TOESOXS: The hidden use:)

Not only are they super cute and provide MAD grip on the pilates reformer, I have discovered another amazing use for these bad boys! Wear these supa cute socks with your winter boots flat or high heel for max comfort. Especially in high heel boots the socks do not allow your foot to move back and forth providing a super comfy ride for you tootsies:) The nice grippers lock you foot in place and provide extra cushion with the grippers. I discovered this phenomenon this weekend when I wore my super sexy high heel boots with no pain:) Thanks Toesox! Helping me inside and out of the studio. Pick some up the next time you are in the studio. We have more colors and sizes behind the desk. Enjoy!

Other TOESOX Benefits:
Toe socks help spread your toes to strengthen foot muscles and increase blood circulation. Stronger feet improve posture and balance. Get healthy, happy feet in ToeSox, they're like exercise for your feet.
Wearing regular athletic socks draws the toes together, making them act as one unit. The purpose of the toes is to spread and anchor to the floor to help the body balance and stay aligned. By restricting this natural movement, you are inhibiting the body’s design and function. When toes spread, blood circulation increases and other muscles are activated. The human foot is a remarkably well-design instrument with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments.

The action of spreading the toes signals the shins, which signal the thighs, hips, and back. The smaller foot muscles, like the abductors, are commonly atrophied due to lack of use. When the toes spread out, these small muscles are used and strengthened, promoting foot health, cell renewal, and full-body support. ToeSox are exercise for your feet even while wearing shoes.

Replace your socks with toe socks to enhance your foot health and wellness.

Celebs Who Do Pilates - Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah incorporates running and Pilates. For less strain on your joints combine Pilates with Spin.Burn more calories minus the joint pain at Cyclelates!

Svelte star of Buffy The Vampire Slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar has been doing the rounds promoting her new shoe ‘The Ringer’. The star, who shot to fame as teen vampire slayer Buffy Summers in the 90’s, is looking better than ever before, and her secret – pilates.

The pretty blonde star revealed that she is more confident about her body than ever before, at the age of 34. When she was starring in Buffy, she was much more insecure about the way she looked. As Buffy, she was a tough, butt kicking vampire slayer and that meant that she had to look toned and athletic at all times, leaving her to stress about her weight.

However, since giving birth to daughter Charlotte Grace, she has relaxed a lot and no longer stresses about her body. She said:

“I still work out five times a week. I run and do pilates. I walk to the soundstage rather than taking the cart but I don’t feel a burning pressure anymore, Charlotte is my priority.”

The star also revealed that she no longer has scales in her home as she thinks that it is very unhealthy to obsess over your weight. After giving birth, she found it difficult to shed her baby weight, but through a strict pilates and running regime, she found that she was able to shed most of the weight eventually whilst still allowing herself a treat now and again. The level headed star said:

“If you deny yourself everything because you’re so focused on the mirror or the scale, then when do you get to enjoy life?”

Model Body Workout with David Kimmerle

If you want to talk body transformation take a guy who had no clue what to eat, how to workout, and zero motivation and turn him into a top fitness model in 10 months! Meet David Kimmerle, our resident nutrition and lifestyle coach. We only want to deliver the best which is why we are offering you the opportunity to train and learn from one of the top fitness models in the world. He has graced 36 covers so far and has four covers out this month! David has helped all body types reach amazing results and now he's bringing his skill to Cyclelates offering a model body preview Thursday night at 8pm!

THE WORKOUT: This weider/pilates inspired system designed by celeb fitness model David Kimmerle will get you runway or fitness cover ready! He will teach you his top tips and tricks which he has tagged as the "Kimmerle Equation" which equals all the tools you need to transform every muscle group in your body. Check it out this Thursday!

Mommy and Me comes to Spinlates!! Workout with your Baby!!

