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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN GROUP FITNESS AUGUST 2008
BECOME YOUR BEST ATHLETE WITH WORKOUTS INSPIRED
BY THE SUMMER OLYMPICS AND US OPEN
New York City
Brooklyn Heights
THE ART OF FLIGHT with Derek Beres
Saturday August 23, 11:00am-12:30pm
The Olympics will be featuring Rhythmic Gymnastics this day, so enjoy this exciting class all about inversions and floating techniques!
Wall Street
GAME, SET, MATCH with Alissa Finerman
Wednesdays in August, 6:15pm-7:00pm
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
Tribeca
LIQUID STRENGTH with Story VonHolzhausen
Fridays in August, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Develop the focus of an Olympic athlete with this barefoot discipline using slow controlled movements through a wide range of motions. This class integrates the balance of a gymnast and the focus of a martial artist. Serious strength and cardio that also enhance flexibility.
Greenwich
GAME, SET, MATCH with Mark Hendricks
Thursdays in August, 5:45pm-6:30pm
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
SOHO
BUDOKON with Nadia Zaki
Wednesdays in August, 7:30pm-8:30pm
This class integrates martial arts and yoga in a creative artistic way. This modern approach to ancient practices increases functional strength and range of motion, much like artistic gymnastics.
17th St
XLR8! with Rocky Feder
Saturday August 23, 10:30am-11:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm
Train like an Olympic athlete in Rocky's class. It is the Ultimate in Sports Performance Training. There are six stations that will train and challenge your Track and Field skills and put you in a healthy competition with yourself.
19th St
OLYMPIC FORZA EVENT with Ilaria Montagnani
Saturday August 30, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Experience this 90-minute special FORZA class with Ilaria Montagnani and learn new, advanced fighting routines. For the first 30 minutes, Ilaria will teach and review the basics. In the following 60 minutes, students will learn two advanced routines designed to improve fighting skills. The focus will be on new defense techniques, cutting speed, and overall strength. (Basic FORZA experience is recommended for the last hour of this event.)
Park Avenue @ 33rd St
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLING with Laura Cozik
Wednesday August 20, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Strength training for the ride is just as important as training the ride itself! Work with Laura to get your muscles in the proper form to go the Olympic distance.
DEFY GRAVITY PILATES with Lindsay Lopez
Saturday August 23, 9:30am-10:30am
Lindsay Lopez's athletic approach to the Pilates method. This is a class for the advanced student who's up for the challenge of these gravity defying exercises. Practice difficult balance and core strength to improve your posture and move with ease. Restore the coordination of your mind and body to the way Mr. Pilates himself intended it, with lots of hard work!
43rd St
INDOOR TRACK RACE DAY RIDE with Christine D'Ercole
Tuesday August 19, 12:30pm-1:15pm
Race like an Olympic cyclist with 5 chances to win that gold medal! How many laps can you go? Join Christine as she takes you through 5 separate track cycling races in 45 minutes of hard, fast studio cycling. Can you beat your own personal best?
44th St
FORZA! with Omar Sandoval
Thursday August 14, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Italian for "strength and power." Also known as Samurai sword training, this one hour class is a super-charged workout that blends elements of two Japanese Sword Fighting Techniques - Kendo and Aikijujitsu. Will you make the cut?
ENERGY MASS SPEED with Francesca Meccariello
Saturday August 16, 9:15am-10:15am
Learn to train like an Olympic athlete with energy, mass and speed! Become lighter on your feet and strengthen your core in this total body resistance training class followed by sprint and agility drills.
OLYMPIC CYCLING TIME TRIALS with Mike Eisenstadt
Tuesday August 19, 12:30pm-1:15pm
Can you set a world record or your own personal one? Join Mike as you ride through an easy group warm-up to prepare for a high velocity 30-minute time trial. This high intensity race will lead you through rolling hills, flat roads, and steep climbs with an all out sprint to the finish. Go for the gold!
50th St
TREADMILL RACE TRAINING with Laura Cozik
Tuesday August 12, 5:30pm-6:15pm
It's Marathon season! Train like an Olympic Marathon runner in this 45 minute treadmill class that emphasizes tempo running, hill repeats, and intervals. Let Laura guide your run, set your pace, and check your work output with a heart rate monitor. Be the best you can be this summer, take your workout to an Olympic level and start TRAINING. Class limits 10, all participants will get an Equinox water bottle!!
