Functional Fitness Classes

Join Erin Girzone for a unique, somatic workout. Class size limited to 6 people.

The Functional Fitness classes start with a somatic practice to bring the body into balance, followed by either a barre-pilates inspired workout or a circuit-style workout to strengthen the entire body.

A Barre/Pilates inspired workout involves light weights, bands or body weight for resistance. The intention is to create controlled movements repeatedly to the point of fatigue (think muscle “burn”) in order to recruit as many muscle fibers as possible. The goal is to strengthen the entire body, especially key areas such as the hips, shoulders and core.

A circuit-style workout involves cycling through exercises for 30s to 1 minute using a variety of equipment with the goal of building both strength and cardiovascular endurance. Equipment used includes: battle ropes, medicine balls, aerobic steps, bands, stability balls, free weights, BOSU, and a TRX suspension trainer.

In both types of classes, Erin will guide you to pay attention to how you are moving, and how to properly distribute the effort. With this somatic approach, you will learn to create more functional movement and strength that will support you in doing what you enjoy outside of class.

Barre/Pilates inspired workouts:

Mondays at 5:15pm

Tuesdays at 6:30am

Circuit-style workouts

Thursdays at 6:30am

Thursdays at 4:00pm

Saturdays at 8:00am

Classes offered in two-month series with drop-in spots available.

See reservation page for details.

Your Investment Options:

Series reservation ($12/class) or Drop-in reservation ($15/class)

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Details

Reservation deadline is one-week prior to the first class. Minimum of 3 series reservations needed. Drop-in reservations welcome if space allows. These spots will open up one week prior to the first class.

Flexibility

Each class (day/time) is being offered as an independent series so that you are not forced into committing to more than one class per week. For example, if you typically come on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30am, you will need to make two series reservations, one for each day/time.

For additional flexibility, if you make a series reservation and something unforeseen comes up on any given class day, you can make-up the class by attending another class time that week. Please just contact Erin directly so she can reserve your spot and confirm there is space.

How to Pay:

Reservations can be made online with your credit card. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, contact Erin so she can reserve your spot in advance.

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A unique fitness experience!

All of Erin's fitness classes begin with a somatic movement warm up that helps individuals connect with their bodies. This is essential because we can't find strength during the workout without connection to our bodies first. Through this gentle movement practice we become self-aware and gain more control over our muscle function. With that foundation we can then find what Erin calls the "sweet spot" as we workout, where we are strong AND relaxed at the same time. Refined, efficient strength results.

Testimonials from Functional Fitness Clients

Meet Your Body Where it is.

"I have lived an active life and as a result have a few injuries. Many of us are "programmed" to always push hard and make no excuses. Because of that, I was causing more pain in the interest of going full out all the time. Erin has helped me to meet my body where it is today. By making some small adjustments, I work very hard and do not cause additional injury or pain. It's an ongoing process for me, so grateful to have Erin to help me along the way, she continues to help me kick my own butt!" ~ Adrienne C.

Post-Physical Therapy Support

“Your exercises align perfectly with what the physical therapists want me to do. I am so grateful to have found you…Your work is just so so very impressive!”

~ Barbara Dunham

Support & Encouragement.

"I started as a private client looking for information and support. Erin was great at providing me with ideas, and encouragement. I then began attending classes regularly, and have noticed a big difference in my strength and stamina. The studio is bright and comfortable, Erin is fun and lighthearted even when she is leading a tough workout! I am so grateful for her and for this studio."

Best Round Ever!

"Yesterday, John and I played golf for the first time in well over a year! I went into it thinking it was going to be a thoroughly mediocre round! I wasn’t sure I was going to find my swing, or have the coordination to fully engage the twist during the swing. But let me just say….I had the best round ever!!!! Woohooo!!!

My drives were rock steady and full of power! I almost drove the green on the first hole! Holy Cow!!!! That NEVER happened before! And I had so much more energy and coordination throughout the round! I was even getting a full twist and follow through on my drives, which I always had a hard time doing before!

THIS IS HUGE!!! HUGE I tell you! AND I OWE THIS ALL TO YOU!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!

Thank you so much for getting me off the couch and moving in the right direction! It’s making a HUGE difference in EVERYTHING!" ~Regan M.