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GiGi's Fitness Centers on Nelson Road and Ryan Street will be open New Year's Day from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with special offers and information on new classes for the year 2010.
The $50 registration fee will be waived for new members who sign up on January 1, 2010. While you're there, you can get more information on classes and programs such as:
• Speed Training classes teach young athletes techniques for increasing their speed as well as improving their vertical jumping, agility, balance, strength and flexibility.
• Ultimate Fitness Training is a fun and challenging way to burn calories fast! This five-week UFT program starts with private pre-testing for height, weight, body fat, and Ultimate Fitness tests. After intense cardio training and fitness conditioning, you'll be tested again and amazed at your results.
• Pilates MVe classes at GiGi's. This is a group exercise experience perfect for beginners through advanced. Pilates MVe works on upper and lower body and improves stretching, postural ability and core strength.
• Spinning classes at GiGi's is the only spinning class in the area that provides remote heart rate belts – a new monitoring device that measures heart rate and calories as you spin.
For more information on these and other classes offered at GiGi's, call 474-6601.