54th St
TERRIER TRI RUNNINGwith Robert Pennino
Tuesdays in August, 8:00pm-8:45pm
Wednesdays in August, 1:15pm-1:45pm
Part of a brick workout essential for triathlon training. Runs change weekly & can incorporate speed & hill work, tempo runs, rollers and flat roads.
Columbus Circle
EQUI SWIM with Ellis Peters
Thursday August 14, 6:30pm-7:30pm
You may not be at the Summer Olympics but come take this calorie burning Aqua Class, and feel like an Olympian!
63rd St
GAME, SET, MATCH with Liz Marrero
Thursdays in August, 12:00pm-12:45 pm
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLING with Laura Cozik
Monday August 18, 6:30am-7:15am
Strength training for the ride is just as important as training the ride itself! Work with Laura to get your muscles in the proper form to go the Olympic distance.
TEAM RELAY RUN THRU CENTRAL PARK with Laura Cozik
Thursday August 21, 6:45pm-7:45pm
The Olympians will be running and so will we. Join Laura Cozik for a team relay race in Central Park.
Beacon @ 74th St (Limited Access)
OLYMPIC WORKOUT WEDNESDAY with Liz Lefrois and Ilaria Montagnani
Wednesday August 13, 9:00am-12:00pm
Challenge yourself with a thorough, three-hour workout designed to make you look and feel like an Olympic athlete. Start with Liz Lefrois' Bootcamp at 9am, continue with Ilaria Montagnani's Powerstrike! at 10am, and finish off your core with Liz Lefrois' Pilates Mat at 11am. Bring a friend to share the agony, the ecstasy, and lunch after an Olympic workout!
GOLD MEDAL ASANAS with Michael Lechonczak
Tuesday August 19, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Honor your inner Olympian with a series of asanas worthy of the US Olympic gymnastic team. Arm balance and inner balance, all in one class.
85th St
CYCLE MANIA with Darryl Gaines
Saturday August 9, 8:30am-11:15am
Test your power to endure with three high-energy cycling classes back-to-back. Push your inner Olympian to the edge and satisfy your need to be champion.
ULTIMATE REBOUNDING with Terrell Pruitt
Monday August 16, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Launch yourself into the competition on a trampoline for one. High-cardio, huge amounts of fun.
PIYOBARRE with James Darling
Wednesday August 13, 10:30am-11:30am
Bend, stretch and flex your body into gold medal condition. Combinations of pilates, yoga and floor barre will get you to your next level of competition.
92nd St
GOLD MEDAL ASANAS with Michael Lechonczak
Tuesday August 19, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Honor your inner Olympian with a series of asanas worthy of the US Olympic gymnastic team. Arm balance and inner balance, all in one class.
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Roslyn
XLR8! with Rocky Feder and Ernie Altamirano
Tuesdays in August, 6:00am-7:00am
Train like an Olympic athlete in Rocky and Ernie's class. It is the Ultimate in Sports Performance Training. There are six stations that will train and challenge your Track and Field skills and put you in a healthy competition with yourself. The workout of the summer. Just challenge yourself and sweat!
Woodbury
THE ATHLETE'S EDGE with Kristen Gagne
Saturday August 9, 8:00am-9:00am
Train like the athletes do! Get ready to improve your balance, speed, strength and agility in this highly cardiovascular workout. You will use the high intensity training principle to take your cardiovascular level to the edge. Be prepared to sweat and have fun in this dynamic workout that will bring the athlete out in you!
Great Neck
XLR8! with Clay Grant
Wednesdays in August, 5:00pm-5:45pm
Train like an Olympic athlete in Clay's class. It is the Ultimate in Sports Performance Training. There are six stations that will train and challenge your Track and Field skills and put you in a healthy competition with yourself. Work it out!
Scarsdale
SPINDURANCE with Harlan Matusow.
Sundays in August, 9:30am-10:30am
Become the best endurance athlete you can be by training with Harlan every Sunday this summer.
Mamaroneck
OLYMPIC SPEED TRAINING with Paul Sandalo
Thursday August 7, 9:30am-10:30am
Do you want to run, leap, bound, and jump with the speed and agility of an Olympic athlete? Join Paul for this special event that will get you ready and performing at top speed!
Darien
639 KICK with Anthony Briganti
Wednesdays in August, 10:30am-11:30am
Join Anthony Briganti and train like an Olympic athlete. You will do cardio drills with weight lifting segments and then sports specific training to help you reach your own personal gold metal workout!
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Palos Verdes
MASTER SWIM with Neicia Staggs
Saturdays in August, 10:30am-11:30am
Give your workout a splash! Refine your stroke, increase breath volume and challenge your lap time.
