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Yankee Homecoming fitness classes on waterfront for muscle tone – The Daily News of Newburyport

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NEWBURYPORT Its said that theres no gain without pain.

But those who work out in the morning here dont seemed pained by the process and they say they are gaining valuable exercise time designed to keep them fit.

One of Yankee Homecomings daily programs is the Free Morning Waterfront Workout Series.

It starts at about 8 a.m. in front of the bandstand on the riverfront, and draws from a dozen to 25 each morning.Today (Wednesday) and Thursday, there are two sessions per morning.

Instructors are workout leaders from fitness centers in the area.

The participants are morning people, mostly women, who rise, stretch and sweat before many people in the community are awake.

As organizers say, Try a new class to kick-start your healthy regimen.

On Tuesday, the 9 a.m. session was run by Ilene Harnch-Grady, health and wellness director at the YWCA of Greater Newburyport.

Her hour was titled, YWCA Barre Fusion, and it was the second session of the morning. The first was MotivateCardioBarre.

Barre is a form of physical exercise, usually conducted in group classes in gyms or specialty studios.

Authorities say it is distinguished from other group fitness activities by its incorporation of movements derived from ballet.

Barre classes typically focus on small, pulsing movements with emphasis on form, alignment and core engagement. Participants hold their bodies still while contracting specific, targeted sets of muscles in isometric exercise.

After a session that featured up-tempo music that included the old hit Stayin Alive, participants seemed ready to attack the day.

You cant beat working out in this weather and at this site, said Marianne Gasbarro of Newbuyport. I walk maybe five days a week, and I saw information about this fitness program so I came down. I enjoyed it.

Tricia Hering of Methuen said, I drove over here for the workout, and then I go to the beach.

The free morning workouts are hosted by Anna Jaques Hospital.Kelley OBrien, a spokeswoman for the hospital, said, This is our third year with the morning workouts, and it has been successful. One Sunday, we had close to 60 in the class.Its a good way to start the day, and work at staying fit.

Different studios have hosted morning sessions, including Riverside Yoga, Fuel Boot Camp, MotivateCardioBarre and the YWCA.

Wednesdays sessions are being run by Newburyport Yoga (8 a.m.) and Guy Chase Academy of Newburyport (9:15 a.m.)

On Thursday, Natural High Fitness Club will lead the troops from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and the Latitude Pound Class will supervise from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

On Friday, Latitude Boot Camp will lead from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m and on Saturday, Crossfit Full Potential takes the reins from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Stephen Mills, the only man in Tuesdays class, said he enjoyed his hour.

I liked the stretching, and I found the class pretty forgiving, meaning, if you cant do a certain move, you can stop, said Mills, a middle-aged Newburyport resident.

I need to exercise, and getting out in the morning on a nice setting along the river is a good way to start the day.

Dyke Hendrickson can be reached at 978-961-3149 or at dhendrickson@newburyportnews.com.

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Yankee Homecoming fitness classes on waterfront for muscle tone - The Daily News of Newburyport

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