04 February by Alessa Caridi

The Human Body is Amazing.

And the Heart is no small wonder.

We only get one body.

Learn about it, so you can protect it– especially your heart.

It never stops.

The adult human heart beats about 100,000 times per day. It’s the organ that never stops. It’s the hardest working, most critical muscle in your body- it’s what keeps you alive! 

How Big is Your Heart?

The size of your heart is specific to your body. Want to know just how big yours is? Make a fist. A healthy heart is about the size of your fist.

I am a broken record.

Do you sit on your bum all day long? We have all heard, “sitting is the new smoking.” Well, excessive amounts of sitting have been linked to a greater risk of heart disease! Countless studies have proven this.

So… Let’s. Get. Moving!

150 Minutes. 

Do you have a low fitness level? You could be at a greater risk of heart disease- double the risk in fact! The American Heart Association suggests 150min of activ...

07 March by Alessa Caridi

Fashion isn’t just about what you wear it’s HOW you wear it and that makes posture king! That is also the reason I teamed up with Athleta Flatiron to help kick off their Friends + Family Sale with Power Posture Fashion Show.

At JōbuFIT, we understand that your body doesn’t only exist within the confines of your office place- even though it may seem that way some times.

We also know we live in a world of cameras and instant access to just about everything and you can be seen just as quickly. That is why I decided to curate this Power Posture Fashion Show. And, just incase you missed us at the event at Athleta Flatiron or live on facebook I have translated my favorite posture tip to help you look your best in photographs.

You can find them all in this FREE downloadable.

And these tips don’t stop there, you can add them to your arsenal to help you feel and look great in just about any situation!

Check out the live stream of the Athleta Event on...

14 February by Alessa Caridi

Love [and fitness] were in the air at my February Athleta Flatiron event. To celebrate Valentine’s Day I curated a Partner Stretching Class and we even finished with a couples toast!

Check out the recap in photos and stay tuned for the eBook… coming soon!

The Wing-Grab Bear Hug:

The Love/Hate Hamstring Stretch: (step 1 and Step 2)

The Butterfly Open Hip Stretch:

The Rub down (the class was really all fun when it wasn’t painful):

The Final Foot Rub:

The Wonderful Couples of the Valentine’s Day Couples Class:

Kind provided our rewarding treats and we had some bubbly to toast with:

Stay Tuned for the eBook with Step by Step instruction to do with your partner…

Be FIT. Be Productive. Be Jōbu.

01 April by Alessa Caridi

Stress is an awful downward spiral. Stress can have serious effect in many aspects of our lives- from family relationships to fun with friends, and even creating a successful career.

How to Deal With Stress At Work

Physical and mental stress very often go hand in hand. When you are mentally stressed, it leads to physical stress. When you are physically stressed, it leads to additional mental stress. A harmful cycle that can be difficult to break especially while in a professional setting like your workplace.

This is not new news, BUT the solution is new:  JōbuFIT.

Break this harmful cycle in your workplace with movements that you can add into our day to help de-stress and be more productive. Get moving from the one place you HAVE TO be: your job. No matter where your job takes you, no need to change your clothes, and your body and boss will say thank you!

Your JōbuFIT subscription:

• 8-min or LESS workouts (less time than it takes to get a la
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29 March by Alessa Caridi

When you get to know me you will learn that I have two full-time jobs. Job number 1, when speaking in terms of age, is my business. My son was born 3 months after my business and that’s when my 2nd full-time job kicked in. My body, mindset, financial stability, and schedule all changed at the same time.

It was a crazy time.

Momnesia kicked in.

It was during my pregnancy that I decided if I wanted to succeed at life, I needed to create some really healthy and time-saving habits. The first major thing I noticed changing- beside my prego body- was my memory. This was especially frustrating because I only had so much time to complete all the necessary paperwork before my son came into the world and my focus would have to switch to him. And I really did have a good memory before all these changes- I had a mental calendar of most outfits I wore going back months (this was before social media).

