Superbodies Search 2010

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Conquer The Hill

Run to the max series 3 the 4th HGS Health Run. Join us this coming October 10, 2010 (Sunday). Race starts at 5:30AM.

Weight Loss for Runners

Nutritionist Nancy Clark shares 10 tips all runners should know if they want to drop some pounds.

Top Ten Fitness Trends for 2010

ACE’s listing of the top fitness trends for 2010.

 
Cardio Mix & Strength
A time efficient workout that mixes cardiovascular and muscle conditioning segments. Expect to do  1-3 minutes of aerobics doing high-low impact with intervals of 1 minute of muscle conditioning using dumbbells, medicine balls or rubber tubings.
 
Baile Latino
Volta, cha cha and shimmies… you will learn how to take very basic movements, add some hips and shoulders, and spice up a normal routine. You will be introduced to easy patterns that you can start or finish your classes with a little bit of fun attitude.
 
Aero Salsa
Refers to a fusion of informal dance styles having roots in Cuba and the Caribbean, Latin America and North America. Salsa is danced to salsa music. There is a strong African influence in the music and the dance. Salsa is danced on a core rhythm that lasts for two measures of four beats each. The basic step typically uses three steps each measure. This pattern might be quick-quick-slow, taking two beats to gradually transfer the weight, or quick-quick-quick allowing a tap or other embellishment on the vacant beat.
 
Cardio Dance
Tired of doing the same thing all the time? This class will blow you away! Learn to recycle your old low-impact patterns into a new style of movement. Start with low impact and then get transformed into a latin jam, modern dance etc.Curious? Don’t miss it!
 
Cardio Belly
Yalla! Learn the basics of this Middle Eastern dance . Perform the hip drops, hip rolls and the shimmies. Belly skirts are optional!
 
Punch Bag Aero
This cardio class  teaches you the basic moves in boxing with the punch bag as your partner!
 
Purely Pilates
Matwork pilates using different toys like the mini ball, stability ball, pilates ring, foam roller and the medicine ball.
 
Yoga
Yoga-based poses designed to challenge your strength and flexibility as well as improve stress management and concentration.
 
Drumbeats
Experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this unique high energy, rhythmical dance using the stability ball. When we drum and dance, we are having FUN! The rhythmical patterns of the drum increase synchronization of brain wave activity, which in turn provides feelings of euphoria and improved mental awareness and self-acceptance.
 
Spin O Rama
Cycling like any sport, involves training in different areas or zones to improve performance. Using cadence and intensity zones we’ll learn how to get the best from our indoor cycle training. Burn 500- 700 calories from this class while listening to the sounds of the 70’s, 80’s and  top 40’s hits. Enjoy this ride minus the sun and pollution!!!
 
Hip - Hop
This cardio workout is where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance styles and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as on breaking a sweat . Funky instructors teach you to move with attitude through this 1 hour class. So grab a friend, get front and center, and get high on the feeling of dance.
 
Precision Cycle
A 45 minute action packed indoor cycling  that will utilize numerous cycle training techniques taught on simulated terrains… Practice  wide variety of cycle situations including hill climbs, fast flats and exhilarating finishes while focusing on speed, power and intensity. Get geared up for a great cycling workout.
 
Cardio Fusion
A mix of all your favorite cardio formats. You’ll  never know what you’re going to get – Step, Hi/Low, Ball or a combination. This is a Surprise class!
 
Yoga - Pilates Fusion
This class is a combination of yoga and pilates . An hour of stretching, core strengthening, overall body toning and awareness. The class ends with a very relaxing meditation.
 
Simple Step
Step class with easy-to-follow step combinations.
 
Power Step
Step class with combinations focused on intensity , power and strength. Some moves that may be used: hops, leaps, plyometric moves, squats, lunges, jacks, ski moves, sport or kickboxing moves.
 
Fusion Step
Step class incorporated with dance choreography like latin, jazz, salsa, hiphop. Some moves that may be used are turns, pivots, mambos, salsas, boxstep. Etc.
 
Master Step
Once a week class for step lovers who prefer highly complex choreography or use of multiple benches.