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  • [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Cassie Mattia in the first class offered by Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    by Cassie Mattia,

    Loveland, Ohio – The latest exercise craze has taken Loveland by storm! On Friday, February 16, David Miller, our Managing Editor, and I, attended the grand opening of Body Alive Loveland Lagree. We witnessed the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and I interviewed owners, Adam Engel and Issac Spence, and trainer, Samantha Johns about the new Loveland workout facility!

    Adam and Issac, who are both 2010 Loveland High School graduates, grew up together in the same neighborhood in Loveland. Adam, now a retired MLB player, received a baseball scholarship to the University of Louisville and played Centerfield for the Chicago White Sox. Issac attended Hillsdale College and studied Marketing. After taking multiple Pilates classes and realizing how great of a workout it was Adam and Issac decided to join forces and open Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    The inaugural class of Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    The Lagree Method, ”is a high-intensity, low-impact exercise method, that tightens, strengthens, and tones in as little as 30 minutes a session by incorporating bodybuilding principles, such as Time Under Tension, which removes breaks from workouts and grants users the ability to sweat, shake, and persevere through the total duration of every class.”

    The Lagree Method is founded on the five components of physical fitness:

    • Endurance
    • Cardiovascular Fitness
    • Body Composition
    • Flexibility
    • Strength

    Lagree movements incorporate the use of 600 muscles at once, making this method even more time-efficient for those on the go and those looking for quick but lasting results. The Lagree method stays true to the 3 S’s; Shake, Sweat, and Soreness.

    After reading about the Lagree method, I not only wanted to learn more from the experts, but I also wanted to see for myself what the workout was all about by participating in Body Alive Loveland Lagree’s first class of their grand opening. To give the community the full Body Alive experience I interviewed Adam, Issac, and Samantha about their journey to opening Body Alive, the Lagree method, and what sets this method of exercising apart of from others and captured my first Lagree workout all on camera!

    Watch our exclusive Loveland Magazine TV interview and exercise video to learn all about Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Body Alive Loveland Lagree is located at 10565 Loveland Madeira Road right beside Starbucks. In celebration of their grand opening, Body Alive Loveland Lagree is offering $7 Lagree 50 minute classes for a limited time. Classes can can be purchased using the Body Alive app or online at https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/.

    Follow Body Alive Loveland Lagree on Instagram and FaceBook.

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    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • No Heart was Left Behind at the 3rd Annual Hearts Afire Weekend!

    No Heart was Left Behind at the 3rd Annual Hearts Afire Weekend!

     

    Cassie Mattia

    by Cassie Mattia,

    Loveland, Ohio – The city of Loveland stole the hearts of many at the 3rd annual Hearts Afire Weekend! The celebration which took place on Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11 featured a number of heart-felt activities, vendors, food, drinks, live entertainment, Valentine’s Day decorations, and gorgeous ice sculptures.

    This year, over 30 businesses participated in spreading the love! On Friday, the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance kicked off Hearts Afire Weekend with their annual Valentine’s Day breakfast where the 2024 Valentine’s Lady, Becky Giver, was announced as well as the winners of the poetry and art contests. Later, Friday evening Lemons & Limes Boutique, Blume Home, Alley Boutique, Trailside Provisions, and Whistle Stop Clay Works hosted a Galentine’s Night. The Loveland Stage Company also presented Crushin’ It (Vol. 2), a Valentine themed variety show. The first night of the Hearts Afire celebration ended with Line Dancing Lessons at City Hall and Love Songs Singo at Hops & Berry Taproom.

    On Saturday, the Hearts Afire celebration featured over 30 different activities beginning with a Frozen meet and greet at Bike Trail Books and a puppy kissing booth at Eads Hardware Store and ending with Fireworks and a concert starring Rooster Ridge at Cappy’s Taproom. The day also included a Heart Art Scavenger Hunt, a unique Taylor Swift photo op and friendship bracelet activity, an ice sculpture walking tour, a Caricature Artist, carriage rides, pottery painting, a 360° Photo Booth, speed dating, food trucks, family karaoke, and the first ever dance Elvis costume contest.

