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Norwell Spine & Sports Announces Unique FitCamp and FitYoga Programs

Norwell Spine & Sports, providers of orthopedic chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy have announced two new programs to begin in September, FitCamp and FitYoga.

FitCamp is a six-week session that will be held on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. beginning September 17, 2011. FitCamp will concentrate on strengthening your core for increased speed, flexibility and stamina – building an all-around better, stronger you. The class is designed for people who would like expert guidance in appropriate functional movements and biomechanics. FitCamp classes will be held at Evolution Lifestyles, 892 Plain Street (Route 139) in Marshfield in inclement weather or outdoors at River’s Trail, 226 Water Street in Pembroke. The six-week session is $150 or drop-in class is $30.

FitYoga is a six-week session that will be held on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning September 12, 2011. FitYoga is a form of Power Yoga, more of a blend of Astanga and Iyengar yoga. The class will be taught by Dr. Carol DeFranca, Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist who is an expert in spinal biomechanics and has been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years. She focuses on joint and spinal stability while enhancing strength and endurance. This class is suitable for all levels – from beginner to advanced. FitYoga classes will be held at Evolution Lifestyles, 892 Plain Street (Route 139) in Marshfield. The six-week session is $100, or drop-in class is $20.

To register for FitCamp or FitYoga, email Dr. Carol DeFranca at drdefranca@norwellspineandsports.com.

About Norwell Spine and Sports
The clinicians and staff of Norwell Spine & Sports are providers of orthopedic chiropractic care; functional medicine; nutritional counseling; spine and sports rehabilitation and muscular therapy.

Office hours are: Monday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday by appointment. The practice is located at 144 Washington Street, Route 53 in Norwell, MA. To learn more about Norwell Spine & Sports visit their website at norwellspineandsports.com or contact (781) 982-5566.

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USMMA of Bellingham Announces Summer Camp for Kids & Teens in July

United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) of Bellingham has recently launched a new Summer Camp program for children ages 7 to 12 years old and teens.

Now, girls and boys can learn the fundamentals of Mixed Martial Arts, which is the fastest growing sport in America, in the space of a week at USMMA (http://www.usmma.org).

Summer Camp will be held from July 13-17, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for kids age 7 to 12 years old and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for teens. The cost is $175 per student and $148.75 for USMMA members. A 10 percent discount will be given to students who sign up with a friend.

USMMA’s Summer Camp focuses on safely teaching students Thai Boxing along with the values of strength and conditioning. Kids will also be able to participate in other activities such as Jiu-Jitsu, Hip Hop dancing and indoor and outdoor games.

At the conclusion of the week, students will receive a certificate of completion and a USMMA

t-shirt. They will also be able to participate in an in-house demonstration for their family and friends to show what they have learned during USMMA’s Summer Camp.

“There are many benefits to the structured training techniques of Martial Arts. Martial Arts builds confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline, respect and concentration in kids and teens. Many kids who do not do well in team sports tend to flourish in Martial Arts which is actually safer to participate in than most school sports,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.

He continued, “The Summer Camp program is an opportunity for kids and teen to find out more about Martial Arts and all that we offer here at USMMA.”

To register for USMMA’s Summer Camp, stop by the training center at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham or visit the website at usmma.org or contact 508-966-5006.

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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USMMA Announces New Power Vinyasa Yoga Program

United States Mixed Martial Arts’ of Bellingham has recently added Power Vinyasa Yoga to their offerings.

Power Vinyasa Yoga is an intense yoga session that detoxifies while sculpting and toning the body. This is a challenging form of yoga that combines strength with meditation. All Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are heated which enhances stretching and helps to eliminate toxins in the body through perspiration.

Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are open to all levels, whether novice or advanced. The fee for each class is $14 and $12 for students. USMMA Yoga also offers a package of 10 class cards for $120.

Anyone interested in Power Vinyasa Yoga may attend their first class for FREE. Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are 90 minutes long and held Sunday through Thursday and on Saturdays.

The benefits of yoga include improved balance, strength and flexibility as well as better muscle tone. It’s also one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety.

“Power Vinyasa Yoga is a truly powerful and rejuvenating workout that transforms the mind, body and spirit. Participants can burn up to 750 calories in a single session, whereas it would take 90 minutes on a stair climber just to burn 675 calories plus you get a full body stretch and reenergized mind. Who could ask for more,” noted Stephanie Luke, Program Director of USMMA Yoga. Luke has been in the fitness industry for over 11 years and holds multiple certifications in Yoga, Pilates and personal training.

All Power Vinyasa classes are led by experienced instructors including Luke, Casey Beksha, Deborah Spielman and Lesley Reilly.

To view the yoga class schedule or to register for a class online, visit the website at www.usmma.org or contact 508-966-5006.

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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USMMA Announces Special Holiday Packages for Men and Women

Give loved ones a gift of fitness this season. USMMA (United States Mixed Martial Arts Training Center) in Bellingham is offering special gift packages for men and women.

USMMA’s mission is to elevate the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Mixed Martial Arts classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat. USMMA’s Yoga center offers Power Yoga, Deep Flow Yoga and Pilates.

USMMA is offering a Yoga gift package which is 10 yoga classes plus two bonus yoga classes for $120. A Mixed Martial Arts gift package consists of 10 Mixed Martial Arts classes plus two bonus MMA classes for $200. The Mixed Martial Arts gift package is ideal for the experienced as well as for the novice.

Holiday gift packages will be available through December 31, 2008.

“It’s been over three months since I started at USMMA and I have dropped pounds and inches. My stress level has immensely changed! I’m so much more relaxed. USMMA challenges me in ways no other workouts have ever done. I’ve learned so much about Martial Arts, Strength and Conditioning and all around Wellness that I will never go back to my old ways of living,” noted Kelly Antosh, a member of USMMA and a resident of Franklin, MA.

Ron Howard, a Rhode Island resident who is involved in Mixed Martial Arts at USMMA explained, “The changes I’ve gone through since I’ve been with USMMA are unbelievable. I went from 275 lbs. to 232 lbs. in just about three months. Saying ‘it’s been a lot of hard work’ would be a huge understatement, but this team has brought out the best in me.”

“We have classes for all abilities. Many of our students have lost a lot of weight – up to 30 to 40 pounds. We teach our clients that good health is a way of life; help them meet their fitness goals and put them on the path to a lifetime of wellness,” explained Tom Hafers, USMMA instructor and owner.

The Yoga and Mixed Martial Arts gift packages may be purchased at USMMA, 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. To learn more about USMMA visit the website at www.usmma.org.

About USMMA

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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