Stay Fit with Representative Berrios; Free Workout Series

June 8th, 2012   

CHICAGO, IL –State Representative Maria A. “Toni” Berrios (D-Chicago) is hosting a series of free workout events for the community in the month of June to promote living a healthy and active lifestyle.

“Working out in the gym is not the only method of exercise,” Berrios said. “With this series, I want to show my constituents fun and new ways of exercising so that working out will be more appealing.”

Of the workout series events, Rep. Berrios held a free Zumba class with ABC Dance Academy on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Haas Park where local residents experienced a fun Latin-inspired exercises.

The next series event is a Martial Arts Class on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chicago Combat, located at 4808 W. Wrightwood Ave., in Chicago, IL. Those who participate in this event will learn a combination of different martial arts techniques from Chicago Combat and how martial arts is a dynamic method of exercise.

Rep. Berrios is ending the series with a Yoga Class with Core Power Yoga from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Haas Park, located at 2402 N. Washtenaw Ave., in Chicago, IL. The yoga class by Core Power Yoga will feature a beginner’s course teaching the essentials of yoga and how it can help strengthen, balance and detoxify the body and mind.HaasPark will provide mats for all participants.

“I hope that my constituents take advantage of these free workout events to get the sense of a variety to exercised and learn which one they like best,” Berrios added. “I myself will also be participating in the events and encourage everyone to join me. I advise to wear comfortable clothing, bring water and be prepared to break a sweat.”

All of the workout events in the series are free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP contact Rep. Berrios’ constituent service office at (773) 736-3939.

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Click on flier below to see her upcoming event series.

Berrios Free Workout Class Flier