The workshop is finally here so tell all your mommy friends:) Lose that baby weight and bond with your new bundle of joy! What better why to get back in shape, socialize with moms, and tone up the body while stimulating your baby. Spinlates introduces the "Mommy and Me" workshop. We will run the workshop on Thursdays at 1pm (Starting October 20, 2011). Based on demand we will add other workshop times soon. To sign up for the class, click book classes, enter your mindbody user name and password (create one if you don't have it), click workshops, and book the workshop session you would like to attend. As we start the program we are currently limiting attendance to non-walking babies. Prices and packages are listed below. Can't wait to workout with you and your new bundle of joy!

Class Description:

Designed to help mommy connect with baby and reconnect with her body. Tone up, have fun, and bond with your baby. Our instructor has worked with several pre/post-natal clients. Her techniques help new mothers enjoy the spiritual and physical benefits of yoga and pilates.

One Session: $35.00
Five Sessions: $150.00 ($30 per class)
Ten Sessions: $250.00 ($25 per class)

Meet Cyclelates by HBHM Studios

Papa's got a brand new bag..Or name in this case!

In order to gain stronger brand control for future projects Spinlates by HBHM Studios will be changing to Cyclelates by HBHM Studios.

Same great studio in a hot new dress! We will still have the same staff and web address: www.myspinlates.com. We will also have www.cyclelates.com. Thanks for all your patience and support as we will be changing the signs and brochure in the studio very soon:) I am so appreciative of your continued support!
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Bambi

Meet our 1st JP Challenge Winner!!! Congrats Janine!

OUR FIRST JP CHALLENGE WINNER!

RESULTS: Janine came in very lean with little to no muscle tone. During the JP Challenge she decreased her fat%, BMI%, and went down two pants sizes. As you can see Janine has turned her fat into to long lean muscles. Before she refused to wear tights with a short top now she is ready to take them down the runway:) She feels more confident, energetic, and motivated to achieve more. We are so proud of you! Go Janine!

WHAT SHE DID: Janine completed a 30 session combination of Spinlates and Pilates. She attribute her ex-muffin top to Adrian's muffin stop! Her favorite time to attend class is early am so she is off to a great start. Before starting this workout she never had the energy to get up but now she pops up at 6:30am ready to go and get results.

Janine's Testimony:

Spinlates was an answer to prayer...literally. I had been doing yoga for six months, although I felt much calmer - I was looking for something that would get me more toned and give me more cardio. I never was one to do those crazy bootcamps. I tried many times - but always felt there was more pain than gain. When I went to my first Spinaltes class, I was hooked. I have a ton of energy - I never liked to get up at 6:30 am until now....and I didn't know that was possible, since I am an artist and work all sorts of hours. Adrian and Drew are awesome teachers - and each have their unique qualities that keep the workouts very well rounded. The spin teachers are awesome too. I've never had a 'bad' class or instructor. In the past I have gotten bored quickly with workout classes, but have yet to feel like any class is repetitive or mundane - nor do I think I ever will. Spinlates has have an immensely positive effect on the way I feel, look, eat and live. I hope they open one up in every city!! :)

JP CHALLENGE DETAILS:

THE CHALLENGE: Let’s put Joseph Pilates’s quote to the test! Attend 30 Pilates Reformer or Spinlates Sessions in the next few months. For faster results and a stronger chance of winning try to complete your 30 sessions as fast as you can!

THE PRIZE: One Month Unlimited Classes at Spinlates by HBHM Studios & a HOT new body

THE RULES: Must submit a “Before” picture and allow Spinlates by HBHM Studios to take measurements of your arms, waistline, hips, and thighs. Measurements will be kept on file and will be used if you consent to the marketing agreement. The option to show or not show your face will be given. The challenge will run for the rest of the month into next month. On the 15th of every Month we will select a winner via an online voting tool. Contestants must check in via Facebook and comment on what session they are on and class they are taking. At the end of the contest your class visits will be on display for others to see the exact routine you followed. You can add any other tips as well.

MONTHLY WINNER: The winner will be selected on actually results of measurements and online voting. The monthly winner will be featured in our newsletter and receive one month of unlimited classes.

