Suryaside & Form + Flow re located in the link in my bio. Description below. Please reach out or comment with any questions.

Hope you can make it!!

ROLL & RESTORE

Join Christine for a relaxing experience guaranteed to undo your tension from head to toe. In this 90-minute workshop, you will be guided through various massage techniques using the Yoga TuneUp balls that will release unwanted knots & stress. Christine will also incorporate gentle yoga stretches that correspond with the targeted muscle groups to improve mobility within your body. The workshop will conclude with the option of essential oils & yoga nidra to achieve an afternoon of complete bliss.

Christine Oakes has been a personal trainer & yoga instructor for over 14 years. She is a 500 hour E-RYT with her training in vinyasa, power vinyasa, gentle, yin, restorative, meditation, and Yoga TuneUp. As a local Woodside resident, she hopes to guide those in her community to feel better in their bodies with the tools of fitness & mindfulness.