New Schedule Starts Monday!

The August calendar starts Monday.  Here is a summary of the new classes:

- New Belly Dancing class starts
- Salsa Lessons start
- We now offer an extra hard Zumba on Friday

For a full schedule, please check out our website www.GuidingFitness.com or find us on Facebook.

August Special

For EVERYONE that signs up for any class pack gets 1 FREE half hour personal training session!

If you are successful, we are successful!  We want to help you reach your goal and stay motivated! 

During this session you can chose from the following:
- Goal Tracking
- Measurements
- Body Fat Testing
- Nutritional Advice / Planning
- Fitness Analysis / Strength Testing
- Cardio Plan
- Flexibility Analysis
- Workout Planning

When you renew, ask the person at the front desk to schedule your FREE personal training session!

 

 

The Importance of a Personal Trainer

     There are 5 basic elements to a well-rounded fitness program.  They are aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching, core stability and balance training.  For people who may be new at incorporating physical training in their daily lives, or not getting the most out of their work-outs, it is important to have sessions with a personal trainer.  Most certified personal trainers have been educated in all the 5 elements of a good fitness program.  They can help you get the best out of every movement and reduce the risk of injury.
     When doing aerobics, the purpose is to increase your heart rate for a period of time.  It is important to have a professional monitor your progress so you are still challenging yourself but not taking risks to over-extend your heart.
     In strength training whether using weights, machines, or any other equipment, a personal trainer can guide you through every movement to achieve the best results.  In this area, it is easy to injure yourself if you are not familiar with whatever apparatus you are using and the most efficient way to utilize it. 
     Stretching is of course also important, and if not done properly, can also cause some major injury.  Something you may think is easy to do can cause a pulled or torn muscle that can be very debilitating.
     In all of these areas of exercise, there are hundreds of choices that best fit your lifestyle, age and abilities.  Even if you can only use a personal trainer for a short period of time, the investment is well worth it to maximize your work-outs for life.

 

August and September Class Schedules

Click Here  to see our August and September class schedule.

New Classes:

Kickin' Core - A mixture of Kickboxing and Big Ball, this class will 'kick' your booty into better shape! The class takes you through a variety of cardiovascular and core exercises, great way to lose that middle.  All fitness levels are welcome.

Circuit Blast - This is a full body workout meant to both tone your body and help you lose fat.  Our trainers have developed several workouts for you to chose from to help guide you in your own circuit workout. 

80s Revived - A flash back to the beginning, when sweat bands were plenty and hair was big.  We give Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda a run for their spandex! Come try this fun 80s aerobic class with a modern twist. 

Learn About Shin Splints

     We are writing today about something that has plagued many of you and might even keep you from regular cardio exercise.  Shin splints are a throbbing and aching pain in your shins and are caused by over-extension of muscle and tendons there.  It is the tearing away of the muscle tissue that attaches to the front of your lower leg.  Any impact to your lower leg can cause them and is very common with runners and dancers, but you can also get one by just a quick sprint to catch a bus.  It is also very common in sports with sudden stops and starts such as tennis, basketball and soccer.  In some cases, poor running mechanics which include excessive forward lean, excessive weight on the ball of your foot, or running with toes pointed out can be to blame.  The pain can be mild to severe depending on the extent of the injury.
     Shin splints will mostly heal them self and requires that you stay inactive for a few days until the pain goes away.  Some other helpful solutions to speed healing is to apply ice every 4 hours for 20 to 30 minutes and take anti-inflammatory pain killers such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.  You can also wrap an ace bandage around your shin to reduce discomfort.  During the healing time you can ride a stationary bicycle or do pool running for your cardio fitness.
     To help prevent shin splints, do the following.  Always wear shoes with a good arch support and padding.  Be sure to warm up before working out, concentrating on stretching muscles in your legs.  Toe raises are very effective for this.  Stand up and slowly raise up on your toes, then slowly go back down to your heels.  Do this 10 times and begin to hold progressively heavier weights as it becomes easier.  Stop what you are doing when you feel pain in your shins.  Try not to run on hard surface such as concrete.  Do not give up on your exercise program, shin splints tend to go away in time.

September Class Schedule

We are working on the class schedule for September and would love to hear feedback from you.

- What classes would you like more of?
- Are there times that would work better for you?
- Would you like us to add a class that we do not offer?
- Which instructors do you like best?

All of your submissions will remain confidential.  Please email your comments to: info@guidingfitness.com

We look forward to your responses!

Free City Lunch Walk

Come join the Guiding Fitness staff and your co-workers for our City Lunch Walk.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00pm we lead the city on a walk around town starting at City Hall, during lunch. We will answer any questions you may have about nutrition, the benefits of working out and what ever else you might want to know. 


Don't Forget your walking shoes!

Kids Class Reminder

Registration for kids classes is open!

ZumbAtomic ~ Hip-Hop ~ Teen Bootcamp

Classes start on July 25th and August 15th.

6 week programs for only $10 a week! 

Salsa Lessons

Salsa Lessons start back Tuesday, August 2nd.

It is a 1 month class every Tuesday from 7pm-8pm.

You can come with a friend, hubby or by yourself.

Members get a discount but you do not have to be a member to participate.

Limited space available so sign up today!

Giulliana Out

Just a friendly reminder that Giulliana is out for a couple of weeks.  Nancy is subbing for her classes.  She is a lot of fun and I would highly recommend coming.  

Starting in August, we are adding another Zumba class!!

Here is the schedule:
Monday 5:30pm - Zumba (Easy) with Nancy
Tuesday 6:00pm - Zumba (Hard) with Giulliana
Thursday 6:00pm - Zumba Toning with Francisco
Friday 5:30pm - Zumba (Extra Hard) with Giulliana
Saturday 10:30am - Zumba (Hard) with Giulliana

Kids Fitness Classes Start July 25th

Guiding Fitness Kids is back in action!

Our 6 week programs start July 25th.

ZumbAtomic ~ Hip-Hop ~ Teen BootCamp

Visit the kids website for more information:
www.GuidingFitnessKids.com