Start Today!

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Get 10% for every friend you refer! Bring 10 friends in and workout for free for 30 days! Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Spinlates Referral Program - Bring a friend and earn 10% off your next membership purchase! Each friend you bring in earns you 10%, bring 10 friends in and workout for free! Start inviting your buddies and strangers today!

Want to Improve your Practice? Book a Private!

Are you looking to take your practice to the next level? Accelerate your weight loss? Blast problem areas?

Book a private or nutrition consult today!

One hour privates of your choice only $85.00

Email info@myspinlates.com to request times and instructors.

Starting This Week! Meet Drew's New 50 Minute Morning Workout!

Ditch or bring the coffee for these early morning workouts! Perfect for the time sensitive clients that want to get in and out with AMAZING results.


When: Every Monday: 8am & 9am and Thursday 8am - 50 MM Group Reformer


The Flow: Stretching/Ab Blasting/Cardio Row/Arms&Legs/Cardio Row

Come check it out! Reserve your space now via our online software.

Reach your inner zen! Unlimted Yoga for $49!!

September is Yoga month! To celebrate view our new promotion for Unlimited Yoga for 30 days!



Power Yoga is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm. Come join the crowd!



See the benefits of Yoga below:

	Increasing Flexibility – yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those joints that are never really on the ‘radar screen’ let alone exercised.
	Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons – likewise, the well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body. Surprisingly it has been found that the body which may have been quite rigid starts experiencing a remarkable flexibility in even those parts which have not been consciously work upon. Why? It is here that the remarkable research behind yoga positions proves its mettle. Seemingly unrelated “non strenuous” yoga positions act upon certain parts of the body in an interrelated manner. When done together, they work in harmony to create a situation where flexibility is attained relatively easily.
	Massaging of ALL Organs of the Body – Yoga is perhaps the only form of activity which massages all the internal glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner, including those – such as the prostate - that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime. Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder. One of the far-reaching benefits of yoga is the uncanny sense of awareness that it develops in the practitioner of an impending health disorder or infection. This in turn enables the person to take pre-emptive corrective action
	Complete Detoxification – By gently stretching muscles and joints as well as massaging the various organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body. This helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.
	Excellent toning of the muscles – Muscles that have become flaccid, weak or slothy are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess flab and flaccidity.

You Asked and We Have Added! Take Adrian's Boot Camp (No Additional Charge)

We have now added Adrian's Boot Camp -Adrianaline 60 to the regular schedule. If you have an unlimited membership that includes Pilates and Spinlates you can take the class with no additional fee:) Come check it out! Adrianaline 60 will be offered Tuesday and Friday at 7am, Tuesday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 11am. Enjoy!

Down Another 5lbs and Counting!!! Go Laura!

I am thrilled to report that, since my last entry two weeks ago, I have lost another five pounds—that’s 15 total, people. Holla!

Along the way I have picked up a few tips from the trainers at Spinlates that have helped me on my way to ever-increasing fitness, and I wanted to share a few with you.

First off, per the gorgeous and charming Adrian Ramirez, the perfect pre-workout snack is a handful of plain, unsalted almonds (conveniently available across the street at Trader Joe’s). Eating properly, pre-workout, is essential; you might not have the energy to give it your all without a little food in your belly.

Adrian also told me that you should consume 20 grams of protein after every workout—optimally, within 30 minutes of the conclusion of your class—to ensure that your body builds muscle instead of burning it for fuel. “The ideal protein is lean, grilled chicken breast—you are not going to get fat eating chicken breast!” says Adrian. (A wide variety of pre-cooked chicken breasts are also available at TJ’s.)

Another important component of workout prep is water. A good rule of thumb, for Spinning, especially, is to consume one ounce per minute on the bike. I bring a liter to every class and drink more when I get home—proper hydration is key to keeping your body working properly, your skin looking fresh and dewy—it also keeps you from overeating.

