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Dance It Off!
Regain Tone and Shape with Musical Movements
By C.J. Johnson
"There is no right or wrong and no place to be self-conscious either, because we are all women who share similar needs," Araya-Quinlan says. "To feel our present body and to get to know it, that's the idea. That's why we scream, and we shake it!" Araya-Quinlan claims her unique approach is the ticket for stress relief for women all around the world.
"We all have hips, and in this class we use them," Araya-Quinlan says. "As a teacher, the most rewarding thing has been to see the ladies of my classes moving with total liberation and freedom regardless of their weight and sizes, and they look beautiful doing it!"
To complement this class she incorporates five minutes of intensive abdominal work as well as back exercises to stabilize and to strengthen the torso, which is used constantly throughout the class. At the conclusion of the dance session, candles are lit and a positive affirmation and visualization are offered to the women in attendance.
With 22 locations around the country, stepping into a health club in order to take it all off is as simple as slipping off a pair of go-go boots. New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Mission Viejo are all major cities that host Crunch Fitness Centers.
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