The Bath and Racquet Club of Sarasota has announced two exciting new fitness programs. The first is the introduction of new fitness phenomenon, Les Mills Bodypump, with a free session at 5:30 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 2. The Bath and Racquet Club are also offering a new six-week conditioning program for golfers that begins on Mon., July 26.

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club is the first club in Sarasota to introduce the LES MILLS BODYPUMP™, a non-impact weights-based exercise class that works every major muscle group in the body using weights, a bar and step. It strengthens, conditions and tones muscles, producing amazing results – fast.

The public is invited to experience a free trial of LES MILLS BODYPUMP™ at Bath & Racquet Fitness Club on August 2nd at 5:30 pm.  Reservations for space in the class can be made by calling Beth at 941 306 4130.

Developed in New Zealand, the LES MILLS™ range of exercise-to-music programs is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular ways to keep fit. All the choreography is developed in conjunction with health experts to ensure the moves are safe, and classes are updated every three months so participants stay inspired. Five million people a week now take part in these programs in 12,000 clubs in more than 70 countries around the world.

  “LES MILLS BODYPUMP™ classes have a rapid and dramatic effect on body shape,” says Scott Olson, owner of Bath & Racquet. “High repetition with low weights means you tone your muscles – making them strong and lean, rather than bulky – while also burning calories and fat. After a few weeks of regular classes, participants notice a real difference.”
Fully qualified instructors offer guidance on the correct lifting techniques throughout the class, with people of all levels of fitness exercising together, setting their own workout depending on the weight they add to the barbell. Hot sounds and compelling choreography keep you going through each 45 to 60-minute workout.

Adds Scott Olson, “If you’ve always thought that exercise is boring, LES MILLS BODYPUMP™ will change your mind. The classes are incredibly motivating, with dynamic music and an instructor giving constant encouragement and feedback throughout the session. The classes are always easy to follow, too, with no complicated choreographed moves, there is no danger of feeling lost or self-conscious.”

Bath & Racquet Club is also offering a dynamic new fitness and conditioning program specifically for golfers with classes starting the week of July 26.

Men and women will both benefit from this new program designed specifically for golfers. The twelve one-hour sessions over a six-week period will improve distance and control, increase stamina for better concentration and help lower scores. These are highly personalized, intensive workouts, directed by fitness professionals with only six students to a class.

Bath & Racquet owner Scott Olson enthusiastically endorses the new concept, “This is the best sports-specific, athletic fitness program we’ve ever developed. Following the sessions, we help our students harness their newfound strength with a swing clinic by Master PGA Professional, Jex Wilson, who is one of only 200 Master Pros in the entire country. This lesson alone is worth the entire cost of the program.”

Classes start the week of July 26, and at a cost of only $99, they are expected to fill up quickly. Twice weekly, morning, afternoon or evening sessions will be available. Groups can be accommodated with special schedules and reduced rates. For information on the golf fitness program, call 941-306-4130, or visit www.BathandRacquet.com.