A tip for those who find plain water dull and uninspiring: Get a Soda Stream and make your own seltzer water (you can also add calorie-free fruit essences like lemon, lime and raspberry made by the company, or just squeeze a bit of juice in yourself). Available at Bed, Bath and Beyond (right next door to the Spinlates studio), the Soda Stream uses CO2 cartridges to carbonate your filtered tap water, and the resulting beverage is super-refreshing. It is also crazy-fun to make!

Laura Has Lost 10lbs and Continues to Shape Up:) Follow her journey

It’s really crazy what you can achieve in less than one month of regular attendance at the Spinlates studio. (Fittingly enough, their catchphrase—printed on the back of all the trainers’ T-shirts—is “A Little Bit of Crazy Is Always Fun! A motto inspired by the endlessly positive, embracing-the-edge owner, Bambi Martin.

I have been indulging in the smorgasbord of awesome classes at Spinlates (the eponymous mix of Pilates and Spinning), group Reformer Pilates classes, and power yoga over the past three weeks; I have taken ten classes total. I have also been watching my diet, keeping it high in protein and low in carbs and simple sugars.

Ready for the exciting part? I went to the doctor today, and on the medical scale, I had lost ten pounds since my last visit just two months ago! I am only five-foot-five, so this is a pretty huge percentage for me.

Clothes that hadn’t fit me in over 18 months (when my aforementioned breakup and ice-cream wallowing hit) now zip up easily. My posture is much more erect and elegant. I can feel muscles—like my obliques—that have not been in evidence in a good ten years.

Ten seems like the magic number here, right? My experience totally echoes the Joseph Pilates’s famous quote (and the basis for Spinlates’s JP 30 Session Challenge): “In ten sessions, you will feel the difference, in twenty you will see the difference, and in thirty you'll have a whole new body.”

I am here to shout from the (Hollywood) hilltops that I can most definitely feel a difference—I can also see it, as can my friends and the lovely, encouraging trainers at Spinlates.

Even more wonderful, I feel a happiness, confidence and a lightness of spirit that I haven’t had in a long, long time. (Another exciting tidbit: I have been getting hoards of dates with some very charming suitors.) I attribute all of this good stuff to Spinlates.

Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been a breeze: I have sweated and struggled and, yes, ached a bit (in a good way) on this journey.

After each class, I feel I have left all I have on that Reformer and/or bike. It hasn’t been easy. The cool thing is, however, all I need do is walk into the studio and—boom!—the work begins. The classes are so incredible and well-taught (and the tunes are so hot) that you have nary a moment to think or look at the clock…and, 55 minutes later, you have worked out every inch of your body.

And I am here to tell you that these classes give you dividends unrivaled by any workout I have ever known. I can’t wait for class 20…and 30…and on into a lifetime of fitness ignited on the corner of Sunset and Vine!

Laura Vogel is a writer and editor who has written for Real Simple, Martha Stewart, In Style, The Washington Post and The New York Post. She just took her tenth class at Spinlates on July 26, and will be sharing her progress and other fitness tips in this blog every other week.

Chic New Hollywood Workout Studio Puts Joseph Pilates’s Claims to the Test Hollywood, California

