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Fitness & Recreational Sports at the University of Nevada, Reno is one of the largest employers of students on campus, with up to 120 on the schedule at any given time. Their two main facilities, E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center and Lombardi Recreation Center, are opened, run and closed down at night by students, who fall into a variety of positions designed to keep everything (and everyone) moving for the 362 days per year that the centers are open.

In the midst of all that, with more than 130 classes per week and monstrously large buildings full of people throwing around weights and themselves, FRS still manages to not only train student workers in the myriad policies that keep things ticking but also to take close interest in their students success and contribute to it.

Our foundation is our students, Assistant Director of Fitness & Recreational Sports Sheena Harvey said. We could not run this facility without our student workers. Harvey is talking about the four-story, 108,000-square-foot E.L Wiegand Fitness Center, which opened in February 2017 and grew the number student workers needed to manage and run things by quite a bit.

Harvey herself joined FRS in 2003 as a student worker, and 17 years later, she proudly calls the fitness center The best place on Earth! She beams with enthusiasm for the work and for her students. They probably get tired of me, Harvey said laughing, but thats their fault for working here.

Shes always checking in with her student workers, asking about how their classes are going and how tests went. Sometimes we see them all the way through to graduation, Harvey said, and I think thats the coolest part.

Getting more than 100 students trained in everything from customer service to personal training to officiating intramural sports is no small feat. Were getting students that this is their first job. Theyve never had to be somewhere on time, Harvey said.

Just to begin work with FRS, students have to meet the following criteria:

Student positions include facilities operation staff, lifeguarding staff, intramural sports official staff, sport supervisors and fitness instructors, and each of these has its own path to move up, as well as specific in-service requirements.

We trust our students, Harvey said. "I think thats a big part of it, always backing them up. Were a big ball of risk, and this is an active job.

In addition to building good communication and critical thinking skills, doing in-service work, cleaning and managing all of the various tasks and responsibilities mentioned above, the student workers are encouraged to pursue new avenues and certifications.

There may be someone who wants to be a yoga instructor but doesnt know the steps to do it, Harvey said. If we have some spaces and there are students showing interest and wanting to do instruction, well put them into a certification program, so they can have it and get it in before graduation and not have to pay for it.

One such student is sophomore and kinesiology major Dalton Taylor, who earned his certification to teach barre (a blend of weight training and ballet-inspired movement) and work as a substitute instructor for cycling classes. Taylor is working his way toward becoming a supervisor, but as a senior staff member, hes still helping guide the new hires, sharing his experience, helping them understand policies, constantly doing walkthroughs and making sure to be friendly with everyone. He said the program has not only made him more able to assist people who need help but has encouraged him to ask for help when he needs it, too.

Ive always been big into fitness. Ive done rugby and dance throughout my youth, Taylor said. I want to share that experience and share what Ive learned with other people. This job has definitely helped me with my communications skills.

Taylor credits two of his own student supervisors with taking him under their respective wings to help him learn the ropes and all the policies. Hes learned to build connections with patrons and other student workers, and as a kinesiology major, its actually E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center that drew him to campus in the first place.

The first time I came to the gym was my junior year of high school, Taylor said. My mom and I were touring campus and got to see, Oh, this is a brand new facility. That was one of the big things that got me up here [from Las Vegas] was the gym.

Its not all about making sure the facilities are running efficiently at Fitness & Recreational Sports. Its also about getting students across the stage at commencement and giving them the skills theyll need going forward.

Fit to graduate. When I say that, I mean it. We want every student that comes through our program to graduate, Harvey said. I think the biggest thing is and I literally say this to all my students When you leave here, youre going to be a better communicator. Youre going to be a better critical thinker. Youre going to be able to deal with conflict as it comes. And I just think theyre going to be a better person.

Fitness & Recreational Sports also offers the Steve Pomi Scholarship, named for the FRS director who preceded Director Jim Fitzsimmons, which consists of $3,000 awarded to three students each year. Winners get to see their own smiling faces across social channels and on monitors throughout the facilities. Students working for FRS are encouraged to apply and reapply if at first they dont succeed.

