Fitness - Jenn Hicks

Belly dancing and the Core

By Jenn Hicks | February 3, 2011 |

I’ve started taking belly dance classes at Joy of Dance (which, by the way, is the best dance studio in Toronto that I know of). At first, I wasn’t sure if they were for me, as there is an incredible focus on technique. Whenever there is a chance of doing something wrong, I find myself…

Plantar Fasciitis: How Nia Healed My Foot Problems

By Jenn Hicks | January 20, 2011 |

I used to run 5 days a week, averaging 50-60 kms each week. Those were the days when I did a lot of high impact exercise: at that time I was also playing soccer, ball/ice hockey and doing step class. Eventually, along with shin splints, I got plantar fasciitis, which caused me a great deal…

Nail art and the importance of esthetically pleasing toes

By Jenn Hicks | January 13, 2011 |

My feet are my foundation. They are an amazing part of my body that support me and are responsibile for my mobility. I love my feet. And so every 4-6 weeks, I show them just how much I love them by getting a pedicure. It’s not frivolous. It’s self care! I want to continue dancing…

Shining Light a la Annie Lennox

By Jenn Hicks | January 7, 2011 |

I have been so *flipping* inspired by this video that I have been watching it and singing it all week. It’s my 2011 Nia anthem. I pretend Annie is singing it to me, and it makes me feel so special! The most delicious lyric, IMHO, is “sovereign bride of the in-fin-ite, you are a shining…