Joseph Pilates, the celebrated fitness pioneer, made some pretty intense claims about his stretching-and-resistance-based exercise system. Sure, you’ve seen the gorgeous dividends of Pilates in the bodies of stars like Madonna and Jenifer Aniston, but did you know that its founder made specific, quantifiable assertions about results?
Indeed, 66 years ago, Joseph Pilates made a potent promise about his utterly unique workout: “In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20, you will see the difference. And in 30, you'll be on your way to having a whole new body.”
Spinlates by HBHM Studios, a brand-new boutique exercise studio is putting Pilates’s “whole new body” claim to the test with a scientifically verified 30-session challenge.
Hollywood’s Spinlates, as the name implies, specializes in a killer hybrid group class of Reformer-based Pilates (30 minutes) and Spinning (20 minutes). Clients are in and out in about 55 minutes—a huge boon to time-pressed Angelinos. Most impressively, owner Bambi Martin has already begun noticing amazing results among her members.
“The first change I noticed was in the shoulders, abs, and general posture of all my clients. I realized I have to document these changes since so many clients are seeing such strong results,” says Martin.
Since Spinlates is scrupulously devoted to teaching Joseph Pilates’s original principals, his quote came to mind, and Martin launched the “JP Joseph Pilates Challenge.” Martin decided to use the exercise master’s own words to inspire her clients. Thus, she created the challenge: Clients who produced the best results in 30 classes will win a free month’s membership.
The Challenge: Put Joseph Pilatesʼs quote to the test, and discover whether a “whole new body” is yours after 30 classes. Students are encouraged to attend 30 Pilates Reformer or Spinlates sessions as quickly as possible, for faster results clients are encouraged to complete the challenge in two months.
The Prize: One month unlimited classes at Spinlates by HBHM Studios and, naturally, a hot new body!
The Rules: Members who wish to participate must submit a “before” picture and allow a Spinlates by HBHM Studios representative take measurements of their arms, waistline, hips, and thighs before their first class. Contestants must check in via Facebook and log each class they complete. On the 15th of every month, the studio will select a winner via an online voting tool. At the end of each competitor’s 30 classes, each participant’s class visits—as well as diet and other tips—will be on display for all members.
Monthly Winner: Each month’s champion will be selected based on a combination of their measurement results and online votes by other members. The monthly winner will be featured in our newsletter and will receive one month of unlimited classes.
Joseph Pilates was right about a lot of things—Spinlates by HBHM Studios will find out if his most inspiring message was true; stay tuned for our results!

Sprint Away from Fat at Spinlates by HBHM Studios

In an Australian study, people who cranked out 20 minutes of high-intensity interval training 3 days a week dropped 10 percent of their body fat, while those who exercised longer but at a lower intensity didn't lose any. Ignite your weight loss by performing the study's exercise-bike routine: Sprint for 8 seconds, then slow to an easy pace for 12 seconds. Repeat for 5 minutes. Go for longer as the sessions become easier. Why does this work? Sprints up your levels of catecholamine, a chemical that triggers fat burn! For an easier more motivating option visit a Spinlates or Spin Remix class. In Spinlates we focus on sprinting and climbing for 20 minutes to deliver that heart pumping cardio you crave after Pilates:) For class times visit: www.myspinlates.com

Spinlates by HBHM Studios Introduces Adrian's Pilates Boot Camp!

Adrian's Pilates Boot Camp!

You LOVE his Reformer and Spinlates classes now meet Adrian's Pilates Boot Camp - a new cutting edge workout that targets every muscle in the body from the inside out. His 60 minute class takes you to the next level of Pilates fitness, combining high intensity cardio, extra strength resistance training, and coordination exercises. Adrian's unique approach revolutionizes the Pilates world as the key principles of classical Pilates are practiced, safely lengthening,
toning, defining, and reforming the body at a faster rate. Inhale life! Exhale happiness!


Adrian will be the first to start one of many special programs we will offer at Spinlates. This class is not included in the any spinlates membership packages. To book this class: Log into Mind Body - Click the Workshops Tab - Find the Boot Camp Class you would like to attend - Click Sign Up Now and follow the steps:)

Cost: $35 per class (Packages coming soon)
When: Saturday 8:00am-9:00am & Sunday 12:00pm-1:00pm (Starting July 23rd)
Supplies: You will need toe sox and tennis shoes

How Spinlates Changed My Life?

Not so very long ago, my life looked very, very different.

I was skinny, fit and felt pretty.

I thought the trajectory of my life was set. I was married to a wonderful man, I worked at the very top of my field in Manhattan, I had a beautiful home and lots of amazing friends.