Community health sciences major and senior Kyle Harris is a recent awardee who was encouraged to give it another go. He said his time with FRS has given him purpose. If I werent part of it, I probably wouldnt be a part of anything other than a few clubs here and there, Harris said. Working here has given me more things to do in college. Its really helped.

Harris is currently working as a student supervisor and working toward becoming an instructor before he graduates in May and starts training to become a paramedic. His work with FRS has truly enriched his time at the University.

I enjoy watching people grow as individuals, Harris said. As a supervisor and a shadow for crossfit, its really heartwarming to see people change as a crossfit shadow, seeing people make gains across the gym; as a supervisor, seeing people get more assertive with their work.

Talking with students and staff, its abundantly clear that working for FRS is more than just a paycheck for everyone involved. Student workers are empowered to make decisions knowing that staff members trust them and will be there to back them up. In the workplace, students are encouraged to be themselves and work together to make things their own.

I always tell my students to be great in whatever theyre doing, in whatever they want to do, Harvey said. In my emails, I sign off, Okay, go be great!

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The owners of Granite Fitness had been negotiating to extend the lease long-term with additional improvements and upgrades when Planet Fitness signed its lease to occupy the same space, Overstreet said in an email.

Overstreet wouldnt disclose the number of members who attend the gym, but said that its been popular among Heights residents. Granite also offers group training classes, personal training and nutrition coaching.

We remain committed to your health and wellness goals these final three months and are actively working on a transition plan for our Heights members, the notice stated to members. We will keep you updated with future developments.

Overstreet and David Leon, who owns the Planet Fitness franchise in Montana, said that theyve talked about options for transitioning out of the building. However, Overstreet said that shell be exploring all opportunities that are in the best interest for the Heights Granite Fitness members.

While negotiations are in the early stages, Leon said he wants to be on good terms with the owners of Granite Fitness and provide a win-win situation for everyone.

We dont want to go there and act like were kicking somebody out thats been there for a long time, and we dont want to do anything sleazy, Leon said.

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London has become home to many and varied fitness companies

As the New Year begins, the demand for new and exciting fitness classes and activities increases again, particularly in busy cities such as London.

The last decade has seen the fitness industry in London boom, as ideas find their way from free sessions in parks and commons to gym floors and recreation centres.

With the UK, and London particularly, in the midst of its annual January fitness boom, some of the capital's most intriguing ventures are assessed.

12 ROUNDS BOXING

While many ideas come and go from Clapham Common, very few outgrow their origins to become an integral part of what is a very transient community in the heart of London.

Initially started by former care worker Kat Bryson as afitnessgroup on the Common, the first 12 Rounds session was attended by four people. Since then, it has continued to grow steadily thanks to close attention to the needs of its members. Two of those original four still attend classes at the gym.

The decision to move into a permanent home on St Johns Hill was taken in 2012, and has since become a hub for the local community in Clapham.

At the forefront of Brysons vision is the snappy #boxingmakesyoubetter hashtag, but beneath that is a genuine belief in the sports healing qualities.

The club have done notable work in raising mental health awareness and Bryson is keen to cultivate a close-knit feel among both members and staff.

From its roots on Clapham Common, 12 Rounds is now a physical gym providing many different classes

She says: "It is all about remembering where we came from and who our community is.

"There have been struggles and challenges, but everyone here knows they are in this together. That will never change."

What really stands out about 12 Rounds is how close-knit yet all-encompassing it has become. If you turn up in the morning, there will likely be an exercise class attended by mothers. Later in the day there is the recently established lessons for children.

In the evening there is fundamentals for adult beginners and various sessions all the way up to their 12-week fight school, which culminates in charity matches just down the round at the Clapham Grand.

Bryson, recently a parent for the first time, is already planning mother-and-baby classes for her clientele.

ONE ELEMENT

Some of these initiatives are still to be found in the exact place they started.

In February 2007, Tom Marien began his first session as One Element on Wandsworth Common.

Now, 13 years on, he is still leading classes at 8am every Saturday and through the week.

