07 December by Alessa Caridi

JōbuFIT promises you fitness in the workplace and beyond. Try out these 5 exercises you can add to any shopping adventure and ShopFIT.

~ Your New ShopFIT Routine ~

The Search for Your Size Heel Raises

Flipping through racks can take a while. Squeeze your bum and lift your heels every time you flip past another article of clothing, book, or electronic. Search and tone your calves all at the same time.

The Dressing Room Line (or any type of line) Knee-Ups

Hold your great new finds directly out in  front of you; arms stretched long. Lift your knees in a marching motion as high as you can. Repeat until a dressing room opens or your arms feel like they are going to drop everything you are holding.

The Try It On Toe Touch

The dressing room finally opens and you have a ton of things to try on. Give your back a break and your legs a good stretch: touch your toes before and after trying on each great holiday find.

The Long Line Power Pose...

28 November by Alessa Caridi

Breathing focuses our mind and steadies our body.
This month learn about how your lung support you in your day-to-day activities.
Learn about your body.
Protect your body.
You only get one- there are no upgrades or trade-ins.

Lung Capacity

We don’t always utilize our entire lung capacity. In fact, when we are in our normal “resting state”, some areas of our lungs do not inflate at all. Exercising require more oxygen, so as we breath in our lungs expand to fill up with more fresh air. Exercise gives your body, including your lungs, a workout.

Exhale

In some exercise regiments, we are instructed to “breathe out all of the air” from our lungs. It may feel as though you have achieved this but, luckily, this is physically impossible. There is always residual volume left in your lungs. If our lungs were able to be evacuated of all air, then they would collapse on themselves and prohibit air flow from ever occurring again!

Fresh Oxygen

With each...

24 November by Alessa Caridi

Maybe it is just the holidays beginning, or maybe it is because SO MUCH has changed in the past year. But I feel compelled to share a bit of thanks. I’ll try my best to not get all emotional.

The thankful journey began when…
I finished undergrad in Los Angeles at UCLA. All I wanted to do was dance. Nothing else mattered, but I did not feel Los Angeles was my permanent home. I began to feel New York City’s pull, and 6 months after my graduation, I moved back to the great city to find my place in the NYC dance scene. Not long after my move I broke my foot. Pilates then became my main source of income- not just something I did on weekends. It’s kind of silly to say but I am thankful for that accident.

*I am thankful I took the time, while my body was healing, to work on my FIT-self and dive deeper into the workings of amazingness that is the human body.

*I am also thankful that I met my husband at this point. He loves adventure as much as I do and the U...

22 December by Alessa Caridi

The Holidays are not always jolly and bright…picking out the perfect gift for your friends and family while being crunched for time is STRESSFUL. Take a look at the 10 main holiday and ways to cope with them:

1.Crowds and long lines

Take a deep breath-everyone is waiting in the same line! Just think how relieved you’ll be after

2. Gaining weight

It’s the same song and dance every year- focus on small portions and resisting

3. Getting into debt

Spend special attention to sales and bargains-it’s the thought that counts!

4. Gift shopping

Make a list & Keep it simple. Gift-giving shouldn’t be a competition of who gives the best gifts

5. Traveling

We travel to spend the holidays with those we love…The hassle is worth the reward!

6. Seeing certain relatives

Keep conversations simple, remember you don’t have to see them everyday

7. Seasonal music

It’s hard to escape this time of year…sing one of your favorite tunes in your hea...

30 January by Alessa Caridi

We eat.
We Digest and process food through different organs.
OH! Our amazing bodies!
Learn about your body. Protect it. Choose your food wisely.
You only get one body. There are no trade-ins.

Your Liver

The liver has many diverse functions within your body, most of which can only be performed by the liver. This organ houses energy stores, detoxifies ingested foods, and filters toxins that find their way into your blood stream. Take good care of this important organ by avoiding excessive amounts of alcohol and acetaminophen.

Your Gallbladder

The gallbladder is the small neighbor to your liver. It helps the liver get rid of old red blood cells, and staying well-hydrated keeps it very happy.

Your Spleen

You can think of the spleen as a large reservoir of red blood cells. It’s primary job is to survey the bloodstream for old red blood cells and infectious agents.

Your Pancreas

The pancreas may seem insignificant based on relative size, but ...

