SPRING TRAINING - CRUNCHES

PLEASE NOTE: START WITH LOW REPS AND BUILD SLOWLY.

Lie on work-out bench or picnic table bench.  Cushion picnic table bench with a towel.
Step 1: Lie close to the upper end of the bench. Reach behind you and grab the bench next to your ears. Squeeze your elbows together and keep your chin up and abs tight.

Step 2: Breathe slowly and rhythmically as you pull your knees up slowly to your elbows through a count of 10 seconds.

Step 3: Hold and squeeze for 2 seconds at the maximum tension point (where the elbows touch the knees).

Step 4: Return to the starting point through a count of 10 seconds, never letting your feet touch the ground.

Step 5: Repeat three times without resting.
As you get stronger increase to 5 times without resting and you can add ankle weights for more resistance. i.e. negatives.

DON'T HAVE A BENCH...USE THE FLOOR BUT CUSHION IT WITH YOGA MAT OR SEVERAL TOWELS...BEACH TOWELS ARE GREAT FOR THIS.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Congratulations to ICE model and IMTA NYC 2013 alum, Shateia Ellis.  She recently signed on with HOP models in Atlanta, GA and booked a client "look book" photo shoot.  We look forward to seeing those great shots.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Barbizon Toronto graduate, Sofia Gaspar, attended Showcase Niagara and signed with PEACE Management. She has been to cast as the Virgin Mary in the feature film "MIRACLES DECODED." She spent several days shooting.  A release date has not been set but we will post it as soon as we know. Congratulations Sofia, can't wait to see you on the big screen!

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YOUR GOAL FOR TODAY IS...

New Year's has come and gone and how many of you have already given up on your resolutions?  Some of you may not have and are still going strong in keeping those resolutions..that is terrific!
Resolutions are wonderful but so is setting goals and reaching them.  It is empowering to reach your goals.  Below are some goals and they are easy to reach daily, maybe not all of them every day, but they are easy to work on. Reaching these daily goals will make you a better and happier you today and everyday in 2014 and beyond. 

  

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Remember to check www.facebook.com/icemtm for the latest in auditions and castings. You can't book a job if you don't audition!

SPRING TRAINING

Whittle that waist away and have fun.  The Hula Hoop is a great retro exercise and inexpensive, too.  This will also strengthen and tighten your abs and GUYS, it's not just for girls. You can find them at Dollar and Discount Stores!  WOO HOO - HULA HOOP!

SPRING TRAINING

Be on the lookout for SPRING TRAINING headings!  Each one will be a great little tip to get you ready for those upcoming days when we can all put away the boots and hats and gloves.  So let's start with the three that you can do anytime and any season.
Even before you get out of bed, lay on your back and stretch head to toe to get that circulation going.
Walk, walk, walk....use the steps.  Don't park by the door, go a little further out in the parking lot and walk.
And then there is the ever popular drink plenty of water.

TORONTO BARBIZON GRAD AND THE OLYMPICS

If you have been watching the Olympics on CBC don't hit that remote button when the commeicials come on.  Toronto Barbizon graduate James Oberle can be seen kind of, in the Canada Revenue Child Tax Credit spot.  He is the goalie for both teams.  OK, you maybe can't see his face but he has a great credit for his resume and the great experience of filming a TV commercial.  Every booking is a learning experience.  This commercial is also running on other networks and if you miss it go to cru.gc.ca scroll down to YOU Tube and type in Child Fitness Tax Credit you can view it their, also.  James signed with PEACE Management after Showcase Niagara and booked his first commercial on his first audition.  Great Work James!  We are so proud of you.

James Oberle

DO YOU KNOW WANT TODAY IS?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM ICE MTM!

Today is the day you show your loved ones how much they mean to you.  It's a day of cards, flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, fabulous dinners and the ever popular candy...chocolate and of course those sugary hearts with those cute little sayings.  Enjoy the day, show your love but take it a step further like our hand graphic.  Reach out to someone and spread the love in simple ways.  Hold the door for someone at the store, let that person in front of you on the road (they may be lost), go thru your closet and take a donation to those in need and SMILE all day!  Don't have a special someone, sure you do, YOURSELF!  Take today to give yourself a bubble bath, manicure, pedicure and facial. Pamper and LOVE yourself not only today but every day! 

BARBIZON GRADUATES REGISTER WITH ICE AGENCY

If you are a Barbizon graduate you need to register with ICE Model Talent Management in order to be submitted for Auditions and Castings.   Send an email to meg@icemodels.com requesting and Agency Info and Stat Sheet. Be sure to sign your email with First and Last Name...City/State...and Contact Phone Numbers.

RYAN FLORES SIGNS WITH VAST TALENT

*"swimmingly" Ryan's favorite word 

Ryan Flores is a Barbizon graduate from South Carolina

 and an alum of IMTA where he received callbacks from modeling and acting agents.  He also attended Showcase Niagara this past October and was awarded a Summer Scholarship from the New York Film Academy.  He recently met with VAST/Real People in Atlanta, GA. and they have signed him as a model and actor. Congratulations Ryan, your career is off to a "swimmingly"* fantastic start!