2014-Best Year Yet!

Long time no blog! It's time to jump back into this! 

Things here have been crazy, but yet awesome! I have chosen to cut down my class hours, but for a very special reason. My hubby and I are expecting our first child in April : ) So I have decided to take a little bit more time for myself. But no worries, this prego belly is still movin' and groovin'! It is nice to know that while my tummy is growing a beautiful life, my hips still work! I read an article that stated belly dancing is one of the best forms of exercise women can do while pregnant. 

Being pregnant really has helped me to appreciate the grueling workouts I used to do. I now vicariously get my tough workouts in through my clients (sorry ladies!). What do I miss the most? BURPEES!!! and all variations of! When it's time to bounce back post-preg, there will be no holding back! 

Here is my updated class schedule:

Zumba: Canfield Presbyterian Church-Mondays 6-7pm
             Creekside Fitness- Thursdays 10-11am

Drum's Alive: Creekside Fitness-Tuesdays 430-530pm
                                                    Wednesdays 10-11am
                                                    Saturday 8-9am

Personal Training: Accepting new clients for morning and evening times!

 Saturday April 12th, 2014 @ the Canfield Fairgrounds 

Color Blaze 5K!

Nope, this girl will not be running in it, but she will be there to promote Zumba Fitness!!

From 8:00-8:30am join me and my Zumba Team as we warm the runners up before they get blazed with color! It will be a party like none other!

To register to run, walk, participate check out this page:

COLOR BLAZE 5k 

Updated class list 2013!

Here is new schedule of classes!

 Mon Creekside-5pm Cardio Kick Train

Tues Creekside-430pm Cardio Drums

Wed Creekside-430pm Zumba

Thurs Creekside-10am Zumba

Thurs Creekside-530pm Cardio Drums

Sat Creekside-8am Cardio Drums

Hope to see you at a class!! 

Also available, Personal Training at Creekside!!!!

Drum's Alive Classes!

Here is a complete list of the cardio drumming classes that I teach!!

Creekside Fitness (Boardman, OH)

Tuesday's 4:30pm-5:30pm

Thursday's 5:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday's 8-9am

Hunkus Chiropractor
(798 E. Liberty St.  Girard, OH)
Wednesdays 6:45pm-7:45pm
Saturday's 9:30-10:30pm

Please come and join us for an amazing workout! After one class you will fall in love with the program! Cardio drumming IS for everyone, no matter your fitness level, you can make this class your own! Hope to see you soon!

Zumba on Local News!

Here is the segment on Zumba from WYTV 33...my Creekside ladies & Ryan, Jim Loboy, & Len Rome rocked it!!

Dare Daybreak-Zumba!

Soon to come...another segment on Drum's Alive through WFMJ 21!!

My Superman

I am so proud of my husband for setting the goal this year to ride in the Pan Ohio Hope Ride. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride is through the American Cancer Society which helps raise funds for cancer research, treatment, etc. Funds also goes towards an amazing facility in which cancer patients and family may stay during treatment, called the Hope Lodge. During my husband's treatments, the Hope Lodge opened their doors to us and gave us a home away from home, a support system of others who truly knew what you were going through.

On July 26th my husband will be riding in honor of those who have lost their lives to cancer. It was only a few years ago when my husband could have been one of them. Each day we have is a blessing and it is an honor to be married to such a strong man...my superman!

If you would like to donate towards the Pan Ohio Hope Ride, check out my hubbie's link below....any gift is greatly appreciated, thank you for making a difference!
Pan Ohio Hope Ride

Drum's Alive on Local News!!

Check this out!!!! : ) : )  I am so excited that I was able to do this for Creekside Fitness & for our community! I just love this program and cannot wait to share it with more interested peeps!!!
Fitness Gets a Whole New Rhythm

Check Out Drum's Alive Video!

Tomorrow morning WYTV 33 will be airing the piece on Zumba Fitness!! Tune in @ 5am!!

Reflection & A New Goal

So in the past 6months, I have expanded my professional background. In addition to the beloved Zumba, I am certified in Drum's Alive, Personal Training, and as of this past weekend Tai Chi & Team Boot Camp. Each program has their benefits and I cannot wait to incorporate each piece into my workouts for others.

I am so blessed to have come so far...it has been 5 years since I have officially kept my weight off (May 07-May 2012). Don't get me wrong, there has been moments of weakness (darn cupcakes!) & a few sneaky pounds, but for the most part my motivation & will power have remained and I continue to push myself to become stronger & healthier each day. Every day I walk into the gym, I make it a point to remember what it felt like to be 190lbs, to remember that day I saw a reflection I did not want to see again, and to remember the day I decided to make a lifestyle change.

I am now about to embark on a new challenge! The other day at the gym, one of my Zumba ladies asked me if I had competed in a strength competition a few weekends ago. The answer was "no". I learned that apparently there was a girl there that looked like me competing. I took a few moments to ask about the details and strength requirements. It sounded like a challenge....push ups, burpees, farmer's walk, sled pushes & pulls, relays, etc. As she was describing the program, I think my face looked like a child's on Christmas morning....pure excitement!! So here it is, my new goal....to compete in a team strength competition this Fall.

It is going to be difficult and, no doubt, painful...but in all health goals I am going to look at the end result! Hopefully by Fall I will be one strong chic! I am going to make it a point to chart my progress & set backs on my blog, because let's face it...you will keep me accountable!