32 JULY 2017 ARCAD A NEWS By Andrea Barkley Even though I’m a personal trainer and live and breathe fitness and nutrition, I too, get bored with my routines and need a push from time to time. I have worked out with personal trainers on and off for seventeen years and intend to continue to for the rest of my life. Recently my favorite trainers and I couldn’t align our schedules, and I really needed an extra push to get out of my rut. I decided to check out an Orange Theory Fitness near me. I went in a little skeptical. I do not believe in one size fits all workouts and I had a preconceived notion that the environment would feel too canned and corporate. I arrived thirty minutes early to fill out paperwork, tour the gym, and get situated with a heart rate monitor that would display my effort on the screens throughout the gym. Note: You do not have to have a heart rate monitor to workout there, but it is half the fun. About half of the workout is spent doing cardio work on the treadmills and the other half is spent on the weight room floor performing full body strength training circuits. My initial instructor was very friendly and helpful and yet, a little overly enthusiastic in a way that felt inauthentic. Despite that, I was obsessed with seeing my exertion on the screen. I couldn’t believe how hard I WASN’T working, despite feeling like I was working pretty hard! The goal is to get your heart rate high enough to enter the ‘orange’ zone, which catapults your metabolism into overdrive for the next three days. I had/have a tough time entering that orange zone often because I’m already pretty fit, and well, efficient at working out. I’m also not convinced of the overall accuracy of the calorie burn and heart rate zones, as everyone’s resting heart rates vary and a more thorough test would be necessary to pinpoint the numbers. Also, when I’m rowing my heart out and absolutely incapable of pushing any harder, the display notes that I’m still two levels below maximum exertion. That said, many folks hit the orange zone many times during the workout. And hitting it is very satisfying. I love the community feeling of the workout, the loud and fun music, and doing pretty intense cardio work that is so easy to skip or perform halfheartedly on your own. It showed me that I don’t really kill it at the gym like I could. I signed up. I love it. I go twice a week to supplement my other training days and I find it rounds out my workout schedule nicely. I also found the instructors and another nearby studio that I connect with most. If you try it and don’t resonate with your teacher or the studio, keep trying others. There are great ones. My favorite teachers will greet you with eye contact and a smile, encourage you and tell you good job, correct your form and keep an eye out for potential injuries, and offer modifications for those with injuries or limitations. Instructors to skip are those who do not greet you personally, those who overly coach and correct without encouragement, those who speak to hear just to their own voice, those who don’t ask how you’re feeling and modify for your needs. I also wish each instructor provided a dynamic stretching series as part of the warm up. I don’t recommend any more than three days a week, as it can be pretty intense. The other things I love about Orange Theory Fitness: you can use any studio in the world as part of your membership, and they email you a performance summary the second you get out of the gym. In summary, Orange Theory Fitness is a great option for those who struggle to stay motivated. And it’s fun. Give it a try! — Andrea Barkley, Fitness Expert and Author of Moan Out Loud Protein Shakes. Is there one workout-size that fits all? FITNESS WISE Summer Sizzles at Special Event: Mixology & Craft Cocktails 101 Friday July 14 Experience a guided tour of mixology with Jared Sowinski, Director of Beverage with the Phoenician Resort, as well as Laura Chinitz, Beverage Director at J&G Steakhouse. Guests will enjoy a variety of handmade cocktails, before sitting down to our Culinary Countdown three-course dinner inside the restaurant. Visit jgsteakhousescottsdale.com/happenings to purchase your tickets & check out our other upcoming events! CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER DRINK AND FOOD DAILY SPECIALS FROZEN MARGARITAS, ICE COLD BEER TRY OUR FULL CATERING SERVICE CALL KATHY AT 602-300-7133 FOR CATERING OR RESERVATIONS 602-956-0178 | 4144 E. Indian School Rd. JOIN U S AND ENJOY ALL YOUR TEEPEE FAVORITE S!

33 JULY 2017 ARCAD A NEWS PLACES WE LIKE By Nick Smith It’s an Arizona summer tradition like no other. Once the temperatures soar into the 110s, we all accept that there are going to be some life changes in order. Wrapping your hand in your shirt before attempting to open the car door after work. Spending part of every single day in a pool. Staying inside all day during the weekends. Trying to gut through the first two minutes of scalding hot air when you first turn on the A/C unit in your vehicle. The heat can also change what we’re looking for when we go out to eat. Hot meals are suddenly a lot less appealing, and light, cool and refreshing is in. One food that checks every one of those boxes is sushi. Delicious and flavorful rolls can be the perfect antidote to the oppressive days of July. There are several beloved sushi spots in the Arcadia area, including Sushiholics, which was featured in the December 2016 Places We Like column. For this summer, we’re venturing a little farther out, to a couple of affordable spots that are just a short drive away for neighborhood residents. Sakana Sushi and Grill, which first opened in 1994, has locations all over the Valley, including one at the crossroads of Hayden and Indian Bend Road. Guests can head left to sit in the table section of the restaurant, or go straight ahead and grab a seat at the bar. The sushi is what people come for, and it’s easy to stuff yourself with hand rolls, as they are offered at a happy hour price all day from Monday to Thursday. If you’d like to go a little fancier, the nigiri sushi offers an interesting selection of choices, including Fresh Quail Egg, Spicy Scallop and Octopus. Miso soup is a standard at Japanese restaurants, but you can get a different take on it by ordering the Asari Miso. The soup is filled with clams and seasonal vegetables, all swimming in a broth that offers just the right amount of spice. Sakana also has an extensive Sake selection, which can be paired with a meal. Iron Chef is located to the west, at the corner of Shea and Tatum Blvd. You could spend a pretty decent amount of time trying to pick from the large collection of rolls offered. Some standouts include the Love in Oasis Roll, stuffed with eel, shrimp tempura, cream cheese and jalapeño, and the Panda Roll, which has shrimp tempura, cucumber, salmon, tuna and yellowtail. The discount menu means visitors can get a real bang for their buck. Iron Chef offers 35% off all day on baked rolls, deep fried rolls and vegetarian rolls. Over 40 of the hand rolls are offered for under $5 for pick up and dine in orders. Convivence is one of the biggest assets Iron Chef has going for it. The restaurant offers delivery and pickup options, with an online ordering system that is easy to use. If you’re looking to run out on a whim on a summer day and feast on refreshing sushi rolls, two good options are only a short drive away. Just make sure you don’t grab the door handle with your bare hand. SAKANA SUSHI & GRILL 6989 N. Hayden Road, 85250 www.sakanasushiandgrill.com IRON CHEF 10810 N. Tatum Blvd Ste. 106, 85028 www.phoenixironchef.com Sakana Sushi & Grill Iron Chef N O R T H I TA L I A R E S TA U R A N T.C O M J O I N U S F O R L U N C H M O N - F R I 11 A M - 4 P M 40 T H + C A M E L B A C K 602.324.5600 EVERY DETAIL MATTERS EVERY DETAIL MATTERS