Fitness Roundup

I'm sure you've all made your New Year's Resolutions by now, and hopefully you've included some fitness expectations for yourself. I've pledged to throw in something new every so often; this winter; it will be Big Ball Fitness classes (stay tuned for information...) in addition to what I do already. Cross-training is where it's at: it keeps you interested, and you'll use different important muscles each time. I really like to mix up Zumba, yoga, belly-dancing, and weight training myself. Here are some local classes that offer lots of variety:

• Zumba by Rene: every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 at Earth Dog Cafe in Berkeley Springs  (YES! Earth Dog. Then you can have refreshments after class, because you will deserve it!)

• Zumba by Nicole: at the Hancock American Legion, every Wednesday at 6:30 This is a NEW class for Hancock! You can get the first class free if you pre-register. Sign up with Nicole by going to her Zumba page for information.

• Bellysima Bellydance: Tuesday mornings at 10:30 and Wednesday afternoons at 5:30 at Rankins Fitness Center in Berkeley Springs. For more information, call Angela Petry at (304)995-5832

• Baraka Kempo starts on February 8 at Rankins Fitness Center. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

• Ladies Bootcamp at Rankins starts on February 8, every Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

• Silver Sneakers is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.

• Gentle Yoga at Rankins starts January 7 and is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am

• I believe the Big Ball class will begin soon at Rankins and will be on Tuesday nights. Check back here for more information, or watch our Facebook page for updates, or call Rankins at (304)258-5555.

If you know of any other classes in the area, please email me and I'll be happy to post it. Happy, Healthy New Years, everyone!