Great Outdoors
With Dori Degenhardt - Healthy Planet Outdoors
& Ftiness Editor
September
Is Great Time To Fit Fitness Into Your Schedule
Now that the school year is in full-swing and everyone
is getting back into their “daily routine,”
it’s the perfect time to get back into your workout
groove. Yes, it’s always hard to find the time.
Yes, there are probably a million other things on your
to-do list. But, your health, livelihood, family and
mental well-being will most definitely benefit. Finding
the perfect exercise and the perfect routine is the
key to sticking with your regime. Below I’ve outlined
some unique ideas to consider when deciding what your
ideal workout might include.
Shark Fitness, a boot camp style exercise course, offers
programs that will challenge you in many ways. “Taking
an honest approach” to fitness is what this program
is all about; encouraging fitness questions and hoping
to dispel the myths that confuse and delay traditional
exercise results. Shark Fitness offers real training,
real results and real expectations. There are a number
of time slots to choose from and a variety of programs
offered and their participants come from every walk
of life, range greatly in age and fitness levels, but
share one strong common goal, they want to succeed.
The program is a tough one, but you will be challenged
individually and have the opportunity to give 100% without
being overwhelmed or held back despite the group setting.
Maximizing your health and fitness requires four very
important components: good nutrition, disciplined form,
intensity and recovery. Shark Fitness classes are conducted
in a fun, positive environment where results are what
matter most. For a complete listing of Fall classes
visit www.sharkfitness.net
or call 314.822.2773 and ask for Maureen.
If you aren’t necessarily the “boot camp”
type but you love to run, have you considered the St.
Louis Track Club? Despite what many might think, the
St. Louis Track Club is a club for everyone - not just
elite runners. Regular runs are scheduled each week
and the club supports runners and walkers of all types
and helps everyone have a more rewarding running experiences.
No matter what your ability, there is a place for you
to succeed. St. Louis Track Club sponsors numerous events
throughout the year for people of every age and ability:
the Frostbite series, a spring road series, summer pace
runs, a track series, and Wednesday night informal runs
from the Forest Park Visitor’s Center. Members
pay a reduced rate at all St. Louis Track Club events
and low annual dues are only $30 for the entire family.
Check out www.stlouistrackclub.com for September runs
and the schedule for regular running events.
Have you ever heard of “Hot Mamas in Training
Stroller Fit Camp?” Whether you are a new mom
or a veteran, if you have a stroller, you have to check
out the perfect class for you (and your baby’s)
schedule! Hot Mamas in Training will help you build
your cardio endurance; sculpt your belly, legs, abs
and arms while you are having fun with your babies by
your side. Hot Mamas in Training Stroller fit Camp promise
to deliver a dynamic workout for your entire body and
meet your fitness goals. Plus, why not make getting
in shape fun for the whole family? Registrations are
now being taken for the Fall session, which begins the
week of October 13th. Classes are held at Des Peres
Park,
Longview Park, and Francis Park. Call Karen McDoniel
at 314.276.6204 or email skemcdoniel@sbcglobal.net
for complete details and information.
September is the perfect time to adjust your busy schedule
to fit exercise into your weekly routine. You’ll
find energy you never knew you had and your body and mind
will be thanking you for years to come.
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