Fitness

Achieving your goals while maximizing time

While studying for my profession in Dance, I quickly learned the importance of body awareness, injury prevention, and leaned into cross training. I wanted to prolong my career as an artist and be ready to go, no matter the season. I started going to the gym, starting with a cardio warm-up, then lifting free weights. Soon I became a health and fitness coach and delved into the world of at-home fitness. It was cheaper and more convenient for me, and the results were astounding! It quickly proved beneficial as I became stronger, more toned, gained flexibility and stability, built stamina, and understood more about my body. Through becoming certified in various fitness formats to teach and ongoing professional development, I saw the impact it made on others. My clients were gaining mobility, no longer having pain in certain areas, and felt their energy increasing!

Get rid of the want to be "skinny" and instead replace it with the want to be STRONG.

About my teaching:

I have worked with ages 2-82 years old in both dance and fitness. My first certification was Zumba in 2013. From there, I taught other dance fitness classes as well as aqua aerobics. Years later I became certified in a pilates-yoga hybrid, hip-hop dance fitness, and HIIT training! I have taught at various gyms, private studios, virtually, county colleges and privately.

Take Class with MeFitness and Cross-training for all

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Taking Zumba with me:

"You have incredible ability, energy and enthusiasm. I am usually in the gym a few times per week which I have missed in the past year and a half due to COVID. I have found your classes to be a great motivator to keep me moving and in some kind of shape."

~ Maryjean B.

"I've taken a couple of Zumba class semesters with you. When I initially signed up for class, I had never taken Zumba and didn't know exactly what it would entail. It was an experiment. I found your classes to be exceptionally motivating, and I looked forward to each one. You have a very positive outlook which is truly encouraging to participants. There is always a smile, and genuine energy emanating throughout the class. I find the class an excellent balance of physical activity and simple enjoyment. I would highly recommend your Zumba class to anyone looking for exercise coupled with fun. Have a great rest of the summer. I look forward to the next semester. hopefully I can get in to the class."

~ Vera K.

“I am so happy I joined Lara’s virtual Zumba class from UCC!

Lara’s enthusiasm and energy brings the students through many different and fun dance steps!

I have enjoyed working on those dance steps for 2 semesters and I am looking forward to the next semester!

Thank you Lara!”

~ Susan S.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, cross train, gain strength & mobility, have accountability, find a program for you, or just find joy while exercising, I am here for you!

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

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“With the help of Beachbody, I’ve completely changed my fitness routines and lead a more active lifestyle. Nutrition is my biggest hurdle and it’s an ongoing process to improve it. I try to incorporate healthier foods into my diet without depriving my sweet tooth. I’m still working on remembering that it is progress, not perfection that is important. Lara has been a great support for check ins and being a listening ear when I struggle and/ or need advice. I will make mistakes but getting right back on track is the most important thing.”

Katie S.