Moving at the rhythm of life.

October 2012 |  My Desk. | New York, New York

The Fit Cycle, moving at the rhythm of life!™

Querido Spanish Harlem,

You keep me up at night. I mean, you really keep me up at night. Why is the dog barking? Why is la música blaring? Take your lovers’ quarrel inside! Put those kids to bed! But then, if I don’t fight it, I count the beats instead of sheep and you comfort me. Your heartbeat becomes my own and soothes me into deep sleep.

Morning. No alarm. You jostle me awake, rudely at times, and I cut my eyes at you. But it’s only fleeting because I feel lucky to wake up to you. You inspire me. Your legacy, your sabor, your passion – en fuego! Your energy is palpable and I covet it on days when I’m away too long. You coo at me on the street and welcome me home. “¡Oye mami!” Yes, I see you, you have a blessed day too!

You dance and parade with me, share your wares with me, feed me and it tastes so good. We’ve broken bread together and you’ve watched my back. Now it’s my turn. The Fit Cycle is for you El Barrio, all of you. A movie and a movement. I’ve made my declaration, this is my dedication.

You know where to find me,
Andia

Labor [of love] Day.

9.3.12 ADUB365 FIT Studio | New York, New York

Hello September! 2012′s Summer edition may have been the most comprehensively fulfilling of adulthood. How about that. Big thanks are due to my new city and the personalities that live within. The good, the bad. Thank you universe. And thank you too to the ever-inspiring Chivon John (isn’t hers a cool name?) for the interview and feature just in time for Fall! Read it here.

P.S. I love Canada. Chivon is from Canada. Even though they sometimes pronounce my name with the “Canadian ‘A’” –love regardless!

Until next time, I was never in the box! –Andia

Walmart Weekend of Giving

GPMAD to Partner with Walmart and Children’s Miracle Network for 2012 Weekend of Giving: Non-profit organization’s inaugural event comes at the height of Summer and reorganization

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2012) – Today Golf Professionals Making a Difference (GPMAD) announced that it will partner with Walmart, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), Divisions Maintenance Group and Xempt Players Series for the Weekend of Giving held July 7-9th in the Greater Detroit, Michigan area. The weekend –which features plenary sessions for corporate and community based attendees, a Women in Leadership summit and Pro-Am Celebrity Golf Tournament– marks GPMAD’s inaugural effort since reorganizing in January.

 
Summer is an incredible time for organizational growth, branding and community impact as school children enjoy break, families come together for festivities and golf season is in full swing. By design, the partnership recognizes major national engagement efforts to address employment, diversity, health and wellness, education and community development. Although select Weekend of Giving events are invite- only, two are open for public registration:

 
Xempt Players Series / CMN Celebrity Golf Pro-Am | Monday, July 9, Pro-Am Celebrity Tournament | Two Divisions: Amateur and Professional Purse 1 Day, 36 Hole Event For more info, and to register, visit: www.PlayXPS.com

Walmart Women in Leadership Series, Diversity and Inclusion | Sunday, July 8, 2012 4:00pm Guest Speaker: Andia Winslow | Complimentary Admission | Benefitting Children’s Miracle Network RSVP: info@GPMAD.org

 
Executive Director Andia Winslow calls the weekend “an amazing opportunity to introduce the Detroit community, and the entire nation, to the mission of Golf Professionals Making a Difference.” Winslow recently took the helm in addition to careers as a Professional Golfer and Certified Fitness and Wellness Professional. “I’m excited to help bridge the worlds of philanthropy and sport using the game and business of golf as a vehicle for sustainable community change. What a way to say ‘Hello” to the world with the help of Walmart, the largest retailer in the world!”

 
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About Golf Professionals Making a Difference                                                  Founded in 2002, GPMAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to constructively impacting lives by creating educational, economic, mentorship, health, wellness and self-improvement opportunities through business and the game of golf. To learn more, visit: www.GPMAD.org

 
For press inquiries and event information, please contact:
Publicity, Golf Professionals Making a Difference                              info@GPMAD.org | 614. 468.3467

Contest!

6.20.12 ADUB365 FIT Studio | New York, New York

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 marks the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking legislation that prohibited discrimination based on gender in federally funded educational programming. It’s most popular manifestation has come in the form of sports equity for women and girls. In honor of this anniversary, which has notably affected my life, I’m hosting a contest!

Tell me, in writing, how Title IX has positively affected your life and you will have the chance to win a 1-hour private lesson with me at The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. Post your message here: http://on.fb.me/CPtitleIX. The winner will be announced on Saturday, June 23rd. Best of luck!

Until next time, I was never in the box! –Andia

Let’s be Frank.

5.24.12 ADUB365 FIT Studio | New York, New York

Thank you to my friend, and “ABS Husband,” Frank Jones for this recent interview. Frank is a fitness personality, model and up-and-coming actor. Check out the full transcript here.

Ladies, this is Frank.

Until next time, I was never in the box! –Andia

Considering home

1.07.12 Olympic Training Center | Lake Placid Sliding Complex

2011. What a year! Perhaps my best as an adult. I mean to say that that which just passed was the most balanced 365 consecutive day collection of experiences in my personal record. Triumphs and trials, yes. But authentic and unexpected and invigorating and synergic and exploratory. I found home.

It’s unlimited by time and space. It’s internal and evolved. It’s fluid and in motion. It’s demanding and rewarding. It is, quite simply, amazing.

I’ve lived and called these places ‘home’:

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But it is in the experiences that I’ve shared, the support that I’ve been gifted, the people that I’ve met, the friendships that I’ve developed and my family whom I love that I know to be my true home. Omnipresent and eternal.

I am thankful to all those who read this and all those who know, home.

Special thanks to those who have helped me to welcome 2012 and new adventure: The Winslow Family, The Naftel Family, Black Ice Concept, Agility Guard,  Dr. Jill DeBiasi, Kris Bugg and Chris Ortiz.  Join The Team!

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” --Cicero

Until next time, I was never in the box! –Andia

Runway, Fairway, Olympic Way

Thank you to ScottsdaleFashionista.com for the great interview opportunity! She is the first to report on my newest endeavor and relocation to Lake Placid, NY and the Olympic Training Center. Check out the blog!

Phoenix Fashion Week dazzles!

Phoenix Fashion Week– in it’s 7th year it was the best ever!

Phoenix Fashion Week

When the runway and the fairway collide. The “Fashionably Pink” Celebrity Charity Show!

StylePHX.com

Thanks to Ashley LaRae and the StylePHX.com team for the cool feature! Check out her site for “all things fashion, music, athletes, celeb news, arts and shopping.”

http://bit.ly/stylePHXaw