To ensure the standards remain high, for his sessions, Marien rotates between around 60 exercise programmes he has personally developed over the past 12 years.

At the heart of each is the commitment to 'social fitness' and the ethos of working as a group towards individual goals. As groups of up to 30 push each other through a series of gruelling tasks in near-freezing conditions, that mentality becomes crystal clear.

They have seen competitors come and go from their little patch of grass in south west London, and Marien has learnt enough to know things may change rapidly for him too.

Marien says: "If you can get the members to motivate each other, that is so much better than me doing it.

"I think what makes people return is that it feels like family here.

"We are all in this together and the most important thing for me is that everyone feels like they are coming together and working together."

One Element provides a unique membership structure for its participants

Such was the initial success that a partnership with the RFU allowed Marien to begin expanding his sessions nationally, only for logistical issues to see the project scaled back.

Now, while staying true to their roots, One Element are cautiously embarking on a franchise model.

There are four more groups across London, in Clapham Common, Richmond, Docklands and Tooting as well as one in Belfast.

One Element is in the process of growing franchise businesses one again

CLAPHAM COMMON HOCKEY CLUB

It is not just commercial businesses that have been founded on the grass at Clapham Common.

When Nick Powell and Pete Thom, keen hockey players, realised there wasn't a club that suited their needs nearby in south London, they took themselves down to the common and set up a casual game.

Before long, more people joined in and it became a weekly occurrence. From there, it was only natural that what was an occasional knock-around became a fully-formed club. Eventually, as the idea grew, players were charged small fees to cover costs and a fully-functioning club was formed.

Now, as the directors of the private limited company, Powell and Thom unlock dividends if they hit growth targets, and Powell, 35, believes this drives a very different mentality to the traditional community-run, grant-funded clubs.

Clapham Common Hockey Club has grown rapidly in recent years

Currently boasting 14 teams and around 400 members, the founders are proud of their flexible membership structuretypical membership starts at 158 a yearand format that sets them apart from the more family-friendly clubs in the south London area.

There are plans for swift growth, with Powell hopeful of reaching the 1000 member mark by the end of 2020.

Of the club as a whole, he says: "Last year we added 220 players and this year our plans was to add 500 but we won't be able to. We will have to add 250 because of capacity, we will hit it very quickly.

"That is rubbish, because I think we would be the fastest growing hockey club in the world. We want to go faster but we can't."

Mixed hockey is a fast-growing section of the club

Specifically, Powell believes their focus on mixed gender teams has been a huge success. So popular have these been that Powell instigated the creation of a league for their three teams. Powell believes Clapham Common Hockey Club to have the fastest-growing mixed teams in the world.

Due to the unique demographics of Clapham and its surrounds, Powell and Thom have devised a system they feels satisfies everyone from those wanting competitive matches to casual players after a social experience - who are now catered for by the newly-formed Social Hockey Club. A recent beginners' session attracted 75 participants.

Powell says: "We have always put experience at the heart of everything we do here.

"There is a load of people who the traditional model doesn't work withno one offers bespoke beginners' lessons to 20-year-olds, 30-year-olds, 40-year-olds. That is where we come in.

"It is an evolving model and a disruptor model in the way we price it to suit people's lifestyles better."

The club are aiming continued growth in members and teams

There are challenges. The club play across sites in Crystal Palace, Battersea Park, Bermondsey and Kennington and have so far been frustrated in their attempts to secure a permanent homePowell's preferred outcome for the club.

Discussions with the local council over building a privately-funded site have been in vain, with negotiations for a publicly-funded facility predicted to take many years to come to fruition.

Powell says: "A permanent base would be the ideal situation but it is also a limiting factor.

"If I had a pitch in Clapham it would be amazing, but you have your pitch and 3-4 miles around you and that is it.

"It is a massive downside in one respect, but at the flexible end not being bound to one location opens up new areas and that means expansion possibilities are larger for us."

Powell believes there is the potential to spread his model beyond London, but is keen to control the capital first.

