We had a few people request the 2-step on video so scroll down to see 3 of your Zumba instructors 2-step it up!
Ok so our Zumba classes are going great! We love all of you that join us on a weekly basis and share your love of Zumba with us! Summer is coming fast although the weather is not cooperating but school will be out in 2 1/2 weeks and then it is go time. It seems to me that each summer gets so booked up with all the extra activities and vacations and whatever else we decide to book ourselves with. Let's just not forget how important it is to take time each week for ourselves so that we can be better people. Make sure you join us during the summer time so that you can release the stress of all the chaos the goes on around us.
We are thinking of adding a Wednesday night class at Desert Palms at 8:30pm. That would give you 3 nights of Zumba party action! If you would like to see that happen then please put it in the suggestion box at the front desk. The more we get the better chance we have to get it going for you!!
Here is a great Zumba story -
Thanks for the great class; I just started in Jan. and I'm hooked :) I have a master's degree in health education and have run wellness programs for hospitals for many years. We moved here from Jackson Hole where I was director of wellness for hospital employees & the community, and managed a small gym for employees. Even though I've worked out every day most of my life, I've saw a big change in my weight after a hysterectomy 10 years ago. Aging and hormones; a tough combo! I've lost 15 pounds since starting Zumba; I consider it a big (but fun) shock to my system :) I still swim and hike every week to mix it up, but I plan to keep Zumba-ing forever!
Heather
Thank you Heather for sharing and I am pretty sure I will be zumba-ing with ya forever as well!
Did any of you get out and run? To be honest with ya I didn't get out until this morning. So I ran my 5 miles in one shot but I enjoyed myself, which is surprising since I don't love to run. The open air and the road with good tunes seemed to work for me this morning. I hope you enjoyed yourself as well!
Week #18 Challenge - Biking!
I think you can see where I am going with this, but since the Ironman it has sparked my love for triathlons again. I have done 9 in the past and I loved doing them but since Zumba and marathon training I sort of just dropped out. They are so much fun to do and they are truly the best thing you can do fitness wise. The reason is, you are in constant cross training and your body never gets burned out. So most of you may never do a triathlon but you might as well try the activities that go along with one. Anyone can do a triathlon and I promise you that! So if anyone can do one then for sure you can do each activity by itself. I want you to get out on your bike this next week. It doesn't matter what kind of bike you have, I don't even care if it's your kids bmx bike, I just want you to get out and ride. Find that inner kid in yourself and remember how much fun it is to ride a bike. Make sure you wear a helmet and be safe as always! If you don't have a bike then borrow a neighbors, they are not going to care so get out there and just do it!
Marti and I have tank tops! We have split them up so we each have all the colors and we will be taking them to all of our classes. They are $18 each. Get one soon before the size and color disappears.
My loser club is almost coming to a close and I can not tell you how much fun we have had! I am so proud of these ladies and all the hard work they have done. I will let you know how much the group lost when we do our final weigh-in. If you happen to see any of my girls please tell them how awesome they are!! I will be doing this again in the fall so if anyone is interested keep that in mind.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tik Tok Routine
We finally recorded a few songs so check back every few days to learn some of our newer routines!
Hey everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend! I for sure did! I volunteered for 7 hours on the marathon portion of the Ironman and then for 3 hours at the finish line. That whole day was so inspirational to me and I was in complete amazement at all the athletes and their determination to finish. It was the coolest thing I have been apart of in a long time. I hope that each of you got to see some part of the race so you know what I am talking about. If you did not then you have four more years every May to see it. I will definitely be a volunteer every year!
Marti and I will have tank tops next week for you to buy. They will be $18 each and the colors are: black, pink, gray and aqua blue. We only have 10 of each color so make sure you get your tank before the color and size is gone that you want. We will each have some at all our classes.
For those of you that ordered zumbawear from me then your order should be in next week as well. Zumba is great in all aspects but their shipping takes forever so we have to patiently wait for our fun clothes to show up!
Week #17 Challenge - Run!
I don't know about you but running is not my favorite thing to do but I know how good it can be for your heart and the weight loss process so I do it. I want you to get out and run this weekend. Turn on your ipod, or find a good friend to talk to and hit the open road. I want you to get in 5 miles over the next week. Try not to have be on the treadmill the whole time. Running outside is way better but stay on the asphalt. Cement is to hard on your knees so be careful out there but enjoy it! You might find that you like it and at times I love it. It really depends on your attitude! So step out of your comfort zone and do something you usually wouldn't do! I will hit the open road myself!
