Body Sculpting – Part 2

We now go from full body workouts to breaking down parts into three sections.

My first workout will be arms and shoulders. Next back and legs, then day three with chest and abs. Each section will be two exercises per body part. Starting with light weight and gradually increasing; ten to twelve reps, three sets each.

When I workout or train others, I never pre-stretch any muscle. The reason for this is your muscle is like a rubberband, if you over stretch it and then add weight it can break. So, warm up with light weights first.

Now you can get your heart rate up a bit with a ten minute aerobic exercise. I recommend to bike and after the workout or cool down with a walk.

Part 3 in a few days.... If you have any questions please comment or you can find me on Facebook.

Body Sculpting – Part 1

I finally made a decision to fall out of bed and into my gym, that I have neglected to utilize in a very long time. What is great to know is that muscle has a memory.

I competed back in the 1980’s up to the early 1990’s. Having put on size that got me to national competitions, then over the years of not pumping iron, I still have some muscle, just very lean. I said for years that I needed to get back into the gym and put my size back on.

As I just mentioned; muscle has a memory and within two weeks of working out – that size is slowly showing back up. Not only do I feel great, I am now looking forward to my workouts.

To give you a small snip of what I do and since I used to work out, my body will get back into it pretty quickly. With any start, you need to gradually build into it.

The first two weeks consisted of a full body workout. Doing one exercise per body part. Light weights, high repetitions. Anywhere from twelve to fifteen reps, three sets each. Working out every other day and gradually increasing the weight.

The best feeling is getting that burn and the soreness of the muscles that night or next day. The reason for this, is that when you workout you are tearing down the muscle and when you are recuperating, you are rebuilding muscle.

As an artist, I consider my body ART and I am sculpting the physique. Anyone can be an artist and begin to sculpt.

WCAFL Art Show - CHIAROSCURO

ART EXHIBIT

“Chiaroscuro: Dark and Light”

Presented by the Women’s Caucus for Art, this exhibit displays striking images and bold compositions in contrasts of darks and lights.

Exhibit Dates: August 8th - September 25th

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Casselberry City Hall
95 Triplet Lake Drive

Cost: FREE

Reception: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, 7-9pm

A Brisk Broadway by Bonnie Sprung

Neu America Art Magazine – Art Show

Neu America Art Magazine – Art Show
PERSPECTIVES

The Fine Art Gala, Grand Opening was last night, Thursday, July 30th at the Cruises Only Building (1011 E. Colonial Dr., Orl. FL) The show continues through Sunday, Aug. 3rd. 6-10pm Fri. and Sat., 10am-4pm on Sun. There is a $5. donation with all proceeds benefiting Pet Rescue by Judy.

The opening was well attended. Please go out and support this show and magazine. Hats off to Edemuel Mora who puts together a wonderful magazine and the show is fantastic. The show consisted of the artists that are featured in the magazine.

The magazine comes out every 3 months and he will be having an art show along with it. Issue 3 will be October, 2009. For more info on advertising go to www.nafaf.com. Find your local art gallery for your Free copy of Issue 2, featuring Allan Cody-Rapport, Artist of the Month.

An Evening with a BEAT POET

I have been working with David for several years. In December it will be our 12th year doing his one man show of A Christmas Carol. I don’t remember how many years he has been doing this show, maybe close to 6. All I can say we get better every year and if you get a chance to see any of his one man shows -- go. You’ll be coming back again and again. I guess you can say we have followers. That’s very cool.

Since Southern Winds Theatre is a traveling theatre company. We are always looking for new venues to perform at. For more information on all the shows; go to www.southernwindstheatre.com. You can book a show for your venue or to make a reservation to see one.


Southern Winds Theater
presents

An Evening with a BEAT POET

Written by Steve A. Rowell and David A. McElroy

Directed by Marylin McGinnis

Performed by David A. McElroy

Sound/Stage Manager/Photo by Bonnie Sprung

Friday, August 14, Saturday, August 15
and Sunday, August 16, 2009

8:00 PM

Tickets $15.00

Stardust Video and Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Road
Orlando, FL 32803

For information 407-341-3495 or www.southernwindstheatre.com

If you think you know who
this Beat Poet was . . .
think again

SFA Miss Saigon 2009

As I had mentioned before, this was my eleventh season with Summer Fine Arts (SFA) as the Set Designer. And once again the kids just amaze me. You could have just closed your eyes and you would think your listening to a Broadway production. Then open your eyes and see an amazing set. I may have designed the show utilizing several references from Broadway to some college productions, mixed in with my own ideas. But; the kids did execute the building and painting, with myself and the other teachers instructing them on what to do. Every part of this wonderful production with the exception of the conductor and musical director’s are performed by the teens; that list includes, cast, stagemanagers, stagehands, rigging, lighting, sound, and orchestra.

Major props goes to the incredible and many costumes created, picked, designed by Sharon Clark. This was Sharon’s third year with SFA and it was up to her to costume over 100 kids with several costumes each. She had several parents and teens working hard up to and through the production.

One of the biggest surprises was our helicopter. A very memorable scene that doesn’t last very long, and yes it was a real helicopter. Thanks to our military, this was one that had seen several tours and was now going to be used as a instructional tool for schools.

I want to thank all the kids for a fantastic production.
I also want to thank the other Staff Instructor’s:
Director – Kevin Buck
Musical Director – Michael Coppola
Technical Director – Steve Rossi
Orchestra Director – Wayne Bresette
Rehearsal Accompanist – Jeanie Black
Production Business Manager – Jeri Laufenberg
Choreographer – Kristin Fernandez
Costumes – Sharon Clark
Chief Engineer – Steve Clark
Assistant Technical Director – Josh Henn
Master Carpenter – Josh Huss

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http://usastudio.lifepics.com

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SFA - Miss Saigon Update

There are two more weeks of rehearsals, building and painting. We are making great progress and here is a sneak preview of the sculpting of Ho Chi Minh.

Come on out to see the finished bust and to see some more wonderful surprises this High School Summer Theatre will bring.

Brevard County Schools 2009 Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop in cooperation with Brevard Community College presents "Miss Saigon" at Merritt Island High School Auditorium.

Performances:
July 9 and July 10 - 7:30 p.m.
July 11 - 2:00 p.m.

Reserved Seating Orchestra and
Lower Mezzanine - $10
Upper Mezzanine - $8.

For more information call Box Office (321) 454-1000, Ext. 4100