Powerhouse Gym

Are you killing yourself with crunches and not seeing results? First of all, the best abs in the world won’t be visible unless you get rid of excess body fat, and that means cleaning up the diet for good. We all know the drill: cut down on Trans fat, white flour, and white sugar. Eat more fruits and veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and low fat dairy products. Eating clean doesn’t have to be boring. Check out yummy recipes at www.eatcleandiet.com. You will find recipes like Baked Apples with Walnut-Oat Stuffing, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup, and Crispy Chicken Bites. You might be tempted to buy Tosca Reno’s wonderful book, The Eat Clean Diet, which is packed with tasty recipes that will help you get your body fat under control. I picked up my copy at The Book Nook in the Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road. (345) 945-4686

The second part of sculpting six-pack abs is mastering the art of proper sit ups. It’s easy to do them wrong and completely waste your efforts.  Get a bikini belly fast with the Awesome Abs Class at Powerhouse Gym, in King’s Sports Centre. Awesome Abs targets the upper, lower and oblique abdominal muscles.

How tough can it be, a whole class that’s for just one muscle group ? Tough. Brutally tough. As in “hurts-to-laugh-for-three-days” tough. It’s a fantastic way to learn the right way to do sit ups and crunches.

Awesome Abs Class  Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:00 PM

Powerhouse Gym        At Kings Sports Centre  Telephone (345) 949-0555

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Revolutions

Jump start the new year with Revolutions Indoor Cycling Classes. Where else can you burn 600 calories in just 45 minutes? If you are a Cayman Islands resident, your first class is absolutely free! If you’re visiting Cayman, Revolutions Indoor Cycling is a terrific way to make sure you head home from vacation with zero weight gain. It’s a fun, high energy class that can be taken at your own pace. A squeaky clean studio, top notch bikes, expert instructors and jammin’ tunes make the Revolutions classes one of the best workouts in Grand Cayman.

Read more about Revolutions and watch videos of actual classes at www.caymanactive.com. If spinning isn’t your cup of tea, CaymanActive is the online hotspot for sports and fitness options in The Cayman Islands. You’re sure to find something healthy to do on the CaymanActive website.

INDOOR CYCLING CLASSES SCHEDULE

• January Wellness Week starts Monday 5th and ends Friday 9th; 5 morning rides at 6:30 am for $60, no makeups allowed.
• 1 Hour Ride on Friday January 30th at 5:30pm. 
• Introduce your friends to Revolutions and get a Free Class 
• Organise a private session with your company or sports association and get a special rate.
   

  Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
  12:30pm	6:30am		6:30am	12:30pm	8:00am
  5:30pm	5:30pm	5:30pm	5:30pm	Last Fri Every Mth: 5:30-6:30 1hr	9:00am
  6:30pm	6:30pm		6:30pm

  $16 per class (drop in)

              Telephone: 516 - BIKE (2453)
                revolutionscayman@hotmail.com

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Joe Anne Cowin

Thinking about hiring a personal trainer? Consider using the expert services of Errol Gayle, a well-known personal trainer located at World Gym. Errol has helped many Cayman residents achieve their fitness goals, and in 2008 he helped Joe Anne Cowin achieve top honors at the WNBF/INBF Amateur Figure Competition in New York City. Fitness competitors from all over the world gathered to compete for the grand prize: a Pro card. Joe Anne swept the show and beat out thirty other competitors for the top award at the Manhattan event.

Joe Anne’s success is remarkable since she is in her first year of competing in the bodybuilding show circuit. She follows a strict clean eating program, and does two gym sessions a day when she is training for a show, including morning cardio and daily after-work strength training. Her weight training program was designed by Errol, who encouraged her to lift heavier weights, constantly varied her workout routines, and fueled her workouts with the right muscle-building foods. Joe’s diet includes lean proteins like fish and chicken, complex carbohydrates like brown rice and sweet potatoes, and loads of fiber rich vegetables. Joe Anne claims to have a sweet tooth, but she must keep a tight rein on it since her body is absolutely magnificent.

Joe Anne is planning on competing in the Barbados Mr./Mrs. Universe show in June 2009. She will be training up to four hours a day in anticipation of competing in the pro division.

