When You GO BEYOND

CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:46:00 -0400

Thank you so much for your support of our little blog. It’s the reason we revamped and now have a pretty sweet new home!

Please bookmark our new blog page (and tell your friends to do the same): www.beyondstudiosdallas.com/blog

We’ll still include your favorites—Tuesday Tunes, Flashback Fridays and Who’s Who blogs, to name a few—but we’ll also be posting even more health tips, fitness trends and guest write-ups from local professionals with the best inside scoop to take you BEYOND.

As always, any requests and feedback are welcome. Again, THANK YOU!

xo, The Enforcer

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:10:48 -0400

LIVE this week for your viewing pleasure: our brand new BLOG!

Thank you for your patience with us over the past few days. We’ll let you know where to find your new BEYOND eye candy (a.k.a. where to fuel your addiction) as soon as it’s clickable and bookmarkable :)

We promise it will be well worth the wait…

Getting to Know You...Lauren McHenry

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:01:00 -0400

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Sweets! I love ice cream, brownies, cookies, cake…I think all of my teeth are sweet teeth.

What is your astrological sign and do you fit the description?

My sign is Cancer, the crab. Yes, I do (for the most part) fit the description of using my “shell” as a tough exterior—I am very sensitive on the inside and will hide in my shell when I’m sad or hurt.

How many places have you lived and where?

New Orleans, LA
Jackson, MS
San Diego, CA
Little Rock, AR
Dallas, TX
Lawrence, KS

Most memorable vacation?

Going to China and walking along the Great Wall. It was incredible.

If you could have one super power what would it be and why?

To see the future. I don’t like surprises.

What makes you laugh?

A lot. I’m entertained pretty easily. Besides, laughing is good for your soul!

Favorite way to break a sweat?

Playing soccer outside.

Who inspires you and why?

My father. He is one of the most honest and hardest working men I know.

What do you like best about teaching BEYOND classes?

Seeing that look in someones eyes that they are focused, hungry for the workout, and that nothing is going to stop them from finishing.

What can we expect from your BEYOND Pedaling and BEYOND Pilates classes?

A pretty high intensity and motivating 50 minutes.

What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?

“Girl Like Me” by Miranda Lambert.

Favorite quote?

“Be on time, save your money, care about one another, love life, love people and have a desire to be somebody. All living is about love. Joy is in helping others.” - A centenarian’s rules of living

Favorite form of exercise?

Weight lifting.

Favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?

Time of day: dusk
Day of the week: Friday
Month of the year: October

What sound do you love?

The sound of my puppy snoring.

If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?

It would be a 20s themed, Great Gatsby-style costume party for someone’s birthday or a holiday.

If you knew the world was ending in 2012, what would you do differently?

Work less and live a little more outside my comfort zone.

If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?

Nelson Mandela.

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

I would choose to witness the falling of the Berlin Wall. Such a powerful moment for so many people.

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

Speak Mandarin fluently.

If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?

Rescuing all of the homeless and abused animals.

If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?

Be an adrenaline junkie: sky dive, bungie jump, race fast cars, and all that crazy stuff!

If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

Lilly, after my great grandmother.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

Get my car fixed.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?

Nancy Drew, she was awesome!

Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?

Eva Longoria.

What story does your family always tell about you?

The time I got lost in the Grand Canyon on my seventh birthday.

What do you miss most about being a kid?

Not caring what others thought.

Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best?

TBD.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?

Walked away from someone I love.

What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?

Having my engagement called off.

What is your life goal?

To be the best Lauren McHenry I am capable of being.

Tackle this Tuesday with a little BEYOND UMPH! **artistry...

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:40:46 -0400

Tackle this Tuesday with a little BEYOND UMPH!

**artistry credit = Caitlin

Wanna BOUNCE? Here’s what 30 seconds of BOUNCE looks like....

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:16:00 -0400

Wanna BOUNCE?

