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Bootcamp: 45 minutes of a full-body workout that will get your heart rate up and hit the major muscle groups with large and small ranges of motion. Weights of your choice and additional props may also be used. Please wear sneakers and join us in suite 105.

Bootcamp Express: The same Bootcamp you love, but for 30 minutes.

Cycle + Bootcamp: Starting with a 30-minute Cycle class we’ll get your heart rate up with a variety of Indoor Cycle Drills. Then we’ll head out into the Bootcamp room for a 20-minute full-body workout using bodyweight, hand weights, and other props. You get the best of both worlds when it comes to this combo.

Mommy & Me Bootcamp: Mommy and Me Bootcamp allows moms to bring their child (walking to age 5) to exercise and make new friends. We will focus on low-impact exercises utilizing your body weight (or light dumbbells) followed by a few minutes of playtime for the moms and kids to socialize with each other.

Kettlebells: This class will begin with focused mobility work to increase joint range of motion in areas like the hips, shoulders, and spine. With your body primed and ready to go, you’ll use dumbbells, kettlebells, and body weight to methodically build full-body muscle and power. Each month you’ll also learn a new kettlebell skill to challenge the mind!

 

Strength Class FAQs

What is strength training?
Strength training- also known as weight training or resistance training- is an activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising specific muscles or muscle groups against an external resistance, including free weights, bands, or even your own body weight. The basic principle is to overload the muscle so it needs to adapt and get stronger! Every time you lift you break down muscle tissue ever so slightly so that your body will heal and rebuild the muscle back stronger. Your body is stubborn and it wants to succeed! When you push your muscles- they will push back!

Who can do these classes?
“I’m too old for that!”  “I’m not strong enough to do that!”  “That looks impossible!”  — (things we often hear)
Chances are if you think these thoughts then you are the exact person that should add some resistance exercises into their routine!  Strength training helps to build muscle, yes, but that’s not all it does! Do you have high cholesterol levels? You can improve them with dumbbells! Is your blood sugar all over the place? You can help control it but doing shoulder presses! Are you worried about your bone density levels? Not only will you increase your muscles but you can increase your bone density as well! These are just a few of the many benefits of adding in those weighted exercises. As you are doing those squats you are also building a stronger heart, improving your blood flow, and increasing the endurance of your muscles! Not to mention studies have shown that your metabolism is elevated for up to 38 hours after your training session, so while you are sleeping that night your body is still working hard to burn fat and rebuild your muscle fibers.
 
I have an old injury that flares up with certain movements. Will I still be able to participate in the class?
Yes! We would recommend that you get in touch with your doctor and the instructor of the class before going over any limitations that you may have, but there are ways to work every single muscle safely and we want to make you get the most out of your workout!
 
What if I am not strong enough to do some of the exercises that the instructor has planned?
There will always be modifications offered in each class to make sure you work at your fitness level. You might not be strong enough today, but you will be tomorrow!

Meet Allison

The Facts: Allison is a NASM-certified personal trainer and ACE-certified group fitness instructor. She is also certified in Schwinn cycling, TRX, kettlebells, and Animal Flow.

History: After many years chasing running goals and completing half/full marathons, Allison learned the hard way about the importance of strength training and mobility work as strategies for injury prevention. She started at H2L as one of Courtney’s early barre clients, eventually becoming a cycle instructor, group fitness instructor, and personal trainer. She loves working with skill-based modalities such as kettlebells, the steel mace, and Animal Flow!

What to Expect: Allison works closely with her clients to understand their individual goals – whether that’s hitting a PR in the squat rack, training to be a better triathlete, or picking up bags of groceries well. Her mission is to help clients learn valuable tips about moving correctly that can be applied for years to come and find a balanced routine that doesn’t lead to overuse injuries. No matter what your goals or stage of life, you’ll safely integrate mobility, balance, strength, and cardio to get you where you want to be!

Favorite Quote: “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine

Guilty Pleasure: Listening to entirely too much Taylor Swift!

 


Meet Heather E.

The Facts: Heather teaches Barre, Cycle, and TRX classes here at H2L Studio. She’s certified in the Barre Above Method, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, TRX, NCCPT (National Council for Certified Personal Trainers), and SCW Sports Nutrition.

Her History: Heather has played sports her entire life and after playing basketball in College at West Chester she needed to do something to stay active. Heather had avidly practiced yoga since she was a Junior in High School and she fell in love with weight training during college. In 2012 she became a personal trainer while living in DC and always preached to her clients and herself that you have to switch it up! She encouraged them to try different classes, and different types of cardio and not just stick with the same methods of exercise over and over again. Heather came to H2L when it first opened took a Barre class with Courtney and fell in love. About two years later she decided to get certified and wanted to be part of the studio she fell in love with. As part of “switching it up” about a year after getting certified in Barre she got certified in Cycling. When Heather isn’t working in Sales or teaching here, she is spending time with family and friends, hiking, going to concerts, always trying new food, and traveling whenever she can!

What to Expect: During Heather’s class, you can expect to hear a variety of music from classic rock to rap music while incorporating more yoga and weight training.

Words to Live by: Own who you are.

Guilty Pleasure: Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Red wine.

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Meet Heather M.

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The Facts: Heather teaches Cycling and TRX classes at H2L Studio. She grew up here in Central PA and after many years in other states, she and her husband Bob moved back to raise their family in Mechanicsburg.

Her History: Fitness has always been a big part of Heather’s life. In college, she played Field Hockey for the James Madison University Dukes where she was named an All-American her senior year. After graduating with a degree in International Business and Spanish she worked as a management consultant for Accenture in Washington DC but never left her fitness roots behind. She started coaching part-time in 1994 and has been involved in some way with sharing her love of the game since that time. She has coached and trained athletes at the college, high school, and club level and recently took over the youth program for Mechanicsburg. Fitness is a part of her family life as well, and most vacations involve some sort of active adventure! Her three kids are all involved in sports; Abby runs Cross Country and Track for Washington University in St. Louis, Alec plays lacrosse at Kings College, and Isabelle plays soccer and runs track for Mechanicsburg High School. Her husband Bob played tight end at Washington & Lee and her brother Bryan played wide receiver for the Virginia Cavaliers. Throughout her playing and coaching career, Heather has embraced the importance of functional training for injury prevention and reaching your overall fitness goals. She is excited to share her love of all things fitness with the clients at H2L!

What to Expect: During Heather’s class, you can expect to be pushed and encouraged to find your limit and go past it!

Words to Live by: “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the power to triumph over it” – Nelson Mandela


Meet Sarah Arnold

Her History: Sarah has been passionate about running for most of her life. Track&Field, Cross Country, 5Ks, half marathon training, you name it – she’s done it, or at least tried it. As a track and field athlete back in high school, Sarah found a love for weights and cross-training just as much as her cardio workouts. She would tell you there’s nothing quite like the feeling of your muscles working to their limits in a focused, circuit-style environment! Outside of teaching strength and cycling classes, Sarah loves to do DIY projects and outdoor activities, and is a stay-at-home mother of her two children – Owen and Thea.

What to Expect: During Sarah’s classes, you can look forward to jamming out to the latest hits, yesterday’s classics, and remixes. Expect a challenging, yet fun environment as you work your way through a full-body workout, filled with weights, resistance bands, and of course those cardio bursts!

Favorite Quote: “Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda

Guilty Pleasure: All the sweets, online shopping.

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