26 December by Alessa Caridi

We eat.
We Digest to extract and absorb energy and nutrients.
Our bodies are capable of amazing things.
Learn about your body. Protect it. Choose your food wisely.
You only get one body. There are no trade-ins.

The Long Tract

The gastrointestinal tract is simply one long tube with specialized “pouches” along the way. Food flows through your body in this order: mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon. The entire tract is about 30 feet (9 meters) long.

Food Goes Down

The pharynx is a specialized tube that connects your nasal and oral cavities to the esophagus. When we eat and swallow, 2 involuntary, yet important actions take place. First, the uvula blocks the food from flowing upwards into the nasopharynx. Followed by the epiglottis blocking off the trachea to prevent aspiration. So the next time your snort milk from laughing and drinking at the same time, or accidentally allow food to “go down the wrong pipe,” you know which body...

15 February by Alessa Caridi

We have gotten so many wonderful reviews from our users since we have launched!

And we must say a HUGE THANK YOU!

But, I would be remised to not mention our 1 major critique: “I just can’t remember to complete my daily workouts.”

We know establishing new habits can be hard, but that’s what JōbuFIT should be:

Your New Healthy Habit.

Because: YOUR BODY AND YOUR BOSS will thank you!

So, we have decided to put together a few of our Jōbu- Reminder Tips. Try ’em out and see what works for you!

Here you go:

1.)  Do it First Thing: You wake up, brush your teeth, and get dressed. Get Jōbu just after! That way you won’t forget and, just like you prep your appearance, you can fortify your body for the day with JōbuFIT.

2.)  Timing is everything: Set an Alarm. Your make appointments for meetings and important phone calls. Create a daily calendar reminder for JōbuFIT.

3.)  Replace a not-so-great-habit with a healthy one JōbuFIT: Instead of that a

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13 March by Alessa Caridi

JōbuFIT always helps to Stretch and Strengthen your Body
But did you know the time you choose to Jōbu can help you better protect, de-stress, or awaken your body.

Keep reading to find out just when you should Jōbu to get the most out of your subscription.

Morning Jōbu to protect:
My college roommate used to tell me when we walked out of our dorm room each morning, “Alessa, it takes you a few steps to start walking correctly.” I never gave it much thought, but I knew what she was talking about. I needed to remind my body of proper alignment- it took a few steps to do that- and walking gave my body a good, simple wake up workout.
If you think this could be you too. I would suggest doing JōbuFIT first thing.

Wake up, brush teeth, wash face, Jōbu.
OR,
Get ready for work, drive to work, arrive at personal workspace, Jōbu.

Your body will benefit from starting your day the JōbuFIT way.

 
Midday Jōbu to de-stress:
If you have been following the Jōbu-Blog you...

19 October by Alessa Caridi

Your chosen profession is stressful. JōbuFIT is here to battle workplace stress and stress eating.

The work you do puts stress on your body and mind. So, let JōbuFIT’s 8-min or less daily workouts be the solution your busy day needs to de-stress, build a strong body, and even lose weight!

In the Jōbu-Blog we’ve been talking about sitting correctly, stretching to give your body a break and to reinvigorate, and even how to live healthy on the weekends and while traveling.

If you’ve been following us, we’ve even made healthy eating suggestions with our eating what’s in season posts.

So what about eating while you are in-office?

Did you know that eating while stressed can impair you from properly absorbing the vitamins and minerals in your food? It is true. #themoreyouknow

So what can you do if your job is stressful and

your office place doesn’t offer healthy eating options? 

COMMIT TO 5- 10 minutes of exercise after stress and before you ea...

30 June by Alessa Caridi

Maximize your vacation while minimizing your waistline

Kayla Incorvaia

Thanks to a study done by R.D.  Michelle Shepherd at the University of Georgia 61 percent of Americans gain weight while on vacation; they refer to this statistic as ‘creeping obesity’. According to the article posted on Men’s Health, there IS a way to stick to your diet while on vacation- follow the 12-step plan. Some of these suggestions, like #1. book a room with a kitchen, is a detail that needs to be planned out months in advance, and is sometimes just not possible. But I really believe the article gets it right in tip #7, wake up and workout. It’s great if your hotel has a fitness center, but why not try some early morning exploring on foot outside of your hotel? Go for a power walk through your temporary host city and get in a JōbuFIT #nothoughtlegworkout !! Just remember – especially if you are in a country that doesn’t speak your mother tongue- pack the hotel’s business card...