Hatha Yoga Class – Sample a Class for FREE!

September 11, 2009

Yoga Class Description:

This Hatha-style Yoga class is designed for regular guys and gals who want to get stronger, improve flexibility, play their sport more competitively, or just feel better.

No experience but a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. This 60 minute class focuses on balance, functional stability, shoulder and hip as well as quad and hamstring opening. Level will progress over time so regular attendance is encouraged.

Instructor:

Lisa Freedman earned her teaching certificate through the Chicago Yoga Center.  She has trained in a variety of yoga styles, including classical Hatha, Iyengar, Ashthanga Vinyasa, Anusara, and Yin, and incorporates all of these styles into her practice.

*Class size is limited to 10 people

so call NOW to reserve your spot!

Contact Robert Garza at 847-261-4662

to reserve your spot or for more information.


Metabolic Circuit

September 3, 2009

Beyond Fitness client, Dan O’Brien, goes through a Metabolic Circuit consisting of completing three exercises back-to-back with minimal rest. This was Dan’s third set with only a 20 second rest between the circuits.


Come Sample Our “300″ Bootcamp Class

August 26, 2009

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“Are you ready…
to take the Challenge?”

Begins SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


“300″ Bootcamp Challenge Workout!

The Premise: A 300 style workout challenge designed to provide you with extra motivation to give you a Warrior’s Body!

The Goal: Complete a 300 repetition workout spread over several selected exercises (e.g. 25 push-ups, 25 rows, and so on until reaching 300 total repetitions) in less time than previously recorded during your first week of training.

Objectives: Be consistent in attending and completing our bootcamp workouts that will be progressive over the weeks.  After your first week of “acclimation” you will be given a “300” pre-test workout to set your initial benchmark.  After completing 8 weeks of bootcamp training you will take your “300” Bootcamp Challenge test and compare your results.

Once you enroll in our “300” Bootcamp Challenge we will record your physical stats (i.e. bodyweight, body fat, circumference, etc.).

Your Just Rewards: Everyone that completes our “300” Bootcamp Challenge will be rewarded with the gift of a stronger, fitter, and leaner physique. 

Class Schedule:

Monday thru Friday

6:30am – 7:30am

Class Fees:

$119/month – For 30-days unlimited

That’s less than $6/class!

Want to try it out first for FREE?

From September 14th – 18th you can sample our 300 Bootcamp class for free! Just call us at the number below and we’ll save you a spot.  try it out all 4 days if you’d like – but, you have to call now because space is limited to 20 participants!

For more information or to enroll please contact:
Robert Garza  847-261-4662
rgarza@mybeyondfitness.com

To check out our previous 300 workout program featured in the Daily Herald click on the 300 picture icon above, or cut/past url listed below.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=65802&src=120


Tabata Workout!

August 21, 2009

Check out this Tabata workout by Beyond Fitness bootcamp trainer, Angel Santiago with http://www.bodyimpactchicago.com/

Try this first thing in the morning and it’ll have you ready for any challenge during the day!


Lunch-Crunch Bootcamps are NOW live!

August 12, 2009
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Robert Garza, Certified Personal Trainer

Beginning Monday, August 17th we are offering our newly revamped “Lunch-Crunch” bootcamp class so you can squeeze in your workout in the middle of the day.

Classes will run Monday through Friday from 12:00pm -12:45pm (45 minutes) so you’ll have time to grab a quick post-workout snack before getting back to work.

Our lunchtime class will offer you an excellent fat-burning, muscle toning class that’ll rev up your metabolism and prevent that after-lunch fatigue that plagues us. Classes will be taught by Robert Garza and Angel Santiago.

We have several package plans including an “unlimited” month pass at a specially reduced price that will go up in price on September 8th right after the Labor Day weekend.

For more information or to enroll please contact Robert Garza at Beyond Fitness 847-261-4662.


A Quick, Yet Effective Workout!