Even if you don’t have aspirations of competing, consider working out with Errol to get your body in the best shape ever. He’s fun to work with, supportive and inspiring. He is a highly trained fitness expert with many training certifications including Apex Professional Certification. Errol can tailor a program to help you get the body you’ve been dreaming of. Work out with Errol in World’s Gym, a state-of-the-art training facility located just off West Bay Road. Contact Errol at World Gym: (345) 916-7269

Errol Gayle

World Gym         Upstairs, Islander Complex       

Telephone (345) 949-5132         www.worldgym.com/grandcayman

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Yoga at Kaibo

Start the week with a deeply relaxing yoga session overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Sundays at 11:00 AM and Wednesdays at 9:00 AM,  Kaibo offers yoga sessions with a professional instructor on the the breezy upstairs balcony. Kaibo is located in one of the most beautiful spots in The Cayman Islands, in the North Side district. Miles away from the hustle and bustle of Seven Mile Beach, North Side is a mini-vacation for locals and visitors alike.

Yoga by the Sea        Kaibo, North Side  Telephone: (345) 947-9975 

http://www.kaibo.ky

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Flow-Therapeutic Studio

If toning up your body is topping your New Year’s Resolution List, consider adding yoga to your workout regime. Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna attribute their long, lean physiques to their regular yoga practices. There are many options for yoga in Grand Cayman, but my personal favorite is Flow~Therapeutic Movement, owned by Kate Dunne. Tucked into a rambling private orchard, the airy studio is just moments away from busy Crewe Road but seems like it’s miles out in the country side. The cork floors, white gauzy curtains and flowing breezes make this inviting studio a haven from everyday stress.

Flow~ offers massage therapy as well as yoga and therapeutic movement instruction. Kate has over 18 years of experience and is a highly trained therapeutic movement specialist. Kate has made a lifetime commitment to bringing the best of ancient and modern techniques of addressing body movement to her clientele.

I’m currently taking an 8 week session of vinyasa flow yoga classes. Dawn Eryou is the talented instructor leading the flow sessions. Dawn hails from Canada, and has been with Flow~Therapeutic Movement for since fall 2007. She earned her Interdisciplinary YOGA certification through the Nosara Institute in Cost Rica. Dawn is a warm, caring instructor who is clearly devoted to helping her students get the most out of their yoga practice. After just three weeks, I am noticing increased core strength. The best benefit is the terrific sense of well being that I get after every single class. Walking out into the fragrant orchard, muscles warmed and mind cleared, I am grateful that Flow~Therapeutic is in the Cayman Islands.

Flow~Therapeutic Movement      Telephone (345) 916-6061       email caymanflow@hotmail.com

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Cayman Boot Camp

Are you serious about getting back in shape? Take advantage of the no-excuses offer from Grand Cayman’s renowned fitness expert, Ernest Ebanks II, owner of the exclusive Body Sculptor Fitness in Grand Cayman and the genius behind “Cayman Islands Bootcamp”. Afraid to commit? Quit talking about getting in shape and go out and do it instead. The perfect opportunity to jump into a new program starts Monday, December 8th: you can attend two weeks of daily bootcamp, free. No strings attached. The bootcamp is challenging, fun and tough. and you’ll get visible results, fast. Wildly popular in the Cayman Islands, the bootcamp is difficult enough for fitness pros and manageable enough for newbies. Ernest has helped folks of all ages and sizes achieve their goals. Why not be the next success story?

No excuses…for a limited time only, you can try the bootcamp free! Here’s the deal:

Free Two Week Bootcamp Trial Starting Monday Dec 8th

5:30 AM or 6:30 AM Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs OUTDOORS, 6;30 PM Mon, Wed, 7:30 PM Tues, Thurs

Stop by Body Sculptor Fitness in  Pasadora Place (on Smith Road in George Town) to sign up. For more info, email bodyscul@weststartv.com or call (345) 939-2388. 

Body Sculptor Fitness in Pasadora Place            www.caymanbootcamp.com

Ernest Ebanks II

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Boredom is a key factor in most failed workout plans. If you are looking for a unique, challenging and enjoyable way to stay fit, consider a Water Fitness Group Fitness Class at Fitness Connection. 

Located off South Church Street in South Sound, Fitness Connection is a full service fitness centre with energizing classes for the whole family, from babies to adults. Adult classes are held both in and out of the water. Landlubbers can choose from yoga, Pilates, group fitness classes, and personal training. The water fitness classes are wildly popular and work every muscle group in a safe, challenging and effective class environment. Considering one of these classes offered at Fitness Connection:

WATER FITNESS- Group Fitness Classes
A total body workout, utilizing a combination of exercises and training methods to give you a fantastically challenging class.