He adds: "Once we get our model sorted in London, there is plenty of potential to expand. The Social Hockey Club has the potential to really resonate and we want to see where that goes."

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From Hockey To Boxing, How Independent Companies Are Revolutionizing Community Fitness In London - Forbes

Health

From going to therapy to disengaging with toxic social media accounts, health pros share how they take care of their emotional wellbeing.

Five Philly fitness instructors, including yoga teacher Adriana Adel, share why prioritizing their mental health is a necessity. / Photograph by Joanna Nowak Photography.

We hear it time and time again: taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Yet, though we proudly share our fitness achievements like conquering our 100th spin class or holding crow pose for the first time when it comes to discussing mental health in social circles, feelings of hesitation and fear can arise.

Luckily, these days theres been a lot of positive movement in openly discussing mental health and emotional wellbeing. While in the past there were stigmas around discussing therapy and many media sources perpetuated stigmas surrounding mental health now, more and more people are talking openly about these issues. Theres also a rise in people intelligently using social media to dispel myths and talk about mental health in productive ways.

To help stimulate more conversation, we turned to five Philly fitness pros who are open about their mental and emotional wellbeing on Instagram. Below, they share how they prioritize their mental health and use their platforms for positive change.

BWP: Why is mental health care a priority for you?Adriana Adel, yoga instructor at Three Queens Yoga and Maha Yoga: When my mental health is off track, it affects my other areas of wellbeing, making it more difficult to easily access things like joy, pleasure, and true rest. Sometimes my diagnosed anxiety and depressive tendencies take a toll on my spirit. Ive slowly learned that when I do proactively care for my mental well-being I feel greater flow, more connection to purpose and self, and experience feelings of resiliency, rather than those of less-than-enoughness. Caring about my mental health helps me curate and cultivate the energy I want to offer myself and, in turn, offer to others.

Larkin Silverman, co-founder of and instructor at Lumos Yoga & Barre: I consider teaching yoga and group fitness an act of care-giving, and if I dont have the capacity to care for myself, I cannot hold that space for my clients. If and when I experience professional burnout or am struggling to not bring what weighs me down into my work, it can lead to resentment of my workplace, my coworkers, and my clients, and directly impede my capacity to do my work. Just like insufficient nutrition and adequate sleep are essential to my overall functioning and health, my mental health is a critical piece of experiencing a sense of overall wellness.

When did you realize your mental health is just as important as your physical health?Alexis Rose Artis, CEO of ARX Fitness and spin instructor at SoulCycle: About one week after I had my second daughter [at 31 years old], I started experiencing a disconnection the smell of her made me nauseous, her cry made me angry rather than worried, and I couldnt bear to hold her. The next day, I went into my closet, closed the door, called my older sister, and cried. I was so embarrassed. She came to my house and stayed an entire week to help. I waited two years to tell my husband of my postpartum depression, not because I didnt think hed be supportive, but because I needed time to navigate my own feelings and emotions which I learned, as a rape survivor, comes with time. From that day forward, we promised each other we would always put our mental health first and never judge one another.

Alexis Rose Artis, CEO of ARX Fitness and spin instructor at SoulCycle. / Photograph courtesy of ARX Fitness.

Emma Barrera, spin instructor at City Fitness: When I was 18, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It changed my entire life. If I want to stay stable and healthy, I need to be taking care of myself properly every single day. Ive come to describe it as a permanent cold in my head. If you have a cold, you go grab some over-the-counter medicine. The medicine I take just helps that cold in my head.

Morgan Dowd, trainer at Unite Fitness: I didnt fully accept this until about March of last year. This was the first time I asked for help on my own. At that point, I was nine years into recovery from anorexia and exercise bulimia, and four years into my fitness career. For so long, I believed that once I was weight restored and physically healthy, things would just fall into place. Even though from the outside I was in the best shape of my life, I was still incredibly fragile mentally. I was triggered easily, still had a lot of disordered eating thoughts, and was having panic attacks almost daily. I woke up one morning and decided I didnt want to navigate my mental health alone anymore. If my job is to help others be their best selves, then I had to help my whole self, too.