Momnesia is real, seriously.

When Cosmo asked if I was ever ef...

13 May by Alessa Caridi

We are so thankful, grateful, and love the love we are shown by our friends in the media. And, we want to share it with you!

Check out who’s talking about us!

Quoted by Cosmopolitan! …when you pregnant there is a lot to think about, pregnancy brian makes everything more frustrating.

Check out the video here! …YouTube segment on how to have a child and still run your business.

Mentioned for our Hustle Like a Mom video! …workout routines, mompreneur advise, and managing mom life with a health business.

Be FIT. Be Productive. Be Jōbu.

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01 August by Alessa Caridi

Summer is in full swing! And that means travel, travel, travel! My latest visit to Good Morning Washington had me talking about ways to protect our bodies while traveling because no one wants to arrive at a fun-in-the-sun holiday needing to slow things down.

I used this segment to show viewers how our bodies should be positioned around the things we travel with to keep our bodies strong and physical fatigue away. Below is a recap of everything I talked about, and I have even shared the link if you want to take a peak! 

Happy Travels! 

Proper body alignment while traveling means we are able to move through our lives- and summer holidays- with strong able bodies. Let’s begin this travel posture lesson with the computer bag. 

These steps can really be used to for any small carry-on type bag:

• Carry the bag close to your torso. Tighten the strap so that it isn’t bouncing around your hips or legs
• When walking long distances, like through a large
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02 October by Alessa Caridi

The official end of Summer brings a renewed sense of job motivation. We are back to packed work schedules and working lunches. That’s why I want to point out this amazing #ladyboss Posture Hero. My hope is that this will inspire you to protect your body by practicing Power Posture!

Let’s begin with a glance at her knees, both feet are planted on the ground. This keeps her body even and her knees at a 90 degree angle. This knee position helps creates a strong lower body posture that helps to fight fatigue.

Now let’s look at the upper body. The spine is upright and shoulders are relaxed – NOT rounding forward. She is using her chin to glance down, not her entire upper body. This will allow her spine to stay in a neutral, S-curve position to minimize pain and muscle fatigue.

Side note: THIS is proper looking down posture. IF you first push your chin forward and then tilt down – I see this all the time- it can cause pain in the neck and shoulder...

09 January by Alessa Caridi

Fun Fact: Okinawa, Japan was the 1st time I ever owned a business of my own. And it’s where the JōbuFIT Adventure began.

Until my time in Japan, I would book the occasional commercial and I was working as an independent contractor in a few different ways: dance teacher, dance technician (teaching dancers how to use their bodies in a healthy way to prevent injury), and Pilates Instructor. More on that later… back to Okinawa.

While on the island I was looking to teach dance and Pilates. Because, let’s face it, as a newlywed in a new country I needed something to do. But the gyms that held fitness classes and spaces that held dance classes told me they were all booked for the term. I would have to sub until someone moved off island or a time slot opened up. So I was back to having all the time in the world.

Fast forward to having lunch with a girl friend. She already owned her own business on the island, let’s call her N. N sat across the table from me...

18 April by Alessa Caridi

Stress, no matter the origin, can trigger mental and physical symptoms. At JōbuFIT our specialty is movement.

Movements to make your body stronger.

Movement to and protect your body from negative outside stimuli.

Movement to live a healthy life and age gracefully.

According to Harvard Health Publications: physical and mental stress often go hand in hand. When you are mentally stressed, it leads to physical stress. When you are physically stressed, it leads to additional mental stress. A harmful cycle that can be difficult to break.

The good news is, there are movements we can add into our day to help us de-stress and even be more productive:

1. You can try a #nothoughtlegworkout during lunch. (Check out some of mine on the JōbuFIT Instagram Page)
2. You can also try what I call Specific Muscle Tension for Relaxation. This is an exercise I did as a floor warm-up in my undergrad modern dance classes to increase body awareness and take away muscle tension
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