If you're ready to: Eat to burn fat, rather than store it, Try new recipes that taste great and keep you on track, Heat up your sluggish metabolism, Exercise efficiently to build lean body tissue and burn fat, in less time, Identify and change past behaviors that made you falter, Fine tune your food choices to fuel your body, not drown your emotions.
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Allergies, Colds, Flues & Respiratory, Herbs for Immune
Our herbal arsenal is better equipped to handle viruses like the common cold and the flu than modern medicine. We'll discuss foods and herbs to maintain a healthy immune system, as well as the ones we can can call in when viral and bacterial infections strike.
Remedy Making: Herbal Vinegar
Childbirth
Amazing Newborns
This open discussion led bya pediatrician will discuss choosing a baby's doctor, newborn characteristics,learning to soothe baby, and general wellness and safety topics.
Parenting and Family Management
Baby Steps
A new parents group designed to offer helpful information and support regarding what's next in your baby's steps toward growing and developing through infancy.
Childbirth
Birthing From Within
This class combines modern medical knowledge and inner wisdom to prepare parents for birth and parenthood. Participants will learn practical ways to cope with the pain and unexpected events that are often part of birth.
Exercise Programs
Bosu Ball
This is a strength training class designed to strengthen the upper and lower while working on the core as well. We will use the Bosu ball for abdominal exercises, push ups, lunges and squats. We will also perform some exercises while standing on top of the bosu.
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Bottoms Up
Is it difficult for you to sit for long periods of time? Do you dread going for an annual physical or internal gynecologic exam? If you answered yes, this topic is for you! According to the the National Pain Foundation, up to 33% of all women will experience some type of pelvic pain in their life. Learn about the treatments options to help reduce your pain and regain control of your bottom
Exercise Programs
Cardio Sculpt
Cardio SculptÖ An energetic, lo-impact workout to tone the body and burn calories. Specifically targets your arms, legs and abs!
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Chakra Exploration
Do you know what shape your Energy Body is in? Explore the flow of your own natural energy in an 8 week interactive look at the energy centers in your body known as "The Chakras". You'll learn about how these
"spinning wheels"of energy described in ancient Sanskrit texts may affect physical and emotional health.
Childbirth
Childbirth Class, 5 Week
Educators will guide you through the process of labor and birth, methods for relaxation, comfort measures, birthing positions, postpartum and welcoming your baby. Feeding your newborn, comforting your baby and transitioning into parenthood.
Childbirth
Childbirth Refresher Class
This program is designed for women/partners who have experienced a previous chilbirth. Includes a review of the childbirth process and labor coping skills, including breathing and relaxation, labor support and pain control options.
Childbirth
Childbirth, Condensed Workshop
Educators will guide you through the process of labor and birth, methods for relaxation, comfort measures, birthing positions, postpartum and welcoming your baby. Feeding your newborn, comforting your baby and transitioning into parenthood.
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Comfort and Joy
Focus will be on making traditional comfort foods healthy.
Sweet Potato Succotash, Tuscan Bean Soup, Hot Hot Chocolate, Chicken Saltimboca
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Concussion Awareness Programs
To learn more about the prevention and treatment of concussions, please attend the following presentation sponsored by the Concord Hospital Injury Prevention Program. The presentation will include information on the evaluation and treatment of concussion
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Concussion Impact Testing
Impact (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is a computerized exam that is administered to students prior to the start of their sport activity/season.
Nutrition
Detoxification
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Detoxification: Herbs for the Liver, Colon and Urinary
Throughout history humans have used the seasons and holidays to cleanse their bodies on a regular basis. Learn how food and herbs help your body remove toxins more efficiently and how to decide which ones are best for you.
Remedy Making: Herbal Oils
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Digestive Wellness: Herbs for the Upper & Lower GI
Does your belly ache or your heart burn? We'll discuss our best herbal options for indigestion, heartburn, gas,diarrhea and constipation.