August 12, 2009

Here’s a quick, yet effective workout from Power  To You trainer Tony Saddy filmed at the Beyond Fitness Training Studio in Deerfield, IL.


Quick Outdoor Workout

July 29, 2009

Power-2-You and Beyond Fitness personal trainer, Tony Saddy, demonstrates a quick outdoor workout using bodyweight and a modest 350 lb. tire.


Lunch-Crunch Bootcamp: Coming Soon!

July 20, 2009
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Robert Garza, Certified Personal Trainer

Beginning this August we are offering our lunchtime bootcamp class, called, “Lunch-Crunch” so you can squeeze in your workout in the middle of the day.

Classes will run Monday through Friday from 12:00pm -12:45pm (45 minutes) so you’ll have time to grab a quick post-workout snack before getting back to work.

Our lunchtime class will offer you an excellent fat-burning, muscle toning class that’ll rev up your metabolism and prevent that after-lunch fatigue that plagues us.  Classes will be taught by Robert Garza and Angel Santiago.

Stay tuned for more details on fees and how to enroll in the coming days.

Robert Garza,

Beyond Fitness, Managing Director


Krav Maga for Self Defense and Fitness Conditioning

July 2, 2009

Krav Maga Self-DefenseBeyond Fitness now offers Krav Maga self-defense classes that also feature a great cardio and conditioning workout.

Angel Santiago, a certified Krav Maga instructor will be leading our classes. For more information contact Angel Santiago via his website: Body Impact Health and Fitness or by calling 773-617-4837.

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Beyond Fitness is located at 151 S. Pfingsten, Suites V/W, Deerfield, IL 60015. Beyond Fitness services both Cook County and Lake County suburbs such as Deerfield, Northbrook, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Wilmette, and Bannockburn, IL.


Ask Our Trainer: Bootcamps or Aerobics Classes?

July 1, 2009
Angel Santiago, Certified Bootcamp and Krav maga Instructor.

Angel Santiago, Certified Bootcamp and Krav Maga Instructor.

First off, bootcamps are lead by certified personal trainers and/or athletic coaches, not aerobic instructors.  This is not to say that there aren’t some aerobic instructors who are also certified personal trainers; but for the most part they are not. Therefore, bootcamps are more like group personal training classes rather than aerobic dance classes.

Another difference is how the class format is structured.  Both bootcamps and aerobic classes consist of a warm-up, exercise segment, and cool-down but that’s where the similarities end.  Bootcamps incorporate more strength building movements performed with less rest periods between the exercises and where you move from one exercise to the next (also known as circuit-style training).  This is because bootcamps are about total body conditioning rather than dance moves to music.

Many fitness industry experts agree that circuit-style classes that incorporate strength training will be more effective when it comes to burning fat, developing a great physique and building a body that can perform when you need it most.

Bootcamps, like aerobic classes, offer a variety of class formats. But bootcamps also focus on components of agility, balance, coordination, strength, and athletic performance which will transfer over to sport and daily life activities. Aerobic classes on the other hand are not designed to specifically help you perform better in sport and daily life tasks.

Bootcamps also incorporate many exercise tools, or toys, that differ from aerobic classes such as medicine balls, stability balls, ladders, hurdles, cones, free weights, and resistance bands or tubing.

Does this mean we are against doing aerobic classes? Of course not! But with all the various types of exercise classes and camps out there you need to decipher which ones will closely match your fitness goals. And, since most folks are looking to lose fat, improve their appearance, and be able to perform better in their sport or daily life activities we prefer bootcamps-based group classes over aerobic classes.

Angel Santiago, Certified Personal Trainer

CALL ME ABOUT OUR FITBODY BOOTCAMP CLASS

ONE-WEEK FREE TRIAL!

If you are ready to schedule up your first Fit Body Boot Camp session right now, just call me at (773) 599-6944.

Our Fit Body Boot Camp classes are hour-long classes start at 5:30AM & 9:00AM Monday-Friday and Saturdays at 8:00AM.