Get Active Group of the Week - Fit Richmond
By: RaShauna Hobbs
Focused, Individualized, Training is the motto and philosophy behind the FIT Richmond Program, and they are just in time for their grand opening September 8th as this week’s Get Active Group.
Fit Richmond had developed a unique training method of small group training with a personal training feel. Most of the workouts are designed as circuit training and gives each section of your body a hard workout for short periods of time.
Julia Bardorf, the owner of FIT Richmond, was a gymnast for 13 years but shifted gears after a career-damaging foot injury. Now as the head trainer for FIT Richmond she focuses on “the holistic approach to training which includes nutrition, fitness, and overall lifestyle improvements.”
The intimate coaching and welcoming feel of the group sets FIT Richmond apart from the large group classes at chain gyms. The 45-minute classes have all types of elements including free weights, plyometrics, med balls and focus on the core area.
“I am a stickler on form and focus on one part of the body at a time. We will work each section of the body really hard but then we will move on to the next,” Julia said.
The most riveting part of working out with FIT Richmond is the environment where there is no pressure and no intimidation. All body types, genders, ages, and fitness levels work out together and the routine can be altered slightly to give every participant the maximum effect.
Every person that goes through Julia’s workout is liable to be doing some serious sweating within five minutes of class. Getting your heart rate up and body moving is the ultimate approach in all of the classes at FIT Richmond.
During the week of September 10th FIT Richmond will be offering free classes. There will be range of classes all designed to showcase different ways to work out.
“Our goal that week is to figure out what Richmond really enjoys when it comes to working out and making sure FIT Richmond is the place they can do that.”
With a motivating group and some individualized training, FIT Richmond provides a personal training experience with a more reasonable price tag.