Remedy Making: Tinctures
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Eating During the Holidays
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Emotional Eating
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Energy & Relaxation: Herbs for the Nervous and Adrenal
Find yourself running on empty? We'll learn about herbs that help your body withstand stress better to keep your mood and energy levels at top notch. We'll also discuss herbs that help to relax your nervous system, relieve tension, depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Remedy Making: Capsules & Lozenges
Parenting and Family Management
Family and Friends CPR & First Aid for Children
This program will teach you how to give CPR to an adult,child or infant. We will cover first aid basics for children. This program is designed for those who do not need a course completion card.
Nutrition
Fast and Forever
"Fast and Forever" is a two-phase program that promotes significant weight loss and teaches you the skills to maintain the weight loss. Phase I - The Diet and Phase II - The Lifestyle Change.
Nutrition
Fighting Inflammation with Food
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First Line Therapy
FLT is a specialized therapeutic lifestyle change program that targets the underlying causes of chronic illnesses by incorporating a sensible eating plan, exercise, nutritional supplementation and stress management.
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Fitness Boot Camp
This increasingly-popular fitness class brings out the 'soldier' in YOU! Basic, effective, no-frills exercise in a fun group setting will bring YOUR fitness to a whole, new level.
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Functionally Fit: Living with Arthritis
An estimated 46 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with some type of arthritis each year. Are you among those who suffer from pain and restricted movment in your jonts due to arthritis? Is it difficult to open a jar or button your shirt? Find out about exercise modification, pacing and adaptive methods or equipment available to help to ease those difficult daily activities.
Exercise Programs
Gentle Yoga
Been thinking of trying Yoga? This calss isdesigned to provide a supportive environment for beginners. A combination of demonstrations and individualized assistance will provide a good base of experience with the fundamental yoga postures. A great way to
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Gluten, Probiotice and Gut Health
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Healthy Cooking Classes
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Home Safety/Falls Risk
Falls in persons over 65 is the number one cause of injury and accidental death. However, falls are not an inevitable consequence of aging. Do you want to know what you can do to decrease your falls risk? In this case, a physical therapist will provide information on improving balance and safety in your home and the community. The discussion will include suggestions on how to make your home safe and provide some basic exercises to help decrease your risk of falls.
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Hypertension & Cholesterol: Herbs for the Cardiovascul
Heart health is of utmost concern due to our diet, lifestyles and aging. Learn how to use herbs, food, and dietary supplements to help manage thse two common cardiovascular concerns. We'll also discuss heart tonics that can be helpful in a variety of situations.
Childbirth
Hypnobirthing Class
Hypnobirthing teaches you and your birth companion the art and joy of experiencing birth in an easier, more comfortable way. You will not be in a trance or a sleep state; you will be aware and fully in control, yet very relaxed throughout your birth.
Exercise Programs
Indoor Cycling
This class is designed for beginner and intermediate riders. If you ride already this is still a great class for you. I will be leading you on some flat roads for endurance and some hills for strength. Heart Rate monitors are highly recommended
Exercise Programs
Indoor Cycling 101
This class is designed for someone who has never taken an indoor cycling class or isn't familiar with outdoor riding. We will start at the beginning with good bike set up and end with a more fit for you.
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Insulin Resistance & Diabetes: Herbs to Support Blood
Blood sugar balance has become an epidemic concern in America. Learn how diet and herbs like gymnema, cinnamon, and blueberries can help manage blood sugar from basic sugar cravings to type 2 diabetes.
Remedy making: Herbal Salves
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Introduction to Herbalism & Herbal Nutrition
We'll start off with a brief exploration ainto the art of herbalism and some safety basics. We'll also discuss some of most nutritious, vita-mineral-rich herbs that provide the base for almost any herbal therapy. Then we'll spend the bulk of this class covering our most important herbal remedy tea.
Remedy Making: The Art of Tea
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Kids Spooktacular Top Chef
Does your child love to help in the kitchen? Want to make some fun treats for there Halloween party Join Traci and Michael for a morning of fun! Your child will make thses treats and bring home the recipes to make them with you over again!
Edible Eyeballs, Half-moon Apple Chips
Witch-on-a Stick
Exercise Programs
Kripalu Yoga
Discover how to develop physical strength and flexibility, release tension and promote relaxation. Whether a relative beginner or a regular practician of yoga, this class will help you find serenity in mind, body and spirit
Childbirth
Labor Support
This open discussion for parents will focus on creating their birth environment, comfort measures, positions for labor and general questions about labor.
