en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:33:16 -0600 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:33:16 -0600 www.genesishealthclubs.com http://www.genesishealthclubs.com/rss/Genesis_Rock_Road_Blog.xml http://www.genesishealthclubs.com/rss/Genesis_Rock_Road_Blog.xml info@genesishealthclubs.com (Managing Editor) 60 Genesis Health Clubs Group Fitness Rock Road Blog Our beloved instructress, Erin Lawrence, is back from Baby Town! She just can't stay down for long. We are thrilled to welcome her back to the schedule after the birth of her son. Catch Group Kick on Saturdays at 11:30am beginning February 11th. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article841.php#1328362396 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article841.php We have several special morning classes running through the month of February. We're calling them February Fitness Fun! You've gotta check out these calorie-burning, muscle building fun-packed sessions! February 6th - March 2nd: Tuesdays, 10 amZumba with Kari Wednesdays, 10 am Cardio Corewith Bethany Thursdasy, 9 am Cycle, Circuit Core with Bethany Friday, 10 amBootcamp, Bethany 5:45pmZumba with Kari Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article838.php#1328362397 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article838.php Have you ever wanted to run a marathon, but didn't know where to begin?We're here to get you started!Personal trainer, Kelly Warren is starting a FREE half marathon training here at Genesis at Rock Road. Meet every Saturday morning at 8 am in the front lobby to run and be coached with Kelly. She has also developed an elite training schedule that includes free group fitness classes along with running and periods of rest.Participants are encouraged to enter the Wickedly Fast marathon in Olathe,KSon April 21st or the Wichita Half Marathon on April 29th, but race entry is not requiredtoparticipate in the training. Want to know more? Contact Kelly Warren at for more details. Kelly Warren is a level 2 trainer and has been with Genesis since 2004.She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and is also ACSM certified as a personal trainer. Kelly specializes in long term goal settting and programming strategies for special events such as first time marathons, long term weight loss, weddings, and reunions. Links to suggested Half Marathons: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article839.php#1328362398 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article839.php We've got three group fitness parties that I think everyone will enjoy. Bring a friend for free. Or if you're not a member and just want to check it out, drop my name at the front desk for a free trial. LET'S MOVE! Saturday, January 7th at 8:30am: Group Ride Launch Join Dave, Jenni O. and B'Aylana this Saturday morning for a fantabulous start to the new year. This release's theme is Let's Move and is aimed at getting people of all fitness levels moving. To do that, we'll focus on options, options, options! Group Ride is an exhilarating cardio workout and is appropriate for the newbie up to the seasoned athlete. Sign up and reserve your bike today at the front desk. 316-634-0094 Oh yeah... and GLOW STICKS!!! Saturday, January 7th at 9:30am: Group Centergy Launch Join B'Aylana and Beth to get longer and stronger in this 60 minute Yoga/Pilates fusion class. Centergy is a mind/body class with a kick! Programmed to music, you're guaranteed to stay focused and let time slip away. Oh yeah... and O'Naturals is catering after class! Saturday, January 14t at 11:30am: Group Kick Launch Join BJ and Donny for this special class time to premiere the new Group Kick music and moves. BJ has been on the Rock Road team since the beginning, but Donny is joining us for the first time on the East Side. They will kick your cardio fitness into shape. Plus, we'll feed you after class! Who can ask for more? Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article819.php#1328362399 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article819.php We're adding a Group Ride this Sunday, January 1st at 11:30 am. This day is also an open-house day, where all guests are free. We hope you will come and experience Group Ride with Dave! Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article814.php#1328362400 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article814.php Have you always thought about teaching Group Fitness classes but didn't know where to begin? You're in luck! AFAA, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, is hosting several seminars in Group Fitness certification. The best part is you don't have to travel all over the United States to attend, either. January 7th - Newton Recreation Commission, 415 North Poplar Street, Newton February 18th - Prairie Life Fitness, 13655 S. Alden Street, Olathe March 3rd - Wood Valley Racquet Club and Fitness Center - 2909 SW 37th Street, Topeka March 4th - (Yoga Instructor Training Workshop) - Wood Valley Racquet Club and Fitness Center - 2909 SW 37th Street, Topeka Genesis is always looking for enthusiastic and motivating instructors. If you'd like information about the above trainings or how to become a part of our team, please contact B'Aylana. B'Aylana Morgan:316-634-0094, ext. 443 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article798.php#1328362401 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article798.php Great News! Due torequests formore vigorousyoga classesduring the evenings, Demetra has agreed to teach Vinyasa Flow on Mondays at 5:45pm. Thanks, Demetra! We look forward to seeing all our Yogis Monday evenings beginning November 7th. Namaste! Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article772.php#1328362402 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article772.php You know we'd rather have a root canal than cancel a class, but since our Tues/Thurs 6:30 AM Group Kick class has had no members attend for two weeks in a row, we're going to throw in the towel. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation! Please contact B'Aylana if you have any questions or concerns. Mobile: 701-610-1631 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article763.php#1328362403 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article763.php Good news! The Fall 2011 Group Fitness schedule for Rock Road is now availabe at the front desk. The new schedule begins Monday. Look for the following changes. Mornings: 8:30am Group Power on Mondays and Wednesdays has been moved to 9:00am. We're adding Group Kick at 9:00am on Tuesdays. We're adding Hip Hop Fusion on Thursdays at 9:00am. Friday 9am Ironworks has been deleted. Midday: We're adding a Group Centergy on Fridays at noon. Early Afternoons: We're adding Group Centergy on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm. We're adding Gorup Kick on Thursdays at 4:30pm. Evenings: Look for Hip Hop Fusion in Studio C (the yoga studio) at 7:15 on Tuesday evenings. No More Group Power at 5:00pm on Wednesdays. Wednesday evening Group Kick now begins at 5:45pm. Thursday evening Zumba begins at 7:15 in the yoga studio (C). Weekends: 9:00am Zumba has been cancelled. Group Kick begins at 9:30am. 11am Group Power has changed to 10:30 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article742.php#1328362404 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article742.php Do to low participation, we must cancel our Group Kick classes Fridays at noon as well as Sundays at 9:00 am. We hope to be adding more classes in the fall schedule. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article719.php#1328362405 http://www.genesishealthclub.com/blog/Group_Fitness_Rock_Road/article719.php