Morgan Dowd, coach at Unite Fitness. / Photograph courtesy of Morgan Dowd.

What resources, services, and/or practices do you utilize to take care of your mental and emotional well-being?Adel: Therapy! I have a really amazing therapist who was referred to me by a friend. I highly suggest folks ask their circle for recommendations for therapists because its so important to find a therapist who you can connect and be open with! Ive had more than a few false starts with therapy and at the time I thought it was my fault (cue another spiral of anxiety), when really it was just a round hole, square peg situation from the start. With that said, therapy isnt financially accessible for all, but sliding scale services are available. Plus, there are a lot of resources out there for self-education and introspection, from therapy Instagram to books and podcasts (Im listening to one right now on the nervous system and self-regulation thats pretty digestible and actionable).

Artis: I say no more often, take one day per week where Im unreachable, limit my social media usage, and see a therapist regularly.

Silverman: Im a big proponent of therapy, though Im currently between providers (and I wont lie, facing new intake paperwork can be daunting). In the meantime, Ive found ways to make use of free or low-cost resources, and turn to my gratitude journal, mindful movement, and meditation to self-reflect. Ive also worked to more deliberately curate the media I consume by unfollowing accounts that make me feel shame, comparison, or dissatisfaction, and replacing with content from mental health-focused accounts and experts.

Larkin Silverman, co-founder of and instructor at Lumos Yoga & Barre. / Photograph courtesy of Larkin Silverman.

While discussions surrounding mental health have progressed and become more present on social platforms and in social circles, a stigma still seems to exist. Why do you think that is?Dowd: I am certainly glad that mental health is being talked about, but I think social media doesnt show the full, real picture of any persons life. It also plays a detrimental role in stereotyping certain issues. Not all eating disorders are rail thin, not all depression looks like someone dressed in black and crying all the time. I currently struggle with anorexia, anxiety, and depression, even though I might look fine and am able to maintain a normal life. The myths were taught make it easy to downplay certain issues and not ask for help because they dont fit the mold. The more people ask for help and misconceptions are dispelled, the more we push back against the stigma together.

Adel: As a black girl growing up, I remember my pain around disordered eating and depression being dismissed because those were white people problems. That comes from not only cultural conditioning, but also issues in wider representation of who is portrayed as having (and therefore is allowed to have) mental health disorders, who can seek help, and what that help looks like. I think theres also just straight up fear fear of being judged, fear of being labeled, fear of the unknown. But in order for there to be a change, we have to start with ourselves. Id love to see a world where folks talk about their mental health struggles and wins as easily and with as much applause and encouragement as when people talk about their goals in the gym.

Who or what has helped you most in being transparent about your mental health care and journey with others?Barrera: I live by the mantra, Crazy is a concept. Those four words have guided and helped me along my journey. I am not crazy because I live with a mental illness. No matter how insignificant the voice in my head tries to make me feel, I [know I] am still worthy of kindness and love.

Emma Barrera, spin instructor at City Fitness. / Photograph by The Shine Studio.

Artis: When I first was prescribed Xanax for anxiety and depression, I was so worried how it could impact my image. Then I quickly remembered how I overcame the embarrassment of being a rape survivor that theres actually nothing to be embarrassed about. Look at me now! Im a blessed, strong, smart, beautiful queen who has a testimony to share. Thats my why and thats my superpower. My daily mantra: If not now, when?

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Looking for the best fitness options near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fitness spots around Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the mood for a workout.

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First up is Mansion Flats's Yoga Seed Collective, situated at 1400 E St., Suite B. With five stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp, the yoga spot has proven to be a local favorite.

Curtis Park's Asha Urban Baths, located at 2417 27th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the day spa, swimming pool and massage spot 4.5 stars out of 202 reviews.

Flawless Boxing & Fitness, a boxing and self-defense class spot in Upper Land Park, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 140 Yelp reviews. Head over to 600 Broadway to see for yourself.