Personal Training- as most of you know I am now a personal trainer and I have been loving every minute of it. I am pleased to say my Loser Group has lost a combined total of 30 inches. They are so amazing to work with and to see their determination pushes me to be a better person! I have determined my prices so I will let you know and if you are interested please contact me by phone: 668-8324
per 1 hour session - $40
(If you and one friend want to split this and train together that is a great way to go)
I will do packages but each package could be different so at time of consultation we can determine a package price.
6 week training with 12 sessions with four or more - $200 each (4 person minimum)
Times for training will vary due to the fact that I have 4 children and a crazy life (like most people these days) but I will do my best to accommodate you and your needs as well so call soon so that you can get your pick of training times.
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Zumba training - Have you ever thought to yourself, man I just can't quite get the routine down or I want to learn the salsa better well, I am going to start personal zumba classes for those of you that would like to have some time with just me. All you need to do is find 5 people and call me and schedule a personal zumba class totally catered to your group and what you need for 1 hour. I will break down songs, teach them over and over..... I will do whatever you tell me you want or need to learn. I will be your personal zumba instructor. For a 1 hour session is will be $10 per person, minimum of 5 people. So grab your friends and call me to schedule your next hour of pure fun and learning. (It will not be the same as a Zumba class because I want you to learn the things you need to or want too).
I hope you all had a great weekend! I for sure did! I volunteered for 7 hours on the marathon portion of the Ironman and then for 3 hours at the finish line. That whole day was so inspirational to me and I was in complete amazement at all the athletes and their determination to finish. It was the coolest thing I have been apart of in a long time. I hope that each of you got to see some part of the race so you know what I am talking about. If you did not then you have four more years every May to see it. I will definitely be a volunteer every year!
Marti and I will have tank tops next week for you to buy. They will be $18 each and the colors are: black, pink, gray and aqua blue. We only have 10 of each color so make sure you get your tank before the color and size is gone that you want. We will each have some at all our classes.
For those of you that ordered zumbawear from me then your order should be in next week as well. Zumba is great in all aspects but their shipping takes forever so we have to patiently wait for our fun clothes to show up!
Week #17 Challenge - Run!
I don't know about you but running is not my favorite thing to do but I know how good it can be for your heart and the weight loss process so I do it. I want you to get out and run this weekend. Turn on your ipod, or find a good friend to talk to and hit the open road. I want you to get in 5 miles over the next week. Try not to have be on the treadmill the whole time. Running outside is way better but stay on the asphalt. Cement is to hard on your knees so be careful out there but enjoy it! You might find that you like it and at times I love it. It really depends on your attitude! So step out of your comfort zone and do something you usually wouldn't do! I will hit the open road myself!
Personal Training- as most of you know I am now a personal trainer and I have been loving every minute of it. I am pleased to say my Loser Group has lost a combined total of 30 inches. They are so amazing to work with and to see their determination pushes me to be a better person! I have determined my prices so I will let you know and if you are interested please contact me by phone: 668-8324
per 1 hour session - $40
(If you and one friend want to split this and train together that is a great way to go)
I will do packages but each package could be different so at time of consultation we can determine a package price.
6 week training with 12 sessions with four or more - $200 each (4 person minimum)
Times for training will vary due to the fact that I have 4 children and a crazy life (like most people these days) but I will do my best to accommodate you and your needs as well so call soon so that you can get your pick of training times.
Zumba training - Have you ever thought to yourself, man I just can't quite get the routine down or I want to learn the salsa better well, I am going to start personal zumba classes for those of you that would like to have some time with just me. All you need to do is find 5 people and call me and schedule a personal zumba class totally catered to your group and what you need for 1 hour. I will break down songs, teach them over and over..... I will do whatever you tell me you want or need to learn. I will be your personal zumba instructor. For a 1 hour session is will be $10 per person, minimum of 5 people. So grab your friends and call me to schedule your next hour of pure fun and learning. (It will not be the same as a Zumba class because I want you to learn the things you need to or want too).
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Week #17
Ok, so this week is all about the Ironman. The Ironman is the hardest triathlon. We are so lucky to to be able to host one here in our small town St. George. On top of that it is the hardest Ironman in the country. If you are not familiar with what an Ironman consists of let me feel you in. The athletes will swim 2.2 miles (with no floaties :), then as soon as they are down they jump on their bikes as fast as they can and ride like the wind for 114 miles (yikes), then when they have exhausted themselves completely they ditch their bikes and get to run for 26.2 miles (absolutely crazy) across the finish line. This is something that I will never do!! But most of the athletes that compete in an ironman have a story to tell and so it becomes the most inspirational event ever to watch. So this leads me to our week challenge..
