August 30th, 2007

Take a break!

This weekend it is time to take a complete and total break from your regular routine and practice the value of REST. In honor of all the hard work you do all week long, all year long, take a break, slow down, and enjoy some much needed time with yourself, with your family, and/or with your friends. We will be doing the same- we are closed Sat. 9/1 through Mon. 9/3 and open again on Tuesday 9/4.

Happy Labor Day!

Taking a Trip This Labor Day Weekend?
Workouts that Travel:

A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it often reeks havoc on your fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, it usually never makes it out of the suitcase until it's unpacked when their back home. But travel from home doesn't have to result in an interruption or complete abandonment of your healthy habits. You can still fit in exercise time when away from home, regardless of whether you find yourself in a warm or a cold climate. Even if bad weather forces you into seclusion in your hotel room, there are exercises you can complete without a single piece of equipment.Below are some tips to help you stay fit away from home. Be realistic. You probably won't be able to fit in your normal weekly workouts and that's okay. Shoot for completing at least 50% of your normal regimen. Plan ahead. Before leaving town, find out what facilities your accommodations will have or if there is a nearby park or jogging track (weather permitting, of course).

Pack a resistance band in your suitcase. The band takes up very little space, yet can provide you with an entire upper and lower body workout routine.

Don't deprive yourself of all local delicacies. You can enjoy some special meals without going overboard. Ask the restaurants to prepare your favorite dishes with a few lower fat ingredients.

Be creative. Find unique, fun ways to exercise instead of doing the same routine you do when you are at home. Try biking, hiking, a pedal boat excursion, water skiing, beach volleyball, etc. Effective workouts aren't limited to the standard fares of walking, jogging and fitness machines.

Try out your travel routine at least once at home. A new workout that you've never done before will require more time and preparation. This type of frustration just makes for an easy excuse to skip the workout.

Prepare snacks. If your journey includes a lot of time in the car, be sure to pack some healthy snacks so you aren't forced to eat at all the fast food and convenience shops along the way.

Play in the pool. If lounging poolside is part of your vacation plans, then hop in the pool every 20 minutes for 5-10 minutes of pool walking (try it in waist-deep or higher water for a really challenging workout).

Get comfortable. Don't forget to pack comfortable workout attire that fits your destination's climate.

Most important- make sure your travels are low stress. Learn how to move with the unexpected, or "go with the flow". A simple change in attitude makes all the difference betweeen a hectic trip and a relaxing vacation.

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New Class: Body Burn Pilates with Durek!
Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 AM

Join our fantastic new teacher, Durek, in this exhilarating new class that works your entire upper and lower body with various pilates-based exercises. More than that, it's a motivating high energy experience! Stimulate your muscles for a burn you can feel and love- burning away fat and toxins, strengthening and toning the body for overall health and vitality. It's body and mind provoking and works with people on all levels. You will know you had a great work out and you will feel good inside and out . It's time to feel the burn!

Durek Vertex is a passionate teacher of health and wellness. A health educator and a graduate of National Holistic Institute, he was also a gymnastic coach and fitness instructor at Gym West in Palo Alto. Durek's focus encompasses helping young to old achieve the balance of a mind and body work out in a fun and creative way. Durek has worked with people in many countries and major resort spas, hotels, and gyms nationwide. His love of Pilates and body structure and his knowledge of kinesiology and anatomy brings an experience that inspires students to their desired fit body . If you want to burn fat, tone your body, or just look and feel strong and healthy, this is your guy for a work out of mind, body and spirit that will leave you in awe.

Come sweat, laugh, and workout with Durek on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting 9/5.

It's a Super Salsa Dance Party!
Friday, September 7th 7:00 PM!

Join your friends at Heartbeat House for a special night on Friday, September 7th. Burn off those Labor Day calories as Chris teaches you some sexy Salsa moves, both basic and advanced. This intensive one-hour class will be followed by a Super Dance Party where we'll play Salsa, Swing, Cha Cha and all sorts of lively dance music. Have a blast, have a margarita, and make some new friends as you shake your bottoms on the dance floor!
ONLY $5!

CASH BAR FOR MARGARITAS, WINE, AND BEER.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 7:00-8:00 PM Salsa Lesson followed by Dance Party.