This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--24 Hour Fitness, celebrating more than 35 years as a fitness industry leader with a presence in 14 states and 24 major markets, is headed to the Windy City this year with the opening of its first clubs in Illinois. In an effort to transform lives through fitness, 24 Hour Fitness currently operates over 440 clubs with nearly four million members. Opening new clubs at a brisk rate of one every few weeks, the fitness leader will enter the Chicago market with four new Chicagoland clubs in 2020 with more to follow in 2021 and beyond.

The first club in Carol Stream will open in the first quarter, while the second club in Schaumburg will likely open in the second quarter. Both clubs will be providing an unmatched fitness experience. A team of talented fitness professionals will offer personalized health solutions, while creating a friendly, supportive community environment for members as they embrace their fitness journeys. The two additional 24 Hour Fitness clubs slated to open later in the year, will be located in Oak Lawn and Algonquin, as 24 Hour Fitness expands its reach throughout the Chicago area.

In addition to premium cardio and strength training equipment, incomparable amenities, some of the best studio classes around and a professional team of experts dedicated to making each members experience unique, the 24GO Personalized Fitness App and groundbreaking virtual tools will help members track their fitness progress both inside and outside of the club, making it easier to stay committed to wellness goals throughout the year.

Im thrilled to be entering this dynamic, fitness-focused market at, what we believe, is the perfect time, said Zach Gutenson, District Manager, 24 Hour Fitness. We are positioned to alter the local fitness landscape by offering a personalized approach that concentrates on helping members reach their fitness goals in a welcoming community, celebrating every step along the way.

24 Hour Fitness and its network of nationwide clubs, including the new Carol Stream and Schaumburg clubs, will not only offer members more choices, but will help them find what works best for them. Each members fitness journey starts with a free fitness assessment with a personal trainer and co-creation of a fitness plana road map to keep members on track during the first critical days of their fitness journey.

Over the next several years we will be rolling out a robust growth plan that will encompass the greater Chicago area to position us as a dominant player in the Chicago fitness market. Our goal is to open several clubs each year which will bring hundreds of new jobs to the area and help thousands of residents stay fit, said Karl Sanft, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 24 Hour Fitness.

24 Hour Fitness has initial plans to hire 150+ employees in anticipation of new Chicago club staffing needs. To learn more about career opportunities in the market, visit careers.24hourfitness.com

A grand opening celebration is scheduled for the 24 Hour Fitness Carol Stream (located at 560 S. Schmale Road, Carol Stream) on Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with a VIP Ribbon Cutting event on Thursday, March 5 for local community business leaders and elected officials. The 24 Hour Fitness Schaumburg club (located at 141 N. Barrington Road, Schaumburg) will follow with its opening scheduled this Spring. The community is invited to these free celebrations, which include club tours, prize drawings, group training demonstrations, innovative GX24 studio classes and more.

Measuring approximately 37,000 square feet each, the new, modern clubs feature quality amenities, including:

*Additional fees apply

24 Hour Fitness offers a network of more than 440 locations nationwide, as well as signature content and programming including:

To experience the new gyms, download a free guest pass from http://www.24hourfitness.com/CarolStream or http://www.24hourfitness.com/Schaumburg

About 24 Hour Fitness

Celebrating over 35 years as an industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness transforms lives every day through fitness. Conveniently located clubs, furnished with a wide variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment, are the perfect environment for fitness professionals to deliver dynamic personal and group training programs. GX24 and cycle rooms feature a popular array of live classes included with membership. A multitude of additional offerings engage and inspire every member to lead a full and healthy life both inside and outside of the club. Opening new clubs on average at the brisk pace of one every few weeks, 24 Hour Fitness is headquartered in San Ramon, CA and serves nearly 4 million members in over 440 clubs nationwide.

To learn more about us and to find the club nearest you, visit http://www.24hourfitness.com.

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NAPERVILLE -- The Edge Fitness Club will open its first Chicago area location Feb. 29 in Naperville, one of five the chain plans to open in the Chicago metropolitan area this year.