Sometimes, life throws you a curveball, and the one I got was a doozie. It cost me nearly everything—the love of my husband, my house, many of my friends. The very short story of the ugly mess: I fell “in love” with another man, and he turned out to be a terrible person.

Fast forward to 18 months ago: Me, in a studio in Brooklyn, terribly alone. I didn’t drink or do drugs, so food was my pain-numbing agent of choice. I gained roughly 40 pounds.

It’s hard to look at pictures of that time because I don’t see myself in there at all. It’s like my eyes have gone dead, surrounded by masses of flesh.

As I began to slowly crawl my way out of a sugar-induced stupor, fitness-minded friends would try to help inspire me to exercise and eat more healthily. To be honest, though, I just didn’t care enough to try—I still looked as miserable outside as I felt inside.

Six months ago, in a bid to inject joy into my life again, I moved to L.A., and I adore it here. I love hiking in the canyons with my dog, I love all the fresh produce at the farmer’s market. I had begun to ever-so-slightly care about my body and my spirit again.

A couple of weeks ago—it was like a shot from God himself—I was presented with the opportunity to work with Spinlates. I took a killer Spinlates (Spinning-and-Pilates hybrid) class and then met with the studio’s effervescent owner Bambi Martin, and was immediately sold.

At the Spinlates studio, my heart was touched (by the kindness of the owner and the amazing instructors). I achieved difficult physical feats that I’d thought impossible. Most importantly, Spinlates got me back in touch with that girl who loved to exercise—because it felt great for her mind, body and spirit.

Bambi and her team are helping me to banish that heartbroken girl—the one who sat watching bad TV and eating ice cream right out of the container.

The moment I walk into the Spinlates studio, I feel that they can see the two Lauras: The out-of-shape, overweight one, and the beautiful, fit, joyous one. And I know that they want the right me to win.

Laura Vogel is a writer and editor who has written for Real Simple, Martha Stewart, In Style, The Washington Post and The New York Post. She just took her third class at Spinlates in July 11, and will be sharing her progress and other fitness tips in this blog every other week.

Music We Love! Gotta Love Girls from the South! Especially Louisiana:)

Strange video, great Spin Song!!!

Are you Skinny Fat?

Being thin doesn't make you healthy. New research in the journal of Obesity found that women who were a normal weight but had more than 30% body fat had symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that raises the chances of developing heart disease. To determine your body fat, use a scale with BIA, which measures it for you. If you do not have this type of scale we have one at Spinlates that can measure it for you! If your body fat is high, strength-train twice a week to boost your lean muscle mass. In other words spinlates or pilates!

Join the 30 session challenge at the studio and we will track all of the above with your measurements so you can document your success! See you in the studio! xoxo, Spinlates

Enter the JP 30 Session Challenge for a Chance to Win One Month Unlimited!

The JP 30 Session Challenge
by Spinlates by HBHM Studios

"In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20, you will see the difference. And in 30, you'll be on your way to having a whole new body."
-Joseph Pilates




THE CHALLENGE: Let’s put Joseph Pilates’s quote to the test! Attend 30 Pilates Reformer or Spinlates Sessions in the next few months. For faster results and a stronger chance of winning try to complete your 30 sessions as fast as you can!

THE PRIZE: One Month Unlimited Classes at Spinlates by HBHM Studios & a HOT new body

THE RULES: Must submit a “Before” picture and allow Spinlates by HBHM Studios to take measurements of your arms, waistline, hips, and thighs. Measurements will be kept on file and will be used if you consent to the marketing agreement. The option to show or not show your face will be given. The challenge will run for the rest of the month into next month. On the 15th of every Month we will select a winner via an online voting tool. Contestants must check in via Facebook and comment on what session they are on and class they are taking. At the end of the contest your class visits will be on display for others to see the exact routine you followed. You can add any other tips as well.

MONTHLY WINNER: The winner will be selected on actually results of measurements and online voting. The monthly winner will be featured in our newsletter and receive one month of unlimited classes.

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