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The Beat Goes On: Cumbia Dance and Its Connection to Juneteenth

There are so many reasons why I love Zumba. First, it’s a fantastic workout. Each class is HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) structured to incredible music, where most of the routines are fast paced, making ...
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Get Your Cycle On: The Amazing Benefits of Using a Stationary Bike

Sure, treadmills get all the glory – they’re the cardio queens of the gym after all. But don’t count out the good old-fashioned stationary bikes just yet. These workout warriors have a lot to offer ...
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Empower Yourself With Pilates

We’re spending more and more time behind a desk with remote and hybrid work becoming more common. Even if you don’t, back pain and depression are common issues amongst the population, not to mention the ...
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Why is Zumba So Popular?

Zumba refers to a brand name for a fitness program that consists of aerobic exercises and dance routines based on the dance rhythms of Latin America. Participants learn basic and easy-to-learn moves. Complicated body poses ...
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Five Reasons Why Yoga Rocks

Most people have heard of yoga, but there are many misconceptions about it. Some people think it isn’t really a workout or that it’s all about the emotional well-being and not physical well-being. While it ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Desk Workout

I admit it, my motivation is basically zero at the moment. All I want to do is open presents and eat pie. I don’t have time to be caring about working out. But at the ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Pilates

Dying to get outside and soak up the last bit of non-freezing weather? Try a 30-minute Beginner Pilates class with Kimm Kerr! You can learn this cute new stretch called puppy pose, which of course ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Core

Core?! Who ever thought that could be its OWN, separate class? Apparently, it is. And you know what else? It’s great!
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The Whole-Body Benefits Of Barre: Exercise Incorporating Ballet, Yoga & Pilates

Finding the time and energy to sneak a workout into our busy, daily schedules can feel daunting at the best of times. However, that doesn’t have to mean that it’s impossible. Finding fun, new exercise ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Power Yoga

“I want you to feel strong, powerful, and flexible.” That’s how Sherri started this 60-minute Power Yoga class, and I think it is the perfect representation of what the class does for you.
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): SoulBody Barrre Unhitched

“Where is your power? Don’t let any of it stay inside you, let it all out on your mat!” Geez Hillary, I really just wanted an easy, check-that-off-my-to-do-list workout, I didn’t really want to have ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Boxing Fit

Oh man, I am so excited to tell you about this class. I got to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a comic book character.
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