West Hollywood
E-LYMPICS with Amy Dixon, Keith Irace, Paul Katami and Stephanie Vitorino
Tuesday August 12, 6:15pm-7:15pm
Join a team of Equinox's finest to "compete" in this Olympic-themed strength and cardio workout. Working as a team and competing like athletes this hour will challenge you to work out like a champion. You may even go home with a medal!
Pasadena
E-LYMPICS with Amy Dixon, Keith Irace, Paul Katami and Stephanie Vitorino
Tuesday August 12, 10:30am-11:30am
Join a team of Equinox's finest to "compete" in this Olympic-themed strength and cardio workout. Working as a team and competing like athletes this hour will challenge you to work out like a champion. You may even go home with a medal!
TEAM EXTREME with Tom Legath and Nader Freij
Wednesday August 20, 6:30pm-7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:30pm
Team up and face the extreme challenge. Each team will be challenged to complete a program of exercises within 30 minutes. Divide the total number of reps of each exercise amongst your team to reach the final goal. Cardio, Strength, Conditioning, and the thrill of competition come together in this Extreme workout. Trainers Nader Freij and Tom Legath will coach you throughout.
Santa Monica
E-LYMPICS with Amy Dixon, Keith Irace, Paul Katami and Stephanie Vitorinos
Monday August 11, 9:30am-10:30am
Join a team of Equinox's finest to "compete" in this Olympic-themed strength and cardio workout. Working as a team and competing like athletes this hour will challenge you to work out like a champion. You may even go home with a medal!
Westwood
CARDIO OLYMPICS! with Stephanie Czajkowski and Equinox Trainers
Sunday August 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Join Cardio Guru Stephanie Czajkowski and the elite team of Equinox Trainers as they coach you through our unique XLR8! agility training, followed by 20 minutes of hard-core cycling and finishing with 20 minutes of treadmill jog/run/walk. Cross training at it's finest as only Equinox can deliver!
Woodland Hills
E-LYMPICS with Amy Dixon, Keith Irace, Paul Katami and Stephanie Vitorino
Monday August 11, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Join a team of Equinox's finest to "compete" in this Olympic-themed strength and cardio workout. Working as a team and competing like athletes this hour will challenge you to work out like a champion. You may even go home with a medal!
Newport Beach
OCEAN SWIM CLUB with Leesa Eichberger
Tuesdays in August, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Get ready for the triathlon season in the beautiful weather that only Southern California can provide. Swimmers should already be able to swim 1000 yards (40 laps in our pool) with some breaks. This class is for intermediate to advanced swimmers. Goggles, swim caps & a wet suit are highly recommended.
South Bay
GAME, SET, MATCH with Lisa Austin
Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, 10:00am-11:00am
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
Century City Fitness Club + Spa
XLR8! with Selah Victor
Thursday in August, 6:30am-7:15am
Train like an Olympic athlete with Selah. Try the ultimate in sports performance training, stations are set up that will train and challenge your Track and Field skills like the inner athlete you are. Put yourself in healthy competition with yourself.
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San Francisco
XLR8! with Sean Barnes
Wednesdays in August, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Train like the Olympic athletes and cross over to the elite level of sports performance. Utilizing creative, progressive, sport relevant programming, this class will improve Speed, Power, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and develop overall athletic ability. This is a must for all athletes.
San Mateo
SAN MATEO OLYMPIC CLASS CHALLENGE
Cardio Bootcamp with Sheldon Wesley
Wednesdays in August, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Studio Cycling with Joe Pessano
Fridays in August, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Vinyasa Yoga with Jennifer Andrus
Sundays in August, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Have you hit a Plateau? Do you feel like you're in a rut? Then cross-train like an Olympian during the month of August by changing up your routine during the week to keep you from getting bored. Try these classes for a couple weeks and just watch what will happen to your body, your mind, and your energy level!
Palo Alto
2-HOUR RACE DAY CYCLING with Trish Kilby and Kathy Klein
Sunday August 10, 8:30am-10:30am
Challenge yourself with a race day indoor cycling class. Cycling for 2 hours is a great push for your endurance, pairing it with race day drills will train your Speed, Power, Cardio, and Strength. Great for all cyclists who want to take indoor cycling to the next level.
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Coral Gables
CORAL GABLES OLYMPIC CHALLENGE with Team Equinox
Kickin' Conditioning with Chak Menafacio
Saturdays in August, 10:30am-11:30am
Swim Training with Allison Rub
Wednesdays in August, 10:00am-11:00am
Aqua Boot Camp with Cindee Krantz
Thursdays in August, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Live the Olympic Spirit and become achieve your personal best by participating in these Olympic-inspired classes.
