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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
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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!
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Your guest can see you in a different environment and
can cheer you on in your quest for better health &
fitness.
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Your guest will be proud of you to see how hard you
workout!
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Your guest will benefit from our class, even if it is
just for one day!
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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 |