by pulsepdx | Jun 5, 2017 | Members
Five years ago, I walked into my first Zumba class. Frustrated with attempts at running (I hate running) and using gym Stairmasters and gym bikes (boring), I wanted to find a way to get my cardio exercise without hating what I was doing. I had enjoyed hip-hop classes...
by Jennifer Nielson | Feb 2, 2016 | Members
Hi, my name is Shrina and I’ve been part of the Pulse family for 2.5yrs. I immediately fell in love with Pulse from my 1st Zumba & POUND classes! From the magical ambience, stage, sound & awesome lights, to the community of like minded beautiful kindred...
by Jennifer Nielson | Jul 3, 2015 | Members
I am a pretty busy sales executive. A few years ago, I realized that I felt really sluggish and out of breath quite often. I think I must have purchased four or five different wardrobes over the years. Well, I knew I had gained weight. I also knew that I had to be...
by Jennifer Nielson | Jun 3, 2015 | Members
What are some highlights of your health journey? In my day job as a middle school teacher, I teach my students that one way to combat procrastination is to “give yourself an audience.” Little did I realize that such a simple thing as saying to a friend “I want to...
by Jennifer Nielson | May 20, 2015 | Members
I used to be over 200 pounds. I took up walking and then running and then sampled a whole lot of other things as well. The weight started coming off and the muscle started coming on. It wasn’t until I started focusing on my nutrition that I finially lost the rest...
by Jennifer Nielson | Apr 29, 2015 | Members, Uncategorized
What are some highlights of your health journey? I decided it was time for me to step up and do something about my body/weight about 18 months ago. My weight had slowly crept up over 200 lbs and I was just about to bust out of my size 12/14 jeans. I’d always...