Q & A with Amanda Freeman: Wellness Trends & Favorites

Are you looking to find out what the latest and greatest fitness trend is? Then you might want to talk to Amanda Freeman, the co-founder of VitalJuice, a daily email newsletter delivering fitness and wellness news right to your email inbox every day. We talked to Amanda about her favorite wellness spots and what hot trends and products we should be on the lookout for in 2010. Here's what she had to say:

MindBodyGreen: What wellness trends should we be on the lookout for in 2010?

Amanda Freeman:
Salba – The Omega 3’s, fiber and antioxidants in this super powerful strain of chia seeds far eclipse anything flaxseeds can claim. The latest superfood adds a major health boost to anything it’s sprinkled on.

Breathwork Coaching – While breathing seems like something that is innate to us, the truth is most people aren’t doing it right. There is an emerging breed of breathwork coaches who teach people how to maximize each breath to achieve true relaxation.

Arm-focused workouts – Most workouts used to be all about the glutes, then they became core-focused…now it’s all about the arms. Maybe thanks to Michelle Obama, toned arms are all the rage and workouts that focus on building arm muscles are everywhere.

Choreography dance classes – Who hasn’t fantasized about being a rock star with killer vocals and dance moves? More choreography-based dance classes where you learn moves to your favorite music videos are popping up at gyms and dance studios everywhere.

Sleep-enhancing products – More products are hitting the market that promise to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer or get more beautiful while you sleep.

MBG: What skincare line should we know about?

AF: Tata Harper Skincare

MBG: Favorite place for wellness in NYC? LA?

AF: Mandarin Oriental Spa for spa-ing in NY and Yoga Hop for hip-hop yoga in LA

MBG: Favorite healthy place to eat in NYC? Favorite in LA?

AF: Souen in NY, A Votre Sante in LA

MBG: Favorite healthy food?

AF: Quinoa (pictured to right)

MBG: Last great book you read?

AF: Happens Every Day by Isabel Gillies

MBG: Favorite cleanse?

AF: BluePrint Cleanse’s Juice ‘Til Dinner which combines juices and a healthy dinner…perfect!

MBG: What does mind/body wellness mean to you?

AF: Lots of things…fitness (everything from yoga to kickboxing to running), eating well, beauty (from massage to good-for-you products), and general wellness (sleeping, organizing, stressing-less)…it’s a lifestyle!

MBG: Favorite quote?

AF: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." – Kate Moss

For more on Amanda Freeman and Vital Juice:
VitalJuice.com

Published March 9, 2010 at 5:00 AM