    On Saturday, I got the opportunity to volunteer at one of the most popular activities at the Hearts Afire Weekend, The Valentine Pageant! The 2nd annual Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant took place at the Loveland Stage Company and showcased children ages 1-4 as they competed to be crowned Miss Valentine or Mr. Cupid. The contest was judged by Loveland Valentine Ladies, Jeanie Shumaker, Donna Barns, Debbie Murray, and John Espy. This year Dr. Kathy Lorenz (2019 Valentine Lady) and Kay Bolin (2018 Valentine Lady) emceed the pageant.

    During the pageant I directed guests where to sit and explained to them how to vote for their “Fan Favorite,” a category in which the audience could vote for their favorite child in the pageant. Those that voted included a dollar or more with their vote which went towards funding for a new HVAC system for the Loveland Stage Company.

    Assistant City Manager, Misty Clark, was in awe as the guests rolled in as every single seat was filled in the Loveland Stage Company’s auditorium! “This is the largest turn out I have ever seen,” Misty said, “We also have 24 contestants this year in the pageant!”

    I couldn’t help but get all the pageant action on camera after hearing how unbelievable the turnout was! Watch my Facebook Live and video from the 2nd Annual Hearts Afire Valentine’s Pageant!

    The 2024 Hearts Afire Valentine’s Pageant winners were as follows: (Ages 1-2) – Little Miss Valentine – Rory, Little Mr. Cupid – Beau, (Ages 3-4) – Miss Valentine – Dawson Joan, and (People’s Choice) – Dawson Joan

    The Hearts Afire Weekend ended on Sunday with a Chasing Cupid 5k at Fleet Feet, a Taylor Swift Brunch at Paxton’s Grill, and a Sweetheart Brunch at Tano Bistro.

    I had an absolute blast exploring the Hearts Afire weekend festivities and meeting so many visitors that traveled miles just to experience the Hearts Afire celebration! I am so proud to be a part of the Sweetheart of Ohio! If you missed the 3rd Annual Hearts Afire Weekend watch the Loveland Magazine TV video that captures the essence of the celebration including “Family Karaoke” and the Dance Elvis Costume Contest! The music featured on the video is by DJ JOE KOOL.

    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • Cold Temperature Tips for Those With Disabilities

    Cold Temperature Tips for Those With Disabilities

    by Cassie Mattia and the Butler County Board of Disabilities

    Winter can be a dangerous time for people with disabilities due to the unsafe conditions it brings. Freezing temperatures and inaccessible walkways are just a couple of the many obstacles that need to be approached with caution. Watch our all-new video for crucial tips that individuals with disabilities should keep in mind when preparing for the winter season to prevent the risk of frostbite and hypothermia!

    Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.

    She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.

  • Cassie Mattia completes CLIMB Leadership Program

    Cassie Mattia completes CLIMB Leadership Program

    Cassie Mattia seated second from left

    Loveland, Ohio – Cassie Mattia, the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine recently graduated from the CLIMB Leadership Program. The program was put on by the The Chamber of Commerce Serving Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton Ohio.

    The CLIMB Leadership Programa program, “Cultivates, Leads, Inspires, Motivates, and Builds upon the basic skills and qualities of each participant.” During the 8-week program Cassie learned her DISC profile, how to manage a work/life balance, strategic mindset skills for leaders, how to dress for success, effective networking strategies, public speaking skills, how to lead through workplace conflict, how to measure success and, goal setting.

    Here is what Cassie had to say about her CLIMB Leadership experience:

    “What an absolute honor it was to be selected for the 2023 Climb Leadership program! The classes and tours exceeded my expectations! Not only did I learn useful tools and information I can apply to my career, but I also was able to apply these same tools daily outside of work! In addition to learning and growing so much as a leader and person I also connected with so many new people that I know I will continue to network with in the future. The DISC assessment was one piece of the Climb program that I found so important because it has allowed me to better communicate and understand those that maybe different from me. I have had a blast improving myself and learning about how unbelievable the Butler County community is! Those that are thinking about taking the Climb program in 2024 I think should do so because not only does the program finetune important leadership skills it also gives you an opportunity to get more involved with the community and those within the community! Cheers to the class of 2023!”

    Congratulations to Cassie the rest of the CLIMB Leadership class of 2023!

    Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine. She is also the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.