Week #17 Challenge - Go watch some portion of the Ironman
You will find that a lot of roads will be closed on Saturday because of the event so at any given time during the day stop and watch these amazing athletes accomplish their goal and finish in the hardest Ironman ever. The finish line is at Town Square and the elite athletes will be crossing the finish line between 3-5pm and then the bulk of the athletes will be finishing between 7-10p. I am a volunteer for mile 9 and 22 on the Run portion and I am jumping out of my seat I am so excited. I barely know 3 out of the 2500 entries and I can't wait to cheer ever single person on. This will be an experience that you should not pass up. It will be so inspirational and motivational to all of us to watch. I hope I hear a lot of reports from you on what you saw on Saturday.
With the Ironman being held on Saturday there will be NO classes at the Rec Center or Desert Palms. If you are a member to another gym please check with them to make sure.
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Personal Training- as most of you know I am now a personal trainer and I have been loving every minute of it. I am pleased to say my Loser Group has lost a combined total of 30 inches. They are so amazing to work with and to see their determination pushes me to be a better person! I have determined my prices so I will let you know and if ou are interested please contact me by phone: 668-8324
per 1 hour session - $40
(If you and one friend want to split this and train together that is a great way to go)
I will do packages but each package could be different so at time of consultation we can determine a package price.
6 week training with 12 sessions with four or more - $200 each (4 person minimum)
Times for training will vary due to the fact that I have 4 children and a crazy life (like most people these days) but I will do my best to accommodate you and your needs as well so call soon so that you can get your pick of training times.
____________________________________________________________
I hope you all felt good about your daily vitamins! They really do help your body perform all its daily functions correctly. If you are still looking for a great set of vitamins call Marti and she will set you up with the best that I know of. 862-6432
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Zumba training - Have you ever thought to yourself, man I just can't quite get the routine down or I want to learn the salsa better well, I am going to start personal zumba classes for those of you that would like to have some time with just me. All you need to do is find 5 people and call me and schedule a personal zumba class totally catered to your group and what you need for 1 hour. I will break down songs, teach them over and over..... I will do whatever you tell me you want or need to learn. I will be your personal zumba instructor. For a 1 hour session is will be $10 per person, minimum of 5 people. So grab your friends and call me to schedule your next hour of pure fun and learning. (It will not be the same as a Zumba class because I want you to learn the things you need to or want too.)
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And were done!!
Much Zumba Love,
Marti and Kerry
Week #17 Challenge - Go watch some portion of the Ironman
You will find that a lot of roads will be closed on Saturday because of the event so at any given time during the day stop and watch these amazing athletes accomplish their goal and finish in the hardest Ironman ever. The finish line is at Town Square and the elite athletes will be crossing the finish line between 3-5pm and then the bulk of the athletes will be finishing between 7-10p. I am a volunteer for mile 9 and 22 on the Run portion and I am jumping out of my seat I am so excited. I barely know 3 out of the 2500 entries and I can't wait to cheer ever single person on. This will be an experience that you should not pass up. It will be so inspirational and motivational to all of us to watch. I hope I hear a lot of reports from you on what you saw on Saturday.
With the Ironman being held on Saturday there will be NO classes at the Rec Center or Desert Palms. If you are a member to another gym please check with them to make sure.
______________________________
Personal Training- as most of you know I am now a personal trainer and I have been loving every minute of it. I am pleased to say my Loser Group has lost a combined total of 30 inches. They are so amazing to work with and to see their determination pushes me to be a better person! I have determined my prices so I will let you know and if ou are interested please contact me by phone: 668-8324
per 1 hour session - $40
(If you and one friend want to split this and train together that is a great way to go)
I will do packages but each package could be different so at time of consultation we can determine a package price.
6 week training with 12 sessions with four or more - $200 each (4 person minimum)
Times for training will vary due to the fact that I have 4 children and a crazy life (like most people these days) but I will do my best to accommodate you and your needs as well so call soon so that you can get your pick of training times.
