Say goodbye to sit-ups, push-ups, the exercise bikes and treadmills, and say hello to these unique fitness options that are sure to keep you entertained and motivated throughout 2010!

Forsyth County Family YMCA
6050 Y St., Cumming
770-888-2788
www.ymcapass.com/fcy.shtml

Ballroom Dance: Dance like the stars! Learn the salsa, tango, rumba, cha-cha, East Coast Swing, waltz and fox trot.
Sat.: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Members: $49 per person or $82 per couple
Program Members: $69 per person or $102 per couple

CorePole fitness: Add a new dimension to your workout. The exercises are easily integrated with other exercise methods such as Pilates, Yoga, cardio or strength training. It is the latest thing in relational group fitness!
Monday/Wednesday 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Tues./Thurs. 7:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.
Sat.: 8:40 a.m.
Members only: $89 for weekdays and $44.50 for Saturdays only

Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA
3655 Preston Ridge Road,_Alpharetta
770-664-1220
www.ymcapass.com/iay.shtml

Kettlebell Koncepts: This unique training concept will increase fat loss, deliver unparalleled cardio benefits and develop unprecedented stamina.
Tues. and Thurs.: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
$120 for a four-week session

Tennis and Golf Core Essentials: Whether you are a beginner or advanced golf or tennis player, this program is for you, helping you improve your skills and enhance your performance.
Members: $115 for a 6-week session

Aquatic Personal Training: Personal training in the water offers a great alternative for individuals looking for a high-intensity, low-impact challenge in their weight and cardio training.
Members: $35 per half hour session, $160 for 5 hours or $300 for 10 hours
Program Members: $45 per half hour session, $175 for 5 hours or $315 for 10 hours

Northeast Cobb YMCA
3010 Johnson Ferry Road,_Marietta
678-569-9622
http://www.ymcapass.com/ncy.shtml

Boot Camp Fitness Training: This high intensity format includes calisthenics, speed and agility work, plyometrics and cardio drills in one power-packed hour. Although all exercise levels are welcome, it is designed for those seeking an intense boost to their workout routine.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Members: $150 per session
Program Members: $200 per session
Both sessions Members: $250
Both sessions Program Members: $350

Emory University
Center for Lifelong Learning
Emory Briarcliff Campus
1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta
404-727-6000
www.cll.emory.edu

Art of Fencing: Under close guidance of an experienced instructor, you will learn the three fencing weapons, including the foil, epee and sabre. You will also learn basic swordplay techniques and develop offensive and defensive bladework skills. Visit www.cll.emory.edu for more dance and fitness opportunities.
Registration fee: $225
Feb 21 –Mar 28, 4 -5:45 p.m.

Studio Dance and Fitness
116 Crogan St., Lawrenceville
770-822-5825
www.studiodanceandfitness.com

80's Rewind: Cardio Dance Party: Learn jazz-based dance moves in a workout format with all of your favorite hits from the ’80s.
Drop-in: $15 per class

Belly Dance Basics: This class focuses on proper body alignment and posture, identifying simple Middle Eastern rhythms, increasing overall strength and flexibility, understanding isolations, and developing movement awareness. Learn the basic traditional belly dance movements as well as belly dance terminology.
Drop-in: $15 per class

Cardio Ballet: Learn fundamental ballet movements in a fast-paced, music-pumping environment. You've never worked out so gracefully!
Drop-in: $15 per class

Hooping: Hula hooping combines a great cardio workout with the benefits of core training, flexibility and coordination.
Drop-in: $15 per class

Oh Baby Fitness
Mulitple Metro Locations
www.ohbabyfitness.com

Pregnancy Water Aerobics: This fun aqua workout will tone your body by using the water for resistance training. Additional benefits: Your body will feel lighter and cooler, and water can help reduce swelling.

Prenatal Toning, Fitness & Yoga Combo: This specially designed combo gives you a taste of everything Oh Baby! has to offer in a prenatal class, starting with 20 minutes of aerobic, cardio and strength training. That's followed by 20 minutes of stability/birthing ball exercise and the class finishes with a 20-minute yoga cool-down including relaxation, stretching and meditation.

Mom & Baby Pilates: Get your tummy back into shape and build core strength. Based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, this class strengthens abdominal muscles, increases circulation, develops muscle strength, increases flexibility, improves balance and coordination, helps with relaxation and teaches deep breathing techniques. Throughout the class, you'll have the option of involving your baby in the movements or having your baby close to you on your mat. You don't need previous Pilates experience to join this class.

Stroller Workout: Don't leave your baby with a sitter – make baby part of the fun! Get outside and get a great workout as you power walk through the park. You'll love this challenging circuit that incorporates muscle conditioning, strengthening and stretching. Ab work ends the class, while baby plays on the grass or blanket beside you.

PasoFino, Inc.
8610 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
770-518-7276
www.pasofinopro.com

Fitness Class - Salsa-Fit: This class promises to give you the workout you need set to the hottest Caribbean rhythms. This is a total body aerobic and strength workout. Dress to sweat and bring a yoga mat.

Specialty - Spinning Class: Learn the techniques for spinning, balance, and multiple turns. This class will cover drills to help eliminate dizziness when spinning, preparations for turns and more.

Brazilian Samba: Whether you have been dancing samba for years or are a beginner, this class will teach you how to dance socially or for performance. The workout will cover the basic techniques of Brazilian samba and some choreography for social Brazilian samba dancing. Improve your samba dance skills by adding a second samba class to your weekly dance schedule. You will be dancing like a native in no time!

Latin Club - Salsa Level 1: This beginner class introduces you to the fundamental rules and techniques of salsa. Best of all, it requires no previous experience!