Here’s what 30 seconds of BOUNCE looks like. Sign up now!

New apparel at BEYOND! Bondi Band headbands, Body Rio...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:22:42 -0400

New apparel at BEYOND!

Bondi Band headbands, Body Rio leggings, and BEYOND tops. Head over to Lovers now.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS - Kendall + Natalie

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Kendall + Natalie

They may look innocent here, but don’t be fooled. These two will take you BEYOND now!

Join us for Spinspiration this weekend—get sweaty, be...

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:30:00 -0400

Join us for Spinspiration this weekend—get sweaty, be inspired and ride it out. More details here.

We’re OBSESSED Wednesdays - Paws in the City What great...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:55:00 -0400

We’re OBSESSED Wednesdays - Paws in the City

What great photos from our event on Saturday, September 15 with Paws in the City! Thank you for helping us make the weekend such a BEYOND success. You donated, adopted and worked it out for a wonderful cause.

For more on Paws in the City, please click here. And be on the lookout for our next event with this organization—Pedaling for Paws, anyone?

Tuesday Tunes with Vicki

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:26:00 -0400

Click here to play them all:

Stars (Hold On) - Youngblood Hawke

Now or Never - Outasight

Titanium - David Guetta feat. Sia

Allegretto - Bond

Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine

Everybody Talks - Neon Trees

Maneater - Nelly Furtado

International Love - Pitbull feat. Chris Brown

Shake It Out(Benny Benassi Remix)- Florence + The Machine

Roadhouse Blues (Crystal Method Remix) - The Doors vs. The Crystal Method

No You Girls- Franz Ferdinand

We Are Young - Fun.

Let It Die - Foo Fighters

This Years Love - David Gray

BOUNCE is sexy. We know it, and so should you. Jump into the...

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:51:43 -0400

BOUNCE is sexy. We know it, and so should you.

Jump into the action with us this week—BOUNCE makes its Lovers debut on Friday and Saturday.

How much protein is enough? Check out this guide to make sure...

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:37:25 -0400

How much protein is enough? Check out this guide to make sure you’re getting the right amount.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS - Julie

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:59:00 -0400

Julie has always been quite the fashionista…

BOUNCE PREVIEW THIS WEEKEND

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:19:00 -0400

Get ready to BOUNCE this weekend with Brandi + Chris:

BOUNCE by BEYOND previews are on Saturday, September 15 at our Lovers studio during the Pilates for Paws event.

Don’t worry. It won’t look anything at all like this.

Don’t forget to use your fullosophie coupon by the end of...

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:34:51 -0400

Don’t forget to use your fullosophie coupon by the end of today.

**Read more about Dallas’s new farm-to-fork gourmet delivery service!

Tuesday Tunes with The Energizer

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:52:36 -0400

Ride on with Kendall’s Pedaling playlist:

**Click here to listen!

Take You Higher - Goodwill & Hook N Sling

Cry (Just a Little) - Bingo Players

Fade Into Darkness (Vocal RadioMix) - Avicii

Marry the Night - Lady Gaga

Shake it Out - Florence + The Machine

R.I.P. - Rita Ora feat. Tinie Tempah

Sail - Awolnation

Up All Night - One Direction

Lifeline - Angels & Airways

Crank It Up - David Guetta feat. Akon

Run - Flo Rida feat. RedFoo

Silhouettes -Avicii

Wipe Your Eyes - Maroon 5

The Blower’s Daughter - Damien Rice

Getting to know you...Kerry Peterson

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:04:00 -0400

What is your astrological sign and do you fit the description?

Virgo. Yes, cleaning out closets is my favorite past time.

If you were a fruit or vegetable, which one would you be and why?

An avocado, because I could live on them.

How many places have you lived and where?

Lots. Chicago, South Africa, Massachusetts, Colorado, New Orleans, but in Dallas for 13 years, I’m from here now!

Most memorable vacation?

Tanzania – the Serengeti.

