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To find out what it takes to fly through the air like a circus performer, we're turning to the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) to show us the ropes. With the Santa Monica Pier as our backdrop, the TSNY instructors teach us that a flying trapeze lesson is more fun than scary and that it's also a great workout for your core. Best of all — anyone can do it! Read more
Yes! I was one of the children who wanted to run away and join the circus, even in spite of the creepy clowns. I was lucky enough to live out a bit of this fantasy at the Trapeze School New York on the Santa Monica pier and take a turn on the flying trapeze. And it is nothing short of exhilarating. Learning to listen, understand, and implement commands while upside down is more challenging than I Read more
"To catch up with a girlfriend, rather than sit and have coffee for an hour, we'll hike in Topanga Canyon. I rarely go by myself because it's such a perfect way to exercise and be social at the same time. Doing that so easily is one of the things that's great about Los Angeles." — Elizabeth Banks on staying in shape and staying in touch. The actress appears on the November cover of Self, Read more
One person's fear is another's passion, at least when it comes to certain workouts. Whether you're adventurous or not, it's possible that a certain workout could strike fear into your heart. Here's a list of a few "extreme" workouts that people either love or hate: Rock climbing Sure, you may be completely safe and supported by ropes during your climb, but a fear of heights is a fear of Read more
Our lovely reader Xosofine02 tipped us off to this Who Wore It Better? Thanks doll! Audrina Patridge from "The Hills" and Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls both sported this sparkly gold trapeze dress. And take a look at the difference in the shoe choices! Audrina opted for gold metallic Loubs while Nicole went fierce with studded booties. Neither strike my fancy, but that's just me. Two Read more
Source Can You Pull Off The Trapeze Silhouette? I rock it like the star that I am! Eh, I can pull it off, but that look is tired. If only I could wear it and feel Fab... Other - do tell! Read more
Bored with your yoga classes recently? Then maybe you should try Aerial Yoga. It is a new type of Yoga that combines Yoga Asanas with movements done on a trapeze like apparatus. The physicality of training on any aerial apparatus complements the physicality of the Yoga Asanas - shoulders are stabilized while being stretched, core abdominal muscles can be strengthened and spinal flexibility Read more
Christian Louboutin talks showgirls and his trapeze talent! See Hollywood's hottest hunks saying "I love you" Delicious fruits and vegetables to eat up this Winter Softening scrubs that will save your skin Take a look at love, sex, & marriage in the days of Downton Abbey Movies about friendship the whole family will love Get the look: Read more
Christian Louboutin is celebrating 20 years of designing his gorgeous red soles this year, and he created a limited-edition capsule collection chock-full of his signature style to celebrate. We caught up with Mr. Louboutin at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, where he told us how he first got into the business, his perpetual obsession with showgirls, and how he's a pro on the trapeze. Watch our full Read more
Designer Prabal Gurung has just previewed the new uniforms he designed for Sephora, and they're a big change from the plain black ensembles you're used to seeing. Now, male "cast members" will have their choice of sleek, black separates with red detailing, and women will be wearing fitted pantsuits with blazers or black trapeze dresses with red accents. The classic palette and sophisticated feel Read more