Exercise Programs
Lets Move Our Spine with Nia
It is said we are only as young as our spine is flexible. Come enjoy stimulating the aspects and mobility in the spinal column. Learn how to move and sense three sections of the spine; bottom, middle and top. Enlive n and deepen awareness of how each section of vertebrae supports us with stability and mobility.
Exercise Programs
Masala Bhangra Workout
The Masala Bhangra Workout is an exercise dance routine that modernizes the high-energy folk dance of Bhangra by blending traditional Bhangra dance steps and the exhilaration of Bollywood moves, as seen recently in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire! This unique dance mixes cardiovascular with fun, and is suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) is a powerful program that teaches you ways of living directly with your life experiences in a open, honest and affirming way. MBSR training provides a proven means for helping people to reduce discomfort associated with physical and emotional pain and to improve participant's ability to comfortably be with stressors and pain that can not be eliminated.
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Mindfulness Meditation
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More than Sadness
How do you know when it's more than sadness? Many people will suffer a major mood disorder at some point in their life. This time of year is filled with stressors, and the more stress you have, the more likely you are to experience something that is more than just passing sadness. In this two part workshop, we will:
Discuss the various types of depression and other mood disorders
Discuss common stressors that occur this time of year, Explore various types of treatment that may help
Exercise Programs
NIA
Combining elements of dance, martial arts and yoga, Nia delivers a total body workout for all fitness levels from fitness beginner to athlete. Filled with great music, fun, form and freedom, Nia class provides a nourshing multi-dimensional experience of self-exploration
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ONE Personal Weight Loss Program
ONE is an individualized, comprehensive medically sound, real life solution to weight loss. ONE's team of experts fully evaluate your unique needs, provide support, plan for your success, and help you make permanent lifestyle changes.
Childbirth
Parent Preview
An informational program designed to update you on maternity services and programs, what to expect during your hospital stay and a guided tour of The Family Place, the maternity unit of Concord Hospital.
Exercise Programs
Pilates
This is a dynamic class designed for experienced exercisers. We will be using rings, weights and physio balls to take this workout to the next level. This class will build strenght, edurance and flexibility. Previous Pilates experience recommended.
Exercise Programs
Pilates
Head to toe workout that will take your body shaping up a notch. You'll target every part of your body especially your abs, hips, butt and thighs.
Exercise Programs
Pilates for the Beginner
So you have wanted to try Pilates but are not sure it is for you. This is a class designed for someone who has never taken pilates before. We will start slow and gradually build up strength in the core which includes shoulders, abs and hips. This class is designed to be more restorative and less strenuous.
Childbirth
Prenatal Breastfeeding
Expectant couples are invited to an open discussion on breastfeeding. They will meet with a lactation specialist and discuss the advantags, necessary preparations and impact on the family.
Childbirth
Prenatal Pool Exercise Program
Community-based program that meets twice a week in a 90 degree pool promotes cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, and provides a support group for women during their pregnancy. Doctors note needed, resigns need to sign up by the 15th of current mont
Exercise Programs
Prenatal Yoga
This class incorporates stretches to relax and strengthen your body in preparation for birth. Through breath awareness, deep relaxation and guided visualization, yoga provides safe and effective support during the emotional and physical challenges of the childbearing year.
Nutrition
Preventing Diabetes
In this two-session class you will learn the latest research about preventing diabetes. Get informed about the tests you should have and what they mean. Set goals to begin successful behavior changes that will become part of your lifestyle.
Smoking Cessation
Quit Smoking Support Group
Thinking about quitting? Need support to prevent relapse? Our Free monthly support group provides accurate information, motivation and social support. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month.
Exercise Programs
Saturday Yoga
This class is designed to provide a fun, supportive environment for beginners to yoga and those who enjoy a gentle level yoga experience. Focusing on the breath and rhythmic flowing movement to bring about a deep sense of relaxation, this long running class has been a CHP favorite for years.
