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Aspria Avenue Louise: My Muscle Awakening!

Posted on March 12, 2014 | 8 comments

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Ages since I haven’t done any sport

A few days after my Shiatsu massage, I go to the locker room (picture 3). When I arrive at the studio (picture 1), I’m 5 minutes late and the famous Aerotonique session has already started! Azziz replaces David which is the usual coach. Honestly when Antoine Houssière, the Well-Being Manager of the Aspria Avenue Louise offered me this group course, I didn’t really understand (or try to understand) what it was! I just kept in mind it was dynamic!    

From the beginning, I jump and steps to-side-behind-acceleration… very rhythmic cardio! Everyone follows, at first I had trouble to coordinate sequences. When we started to use the ball and the carpet, I understood it’s going to hurt! I can’t exercise such as pumps on one arm (frankly, what an idea! LOL!). But I try, I try everything! Occasionally Azziz checks and corrects our postures. His good humor is contagious and motivating.    

At the end of the course I recognize some moves borrowed from the Sun Salutation (Yoga, Tai Chi). I’m extremely tired and sweating, but smiling! I decide to go for a swim in the pool to soothe muscles, plus a bit of hammam, sauna and jacuzzi (picture 2). Then I go straight to bed, yes! The next day, aches all over my body but I “manage” them (LOL!). And the day after that, the aches are more painful. Even laughing hurts my abs, but I feel more positive and highly recommend this trainning! Conclusion I had to postpone my individual coaching session! To be continued …

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Aspria Avenue Louise: le réveil musculaire!

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Une éternité que je n’ai plus fait de sport

La suite : peu de jours après mon massage Shiatsu, je file au vestiaire (photo 3). Lorsque j’arrive au studio (photo 1), suis en retard de 5 minutes : le fameux cours d’Aerotonique a commencé! Azziz remplace David qui est le prof habituel. Honnêtement lorsque Antoine m’a proposé ce cours, je n’ai pas trop compris (ni cherché à comprendre) ce en quoi ça consistait! Juste que c’était dynamique. Et c’est le moins qu’on puisse dire!      

Ca commence fort : dès le début, on saute (échauffement?) et enchaînement de pas devant-côté-derrière, accélération… du cardio très rythmé! Tout le monde suit, au début j’ai du mal à coordonner les enchaînements. Arrivent le ballon et le tapis et là je comprends que ça va faire mal! Je ne tiens pas certaines postures, comme les pompes sur un bras (franchement, quelle idée, LOL!). Mais j’essaie, j’essaie tout! De temps en temps Azziz passe parmi nous pour corriger les postures. Sa bonne humeur est communicative et motivante.    

En fin de cours je reconnais quelques mouvements empruntés à Salutation au soleil (Tai-chi, Yoga). Je suis en nage, crevée, mais souriante! Va pour quelques longueurs dans la piscine pour calmer les muscles, auxquelles j’ajoute des A/R aux hammam, sauna et jacuzzi (photo 2). Ensuite je file direct au lit, clap de fin! Le lendemain : courbatures partout, je gère (LOL!). Et le jour d’après, je déguste vraiment : les courbatures sont plus douloureuses. Même rire me fait mal au abdos, mais je me sens plus positive, un cours à recommander! Conclusion j’ai dû reporter ma séance de coaching individuel! A suivre…

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Visiting the charming Hotel La Légende with Sophie Jonot, the owner

Posted on September 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

Often great hotels have a supplement of soul, like those who run them. In the so British breakfast room, I have an appointment with Sophie Jonot. This charming young woman is the dynamic entrepreneur and owner who successfully runs and with passion the Hotel La Legend, in the center of Brussels: “A charming hotel has different strengths of a chain hotel. Example, one our features is our courtyard which gives this side calm and peaceful.” Away from the clichés of a “family hotel”, the hotel mostly attracts a business clientele who appreciate the lively city center: 5 minutes from the Grand Place, 10 minutes from the Sablons and 15 minutes from Rue Dansaert.      

“I am the third generation of hoteliers, but the term “family hotel” means a relaxed familiar service. Which is not the case here. We try to constantly improve, to overcome the demands of customers to offer them a better service. I ask my collaborators to much.” In her pursuit of excellence,  Sophie constantly cares about the renovation and decoration of the 27 rooms and common areas. Mix of antique and modern furniture, the style of the hotel is unique: “I project myself as a client. I’ve already slept in the rooms. Every summer, we close for renovations. I always look for what would make me happy, the small detail that makes the difference! When I travel, I discover other hotels. This is a chance to see in others that I can improve my home. Every detail is important.” And Sophie concludes with sparkling eyes and a big smile: “I’m happy doing what I do today. I think my mother would be proud.“

Picture 1: We spend the elegant porch to access the entrance. Pictures 2 & 3: Sophie Jonot in the breakfast room, one of my favorite area. Pictures 3 & 4: One of the big suites with 2 or 4 beds. Some suites have a small balcony overlooking the courtyard. Pictures 5 & 6: I really like the attic studio on the 5th floor with a small balcony overlooking the rooftops of Brussels centre. 

Thanks to Sophie Jonot and her team. 

Hotel La Légende : 35 rue du Lombard, 1000 Brussels. Tel : +32 2 512 82 90. www.hotellalegende.com 

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