FREE CLASS: Sassy Dance with Alma
Monday 9/10 8:30 PM

Coming to you directly from the original teacher and founder of Sassy Dance, Alma Moya, will teach a FREE class on Monday 9/10 at 8:30 PM- Don't miss it!

So what is SASSY DANCE?
Sassy Dance Workout is a new kind of movement in fitness. It intertwines bellydance, latin moves, and Polynesian sways for a fabulous workout; rounding it all out with Pilates core work for a fit you. Sassy Dance is about revitalizing your sensuality as well as your body; it is about harnessing your self-confidence and unleashing it out into the world! Think of it as a workout for your body, mind, and spirit.

Are you ready for a new body? Ready to feel radiant and sexy? Ready for the best workout you will have, and the most fun you will have? Come on and let your sassy begin.

Have the body you crave. Light up your confidence......one dance move at a time.

Monday 8:30 PM- Starts September 10th. First class is free.

Sassy Dance Website

Dance Event of the Week
Dance Comedy Showcase

Margaret Cho's "The Sensuous Woman" featuring the infamous Ryan Heffington as Dirty Diana August 30, 31, September 6,7,13, and 15th at 8pm at the Renberg Theatre: Gay and Lesbian Center 1625 N. Schrader Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028-6213.

Ticket Information

Awesome 80's Dance Party and Burn 'n Firm/Cardio Dance
Ashley Is Back: Mon. 6:30 PM, Thur. 6:00 PM

Starting Monday 9/10 at 6:30 PM Ashley Marriott is back! Teaching her own version of Awesome 80's Dance Party on Mondays at 6:30 PM and Burn 'n Firm/Cardio Dance on Thursdays at 6:00 PM.

Awesome 80's Dance Party:
Come and re-live the rockin' 80's with an upbeat cardio-driven dance party! Dancing to songs from Bananarama to the Cure, you'll be laughing and reminiscing as you follow simple dance and aerobic moves that will keep your heart rate up and mood lifted. The last 15 minutes of class will be devoted to focused core work and cooling yoga stretches, leaving you refreshed and ready to jump back into the day. Open to dancers and non-dancers alike. Steps are basic and fun and will guarantee you a total mind/body workout. Bring your friends and rock out to the 80's together!
Mondays 6:30 PM

Burn 'n Firm/Cardio Dance:
Get your metabolism into gear with this fun, fat- burning workout! This high-energy class features calorie-burning cardio dance, strength training sets and finishes with intense abs and stretching.
Thursdays 6:00 PM (Starts 9/13)

Ashley Marriott's energy and inspiring teaching style will make you want to move! She has been designing and instructing dance and fitness programs all over the world. She is dedicated to using her experience and energy to educate and encourage people to reach their fitness goals. She can be seen in numerous workout DVDs, Fit TV and has recently completed "Cardio Dance & Burn", which she designed and hosts. She recently finished shooting for her trademark "Burn 'n Firm" workout that will soon be airing on TV and Video. Her certifications include; Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Active Older Adults, Core Muscle Stability, Kick Boxing, Get Real Weight Management, GTS and Nike Rockstar Instructor.

Community Events
Jyu-Jitsu with Soke Miller

Master teacher, Soke Miller is back at Heartbeat House with his Jyu Jitsu classes on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM. This class is not on our regular schedule and payment is made separately and directly to Soke Miller. Please click on the link below for more information.

Website

Schedule Updates
Cancellations, New Time, Subs, Coming Soon...

WE WILL BE CLOSED LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 1-3. CLASSES WILL RESUME TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH.

NEW CLASSES:
Zumba with Claudia on Mondays at 7:30 PM.

WORKSHOPS/EVENTS
Super Salsa Dance Party with Chris on Friday, Sept. 7th at 7:00 PM

Volunteer Program
Work Exchange

Want to dance.... but low on funds? Come help us out at Heartbeat House in exchange for FREE dance classes. Every 4 hours you work, you will receive a 4 class card. Email us with your availability!

Promotions
New Students, Birthdays, and Referrals

SPREAD THE WORD AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PROMOTIONS NOW!

New Student Promotion:
New Students can try any class they want their first week for only $5/class!

Birthday Promotion:
Come dance off that birthday cake with $5 classes the week of your birthday!

Referral Program:
Receive 20% off a 4 Class Package when you refer a new student who buys a Class Package.