Favorite way to de-stress?

A pedaling class with fantastic music that lets you forget the world for 50 minutes. And Tito’s, Tito’s also works well.

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt.

If you could have one super power what would it be and why?

A beautiful singing voice. Mine is terrible.

What makes you laugh?

Friends who know me well enough to make jokes at my expense.

Favorite way to break a sweat?

Lying on the beach.

Who inspires you and why?

Creative people. Love art and design.

If you were a cartoon character, which one would you be and why?

The one that runs around in circles and gets crushed by an anvil dropping from the sky every episode.

What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?

Tennis, but I’m not as good as the amount of time I spend in tennis clothing would suggest.

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?

Writing my own biography, and answering questions like this. But I love Elissa.

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?

Saturday morning at the studio.

What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?

Public buses.

If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like & what would it be for?

40th birthday in Africa with all my buddies.

If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?

Isabelle Allende, my favorite writer.

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

Seeing our great-great-great grandchildren, how they live, what they are like.

If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?

A book.

If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?

Learn to kite surf.

If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

K.C. It’s actually my initials and what I was called when I was little when there were too many Kerrys.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

Not tell anyone!

If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?” what would it be?

The answer to my daughter’s question: Why did God invent mosquitos?

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?

Emails, voicemail, texts – I never catch up.

What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?

There was an all-night movie marathon of Steel Magnolias, Terms of Endearment, and Beaches. Still recovering.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?

Morning sickness.

What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?

Morning sickness.

What is your first memory of being really excited?

Being on a airplane, going somewhere!

What story does your family always tell about you?

When I decided to run away at age 13, I booked airfare to Australia and a hotel in Sydney. Got caught before I left fumbling around in my Dad’s office looking for my passport. Still haven’t been to Australia and would very much like to go.

What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?

A lot. I did a lot growing up that got me in trouble.

What was the first thing you bought with your own money?

Two paintings in New Orleans from an artist I had always admired.

When was the last time you were nervous?

I’m nervous now. My three year old won’t use the potty and I KNOW he has to go.

What is something you learned in the last week?

It takes 30 concrete trucks to pour a single foundation for one wind turbine.

At what age did you become an adult?

HA. Nice try.

What was the worst date you ever had?

I returned from a crazy business trip super-late, went out on the date, and fell asleep on him. I am now married to him.

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.

Yes, love pictures that make you realize the earth is a really big place and you really aren’t all the important in the scheme of things.

The best part of waking up is?

COFFEE.

What is your life goal?

Do it all!

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS - Amanda

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:48:27 -0400

Amanda has always wanted muscles. Even before she ever hit the gym. #showusthoseguns

THERE'S A NEW TRAMP IN TOWN

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:06:01 -0400

Get ready to BOUNCE.

WE'RE OBSESSED - Blake Brody®

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:04:00 -0400

Check out Blake Brody® In-Studio Footwear® at our Pilates for Paws event on Saturday, September 15. Sign up now to help us help Paws in the City (classes are by donation only) AND to check out these FABULOUS and FASHIONABLE Pilates, yoga and barre shoes.

**MORE ON OUR OBSESSION:

Blake Brody® In-Studio Footwear® combines the refinement and beauty of a ballet slipper with the advanced technology of fitness gear in a product that is both fashion and environmentally conscious.

The innovative shoes are made specifically for use during studio activities like barre, Pilates and yoga. The chic design of In-Studio Footwear® acknowledges the foot’s aesthetic and allows for its natural range of movements. The result is a stylish shoe that encourages stability, prevents cramping, and protects against moisture and irritants. Each shoe in the line is made with environmentally-conscious and vegan materials that were selected for their unique characteristics. The progressive technology behind the materials allows the shoes to be breathable, antimicrobial, and delicate enough to maintain a feel for studio surfaces.

Blake Brody® In-Studio Footwear® is available for purchase on blakebrody.com.