Centers for Disease Control, http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/

Now that New Year’s has come and gone, the motivation to stick with those resolutions may be fading. This year, the Town of Davidson has partnered with Snap Fitness to help local residents stay on track and lose those unwanted holiday pounds with an 8-week Lose Weight, Feel Great Challenge.

First prize is a package valued at over $750, including a free gym membership, nutrition plan from Total Nutrition Technology, and a free massage. There are also prizes for 2nd and 3rd place winners. In addition, all participants will qualify for a chance to win Snap Fitness’ national grand prize of $10,000. Slots are limited, so register quickly.

The challenge will runs from Feb. 20 to April 15. Entry fee is $85 for Davidson residents and $94 for non-residents. And 25 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center.

The entry fee pays for:

• An 8-week 24/7 membership to both Snap Fitness Davidson locations
• A comprehensive fitness consultation
• A Nutrition health assessment from Total Nutrition Technology
• Weekly weigh-ins
• 4 FREE nutrition/fitness workshops
• 2 group training sessions
• An assigned coach to guide and motivate

Registration deadline is Feb. 6. Sign up online at www.d-Recs.org or by phone at 704-892-3349.

The participating Snap Fitness clubs are located at 130 Harbour Place Drive (just off I-77 Exit 30 at the Griffith Street traffic circle) and 11159 Davinci Drive (at Hwy 73 & Poplar Tent Ch. Rd by Lowe’s Foods). For more information call 704-895-7474 or visit snapfitness.com/davidsonnc.

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DANCE ‘N’ SHED

Cornelius PARC presents Dance ‘N’ Shed Cardio Dance Class for participants ages 16 and up. This eight-week program will be held on Tuesday nights from 7:30pm – 8:15pm starting Feb. 22 and concluding April 19 (no class April 5). All classes will be held at Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Road in Cornelius.

Head to this exciting cardio dance class and experience 30 minutes of fun as you dance through the decades with Danielle Wasser, certified Group Fitness Instructor. Participants will start dancing to tunes from the 1950’s and jam up to music of today! No dance experience necessary; options are given to make the class less “impactive.” Not suggested for anyone with knee or back injuries. Just good sneakers and the ability to have fun. This class is followed by 15 minutes of ab burning and churning. This eight-week group exercise class is for participants ages 16 and up.

Registration fee is $50.00 per resident and $58.00 per non-resident for this eight-week session.

Participants may register in person at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, or online at www.corneliuspr.org. For additional information please contact the Town of Cornelius PARC Department at 704-765-1450.

PILATES

Registration is now underway for Pilates, presented by the Cornelius PARC Department. This group exercise class is designed to improve core strength, balance, and coordination. The focus of this Pilates class will be on traditional Pilates movement patterns, the use of core breathing, and correct alignment. Participants will enjoy improvement in posture and overall toning. Fitness and Pilates unite in this contemporary toning gym workout. Certified instructor Danielle Wasser will be leading this class.

This eight-week session will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, beginning Feb. 22 and concluding April 19 (no class April 5). All classes will be held at Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius.

Resident fee is $80.00 and non-resident fee is $90.00 per eight-week session. Optional: Participants may bring $8 cash to the first class for an exercise ball that will be used in the class. More details on this will be given at the first class. Please bring a towel and a mat. To register online or for more information, please visit our website at www.corneliuspr.org or contact the Cornelius PARC Department at 704-765-1450.

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Gary and Pat Berch of Lake Norman Nutrition in Cornelius will be leading this community weight loss challenge. The program is a 10-week commitment, starting Feb. 10 and ending April 14. Meetings are Thursdays, 6:15 to 7 p.m., at Lake Norman Nutrition, 20930 A Torrence Chapel Road, with weigh-in and health discussions.

Participants may register online at www.corneliuspr.org or in person at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. A $35 fee per participant will be collected on the first meeting night of the challenge.

For additional information please contact the Town of Cornelius PARC Department at 704-765-1450 or visit us online at www.corneliuspr.org.

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Instructor Joe Higgins.

SOURCE: Cornelius parks & recreation
Cornelius PARC Department presents Sun Style Tai Chi for participants ages 18 and up. The 8-week session will be Mondays from 9:30 – 10:30am starting Aug. 23 and concluding Oct. 25, (no class on Sept. 6 and Oct. 11). All classes are held in the community room at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue.

Join this exciting class that will work all of the muscles, joints and tendons while placing the least amount of stress and tension on these areas. Sun Style, one of the four major Tai Chi styles, uses agile steps and gentle, flowing circular movements to provide a fitness and health exercise and a “moving meditation.” The instructor, Joe Higgins, is a certified Sun Style Tai Chi instructor. He has studied and trained in Tai Chi since 2001. Joe will be teaching a form developed by Dr. Paul Lam.

Registration fee is $50.00 per resident and $58.00 per non-resident for the eight-week session.

Participants may register in person at Cornelius Town Hall or online at www.corneliuspr.org. For additional information please contact the Town of Cornelius PARC Department at 704-765-1450 or visit us online at www.corneliuspr.org/sunstyletaichi.

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