Exercise Programs
Senior Strength
Staying strong in your muscles and bones is something that YOU can do to help reduce the risk of FALLS and reduce the injury sustained IF YOU FALL! This quick, easy, and effective program helps you to improve your balance, strength and muscle mass so that you will be less likely to sustain A FALL>
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Setting New Goals
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Childbirth
Sibling Preparation Class
For children aged 3-5 who are anticipating the birth of a sibling. Includes a 20 minute video, info, discussion and activities that are aimed at increasing the siblings sense of participation for the arrival of the new baby and for their role.
Nutrition
Slim Down 10
Can't get rid of those remaining 10 to 15 pounds or want a place to start? Need a metabolic boost and help with
motivation? This is the class for you. Simplify meal planning and think less about food. Get detailed choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus specific guidelines for the amount and type of activity you need to see the weight you want to lose. Increase your motivation to change your lifestyle with a supportive and interactive class enviroment. This class will take away the cravings and energize you.
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Smoke Free Me with Hypnosis
Smoke Free Me with Hypnosis is a 3-session program where smokers are guided to freedom from the habit/addiction of tobacco use. As an added benefit session 2 will include a group hypnosis session in a small private setting.
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Staying Active in the Winter
It can be challenging keeping up your activity levels in the winter. The days are shorter, it is COLD, and the weather outside can be frightful. Add the holidays to that and pounds start creeping back on. Learn about alternative exercises that can be done indoors, strategies for keeping fit, and tips for exercising outdoors safely.
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Strength Training
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Exercise Programs
Tai Chi Chuan Slow Set
Spend an hour enjoying relaxing movements that are great stress management.
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Tai Chi For Seniors
Tai Chi may improve Relaxation, Concentration, Memory, Balance, Muscle Stamina and more
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Taste of Mindfulness
Are you interested in learning how to cultivate focus, calm and clarity in your life? Would you like to decrease stress and improve your ability to accept and work with what is difficult? Can you imagine enjoying a greater sense of ease and well-being? Mindfulness is a proven way for you to achieve overall, lasting transformation in your life. Please join us for a free introduction to mindfulness. We'll look at the approach, the science and we'll practice together to explore the potental in learning to be present to each monent in life.
Exercise Programs
The AM get in shape workout
Grab youtr dumbbells, a stability ball and resistance bands for a head to toe mornng workout. Get ready to work hard, burn fat and lots of calories. This class is a 45 minute work out.
Exercise Programs
The Get your Body Back Workout
Blast fat and tone your muscles, while taking into account that you're not yet in peak condition. Let's target our weaknesses and transform your body. You'll do it faster than ever! This class will use stability balls, dumbbells, Bosu balls, steps and resistance training.
Nutrition
The Importance of Sleep
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Parenting and Family Management
The Incredible Years Parenting Program
The Incredible Years ia a twelve week parenting series that is designed to strengthen parenting skills and prevent behavior problems in young children. It is geared for parents with children ages 3-8
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Therapeutic Lifestyle Coaching Overview:
Come learn about our program-Therapeutic Lifestyle Coaching: A FirstLine Therapy Program. Learn about this exciting new medically supervised program that embraces nutrition, body composition, physical activity and stress management.
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To Leak or Not to Leak:Addressing Male Bladder Issues
Incontience is a normal part of the aging process, even for men. Male difficulties may range from initiating the stream to dribbling after you go. Do you have an enlarged prostate? Has your prostate been removed? Attend this discussion to find out what you can do to reduce or stop leaking and help you take back control of your bladder.
Exercise Programs
Total Workout
This intense workout will target your body, toning shoulders, upper back, arms & chest. A cardio interval to blast fat throughout the work-out. Followed by lower body training to slim butt and legs. Finishing with firm ab exercises, increasing flexibility and balance.
Exercise Programs
Totally Ft Strength Training
This class is all about weight training. We work on a variety of exercises with a variety of equipment to improve overall strength and conditioning. We focus on muscle toning, flexibility and core strength.
All fitness levels are welcome.
