Mission of our Classes:  To promote the maximum increase in fitness in the shortest most EFFICIENT manner. Safety is our Number One concern.  We strive to offer a fitness class to get you motivated about getting into the best possible shape.  We try to change the routine for every class, to expedite maximizing your overall fitness level. We feel that adding our classes to your health and fitness plan is just one of the many facets of a complete fitness program. In all of our classes, our goal is to  help you burn calories, get into shape, increase your stamina, and helps you lose weight.  On top of all that... we want you to have fun and workout with a BIG smile on your face!

Please refrain from wearing cologne/perfume or scented lotion to class.
Please refrain from talking in class.
Please refrain from coming to class when you are sick.

Cardio in Class:  Normally we do either 30 minutes of cardio or 45 minutes of cardio  (both time frames include the warm-up).  We must continuously monitor signs of EACH student to assess their overall well being. This of course is somewhat subjective, but after teaching for 28 years, some signs of stress are readily apparent and must be taken seriously. In other words, if ONE or more student(s) is struggling with a routine, we immediately show alternatives geared towards reducing the heart rate.  Although we offer different intensity levels, from Beginners to Advanced, it is still important for us to watch each and every student.  The number one rule in our classes is safety.  If we feel that the class is not hard enough (our perceived exertion), we bring the level up and if it is too high, we bring the level down.  Those that are intermediate or advanced are encouraged to maintain a level that suites their particular situation.

Hand Weight use in Class:  We feel it is very important to use Hand Weights in our classes. Although it seems that some moves may appear repetitive, please keep this in mind: The number one goal of resistance training is RESULTS. Re-inventing the wheel for the sake of doing something "new" is sometimes counterproductive. For example, trying a newfangled way to work your bicep is unnecessary, as the old fashioned "curl" has yet to be surpassed in terms of safety, simplicity and efficiency in building the targeted muscle.  In a normal weight-lifting routine, it is not uncommon for a typical workout to entail 12 to 15 reps per set with 3 sets of each targeted muscle group.  What we do in 10 to 13 minutes, normally takes up to one hour or more in the weight room!  While there are some excellent "new' moves, remember that the "old" ones are usually just as efficient... besides, your muscles really don't know the difference!  There is nothing fancy or "new" to do in a weight workout.  If you see serious bodybuilders or read Muscle or Fitness Magazines, you will see that the proven weight workouts are the same old ones used everyday!  If you find that a particular exercise is too easy, the best advice is... increase the increment of your hand weights. 

Sample Structure of our Cardio Boxing Class:

• 8-10 minutes of warm-up

• 20 - 33 minutes of cardio (Depending on the workout - The time could go as high as 45 minutes.)

• Heart Rate & Rate of Perceived Exertion observed

• 1-3 minutes of Stretching if needed

• Students get a drink of water (as needed) and grab their Hand Weights

• 10-13 minutes of Hand Weights (Depending on the workout - The time could change to under 12 minutes.)

• 1-2 minutes of Stretching if needed

• 13-14 minutes of Mat or Mitts workout

• Last few minutes of Stretching/Cool Down

We do our best to expose our students with the most widely accepted ways to perform a cardio move, from Beginners to Advanced Students.  We emphasize proper form when using your Hand Weights. Heart Rate Monitors are used to help instructors  make sure you are within a safety zone when in class.  (Keep in mind that Instructors heart rates are a little higher when teaching)  What is expected from you?:  It is up to you to workout within the limits of your ability.  It is up to you to follow the instructors and do your best to perform the the moves correctly.  When we push you to "do just one more set'' (in cardio or weights), it is our intent to motivate you and help push you a little further in your training. 

Although the majority of students are more than satisfied with our programs, there is no such thing as a one size fits all when it comes to fitness programs. If we are not what you are looking for in a particular class, you may wish to try another one of our classes with a different routine emphasis.   We strive to stay current with the fitness industry via workshops & certifications, and have numerous training sessions within our company to  continue to motivate the students and offer high quality programs in the community, most importantly we try to have fun!!

Zumba

For those of us that have attended fitness/aerobic classes throughout the years, are used to one format - one hour continuous 32 count music with 2,4,8 beat count. This is not the case with Zumba Fitness. ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. In one Zumba class, you could literally burn up to 1000 calories! 

Zumba classes could range from 30, 45, or 60 minutes.  Between 08 to 15 songs are used per Zumba class.  There is a pause in between each song, unlike the traditional continuous music that are used in aerobic classes. 

As mentioned above for traditional classes, the same would apply to the Zumba classes... What is expected from you?  It is up to you to workout within the limits of your ability.  It is up to you to follow the Instructor and do your best to perform the the moves to the best of your ability.  When we push you to "do just one more set'', it is our intent to motivate you and help push you a little further in your training.  Those that are intermediate or advanced in cardio fitness are encouraged to maintain a level that suites their particular situation.

We are there as Instructors to motivated you and give you a great class experience. However, we cannot make you move at your cardio level (or beyond) -  that is up to you.  We can only motivate you and offer encouragement.  If you "want to sweat more", you may have to exert yourself more.  Most of our Fitness Motivators Instructors wear Heart Rate Monitors to make sure we gage ourselves for the class that we are teaching.  We strive for 80% on our monitors and in turn, the estimated HR of our students will be within our HR zone.

Zumba Fitness is an Interval Training Class structure.  Have fun and STAY ACTIVE! :)

Missing Class for some reason or another

Missing Class for some reason or another:  We receive many questions regarding our "make-up policy".  Sometimes space is limited in our classes and some students are disturbed that people that not registered for that particular day encroach upon their “reserved space”.

Each facility that we conduct classes at feel the only way a class has a make-up day, is when the actual facility has to close down (e.g., a water pipe leak, bad weather, or because the Instructor is absent and doesn't have a sub to conduct class). 

In short, Fitness Motivators has no problem with you making up one class. You can make up your missed class, but it is best to keep your scheduled dates.  If you miss more than one class in the session, please limit this to one make-up class.  This pertains to the session you are currently registered in. The make-up class does not carry over to the next session.

Bring a Guest to Class

Bringing a Guest to Class: We love having your guests come in for a workout!  You can have as many guests come to your class, as long as it is no more than one visit, each guest, per class that you are registered in.  There are a few reasons we feel it is important to have you bring your guests in for a great workout!

1. Your guest can see you in a different environment and can cheer you on in your quest for better health & fitness.
2. Your guest will be proud of you to see how hard you workout!
3. Your guest will benefit from our class, even if it is just for one day!
4. Your guest may like it so much that he or she will sign up in the class! If this happens, you would have someone to come to class with and make it a team effort on your fitness goal!

Sincerely, 

Debbie
Master Instructor of Fitness Motivators

Above:  Debbie, Laura, Chrissy, Sonia, Eva, Donna, Beth, Tiffany, and Lori