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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 19 JOIN THE PARTY LOCAL EXPERT: Khaleela Brown, certified Zumba Instructor Zumba is an aerobic dance-fitness program that feels more like fun than exercise. Platforms like Zoom bring the dance party directly into your living room. "My partici- pants love virtual workouts," says Khaleela Brown. "They don't have to leave the com- fort of their own home." No dance experience? No rhythm? Camera shy? That's OK! "Zumba isn't about dance skills; it's about having a great time while working up a sweat," says Brown. NEW YEAR'S PRO TIP: "Create a habit. Sign up for consistent weekly virtual workouts and SHOW UP." www.zumba.com/en-us/profile/Khaleela-brown/1758393 ACTIVATE BEAST MODE LOCAL EXPERT: Ashley and Steve Courtney of family-owned CrossFit Fredericksburg CrossFit combines a variety of aerobic, strength and functional exercises, most of which can be done with household items. "I've heard of people using paint cans and water jugs as kettlebells," says Ashley Courtney. "You definitely get creative if you want to make your workout more challenging." Going it alone has its drawbacks. "You don't have a coach calling you out when your form gets sloppy," she says. Attending live virtual classes enables coaches to push par- ticipants harder and correct dangerous form issues. NEW YEAR'S PRO TIP: "Establish small goals that are directed toward the overall goal." Steve Courtney shares a sample workout to get you started. AMRAP 15 (as many rounds/reps as possible in 15 minutes): 20 burpees 30 air squats 400m run. www.crossfitfredericksburg.com GET PERSONAL LOCAL EXPERT: Megan Lovell, fitness director at Fredericksburg Fitness Studio Looking for more tailored feedback? Consider virtual personal training sessions. "This is a great option to help hold you accountable and we can ensure that you are complet- ing the exercises properly," says Lovell. Personal trainers work with whatever equipment is on-hand, so a big investment isn't necessary. "When it comes to getting in a great workout at home, you don't need any equipment at all," says Lovell. Fredericksburg Fitness offers a workout-of-the-month that often demonstrates using household items. It is available to anyone who sub- scribes to their newsletter. NEW YEAR'S PRO TIP: "No matter what your New Year's resolution is, having the support system around you to help make that happen goes a long way." www.fburgfitness.com TAKE A BREATHER LOCAL EXPERT: Annie Kemp, owner and instructor at Dragonfly Yoga. Pandemic got you stressed? Channel your inner yogi. Starting a yoga practice may seem intimi- dating, but Kemp makes it sound easy. "All you really need is a yoga mat," she says. For accountability, Kemp recom- mends live virtual classes. "I prefer a live class over a pre-recorded one as there's more of a personal commitment by signing up for the class and showing up at a sched- uled time." Going live also con- nects you with the instructor and other participants. NEW YEAR'S PRO TIP: "Having grace and patience with yourself will be important in regard to any New Year's resolution." www.dragonflyyogafred.com "No matter what your New Year's resolution is, having the support system around you to help make that happen goes a long way."