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Getting and keeping Carpinteria fit: Part two BY ALONZO OROZCO
Fitness options have multiplied in Carpinteria recently, and CVN has the skinny on how to get skinny—or better yet, improve your health by relying on the wisdom and motivation of the experts. For details on last week’s featured fitness joints—Foxwing Fitness, Spark 45, Empower Fitness and Rob Burke’s TurboFit—visit the CVN archives at coastalview.com.
Carpinteria Athletics
Tatiana’s Pilates
5423 Carpinteria Ave.
In March of 2009, Jonny Jacobs decided to start a gym next door to the post office where the previous business had recently closed its doors. The Great Recession was in full swing, and most people were holding tight to every penny. Despite that, Jacobs invested in gym equipment and remodeling the facility. Seven years later, the gym is thriving. Carpinteria Athletics offers a full-service gym complete with lockers and shower facilities. The facility is also equipped with state-of-the-art weight machines, free weights and an area in the back of the building that includes ropes and tires dedicated to the kick boxing program. Upstairs is a yoga loft, where locals can escape to enjoy one of the relaxation courses that are also a part of the curriculum. “It’s a great atmosphere for the community; it’s been well-received since we started,” explained Jacobs whose business has found its niche in spite of the odds. Visit carpinteria-athletics.com to learn more.
Sante Pilates 4943-A Carpinteria Ave.
Cherie Stolz has been teaching Pilates in the CarpinteriaSummerland area since 2004. “I used to work in human resources, and just had a really stressful job,” said Stolz, the owner of Sante Pilates, now in its third location near the high profile intersection of Carpinteria and Linden avenues. “So, I started taking Pilates just to get toned up, but also help with stress.” After six months of classes, she decided to open her own studio. One of her newest offerings, called Foundation Training, was introduced by local chiropractor Dr. Eric Goodman to help people with chronic back pain. Stolz’s students represent a wide range of fitness levels and age groups, including a 78-year-old client. “It’s been great to feel I can make a positive difference in people’s lives,” concluded Stolz. Visit santepilates.com to learn more.
Jazzercise - 941 Walnut Ave.
929-E Linden Ave.
Originally from Belarus, Tatiana Larios opened her Carpinteria Pilates studio in the fall of 2013. One of Larios’ special courses is called CoreAlign. “It’s already the new generation (of Pilates); most people’s workouts used to be lying down,” said Larios of the new concept which incorporates the healing element of Pilates with cardio sculpting and strength training. Utilizing a small, versatile wooden piece of equipment, members can stimulate their core stability muscles to improve posture, gait and balance. The studio also helps in cross-training for other sports such as tennis and golf, teaching athletes and hobbyists how to work from the core instead of putting too much strain on arms and legs. It’s now become more than just a method of rehabilitation, but a way of life. Visit tatianaspilates.com to learn more.
The Gym Next Door 901-B Linden Ave.
Sixth-generation Carpinterian Cyndi Macias saw a need in the community that had to be filled. “The Baby Boomer generation—we have two retiring for every one in the work force,” explained Macias who has operated The Gym Next Door for nearly five years. The majority of her clientele is over the age of 65. Local seniors can participate in the Silver Sneakers and Silver Fit classes that are offered, taking advantage of coverage through Medicare Supplemental Insurance. But Macias also offers other challenging classes geared toward younger generations such as Insanity P90X, a high intensity interval training using resistance as a type of cardio workout. With workouts geared to various ages, The Gym Next Door, like the Macias family, looks to be here for the long run. Visit thegymnextdoor.com to learn more.
Sisters Connie (Angulo) Fourqurean and Teresa (Angulo) Till have transformed their passion into a profession. “It’s our lifestyle now,” said Fourqurean who purchased the Jazzercise franchise last January with Till. Classes are held in the Veterans Memorial Building at 941 Walnut Ave. Having taken up exercise as teenagers, the siblings still enjoy staying fit through a variety of movements, many of which incorporate dance. “If you love to dance, this (exercise) is it for you,” said Till, who has been teaching the course for over nine years. “We love it; we’ve seen a growth in the business since we took over. A lot of people stay and really love it,” added Fourqurean, a Jazzercise instructor for 19 years. Started in 1969 by Judy Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise uses choreographed routines, incorporating kickboxing, Pilates and yoga for an intense cardio workout that also includes a cool down session. “You have kind of a warming routine, and you gradually build your heart rate up,” explained Fourqurean. The sisters look forward to many more years of bringing Jazzercise to Carpinteria. Visit Jazzercise.com to learn more.