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Classes & Workshops

Mom's & Kids Cardio Strength Training:
A mix of cardio and resistance training focusing on strengthening & toning. A fun, dynamic group workout for women of all ages & abilities. Kids are welcome, toys provided (though no childcare available on site, each mom is responsible for the little ones she brings).

Outside Cardio Blast
This class focuses on toning muscles and getting your heart rate up for some good ol' calorie burning, and we always focus some attention on strengthening your core muscles. Women of all ages & abilities are welcome.

Cardio Core
This is a quick (30 minute), fast-paced class aimed at getting your heart rate up and toning your abdominal muscles. This class is safe for women with an abdominal separation, and we focus on innovative, fun moves to flatten your belly- don't expect to do a crunch!

Women's 5k Running Program
An 8 week running training program geared towards preparing you for your first 5k race, or helping you achieve a personal record in this distance. Two group runs a week and ongoing and unlimited coaching support.

Prenatal Strength & Stretch Series:
This six week series focuses on strengthening your body to maintain a healthy, comfortable pregnancy, and helping to prepare you for a quick recovery postpartum. At Breathing Light in downtown Montpelier, www.breathinglight.org.

Postpartum Fitness & Wellness
A ten week series focusing on postpartum health through pilates, strength training and safe and effective abdominal strengthening. You’ll get a jumpstart on your postpartum exercise routine, with careful attention to body parts that were affected by pregnancy, such as abdominals, pelvic floor, back and shoulders. Co-taught with Pilates and Group Fitness instructor Britt Richardson, at Breathing Light, www.breathinglight.org.

Beautiful Bellies:
A workshop focusing on exercises to help women with diastasis recti appropriately and safely tone their beautiful postpartum bellies. Diastasis recti is a separation of the outermost abdominal muscles that can occur during or after pregnancy, and it can be the cause of a bulging belly that doesn’t go away. You will learn how to check for diastasis recti, what exercises to do, and which exercises to avoid.


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Mom's & Kid's Class is Back!
I am excited to be back teaching the Mom's & Kid's Cardio Strength Training class! This is such a fun class, and a great way to get a workout in without leaving your kids behind. They will have fun playing with the ride-on toys, balls, and tumbling m (more)
Posted Mon, Mar 21, 2011 by Richarda
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Fit & Firm Belly Bootcamp Starting Soon!
Come join us for this fun series dedicated to flattening your belly and toning your body this spring. Britt Richardson and I are co-teaching this class series, which focuses on abdominal strengthening, strength training and cardiovascular exercises (more)
Posted Sat, May 15, 2010 by Richarda
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New Year's Awards!!
Thank you to all of you who have provided such amazing support throughout this first year of Illume Fitness. I have appreciated every workout with you and it has been inspiring to see you getting so strong! Special thanks to those of you who came t (more)
Posted Mon, Dec 7, 2009 by Richarda
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