______________________________
I hope you all felt good about your daily vitamins! They really do help your body perform all its daily functions correctly. If you are still looking for a great set of vitamins call Marti and she will set you up with the best that I know of. 862-6432
______________________________
Zumba training - Have you ever thought to yourself, man I just can't quite get the routine down or I want to learn the salsa better well, I am going to start personal zumba classes for those of you that would like to have some time with just me. All you need to do is find 5 people and call me and schedule a personal zumba class totally catered to your group and what you need for 1 hour. I will break down songs, teach them over and over..... I will do whatever you tell me you want or need to learn. I will be your personal zumba instructor. For a 1 hour session is will be $10 per person, minimum of 5 people. So grab your friends and call me to schedule your next hour of pure fun and learning. (It will not be the same as a Zumba class because I want you to learn the things you need to or want too.)
______________________________
And were done!!
Much Zumba Love,
Marti and Kerry
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Week #16
I know, I know - I need to post videos again. It is hard for me to get them recorded without Marti so I will try next week to get one on here!
So, I am kind of sick of this weather. Don't get me wrong I am thankful for the rain but the cold needs to leave us! Cold weather tends to make people stay home and not exercise so don't be one of those and me being an aerobics teacher, I want people in my class. So, the cold please go away!
I hope you found something this week to do that you don't like and did it with a friend. I also hope that you saw a different side to it and that you may start enjoying it. All forms of exercise can be fun, you just need the right attitude and friends to do it with!
Marti and I are starting the process that we go through to make vol. 3 of our DVD's but we would like your feed back over the next week so when we film in May we can make a DVD that you would want to have. So please reply this week and let us know what we can do to make it the best for you. Let us know if there is any past routines that you want in it or new songs that we can choreograph to or just good suggestions. Your replies will help us a lot!
Saturday April 24th - Christy will be teaching both Zumba classes (Rec Center and Desert Palms)
Week #16 Challenge - Daily Vitamins
This weeks challenge will only take you 2 minutes a day, sweet! I want you to make sure that you are taking your daily vitamins. Americans do not get enough vitamins throughout the day anymore due to bad food choices and all the crap that they put into food these days. We as women especially need our vitmins. They are crucial for our bodies to function properly. Make sure you pick a good vitamin. It should have all the essentials that you need. Make sure your omega's are in them. Omega's are crucial for a healthier you. They help with so many things. Here is a good read and it tells you everything you need to know about omega-3. www.aboutomega3.com
So, I am kind of sick of this weather. Don't get me wrong I am thankful for the rain but the cold needs to leave us! Cold weather tends to make people stay home and not exercise so don't be one of those and me being an aerobics teacher, I want people in my class. So, the cold please go away!
I hope you found something this week to do that you don't like and did it with a friend. I also hope that you saw a different side to it and that you may start enjoying it. All forms of exercise can be fun, you just need the right attitude and friends to do it with!
Marti and I are starting the process that we go through to make vol. 3 of our DVD's but we would like your feed back over the next week so when we film in May we can make a DVD that you would want to have. So please reply this week and let us know what we can do to make it the best for you. Let us know if there is any past routines that you want in it or new songs that we can choreograph to or just good suggestions. Your replies will help us a lot!
Saturday April 24th - Christy will be teaching both Zumba classes (Rec Center and Desert Palms)
Week #16 Challenge - Daily Vitamins
This weeks challenge will only take you 2 minutes a day, sweet! I want you to make sure that you are taking your daily vitamins. Americans do not get enough vitamins throughout the day anymore due to bad food choices and all the crap that they put into food these days. We as women especially need our vitmins. They are crucial for our bodies to function properly. Make sure you pick a good vitamin. It should have all the essentials that you need. Make sure your omega's are in them. Omega's are crucial for a healthier you. They help with so many things. Here is a good read and it tells you everything you need to know about omega-3. www.aboutomega3.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Week #15
I hope your week was wonderful and you accomplished what you set out to achieve. Goals are a huge part of our lives and we need to make sure that we are constantly challenging ourselves with new goals each week. We all need something to look forward to and something to feel good about. We are women and if we are not doing 100 things at once then we feel like we haven't checked off our lists of to do's. Make sure your goals are on your to do list and put them first. Right them down each day so you can remember that they are important because you are important!! Don't forget about yourself!
Life is crazy and it is only going to get crazier over the next few months. School is coming to a close (yikes) and summer is knocking at your door! The only way to release some good stress is to come and Zumba with us at the Rec Center or Desert Palms. We always have a great time so come out and join us as much as you can before summer over takes your life!
Did you all look into your inner beauty this week? I hope so because it really does make a difference. You are all beautiful and you need to see that and be proud of who you are! We love all of our Zumba girls and want you to know how happy we are to be your instructors. You truly do make a difference in our lives!
