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

Empowering Entrepreneurs

6.18.12 ADUB365 FIT Studio | New York, New York

Thank you to my former Yale University classmate, and friend, Dexter Upshaw for having me as a guest on his radio show Empowering Entrepreneurs. We talk future, past and social media brand building. Enjoy!

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

AZ v. NY

1.21.12 Olympic Training Center | Lake Placid Sliding Complex

http://bit.ly/KTARaw

Thanks to Taylor Summers and KTAR.com for the sports feature! Check it out in full by visiting: http://bit.ly/KTARaw

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

We must protect this mouth! AgilityGuard

12.15.11 Olympic Training Center | Lake Placid Sliding Complex

We must protect this mouth!

(UA chant voice here; replace house with mouth of course)

This is mine:

Straight bright whites, I know. As do my parents. They paid a lot of money to straighten and beautify this mouth of mine. That is why I dedicate this blog post to the wonderful and knowledgeable team at AgilityGuard. Thank you Doc Joe and Kris for your support! Controlled environment or not, racing headfirst down an ice track at  80 mph is still racing headfirst down an ice track at 80 mph. Agreed?

Now, this is not simply about blunt force trauma and concussion protection. What makes AgilityGuard custom mouth guard technology –upper and lower– so unique is that the guards protect teeth while simultaneously enhancing performance, neurologically. Translation: Speed, Balance, Agility, Power. How is that possible? I’ll let the experts explain:

I’m in Lake Placid now under snow cover and have used my upper custom guard on the ice and lower custom in the weight room and indoor track. On Holiday in Florida and Arizona, I’ll be playing golf with my lower guard in place. You might know this guy who does the same:

I should mention that before using AgilityGuard, I did use another mouth guard. There were a few problems. Even with the self-boil fit system, it did not fit. I felt as though I was going to choke, I couldn’t breathe, it was ugly, and upon removal I got slobber on any and everyone within five feet. Fast forward with my new and sleek looking guards.

I’ve already noticed that I’m much more forceful and quick when Olympic Lifting and all the more flexible. Flexibility is a major concern for me as I’m undergoing an extreme body composition transformation. I’ve already put on  10lbs but I’m glad to report that I’m still as -if not more- flexible with my lower guard secured.

Wait, one more thing. I must give a shout out to my fabulous New York City Dentist. I love seeing talented, intelligent and professional women in charge. So here’s to Dr. Jill DeBiasi and her entire DT Smile Design practice for making my fitting possible. Visit her on the web and when you make an appointment, tell her that I sent you!

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!