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Trim & Tone
This class is designed to work the whole body from head to toe. We will be using lighter weights (3-5 LBS) and higher reps to burn fat and calories. Strengthen muscles in the upper body, lower body and mid-section
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Understanding Your Blood Pressure
This program willhelp you understand how you can manage your high blodd pressure. Strategies for lifestyle change will be shared to control and potentially reverse hypertension.
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Vitamins and Minerals
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Women, Weight and Stress
Come nourish yourself and learn some easy lifestyle changes that will unfold long after this retreat. You will learn how to shift into a natural, balanced relationship with your body. Did you know the ìsizeî of our stress shapes the size of our bodies? We
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Womens & Mens Health: Herbs for the Reproductive System
Some herbs can subtly and overtly manage our hormone cycles. We'll discuss some the common women's and
mens health concerns including PMS, cramps, menopause, libido, and BPH>
Remedy Making: Lip Balms & Natural Bodycare
Nutrition
Yoga
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Exercise Programs
Yoga - Beginner/Gentle
This class is designed to provide a fun, supportive environment for beginners to yoga and those who enjoy a gentle level yoga experience. Focusing on the breath and rhythmic flowing movement to bring a deep sense of relaxation, this long running class
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Yoga -Stress Management thru Yoga
Discover how to relax deeply, develop physical strength and flexibility and release tension. Whether beginner or intermediate, this class will help you find serenity of mind, body and spirit.
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Yoga For Better Sleep
This class is for anyone who would like a better night's rest. Learn seven yoga poses, seven chants and how they will help balance seven charkas to become more centered, peaceful and focused.
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Yoga for Fitness
A dynamic, flowing Yoga routine thay will challenge you and cultivate strength, balance and flexibility for the body. Enjoy a guided relaxation at the end of each class to quiet the mind.
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Yoga For Seniors
Even if you have never done or heard of yoga before, this is for you! As long as you would like to improve your overall health and how you feel by doing some simple exercises, mainly seated in a chair and standing, then you should get something out of this. By focusing on your breath and body awareness and movement, we will work through those tight and sore muscles so you feel more alive for life!
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Yoga Therapy Series for Breathwork & Energy
Learn Yoga breathing techniques to increase our energy level. Strengthen the mind body connection and improve memory and concentration
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Yoga Therapy Series for Depression & Anxiety
You may be reading descriptor because you or someone you love is suffering the torment of depression. If you are considering the beginning of a Yoga practice as a means to lessen your anguish and change yourself in some way, you would be on the right track. A daily Yoga practice will bring your physical body and your emotional body into balance, restoring a sense of well being and energy.
Exercise Programs
Yoga Therapy Series for Improving Digestion
This series of Yoga postures massages the lower abdominal organs and helps the digestive system function more efficiently
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Yoga Therapy Series for Restorative Yoga
Totally relax with the use of supporting props and learn stress reduction techniques to help you get a good nights sleep
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Yoga Therapy Series Neck and Back Pain
Focus on identifyig pain in the neck, upper, middle and lower back areas and coming up with a plan to begin to get rid of the pain
Exercise Programs
You Can Do Yoga In 10 Minutes
Have more time, energy and space to accomplish what you want.
"Try this routine. It's custom made for our busy, stress out lives. You'll love the results"
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Zentangle - Drawing Therapy
Taught one stroke at a time, anyone can learn this unique drawing technique. Zentangle has helped improve the lives of people who suffer from: Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, ADD, Anger, Stress, and problems whch prevent a sense of well-being. Learn how drawing repetitive, pleasing strokes can improve your outlook, lood pressure and memory. Go to www.zentangle.com for more information
Exercise Programs
Zumba
This class is a high energy, heart pumping dance-inspired workout that fuses traditional Latin rhythms such as Salsa and Meringue with hip hop. Each class will feature simple yet incredibly fun routines that will help tone your body and get your heart rate up! Dance experience is not required our instructors will work with participants to ensure the best results.
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Zumba Toning
Zumba Toning incorporates light weights while doing squats, lunges, overhead presses and lateral raises with the regular Zumba salsa, cumbia, merengue, samba and other dance rhythms to achieve a better calorie-burning and muscle toning workout.
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