South Beach
GAME, SET, MATCH with Todd Barrett and Michael Caraballo
Mondays in August, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
Aventura
XLR8! with Janet Wildemuth
Tuesdays in August, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Train like the Olympic athletes and cross over to the elite level of sports performance. Utilizing creative, progressive, sport relevant programming, this class will improve Speed, Power, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and develop overall athletic ability. This is a must for all athletes.
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Highland Park
IMPACT! with Marnie Wilson and Shana Peters
Mondays in August, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thursdays in August, 10:30am-11:30am
Learn to box like an Olympian with this high intensity kickboxing class that gives you all the physical benefits of working on a bag. Taking shadow boxing to a new level, IMPACT! will test your strength and stamina while teaching you proper technique.
BODY BLAST 45 with Dana Pieper
Wednesdays in August, 10:30am-11:15am
Become your strongest athlete with this non-stop sculpting workout using a variety of equipment to get you in your best shape in the minimum amount of time.
900 North Michigan
SWIM TEAM with Brendan McCarthy
Mondays in August, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Saturdays in August, 9:00am-10:15am
Train like an Olympic swimmer with this pool-based class that will get you ready for your next time trial. Move through drills, refine your technique and increase your strength and stamina.
BUDOKON with Joseph Ensign
Fridays in August, 5:45pm-6:45pm
Become your strongest self yet with this mind-body based workout that incorporates martial art drills, meditation, yoga and lifestyle coaching. This modern approach to ancient practices increases functional strength, range of motion and clarity of mind.
CARDIO QUICKIE with Tonya Dugger
Wednesdays in August, 9:30am-10:00am
Take your cardio training to the next level as you work out like an Olympic athlete in this high intensity cardio interval and drill class. This no-choreography class incorporates simple, fun and athletic movements that are easy to follow and guaranteed to make you sweat.
The Loop
GAME, SET, MATCH with Kimberly Barnhart
Mondays in August, 12:15pm-1:00pm
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
TKO CIRCUIT with Montel Griffin
Fridays in August, 12:15pm-1:00pm
Come learn how to box like an Olympic champion from Equinox Instructor and 1992 Olympian Montel Griffin. A dynamic and high intensity boxing circuit comprised of cardio and punching drills with focus on form and technique.
Lincoln Park
Equi-TriTREAD and Equi-TriCYCLE with Michael Wollpert
Wednesdays in August, 5:45pm-7:30pm
Combine these two high intensity workouts into one and be on your way to an Olympic triathlon. Start with real terrain running with heart rate monitor training to maximize your results. Then move on to a studio cycling course that will put you in gear for your next outdoor cycle.
BUDOKON YOGA FLOW with Joseph Ensign
Wednesdays in August, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Fusing the movement of ancient martial arts and yoga with the serenity of Zen meditation and expert coaching, Budokon will take you on a mind-body adventure. Create your strongest self both inside and out with this amazing workout.
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Dartmouth
GAME, SET, MATCH with Eden Kessler
Wednesdays in August, 5:30pm-6:15pm
Thursdays in August, 10:00am-11:00am
Find your sweet spot regardless of the court conditions. A net and racquet help stimulate motor memory while speed and agility drills, reaction and balance sequences and strength and core exercises provide a full body workout offering players an edge with opponents of every level.
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Tyson's Corner
SWIM TEAM with Adrienne Wiliams
Thursdays in August, 6:00am-7:00am
Train like an Olympic swimmer with this pool-based class that will get you ready for your next time trial. Move through drills, refine your technique and increase your strength and stamina.
ENERGY MASS SPEED with Rebecca Elliott, Kelly Lovallo and Dave Slikker
Tuesdays in August, 10:30am-11:30am
Sundays in August, 11:00am-12:00pm
Your old sports conditioning class got a Ph.D. and became Energy Mass Speed. Join Rebecca, Kelly and Dave as they coach you through the most innovative conditioning drills ever designed to increase your strength, stamina and agility. No matter what your sport, get ready to go for the gold!
TREADMILL RACE TRAINING with Kevin Owens
Sundays in August, 9:15am-10:00am
Whether you’re training for the 100m dash or the Olympic Marathon, join international triathlete Kevin Owens as he coaches you through an interval-based treadmill workout. Improve your time and lengthen your stride with the class that’s the Buzz of the Beltway!
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