Week #15 Challenge - Pick your least favorite thing to do and do it!
I want you to pick your worst form of exercise that you don't like and do it with a friend. Find a friend that likes what you don't. You might find out that any form of exercise can be fun if you have the right attitude and a good friend to do it with. It may be running, treadmill, cycling, kickboxing, strength, weight lifting and so on... You can always find someone that likes what you don't. Try it at least twice and see what happens.
Stay tuned in because I will post some new videos soon, I promise!
Life is crazy and it is only going to get crazier over the next few months. School is coming to a close (yikes) and summer is knocking at your door! The only way to release some good stress is to come and Zumba with us at the Rec Center or Desert Palms. We always have a great time so come out and join us as much as you can before summer over takes your life!
Did you all look into your inner beauty this week? I hope so because it really does make a difference. You are all beautiful and you need to see that and be proud of who you are! We love all of our Zumba girls and want you to know how happy we are to be your instructors. You truly do make a difference in our lives!
Week #15 Challenge - Pick your least favorite thing to do and do it!
I want you to pick your worst form of exercise that you don't like and do it with a friend. Find a friend that likes what you don't. You might find out that any form of exercise can be fun if you have the right attitude and a good friend to do it with. It may be running, treadmill, cycling, kickboxing, strength, weight lifting and so on... You can always find someone that likes what you don't. Try it at least twice and see what happens.
Stay tuned in because I will post some new videos soon, I promise!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Week #14
Hello! I totally skipped last week, so sorry!
Spring is here, let's hope so! I am kinda of sick of the cold weather and need some warmth around here! I hope all of you had a great Easter break. I also hope that you got out and enjoyed so other activities as well. If you did I would love to here about them. Sometimes we don't know of all the fun things we have to do around town so by word of mouth makes it a lot easier to think of things to do. Please share! I went camping with my family and we had a great time. I did get out and run 6 miles and that was fun. We also spent some time hiking up hills and climbing trees!
To those of you that joined me last night at Desert Palms, thank you! I had so much fun last night and you guys were on fire. It makes the class so much more fun when you are all feelin the love of Zumba! Let's make Marti's class just as great on Thursday night!
Zumba Stories -
Hey Kerry and Marti:
Spring is here, let's hope so! I am kinda of sick of the cold weather and need some warmth around here! I hope all of you had a great Easter break. I also hope that you got out and enjoyed so other activities as well. If you did I would love to here about them. Sometimes we don't know of all the fun things we have to do around town so by word of mouth makes it a lot easier to think of things to do. Please share! I went camping with my family and we had a great time. I did get out and run 6 miles and that was fun. We also spent some time hiking up hills and climbing trees!
To those of you that joined me last night at Desert Palms, thank you! I had so much fun last night and you guys were on fire. It makes the class so much more fun when you are all feelin the love of Zumba! Let's make Marti's class just as great on Thursday night!
Zumba Stories -
Hey Kerry and Marti:
Zumba has been such a positive aspect of my life. I started over two years ago when it was just getting going at desert palms. My life at that point was absolutely out of control. I felt completely helpless. Zumba I do for me, for me alone. Zumba is mega stress reducing for me. When I don't get to enough classes my husband will actually say " hey maybe you should hit a zumba class to destress". In alot of ways it has saved me. My sanity (which some days is questionable) anyway. Even though I don't really know all of the ladies in class, I feel a bond with them. I love Zumba and Kerry makes it so energetic and fun. Love Marti's happy smile, it keeps us going.
Thanks so much,
Sherri AldredPlease keep the stories coming our way! They can be anything about Zumba and what it does for you.
Week #14 Challenge - Working on our inner beauty!
Exercise is of course good for you and will do wonders for your health but your inner beauty and confidence level will change that if you don't love yourself for who you are! It took me awhile to realize this concept. If I don't love my self no matter what I look like and love what I do and continue to help others then my outer appearance changes. So this week I want you to reflect on you, and only you! Take some time to yourself and really think about you and what you are doing in the present and what you will be doing in the future (the past doesn't count, you can't change that). Really reflect on how amazing you are! You would be so surprised at how people actually see you. You are so much harder on yourself then anyone else around you. Be strong, be confident, and truly love yourself!
Sorry for the change on teachers this last weekend, Cherie stepped in so nicely while Marti attended a funeral. Marti will be teaching both classes on Saturday!
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