When you walk into a strength training class, one of the first things you need to do is choose your weight. In our Kettlebell AMPD classes, for example, you have 3 weights to choose from – 5 pounds, 8 pounds, or 10 pounds. How do you know which one will give you the best workout?…
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“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” Emily Bronte So many women (and men, and people who fall outside the binary genders) are sharing their pain through the #metoo posts. The experiences of sexual harassment and assault are often traumatic and can…
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Our 3rd Annual Body Positivity Photo Shoot was attended by Cailin Crowe, a Northwestern student working on a video project. This is what she created – take a look!
“I say, it’s in the reach of my arms, the span of my hips, the stride of my step, the curl of my lips. I’m a woman phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.” Maya Angelou We have, over the past 7 years, seen a lot of women cross our threshold at Hip Circle. It is truly…
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Our mission is clear: Through dance, fitness, and community we empower ALL women to believe they are strong, beautiful, and worthy of attention. How does this relate to the horiffic events in Charlottesville, VA? The hate displayed this weekend, both in the actions of the marchers and in the explanations/denials/excuses offered on their behalf, robs…
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Fall Schedule! It’s time to switch into gear for Fall – “Back to School” season signals the return of routines and regular schedules, even if we don’t have kids! We are taking our annual Summer Holiday the week of August 20th and will be coming back to our new class schedule as of Sunday, August…
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The Right to Bare Arms – Body Positivity in Action, Year 3 Since 2015, we have taken to the streets (or the beach) to be loud and proud in our existence as women. We don’t curate who comes to the photo shoots – any woman who sees our Facebook event or who hears about…
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PHEW! What a whirlwind! We launched (with one heck of a party) on 6/1 and have been running ever since! Please allow me a moment to thank ALL THE PEOPLE who came together to help make the night a success: Our AMAZING Volunteers I know that all events take team work, and that a lot…
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