AQUA CIRCUIT
An exhilarating workout, taking you through a variety of intensities with resistance work and cardio intervals.

AQUA RESISTANCE
A toning class which uses different aqua-resistance equipment to overload and help you to achieve your health and fitness goals.

DEEP WATER ABS & BACK
A low impact workout to tone and strengthen the core muscles in your back and abdominals.

Contact Fitness Connection today to learn how their programs can help you acheive your goals.

Fitness Connection             located off South Church Street, in South Sound 

Telephone          (345) 949-8485           www.fitness.ky 

Fitness Connection

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The key to looking great in a bikini is muscle tone. Get a beach body fast with the Group Power class offered exclusively at World Gym in Grand Cayman. Group Power is a 60 minute barbell class that works every major muscle group in an uplifting, motivating group setting. World Gym has fantastic instructors who lead the class through lunges, squats, presses and curls. You choose the intensity level by selecting weights that work for your fitness level. Group Power is comfortable enough for newbies and challenging enough for gym rats.

World Gym is known in Grand Cayman as a top quality training facility. World Gym has Cybex equipment, free weights and expert personal training staff. A full range of other group fitness classses are offered such as Step, Core Conditioning, Centergy, Spinning, and Box n’ Bosu. Apex training, spa services, tanning beds, steam room, boxing memberships and free motion equipment are also options for World Gym Members.

In addition to annual memberships, daily and weekly passes are available upon request.

Don’t wait for 2009 to begin your fitness resolutions. Stop in World Gym soon and get in shape fast!

World Gym   Islander Complex Upstairs, Seven Mile Beach

www.worldgym.com/grandcayman  Telephone  (345) 949-5132 

World Gym

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No time for a workout? Nonsense! Somewhere in your busy day is a 30 minute window that could be spent getting fit, fast. King’s Express Gym is open at Treasure Island Resort on West Bay Road and provides an ideal solution for anyone seeking a quick, effective fitness solution.

The small yet mighty gym is designed for cardio workouts, free weight training or circuit training. Circuit training is a concept that allows minimal rest periods between exercises and keeps your heart rate up for the entire workout.  The state-of-the-art Cybex machines are arranged to maximize a whole-body workout that can be completed in less than 30 minutes. Even a weight training novice can follow the system: an actual traffic light let you know when it’s time to move onto the next machine. It totally eliminates the “machine hogging” that goes on at traditional gyms. When the light turns green, it’s time to move on to the next exercise.

Personal training services are also available at King’s Express Gym. Call     (345) 769-5464     or stop by to get started today.

Kings Express Gym

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What’s your excuse for not working out? “Too busy for the gym”? Let the gym come to you with Mobile Fitness Solutions in Grand Cayman. Jeanna Parsons is the driving force behind this successful mobile training concept and she has dozens of success stories in the Cayman Islands. Jeanna is a seasoned fitness competitor, a popular local author and a well know personal trainer. She was recently featured in National Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine and is gaining international recognition for her motivational articles on getting fit.

Jeanna has an enviable beach body, with both muscles and feminine curves. It’s hard to believe anyone with a six pack like Jeanna’s ever had a “fat day”, but she actually overcame a weight problem prior to embracing a healthy lifestyle. As a result. Jeanna has a compassionate and unique understanding of the struggles we all face when it comes to eating right and working out.

The Mobile Fitness Solution requires no special equipment; Jeanna brings along everything required for a fun, challenging workout in the privacy of your own home. She embraces a balanced, holistic attitude towards health and wellness and will tailor the program to help you achieve your goals.  The first step is a fitness assessment, which will result in a personalized plan created to fit your lifestyle. Jeanna is CPR certified and constantly enriches her knowledge with ongoing education.

The best thing about training with Jeanna is her contagious energy level! There is no such thing as a boring workout with this petite powerhouse. The hour will fly by!

Learn more about Mobile Fitness Solution at www.gettingfitinparadise.com. To kick start your own path to a beautiful beach body, email Jeanna at mobilfitnsgirl@yahoo.com. There is no reason you can’t be Jeanna’s next success story!

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