It's always nice to do something with a friend.

From Feb 14th - 17th we'll be doing our Bring-A-Friend-Free week.

How does it work?
Simple! ..sign up for a class and add your friend too. We'll comp the class for your friend.

* Please remember hold a spot in class.
** One friend per week only.

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I love the idea of bringing a friend to workout. So for the month of February you can do just that!

February is 'Bring A Friend FREE' month at Core Essentials and I thought I would explain this a little better for everyone.

So here it is: You can bring the same friend once this month, but if you happen to be here 3-4 times per week, you can bring a different friend each time you come- how fun!

My husband thought I should send out something for Valentine's Day...

UPDATE: [Saturday January 23rd] We managed to raise $550 from our 'Zumba for Haiti' fundsraiser on Wednesday with some more donations expected to come in this weekend.

Again - a huge thank you to the 30 ladies that showed up for the Zumba for Haiti class at the Super 8 Motel in Dartmouth, who kindly donated the space.

The first week of January has been a busy week at Core, new classes started and we've been able to meet a lot of new people in the community.

The RealRyder schedule got underway and as we knew it would be, people are loving the experience. We have an amazing group of instructors who all bring a little something different to each of their classes.

In today's Metro Paper they had an article that talked about the top fitness trends in 2010. I was really excited to see of course kettlebells be mentioned there, just how effective their workouts and the total body toning effects they have.

Core Essentials also has a quite a few of the other top trends.

1. 30 minute classes, where fitness can be done over a lunch hour and you are back at your desk within the hour. Short efficient and effective workouts.

2.Zumba-dance, dance, dance

After the huge success of our first Zumba Dance party class we have booked two Zumba classes at Core Essentials.

We'll have Martha Paynter teaching these classes;
- Monday 7:15pm - 8:15pm
- Sunday 11am - 12am.

Drop in rates are $15 per session or save money and buy our Zumba Dance Card!
- 10 visits for $120 + HST
- 20 visits for $200 + HST
- Pay with Credit Card, Debit Card or Cash
- Class sizes are limited to 20

Another great week at Core and we are topping it off with the Zumba Dance Party with guest instructors from Sydney. They've added a little twist to their Zumba style of classes. I cannot wait to rumba, zumba, merengue and more on Saturday morning and afternoon.

There's still lots of space in the 1 p.m. session if you want to pop by and get your weekend going in style.

I know that December is a really busy month for everyone, shopping, travel, holiday functions, great food, family…

Keeping fit during this hectic time of year when food and festivities are abundant can be difficult- we don’t always make the best choices and really we should try and enjoy ourselves.

I decided that from December 10th -29th we would offer drop in classes (pay as you go) when our workshops have ended. There’s no weekly commitment but you’ll be able to get in some much needed exercise and keep healthy during the holidays.

On November 28, Zumba Sydney will be coming to teach classes at Core Essentials in our new location at 50 Queen Street.

Throughout our grand opening month we will be offering classes and special events.

On November 28, Zumba Sydney will be coming to teach classes at Core Essentials in our new location at 50 Queen Street.

The girls teach this class like no other Zumba class out there. They are on fire and energized and bring such a fun vibe to this dance insprired fitness class set to international tunes.

I am looking forward to the class, I haven't done Zumba since I was in Ottawa two years ago. I cannot wait to party with the girls!