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Fitness Focus Purely Pilates

What is Pilates? Pilates is a method of holistic movement created by Joseph Pilates developed during the early 1900’s. It is a sequence of exercises designed to strengthen the muscles from the core of the body. On a deeper level the principle of the method was intended to be used and applied to everyday activities, hence increasing one’s longevity. Today there are many versions of Pilates, either Classical or Contemporary. There is only one Pure Classical Pilates Method, which is Joe’s method… Read more in the Fitness Focus Purely Pilates article.

Fitness Focus Zumba

Can you sweat, have fun, and burn calories all at the same time? You can at a Zumba fitness class. Zumba is a dance based group fitness class, incorporating different Latin dance moves which are choreographed to Latin dance music. You can experience an aerobic workout, which integrates interval training through the different types of dance rhythms. But most importantly, you are doing all of this while at a party, a fitness dance party… Read more in the Fitness Focus Zumba article.

Fitness Focus Xtend

The Xtend Barre Workout debuting in Westerville this September. Xtend is a vigorous workout that combines serious sculpting exercises at the ballet barre with lively music and an abundance of energy. But, the class doesn’t revolve around pirouettes. It’s a tough, no-holds barre (get it?) workout packed with isometric exercises that make your guns, buns, abs -and everything else – scream with delight. The toning is paired with orthopedic stretches that elongate the muscles and make you stand taller… Read more in the Fitness Focus Xtend article.

Fitness Focus Speciality Classes

It used to be that only the extremely wealthy or celebrities had personal trainers. Boy has that changed over time. More and more people are hiring personal trainers today than ever before. In fact there is a steady trend to participate in small group training or partake in smaller specialty classes. Small group training or specialty classes can help clients achieve variety in their workouts and meet their fitness and health goals… Read more in the Fitness Focus Speciality Classes article.

Fitness Focus HR Monitor

When you workout do you feel like you are in your zone? Are you working where you should be or just going through the motions? One of the ways you can be sure to stay on track during you workout is to monitor or track your heart rate. One very effective tool to help track your heart rate is a heart rate monitor. Adding a heart rate monitor to your workout can really mix it up… Read more in the Fitness Focus HR Monitor article.