Freedom Fitness to have free classes to start new year
December 29, 2009
Eric Villard

Looking to shed some pounds in the new year? Freedom Fitness will be hosting a community open house of their facility in Carrolltown Mall on Saturday, January 9.

The studio, located next to Kmart, will be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Freedom Fitness is offering free workshops and classes all day as well as providing education information on leading healthy lifestyles.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

7:30 a.m.
Zumba

Lets’s face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding, beneficial, but it has never been known to be much fun; until now. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA! All levels welcome. Instructor: Carrie Coleman, NETA, Zumba.

8:30 a.m.
Step Blast

Be prepared to blast some fat! This motivating class will keep you moving until the very end. This high-energy class can be high or low impact; it is up to you. Instructor: Breanna Shumpert, NETA, AFAA.

9:30 a.m.
Metabolift Weight Training Powerhouse Muscle Pump

An overall body-pumping workout; strengthening and defining every major muscle group. Not a cardio class, but guaranteed to get your heart pumping. No choreography to learn, ideal for all. Instructor: Breanna Shumpert, NETA, AFAA

11:00 a.m.
Intro to Zumba Workshop

This is a taste of one of the hottest group fitness classes around. A great way to learn what Zumba is and how Zumba can transform your body. Instructor: Tracy Cox, NETA, AFAA, Zumba, Zumba Gold and Toning.

12:00 p.m.
Intro to Zumba Toning

Zumba Toning says adios to traditional toning and takes the original Zumba dance fitness class to the next level, utilizing an innovative muscle-training protocol and the addition of light-weight toning sticks. Created to emphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this combination of dance-based cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is a highly-effective training program. Instructor: Tracy Cox, NETA, AFAA, Zumba, Zumba Toning.

1:00 p.m.
Intro to Pilates Workshop

A whole body program with an emphasis in core strengthening for abdominal and low back muscles. For increased body awareness and a challenge, some classes incorporate Pilates circles, resist-a-balls and sponge balls. Pilates tones and lengthens muscles, increases strength, improves posture and flexibility. Instructor: Kim Crum Derr, NETA, Pilates specialty.

Babysitting is provided for participants. All equipment is also provided. The classes are known to fill up fast, so pre-registration is encouraged. To register, call 410-795-9101 or email cox@freedomfitness.info.