NEW Bellydance Cardio Dance + Friday Faves
Thank goodness it’s Friday, huh?
Even though it was kind of a stressful week with all of the blog crashes and server issues – so thankful I had Cody and Ryan to help a girl out!- a lot of good things happened, too. We had our usual Wednesday night yoga party, wonderful family dinners and swimming with Liv, lots of dance classes at work, and little things to get ready for our Key West fam’s arrival. They get here TOMORROW, so the weekend looks like it will be a great big party 😉 Me gusta.
Sasha and I filmed a little bellydance video to share with ya today. (Please check out our YouTube channel if you haven’t already!) We were getting ready to dance and our friend Elizabeth came in to see if she could watch. We asked her if she wanted to join us and were so stoked when she said yes. This is probably my favorite we’ve done so far.. not only because I love Sasha’s choreo and we also have Elizabeth dancing with us, but our friend Sara barges in with a boisterous, “HEYYYYY!!!!” towards the end of the video. It’s pretty much amazing.
This video is a little different than our Zumba videos because Sasha verbally cues the choreography; it’s easy to know what’s coming next.
Hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much to all of you for the Summer Shape Up check-ins. Even when the blog was down, you were still Instagram/Twitter machines, and even emailing me your wonderful photos. I’m blown away by your hard work this year! Finish strong- we only have one week left! I’m shocked it’s almost over. Make week 4 the best one yet. Be sure to check your email later tonight for the workout and meal ideas.
Some of the pics from this week:
Veronica after dominating Workout 3:
CJ, who loooooved the plie squat series 😉 (muahaha)
Chelsea’s chicken cacciatore:
Elena (and her pup!) after a run and yoga:
Katie (and her sweet baby!) after scenic steady state:
Have a wonderful Friday <3
xoxo
Gina
Check out the latest Family post here. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
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I’d have to agree with you – thank gosh it’s Friday. It’s been a long week it feels like.
Sounds like it will be a super fun weekend for you!
Never a bad thing when there’s a big family party;)
Oh yes…I’m so glad it’s Friday!!!
Loved the bellydance cardio video!
Have great time with your family!
Have a great time with your family visiting this weekend!
Yay Friday 🙂 Thanks for another awesome week of SSU! Woot! I can’t believe 3 three is almost over. Love the body shaming post, btw. You’re awesome, Gina!! 🙂
I LOVE your tank in this vid. care to disclose where you got it?
thank you! i got it at the boutique at work but the brand is funky yoga
here’s the link: http://www.funkyyoga.com/yoginis/tank-tops/protect-girls-burnout-racer-tank-top-wh
thanks! i’ll be the envy of everyone at the studio (;
Happy Friday!! These past 3 weeks have flown by. I did workout 3 (2x) with an ab burner and a 20-min HIIT this morning.
I can’t wait to see my thighs after all of these plié squats. 🙂 Have a good weekend.
Yay for Friday!!
The belly dance cardio looks fun!
May I just say that I really enjoy your videos with Sasha? I’m not sure how to say this without sounding like I’m slamming her…I’m not. From what I can see she’s not an itty bitty 5’4″ little thing. It looks like she’s got some height but she’s super fit and clearly very confident. I find her (and you 🙂 ) inspiring.
thank you- we have so much fun dancing and teaching together 🙂
sasha is absolute gorgeous. way tall (i think she’s 5’11?), fit and an amazing dancer. so happy you’re enjoying the videos!
Cute video:) Looks like a fun way to burn some calories…dancing and laughing!
TGIF! I have been enjoying all workout! Can’t believe this will be our last week, looking forward to it! Have a great weekend!
Belly dance is one of those exercises I cannot get a grasp on! My lack of motoric coordination kills me at times :(.
I will try it anyway … Who knows?!
Have a nice weekend!
Loved the video and your friend towards was to funny. thanks for sharing.
This week has been challenging to say the least and I’m SO glad it’s Friday (and finally “officially” Summer!). Your ridiculously awesome arm burner (h-e-l-l-o upright rows and row pulses) felt great last night but man did it make the renegade rows hurt more than usual this morning 🙂 Already looking forward to cardio mañana…a good sweat always gets the weekend off on the right foot and helps me forget about the crazy that went down Mon-Fri. Have a great night!
Looks like a fun video, I’ll have to try it! For now I’m enjoying my Friday rest day at the beach with my little family, welcoming summer.
I love your videos so cute! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Love + Shine COURTSTAR
I am pretty confident that you are the most adorable/awesome person alive. LOVE the vid! <3
haha you know how to make a girl blush 🙂 so happy you liked the video!
xoxo
Gina, did you chop your hair?? It looks like it in the video from the side (or maybe it’s in a floppy bun?). If so, adorable!!
not yet! it’s in a messy bun 🙂
Your videos look like such a blast! Have an awesome weekend!
Videos are too good. Really had a blast with this. Thanks for sharing.
I have always wanted to do go to a belly dancing class. I have done an online video, but the classes like so much fun!
Awww, LOVE the video! You girls can shimmy 🙂 Can’t believe that SSU is down to the last week. I had a date with the elliptical for today’s steady state.
Can’t believe it’s the last week of SSU! I’m definitely going to keep going with the weights and circuit workouts as I can see differences in my arms and abs already and feel stronger – thanks so much Gina! (I’ve not had my week 4 email yet though, should I have?)
You all look great doing that belly dance. I love it!
Haha, great video, and I’m laughing out loud at Sara’s entry!
And can I give props to Elizabeth for looking flawless?!
i love to time spend with my family.. that’s a great article dear..i really enjoy this so much.. keep it up.