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[/caption] Functional Fitness 204 will be offering its first on-ramp sessions at the new St. James location starting June 29, 2011. An on-ramp program is used by various Functional Fitness gyms around the world as a way to integrate new people into the program. Unlike a traditional gym, we don’t just sign you up, hand you a towel and cut you loose among the machines. You are the machine, and we want you to know how to use it properly and safely. In our program, you will learn exactly what Functional Fitness is and why it works. We’ll teach you how to perform all the movements you’ll need to get the results you want in the gym. Don’t worry if you don’t know what a kettlebell is or how to do a barbell snatch. We’ll show you! Some of the movements you will learn include several variations of the squat, as well as the press and the jerk, the deadlift, the clean and the snatch, the kipping pull-up, the kettlebell swing and much more. We’ll make sure you know what you’re doing and can perform all the movements safely and effectively. We believe mechanics and consistency come first. During on-ramp sessions, we’ll also slowly ease you into the intensity of Functional Fitness workouts to make sure you’re working at a challenging but appropriate level. You’ll work hard, but you will work at your level. You absolutely do not need to “train” to come to these classes. Whatever level you are at is fine, and if you are feeling intimidated, put your mind at ease: we will make you right at home! Finally, on-ramp classes are a great way to meet other people who are learning the same things as you. Regular on-ramp sessions are $150, but we’re offering our very first one at $100 (plus GST) for six sessions. You can come to either the morning or the evening session, but you need to be at all six. If you would like to continue the program at that point, you can purchase a monthly membership. Here’s the schedule:

Session 1: June 29, 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m

Session 2: July 5, 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Session 3: July 7, 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Session 4: July 11, 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Session 5: July 13, 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Session 6: July 15, 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

For more information, or to start the registration process, e-mail Mike@Functional Fitness204.com or call 471-6502. See you in the Bomb Shelter!