The Connecticut based fitness clubs chain's Naperville location will be at located at Route 59 and Aurora Boulevard, across from Menard's. The group also plans to open a location in Orland Hills in March, with future locations in Bloomingdale and Batavia in fall, the company said in a statement.

"We have the ability to open 20-25 Edge Fitness Club locations in Chicago and want the community to get excited for us to provide them with the best fitness experience they've ever seen," said CEO Michael Copeland.

The Edge Fitness Clubs serves more than 200,000 members in 30 locations by providing a list of amenities at a low price. Memberships start at $9.99 per month and go up to $29.99 per month. For more information, visit http://www.TheEdgeFitnessClubs.com.

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Outdoor Voices is teaming up with Bumble to host a free 60-minute mat pilates class at 6:30 PM. After, hang out for treats from Bumble.3025 M St. NW

A Fitbit ambassador will be at Hook Hall this morning to lead you through a yoga flow. A DJ will play while you go through the poses, and after, stick around for coconut water and raffles (the first 50 people get a free drink!). Class begins at 11 AM.2400 Georgia Ave. NW

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Mimi Montgomery joined Washingtonian in 2018. She previously was the editorial assistant at Walter Magazine in Raleigh, North Carolina, and her work has appeared in Outside Magazine, Washington City Paper, DCist, and PoPVille. Originally from North Carolina, she now lives in Adams Morgan.

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Here Are Some of the Best Free Fitness Classes Around DC This Week: January 27-February 2 - Washingtonian

Cause its all about that base. Andddd six pack. And slimming thighs. And tight waist. You get the point.

By Stacey Makiya and Katrina Valcourt

Published: 2020.01.27 08:54 PM

Editors Note: Stacey and Katrina are at vastly different fitness levels (and ages) but both enjoy working out. We thought itd be fun for the two of them to try new or interesting workouts together each month. This time they took the Ass and Abs class at Body Balance in Kakaako.

Body Balance is a boutique fitness studio near Ward that offers small classes in barre, Pilates, cycling and more. We opted for the Ass and Abs classcause who doesnt want that J. Lo booty (and body)? Bridges, planks, squats, crunches and a few other exercises are all incorporated into this 45-minute workout. Power workout beats and having the lights down low help get you into beast mode.

Katrina: I like that this is going to be a very targeted class. We havent really done anything like it beforemost are full-body workouts. Those are great, but I think if were just focusing on two muscle groups, theyll get much stronger much faster. And its only 45 minutes, so even if its intense, at least itll be over soon. I made the mistake of going for a walk yesterday, so my shins and the sides of my butt are already a little sore. Yes, I get sore from walking. I need this class.

Stacey: Excited. As you get older, saggy-ass syndrome kicks in, and no one likes that. Plus, theres nothing lovely about love handles. They should be called hate handles so you get motivated to work the gut.

Our instructor, the lean and fit Noelle Naone, gave us each yoga mats (theyre free, no rental required) and instructed us to grab a block, two sets of weights and a red resistance band. We each grabbed 4 pounds and under and the stretchier, so easier, blue bands.

Stacey: There are a few stretches, but you pretty much go straight into bridge (lying on your back, knees bent and lifting your lower/mid back) exercises. Lift that booty and squeeeeeeze those cheeks.

Katrina: Then we moved into planks and mountain climbers to get our abs warmed up. I dont know how to do mountain climbers, where you quickly step forward with one foot at a time while in high plank position, without lifting my butt high in the air. I guess Im supposed to bend my knees more but I just did slow steps instead.

Katrina: We grabbed our first set of weights, then held them near our hips while doing squatsfirst big, slow movements, then tiny pulses, then holding our position. We did this pattern for pretty much every exercise. Even though squats are supposed to target your glutes, my thighs were BURNING. I kept stopping to massage them and tried to redirect my energy to push through my feet, as Noelle said. It helped, but it felt like I was on the verge of pulling something. Then we kicked up the intensity by tippy-toeing on one foot at a time, lifting our heels as high off the ground as we could. My legs were shaking like mad, which Noelle pointed outas a good thing!to the whole class. I tapped out to drink water during deadlift squats, where you pull your weights toward your chest while in a crouched position. Ready for the next exercise, please!

