Strong Bodies Are Built At The CORE
It’s cold – as in really, really, really cold! Like “I don’t want to leave my house to go the gym cold,” and “I sure as heck am NOT going to run/walk outside cold.” I get it, and on days (or weeks) like this, it seems ever so challenging to find the motivation for a workout. However, moving is one of the BEST ways to warm yourself up. So….I have the answer for your conundrum. Here is a relatively quick workout (20 min or so) that you can do in the comfort of your OWN home…meaning you don’t even need to go outside, using plain old body-weight! (If you have a set of dumbbells, or a kettlebell at home, feel free to throw them in, but they are by no means required.) How awesome is that? I just took the “it’s too cold to workout” excuse right out of your mouth, didn’t I? 
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Beat the winter blues with running! We are kicking off a new session of our brand new ‘Run & Tone’ Class! Similar to our much loved Running Conditioning Programs, but without a structured training plan, and a little more emphasis on strength and conditioning as opposed to running. This class is geared towards a variety of fitness levels, from power walkers to runners, and will keep you moving this winter.
Let’s ring in the Holidays and sneak in one more heart pumping, butt kicking, ab burning workout before spending time with family and friends!
Christmas Eve Butts ‘n Guts
Monday, December 24
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Class will be held at the Commercial Building of the Fairgrounds. This means plenty of room so…the more the merrier!
Christmas Eve Butts ‘n Guts is a FREE class! However a $2.00 cash donation or a non-perishable item for the food-shelf is encouraged. Let’s give thanks for another year of health and fitness, and share that thanks with others!
Please RSVP if possible, just so I know how much equipment to have on hand.
Start a new holiday tradition or continue with an old one! Join us for a special 45 minute session of Butts ‘n Guts Thanksgiving morning and get ready to work up a sweat, while toning those abs and buns before trimming the Turkey!
Turkey Day Butts ‘n Guts
Thursday, November 22
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Class will be held at the Commercial Building of the Fairgrounds. This means plenty of room so…grab your family and friends!
Turkey Day Butts ‘n Guts is a FREE class! However a $2.00 cash donation or a non-perishable item for the food-shelf is encouraged. Let’s give thanks for another year of health and fitness, and share that thanks with others!
Please RSVP if possible, just so I know how much equipment to have on hand.
Great news…we were able to find a room in which we can put our cycling bikes and offer a few classes! During the month of October we will be offering classes on Wednesday 5:00 PM and Sunday 6:00 PM out of the basement of Vivid Image. Click here to learn more, see the schedule, and register for class.
Join us Tuesdays in October and get ready to work up a sweat! This class is a great class to combine cardio and strength if you are short on time. Featuring mixed intervals of aerobic conditioning and muscle strengthening, this 45 minute class uses dynamic moves and fun circuits to improve your overall fitness.
Class Dates: October 2, 9, 23, 30
There will be no class October 16 due to conferences
Class Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Cost: $20.00
Where: Small Gym at Park Elementary
Instructor: Leah
Pre-registration for this class 4 week class is required. A minimum of 8 are needed or this class will be cancelled.
Please join us for a fun, family friendly, running and walking event that will be held in Hutchinson, Minnesota on Saturday October 27th, 2011. The run will consist of a 5K run/walk and a 1/2 mile dash for the kids. Both runs will start and end near Library Square in Hutchinson. A post race breakfast will be held at Zellas. 5K Registration includes a t-shirt and breakfast at Zellas. Dash registration includes a medal and breakfast at Zellas.
All of the proceeds from this event go to the REACH program.
For race information including course and rules, please visit www.spookysprint.org
After nearly 4 memorable, fun-filled years CORE Exercise Studio, as it currently exists, will be closing its doors on August 31, 2012.
There were two very instrumental pieces behind this decision. First, after the forced move in May, the task of finding a new space that will fit the needs of CORE and of our members has proved to be tremendously challenging. Second, I used the summer of change to step back and evaluate CORE as a whole, as well as how CORE was fitting into my life and the lives of those closest to me.
The decision was difficult for me. As I reflect back on the past 4 years there is much to be thankful for. CORE’s accomplishments are a true testament to its talented staff, committed members, and the support of other businesses in the community. I am always humbled when I think of the trust that you, the members, along with the instructors have placed with me. Together we formed such a positive synergy that made CORE so unique. It simply wasn’t just a place to go and get a great workout, but it was a place to connect and re-energize. It was a place of true support, and encouragement, and for that it will truly be missed.
So what is next? For those of you that know me well, you know my passion for fitness and helping others with their journey is in my soul. I will always continue to teach. The running programs will continue, as will the Outdoor Bootcamps if there is adequate interest. If you would like to see the Tuesday 6:00 AM Bootcamp continue into September, please send me an email. Turkey Day Butt’s ‘n Guts, is a tradition, that must live on, so mark it on your calendars now!
Words simply cannot express how much I have enjoyed leading CORE, seeing it grow, and getting to know so many of you, nor is there a big enough Thank You to all of the wonderful instructors who shared their passion, enthusiasm, and love for fitness with you every day. I feel blessed to have had such a great group of people around me. While it is sad to see one door close, I am excited to see what new doors will open in the future.
Thank you for your support of CORE over the years.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Skoog
