FREE Live Stream Fitness Escape Classes - Week 7 #StayAtHome #StrongerTogether Challenge

Life is a wonderful GIFT.

You have been ‘entrusted’ with talents and responsibilities.

“...From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48)

I can't believe I've hosted FREE 60 fitness sessions in 6 weeks: 2 sessions a day, 5 days a week.

When I started the FREE Live Stream Fitness Escape classes, I didn’t think I’d be inspiring others to stay active, stay home, move more and stay healthy. I started it for me - so I can have a structure in my day, to have a reason to wake up early.

I LOVE seeing everyone move, breathe, stretch, sweat a little, get stronger and most of all SMILE.

I have moms and grandmas - young and the not-so-young, zooming-in from NJ, NY, FL and CA. (The amazing thing is that they all figured out how to Zoom!)

Remember exercise does NOT have to be perfect. It does not have to be hard, it’s great if it gets better over time. But just doing it is the very FIRST step that you should take. Make it easy, make it fun and most importantly, do it on a regular basis.

In this journey, I'm excited to join forces with PAFCOMNJ, Horizon BCBSNJ and PCGNY to share Mind Habit Body #StrongerTogether Fitness Escape classes to a larger group of people.

Classes are FREE. Just pay it forward. Donate to your local small businesses (Front Line Appreciation Group) to deliver meals/goods to the Front Liners.

Donations have already been made to:

Bought Mask Kit from Urban Sewciety. Sew 28 fabric facial masks. Donated to the elderly in the neighborhood, family, friends and medical staff at Overlook Medical Center
Overlook Auxiliary Appreciation Hope and Gratitude flag (to help purchase an urgently needed XENEX sterlizing machine)
Die Covid Die Fundraiser Telethon (BCR) in the Philippines to help purchase supplies for Front Liners
(FLAG) Front Line Appreciation Group of Cranford
F.O.R.K. Initiative (Friends Of Rural Kids for the benefit of NYC Front Liners)

Follow Jen on Instagram (@gottalovemom) and MindHabitBody for updated weekly schedule and feedback.

Hugs & prayers,
xo

Here are some LOVE from the grandmas and moms in the Beginner Class:

" I really enjoy the classes. I feel the difference, especially my balance. I really appreciate the way you're teaching it. It's awesome." ~ Mae, Week 2 #FitnessEscape

"I love the Beginner class. It is geared towards the seniors. Thank you Jen for doing this. You keep us motivated. Join this class and reap the rewards. See your friends while you help yourself stay healthy." ~ Tobye, Week 4 #FitnessEscape

"Thank you Jen for giving us a reason to get up and move. In this time of social distancing, it's wonderful to exercise and see our friends, too. Since I have joined the classes, I am feeling much better and look forward to it everyday." ~ Helen, Week 4 #FitnessEscape

How to Join the FREE LIVE Stream Fitness Classes (See details below)

Note: Beginner Class on Monday, May 4th has been moved to 10:00 AM EST

Word of the Week: RESILIENCE

To escape the craziness and anxieties that we are all experiencing, let’s get STRONGER TOGETHER for a daily 25-minute workout that includes stretch, sweat & strength exercises that will get the blood pumping.

You'll need
▫️Yoga mat
▫️Dumbbells ( You can use towel, canned goods or water bottle as a replacement)
▫️Water
▫️Folding Chair (for balance or chair exercises)
▫️Smile

DISCLAIMER:
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately.

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