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Stacey: Im in love with ab twists. Swishing from side to side while holding one weight with two hands in front of your chest is one of the easier ways to lose the holiday flat tireand get back in my skinny jeans. My mom jeans will be happy to get a break.

Katrina: I started to regret this class as we moved into lunges. As a tall girl, Im especially self-conscious during workouts when everyone seems to be bending lower than I am. Its like I have to go even farther to get on their levelso not fair. But whenever I looked in the mirror, my angles were correct. I guess its harder for me because Im just not in shape.

Stacey: My 5-foot-3-inch stature is just fine doing lungesIm close to the ground. However, when we switched to crunches on the ground with our knees up and blocks between our legs, that was a challenge. Youre working your abs and inner thighs simultaneously. Katrina and I reviewed the video for this exercise aaaaaand no one should ever see it. Just like no one should see someone giving birthwhich is kinda what we looked like.

Next: flutter kicks! Lie down on your back, legs up and take turns crossing your legs at the ankle. Doing this is supposed to get rid of lower abdominal fat. Katrina has yet to get the lower belly bulge that comes with age. Bitch.

Katrina: Im sorry I dont have a ton of fat there (but not really). But neither does Stacey! I feel like strengthening this area would lessen menstrual cramps, so Im all about it. Next, Noelle instructed us to grab our blocks and put them under our sacrum. What the hell is a sacrum? I shoved it under my lower back, which felt a little awkward until she came around and moved it beneath my tailbone. I can do a bridge fine, but when she told us to do one with the block under one foot and then lift our other leg toward the ceiling, I bailed. This is probably why my butt muscles werent as sore the next day, but I couldnt even keep my balance or my leg straight so I just held a normal bridge pose. Ill work up to it.

Stacey: Plank jacks! Yuck. These are basically if planks and jumping jacks hooked up and created an exercise that is TORTURE: holding a plank while your legs are jumping out and in. I did the slow version because of my knee injury. Yep, I used my hall pass.

Katrina: I didnt jump either, just did plank steps out to the side. And then it was time to use the barre for some final moves. We put our bands around our ankles and practiced keeping our hips still and shoulders upright while kicking out straight, at an angle and rotating one leg at a time.

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Stacey: Forty-five minutes came fast!! Im used to 90-minute workouts, so when we started winding down I was all, HAAALLELUJAH! We hit our mats and started stretching our legs with resistance bands. Never did this before, but it felt good.

Katrina: I wish Id grabbed a red band with more resistance for the final stretches. Lying on my back with my band around one foot pointed straight up, I thought I was going to accidentally let go and shoot it at the ceiling. And when I tried to lower my leg from side to side while keeping my leg straight, I wasnt really pulling against anything, so my knee stayed bent.

Katrina: My thighs were sore immediately, as I knew they would be from the way they shook during class. Kind of a shame though, since my thighs are neither my ass nor my abs but a workouts a workout! The next day, I was surprised that my triceps hurt from incorporating weights in the squat exercises. But they werent nearly as sore as my abslower, upper and back abs, if thats a thing. It hurt to laugh or bend, but in a good way. I wish I had tried harder on the ass exercises since those muscles didnt feel as painful. My thighs, on the other hand, burned every time I stood up.

Stacey: Good. I didnt feel that exhausted or sore since most of my workout classes incorporate those exercises. I did feel my ass perk up a bit and my stomach flatten a smidge. If my goal is to have a physique like Noellewhos one plank away from Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raidersign me up for a year of Ass and Abs!

Its $12 for the first class, then $27 per class. Packages, memberships and bundles are available; find all the options here. Ass and Abs is offered Mondays (with Noelle) and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. See the current schedule onlineor download the Body Balance Hawaii app. You can also take advantage of snacks, a refillable water station and a chilled face towel at the front desk. Theres a small parking lotpark in the yellow stalls only. Come early in case you need to find street parking (bring quarters!) and walk.

1019 Waimanu St., #101, (808) 542-9597, bodybalancehonolulu.com

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