Laura Parcells

The holidays are right around the corner, with all those festive parties, yummy sweets, and divine buffets. The pounds tend to creep on, and before we know it, it’s tough to fit into that favorite Christmas party dress. Why not get into a fitness routine now that will have you looking absolute amazing for all the holiday parties? The solution for getting fit and staying fit, without breaking the bank, is BodyFit Personal Training. Laura Parcells specializes in weight loss (or weight gain), body toning, shaping, and strength and flexibility training. Besides personal training, Laura offers Group training classes, a Bridal Bootcamp, a Bridesmaid program, and a Mommy and Me program.

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Laura trained in Florida for eight years and has worked in Cayman for the last year. She is extremely passionate about her work and has a deep commitment to educating her clients about proper nutrition and exercise. She is compassionate, enthusiastic, and fun, and nothing brings her more joy than seeing a client’s face when they have achieved a goal of weight loss or bodyfat loss. Laura also believes that training needs to be affordable and within reach of everyone.

Laura

Laura is a mother, and is a fantastic example of a fit Mom. She’s in fantastic shape (of course) and is inspiring and motivational to everyone she trains. She understands how difficult it can be to find time to work out, but also how much energy working out can add to your life!

For more information about BodyFit Personal Training, please visit www.bodyfitcayman.com  or call Laura at 345-322-6029. It’s never to late to get fit! You are SO worth it!

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Dance Class

Before there was Zumba, before there was hip-hip, there was classic dance in the Cayman Islands, courtesy of Mrs. Jackie Balls, known locally in Cayman is “Miss Jackie.” Miss Jackie’s School of Dance is the oldest dance school in the Cayman Islands, founded in 1973. The School offers dance classes such as Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Street Funk and Hip Hop, and recreational classes as well as Ballroom, Belly Dancing, Zumba Dancing and Pilates.

Miss Jackie is committed to fostering a caring, friendly relaxed atmosphere however discipline is one of the School’s strongest assets. Through the medium of dance, they strive to inspire self-confidence, a spirit of cooperation among students, and an opportunity for growth in their personal lives.

It’s a wonderful environment to shape up, learn to dance, become more graceful, lose weight, or just have fun.

For further information, please contact Petique at www.petique.ky or 345-949-7296.

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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Seven Mile Beach

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, yet most of us don’t consider ourselves at risk. Keep these basic numbers in mind for heart health:

• Keep blood pressure below 120/80
• Keep LDL cholesterol lower than 160
• Maintain a body-mass index of under 25

Cardio workouts don’t have to be boring trudges on a treadmill. In the glorious Cayman Islands, take advantage of year round sunshine and get moving outdoors. Every minute of cardio counts, so even if ten minutes is all the time you have, go for it! Break a sweat with any of these activities:

• A brisk walk on pristine Seven Mile Beach
• A jog along South Sound
• Roller Blading behind Grand Harbour
• Bike riding in East End or Bodden Town
• Sea Kayaking
• Swimming in the Caribbean Sea
• Jumping Rope 

If strength training is your goal and you can’t bear to be indoors, it’s easy to do a total body workout in the privacy of your own back yard. All you need is a towel and a bottle of water. Start with some stretches, and then work through some old fashioned boot camp exercises: push ups, walking lunges, squats, sit ups, dips and jumping jacks. If you need guidance or inspiration, search the internet for free videos and fresh ideas.

Whatever exercise you choose, get there and enjoy it! Learn more about heart health at www.GoRedForWomen.com

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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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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 http://www.mobilefitnesssolutionsky.com/ 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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Are you in a cardio rut? Try a thrilling exercise adventure exploring Grand Cayman’s beautiful North Sound with Cayman Kayaks. Cayman Kayaks offers eco-adventure kayaking tours in the pristine waters of the North Sound, the largest reef-fringed lagoon of the Cayman Islands. Far away from the hustle and bustle of Seven Mile Beach, you can experience the mangroves, bays and beaches of Grand Cayman on a stable and safe sit-on-top kayak.  Cayman Kayaks offers a number of different tours, ranging from the tranquil and relaxing Mangrove Adventure to the fascinating and challenging Bio-Bay Tour. The Bio-Bay tour takes place on the darkest nights of the month when the moon has not risen or is new to avoid light pollution.  One of nature’s most enthralling light shows on earth can be found right here in the Cayman Islands at Rum Point’s Bio-bay, and is caused by bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is the phenomenon where light or glow is created by a living creature by an internal chemical reaction. Once inside Bio-bay you will be amazed by nature’s fireworks.

You will have so much fun, you won’t even notice how hard your upper body muscles are working. Cayman Kayaks offers one of the most enjoyable workouts in all of the Caribbean. Afterwards, you can swim, enjoy the stunning beach, or enjoy a meal at nearby Kaibo resort.

This adventure is an absolute must.

Cayman Kayaks

Cayman Kayaks

Telephone:     (345) 926-4467     or     (345) 746-3249      

Happy paddling!

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One of the best cardio workouts in Grand Cayman is absolutely free: a brisk walk on Seven Mile Beach.  This pristine stretch of sand is one of the most famous beaches in the world, with good reason. Sugar white sand, azure water and non-stop sun make Seven Mile Beach ideal for a power walk. Unlike other Caribbean beaches, there are no vendors allowed on the beach, so visitors can stroll in peace. Walking is an excellent workout, burning 280 calories per hour for a 120 pound female walking at 4 miles per hour.

Bring your walking shoes when you visit beautiful Grand Cayman. Don’t forget to slather on the sunscreen before you head out for your power beach walk! It’s almost always sunny on Seven Mile Beach.

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