Zumba® Fitness is taking over Valdosta! My classes at Salsa Caliente Studio have pretty much outgrown the space, so, beginning August 2nd, we will be moving to another location.
Anytime Fitness at 5 points is currently constructing an addition. There will be a group exercise room right beside the gym, amd it's almost ready! My 8:30 am Zumba® classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Zumba® Toning on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm are the only ones that will be moving to Anytime. The other classes will remain at their current locations.
I am very excited about this change. The room at Anytime will be much wider than the dance studio, and I will have a stage up front for participants to get an excellent view of my feet. I think this room is very conducive to an exercise class, and my goal is to ensure that everyone has a safe and effective workout.
The pricing will stay exactly the same. It will be $7 per class or $50 for a 10 class punch card. You will continue to pay me and not a customer service person at the gym. You may use your previosly purchased punch cards. You do not have to be a member of Anytime to come to Zumba®, and members will pay the same fee for Zumba® classes. Class participants will not have a key, so I will let you in the door prior to class.
I am looking forward to this venue change. I think that it will help us make our Zumba® classes even better!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Zumbatomic® coming to Valdosta!
The Zumba® fitness program has given fantastic results to millions of participants around the globe! Now they have launched Zumbatomic®, a dance fitness class aimed at children ages 4-12, and I am holding a class in Valdosta very soon!
According to Zumba®, the Zumbatomic® program increases children's focus and self confidence, boosts metabolism, and enhances coordination. Kids love it because they get to jump around to upbeat music, and release all that energy their parents and teachers are always trying to control! The whole family will love Zumbatomic®!
The next class will be Saturday July 30th at Salsa Caliente Studio at 1500 E Park Ave. We will get it started around 10 am. The first half hour will be aimed at "Li'l Stars," kids ages 4-7, and the second will be primarily for "Big Stars," 8-12 year olds. If the kids want to hang out for the entire hour, it's perfectly all right with me. There is quite a difference in the attitudes and actions of these age ranges, but if they like to dance, awesome!
The cost is $5 per child, and each one will receive a Zumbatomic® bracelet! I am also planning some fitness related games for the Li'l Stars. I know they will all have a great time!
I decided to become licensed to teach Zumbatomic® because I think that physical activity is extremely important for children. Physical Education in school is not necessarily a mandatory class at school, but there are numerous benefits children receive from regular exercise. I am hoping exposure to Zumbatomic® will inspire kids to keep moving!
According to Zumba®, the Zumbatomic® program increases children's focus and self confidence, boosts metabolism, and enhances coordination. Kids love it because they get to jump around to upbeat music, and release all that energy their parents and teachers are always trying to control! The whole family will love Zumbatomic®!
The next class will be Saturday July 30th at Salsa Caliente Studio at 1500 E Park Ave. We will get it started around 10 am. The first half hour will be aimed at "Li'l Stars," kids ages 4-7, and the second will be primarily for "Big Stars," 8-12 year olds. If the kids want to hang out for the entire hour, it's perfectly all right with me. There is quite a difference in the attitudes and actions of these age ranges, but if they like to dance, awesome!
The cost is $5 per child, and each one will receive a Zumbatomic® bracelet! I am also planning some fitness related games for the Li'l Stars. I know they will all have a great time!
I decided to become licensed to teach Zumbatomic® because I think that physical activity is extremely important for children. Physical Education in school is not necessarily a mandatory class at school, but there are numerous benefits children receive from regular exercise. I am hoping exposure to Zumbatomic® will inspire kids to keep moving!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Water!
One of the most important, yet often overlooked, methods to improve athletic performance, reduce body fat, and help you meet your fitness goals is to stay hydrated. Water makes up 75% of your body. It is essential to living, second only to oxygen, and makes your body's functions run as smoothly as possible. Not being fully hydrated has a detrimental effect on body systems and performance.
Often just substituting water for sugary beverages can cause weight loss. One can of soda has around 200 calories, so if you have a habit of drinking several a day, calories can really add up. Studies have shown that children who drink more than the recommended quantity of water have reduced occurences of obesity and bed-wetting than children who do not (Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation.)
The human body can still thrive after losing 40% of it's body mass from starvation, but a loss of 12% from fluid loss can cause death. Dehydration causes a reduction in the amount of blood pumped per beat, so your heart rate must increase to try to get enough blood to your body. It also decreases your body's ability to thermoregulate itself, so your body temperature goes up and sweating is reduced, increasing chances of a heat-related illness. Trials conducted by the National Strength and Conditioning Association show that dehydration has adverse effects on aerobic endurance performance and decreases aerobic power.
You may not feel thirsty until you have reached a body water deficit of 2%, so it is important to drink before you experience a thirst sensation. The average 155 pound person sweats around 1-1.5 liters per hour during exercise or extreme heat, and must be replaced so that your body will perform efficiently. You should drink .5 L of water two hours prior to exercise or heat exposure, and continue drinking at regular intervals to optimize hydration.
I felt the need to write this blog about hydration because I know I need to drink more water. I used to drink over a gallon a day, but I have been drinking more diet soda and low calorie fruit beverages and less real water lately. I recently purchased a Brita water filter to make my home tap water more palatable, and I have a collection of plastic bottles in the freezer so that I can have cold water on the go. I know that staying hydrated will improve my athletic performance and ensure my body can maintain its temperature with ease.
Often just substituting water for sugary beverages can cause weight loss. One can of soda has around 200 calories, so if you have a habit of drinking several a day, calories can really add up. Studies have shown that children who drink more than the recommended quantity of water have reduced occurences of obesity and bed-wetting than children who do not (Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation.)
The human body can still thrive after losing 40% of it's body mass from starvation, but a loss of 12% from fluid loss can cause death. Dehydration causes a reduction in the amount of blood pumped per beat, so your heart rate must increase to try to get enough blood to your body. It also decreases your body's ability to thermoregulate itself, so your body temperature goes up and sweating is reduced, increasing chances of a heat-related illness. Trials conducted by the National Strength and Conditioning Association show that dehydration has adverse effects on aerobic endurance performance and decreases aerobic power.
You may not feel thirsty until you have reached a body water deficit of 2%, so it is important to drink before you experience a thirst sensation. The average 155 pound person sweats around 1-1.5 liters per hour during exercise or extreme heat, and must be replaced so that your body will perform efficiently. You should drink .5 L of water two hours prior to exercise or heat exposure, and continue drinking at regular intervals to optimize hydration.
I felt the need to write this blog about hydration because I know I need to drink more water. I used to drink over a gallon a day, but I have been drinking more diet soda and low calorie fruit beverages and less real water lately. I recently purchased a Brita water filter to make my home tap water more palatable, and I have a collection of plastic bottles in the freezer so that I can have cold water on the go. I know that staying hydrated will improve my athletic performance and ensure my body can maintain its temperature with ease.
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