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Are You Ready for Boot Camp?
 As the temperatures drop, many of us will be moving indoors for our fitness needs. Often, people who normally enjoy outdoor exercise will be seen cycling or running on the treadmill during the winter months, leaving group exercise for choreography lovers. Not anymore! Indoor boot camps have exploded in popularity especially during the winter months due to the intense cardio and strengthening benefits. This class attracts both women and men of all fitness levels with the easy to follow format of the class mixed with interval stations that can be done at each person's own pace. Boot camp workouts are intense exercise sessions that challenge every muscle in your body. By rapidly moving from exercise to exercise with little rest in between, you tone and firm muscles while getting a good cardiovascular workout at the same time. You can expect to burn off up to 600 calories per hour during a single boot camp exercise session. Yes, a boot camp exercise routine is challenging, but never boring. Time goes by quickly when you're engaged in so many types of exercises. Many different forms of boot camp classes are offered in our recreation centers throughout the week. We offer Boot Camp classes at Princess Anne on Saturdays at 9:30 am and at Kempsville on Thursdays at 9:00 am. We also offer Kickboxing Boot Camp classes in which easy to follow kickboxing cardio drills are mixed with boot camp cardio stations. This class is offered at Kempsville on Tuesdays at 5:45 pm and starting in January, this class will also be offered at Princess Anne on Wednesday nights at 6:00. Obstacle Course Challenge classes are also boot camp related in which the gym is used as a huge playground where you will run, jump, squat and workout to blends of cardio and strength training that will push you to believe in yourself and others. This new class is now offered at Bow Creek on Monday nights at 6:00.
So, come in from the cold and take advantage of these classes that will challenge your fitness level and take the boredom out of your daily workouts. Learn more about our group fitness classes. |
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Save the Date for Passport to Fitness: January 15, 2011
 Not sure about which land or water fitness class to take? Participate in sample classes during our Passport to Fitness event on January 15, 2011. Five recreation centers - Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville and Princess Anne - will offer a variety of mini-classes from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. We're even offering water fitness sessions at Bow Creek! Our Fitness Team will also be on hand to answer your questions. Attend for a chance to win a 30-day unlimited group fitness pass!
This event is free and available to participants age 14 years and older. Start planning for a fit new year! |
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Meet the Instructor: Amy Strickland
 Amy began formal dance training at the age of 3 with Gayle Pratts School of Dance, and continued there for 14 years. She studied ballet, pointe, tap and jazz. The last two years with Gayle, she also began to train with Debbie Copeland (Debbie Copeland School of Performing Arts) in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, lyrical and hula dance styles. Amy continued to study with Debbie while in college, and also took classes in ballet and modern dance.
Amy began to teach dance for Parks & Recreation in the early 80's as the head of the dance company that was based out of Kempsville. By 1990, she had written and choreographed three full length dance shows and had the troupe perform at local festivals. Amy later went back to college at NSU and took classes in modern dance, jazz and African folk dance while performing in the University Dance Theatre. She has also started belly dancing in the past few years. According to Amy, "I have been dancing all of my life and will dance until the day I pass from this earth! My philosophy of dance is that it is an art that has to be passed on so it can be nurtured and grow." |
Please Note Our Upcoming Facility Closures
All Virginia Beach Recreation Centers, Owl Creek Tennis Center, parks & park facilities will be closed on December 24, 25 & 31 and January 1.
All Virginia Beach Municipal Golf Courses will be closed on December 25.
The pool at Kempsville Recreation Center will be closed through Spring 2011 for renovations. Don't forget that your membership is good at all six Virginia Beach Recreation Centers! If your usual center is closed for maintenance, take the opportunity to visit another center. Use this locator to help you find one!
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Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation believes all of our diverse citizens have a right to participate in community recreation and we are committed to creating equal access for everyone who may have a challenge or barrier. If you or your child require additional support, we can help. Learn more about our accommodation and inclusion services. |
We welcome your comments and questions. Feel free to email us at fun@vbgov.com. |
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Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is accredited by CAPRA,
the certifying agency of the National Recreation and Park Association. |
Cardio workouts in the gym can be a chore, but are vital to your cardiovascular conditioning. Combining cardio exercise with the fun of dance is a great way to keep fit for those who aren't big fans of traditional exercise.
