Boot Camp for the Booty

Though many make New Year’s resolutions to shape up, January is a rough time to start an exercise regime. It’s often too cold to walk or run outside, and with darkness descending at 5 pm, exercise options are limited.

Overstuffed from holiday indulgence and tired of lying on the couch, we made an appointment to attend boot camp at Vadim’s Fitness Studio on Central Park Avenue last week and were surprised at how much fun shaping up can be. Though the studio has been open for ten years, it was all new to us.

In just a one-hour session we sweated, stretched and toned and seemed to work every major muscle in a very efficient way. Accompanied by a sound track from Lady Gaga, exercise physiologist Michael Caceci lead us through a circuit training routine that was challenging yet entertaining. We rotated around the exercise studio doing 30-second stints using free weights, kettle balls, and elastic bands –and quickly learned to do the plank, jump through hoops, and squat and lunge while holding a heavy weight. The time sped by and the group groaned and giggled during a pre-dinner workout. The routine focuses on endurance, strength, balance, agility and coordination and Michael’s upbeat nature made hard work enjoyable.

This year Vadim Fitness Studio will move to larger quarters next door at 455 Central Park Avenue, where more customers can be accommodated and new training equipment including tire flips, battling ropes and power lift training will be added to the mix.

Boot camp is available in private sessions, or in groups, Monday through Saturday. The studio also offers one-on-one training, health and fitness assessments, full-body stretching, sports conditioning and performance enhancement, senior fitness and rehabilitation. Programs can be tailored to your individual needs.

Call for reservations first!

Vadim Fitness Studio
495 Central Park Avenue
Scarsdale
914-725-9553
email: info@vadimstudio.com
www.vadimstudio.com