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Capoeira is an afro-brazilian martial arts created by the slaves from Africa in Brazil sometime after the 16th century. It combines the elements of dance, music and martial arts. Our Mestre Jelon Vieira is responsible for bringing capoeira to the US in the 70′s. Our group Capoeira Luanda is very proud to celebrate this spectacular event and we invite you all to come join us and watch some excellent capoeira from capoeiristas all over the world. There are a full week of intense workshops but the main event will be this Saturday 9/4.  Click the image below to see the enlarged version.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Cindy Lai Fitness

Cindy Lai Fitness invites you to 35 years of Capoeira in the United States

I’m excited to present an article on kettlebells which I was interviewed for in the August issue of Hair and Beauty Magazine. Kettlebells made such an impact on the writer after taking a class that she felt compelled to spread the word on kettlebells.

Kettlebell training  is such a great and intense functional workout like no other, that it is gaining momentum in the east coast over the past few years.  I fell in love with kettelbells  the moment I laid my hands on them years ago and have never looked back.  It’s an exceptional tool which the Russians have mastered and even used to win the olympics in 1981.  Make no mistake, this is not a passing fad.

The kettlebell is an excellent dynamic tool which helps us strengthen in all aspects: muscular endurance, cardiovascular, power, speed, balance, agility, coordination, flexibility and mobility all at one time and in a shorter period of time.  The added bonus is that it burns a ton of calories as well, unlike traditional strength training.

Give it a try…. it’s not as scary as it looks!  Once you learn to master it and become one with the kettlebell, you will reap many of its benefits.

Those of you who have never worked with kettlebells before, it is best to seek out a professional who can teach you proper form and technique.  You do not use the kettlebell like a dumbell or barbell.  It is not meant to be used in that manner.  If you are interested in learning more, you are more than welcome to come to my kettlebell boot camp on Saturdays in the West Village.  Please email me at cindy@cindylaifitness.com for more details.

In the meantime, keep swing, high-pulling, snatching, jerking and rocking it!  Kettlebells rule!

Cindy Lai Fitness

View the article here (PDF)