Fitness Xpress celebrates at open house

Loss of pounds and inches are the norm for members of Fitness Xpress, the gym celebrating its second year in business with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.

The fitness center uses hydraulic resistance equipment that tones, strengthens and gives the control to improve cardiovascular fitness that is self-paced. Each station is especially designed to focus on a major set of muscles.

Fitness Xpress provides a fast and effective workout for women of all ages from 14 to 84, said Mary Hopperton of the center. It provides circuit training and offers a variety of supplemental programs to complement weight loss goals.

Strength training, core exercise classes, Zumba classes and Reiki sessions are part of membership.

There will be circuit demonstrations, and the staff will be at the open house to answer health and fitness questions. Personal trainer Jackie Bagley will share fitness tips.

Owners Sunny Peterson, Carmen Kintz and Hopperton will offer help and advice on exercise, nutrition and how to get started. Hopperton, a certified holistic health coach, will offer free health consultations.

“As one member, Sonia (who has been successful at loosing 63 pounds and keeping it off) quoted last week for our free monthly newsletter, ‘The hardest part is getting started. Don’t be in denial that you don’t need to get fit and healthy. Just do it,’” said Hopperton. “Not sure how to get started? Drop by and you could be the lucky winner of a gym membership, personal training or health coaching sessions (new members only).”

A free strength and core exercise class will be at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Fitness Xpress for Women is at 1520 Main St., Suite B, between McDonalds and the Union Bank. Overflow parking is available behind the building.

For more information, call 760-870-4580 or go to www.fitnessxpressforwomen.com.