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Jun 13

‘Get Fit Park Ridge’ offers monthlong fitness deals to residents – Chicago Tribune

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A number of free fitness classes are being offered across Park Ridge this month as part of an initiative launched by the city's Community Health Commission.

"Get Fit Park Ridge" gives Park Ridge residents an opportunity to sign up for free or low-cost, short-term classes at a variety of fitness centers in the city. The deals last through June 30, according to Tricia Williams, chairwoman of the Community Health Commission.

"This is the first big project we're working on, so we're pretty excited about it," Williams said. "There are so many new fitness studios in town, and it's good to promote local businesses and get the name of the Community Health Commission out there."

The commission expanded its mission and direction last year to focus more on "general health and wellness concerns," Williams said. Get Fit Park Ridge is a way to make the community more aware of the commission, as well as the many fitness-related businesses that have sprung up in the city, she added.

"A chance to try out a new exercise program or something you haven't tried before is always good," Williams said. "And when it's free, that's also a good opportunity."

Of the 19 fitness-themed businesses that were contacted by the health commission, 11 agreed to participate in Get Fit Park Ridge, Williams said.

The Spot Fitness Studio, 928 Busse Highway, is offering one week of free classes to new users. Cindy Mortell, who owns the studio with Matt Hansen, said the company focuses on offering group and one-on-one personal training, as well as yoga and "pop up" boot camp workouts.

"We just want to help people achieve their fitness goals no matter how big they are, and we want them to believe in themselves," Mortell said.

Across town, Tone Up Club, 742 Higgins Road, is offering two small group personal training sessions free of charge during the month of June.

"What we're trying to do with Get Fit Park Ridge is give people a sample of personal training in a small group environment," said owner and trainer Jeff Franckowiak.

The small groups have no more than four participants, he added.

The studio also offers classes in cardio kickboxing, yoga, Zumba, and TRX and kettle bell, according to the business' website.

Other fitness establishments offering special deals during the month of June include the following:

Core Power Yoga, 991 Touhy Ave., two weeks of unlimited classes free to new users. Call 847-496-4359.

Crossfit 88, 542 Busse Highway, two weeks of free classes with initial goal-setting session. Call 773-732-4233.

Dick Pond, 29 S. Prospect Ave., free three-mile walking and running groups every Wednesday, starting at the store at 6:30 p.m. Call 847-720-4083.

Orangetheory Fitness, 10 N. Northwest Highway, two free classes by appointment. Call 847-318-3804.

Pure Barre, 110 N. Northwest Highway, two classes free. Call 847-696-7219.

Sun and Moon Yoga, 2026 Oakton St., all 4:30 p.m. classes are $5. Call 847-800-8444.

The Barre Code, 33 1/2 S. Prospect Ave., one week of classes free. Email parkridge@thebarrecode.com.

The Exercise Coach, 946 N. Northwest Highway, four sessions, twice a week, free. Call 847-823-0035.

TriPilates, 640 Busse Highway, Pilates mat class on Monday at 9:30 a.m. or Thursday at 7:30 p.m. free. Call 847-698-6338.

The Spot Fitness Studio can be reached at 224-985-3957 and Tone Up Club can be reached at 847-912-0876.

jjohnson@pioneerlocal.com

Twitter: @Jen_Tribune

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