West Loop Fitcamp

Free preview week of classes begin Tuesday, May 10 at Mary Bartelme Park

CHICAGO (April 11, 2011) – Fitness Training by Stephanie Turner announced today the launch of its West Loop FitCamp in the West Loop neighborhood’s Mary Bartelme Park, located at Peoria and Adams streets.

West Loop FitCamp will hold fitness classes, which will feature a full body workout with a mix of cardio and resistance training, and take full advantage of Mary Bartelme Park. In addition, yoga classes will be held on Saturday mornings. A complete schedule is attached.

“I’m excited to bring outdoor fitness and yoga classes to my West Loop neighbors,” said Stephanie Turner, founder, Fitness Training by Stephanie Turner. “After a long, snowy winter, it will be fun to add a little variety to people’s workouts and take advantage of the West Loop’s beautiful new Mary Bartelme Park.”

West Loop FitCamp will host a free preview week of classes beginning Tuesday, May 10 at Mary Bartelme Park. The complimentary hour-long fitness classes will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. A complimentary 60-minute yoga class will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Sign-up for FitCamp: www.trainingbysteph.com or call Fitness Training by Stephanie Turner to reserve a spot at 312.523.3131. Fitness packages are $12 per class and drop-in participants are welcome at $15 per class.

FitCamp Schedule

FitCamp classes will be offered in 6 week sessions beginning as follows:

Session I: May 17

Session II: June 28

Session III: August 9

Session IV: September 19

Fitness sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Yoga classes will be held Saturdays at 10 a.m. and are BYOM (Bring your own mat!)

Each class is one hour long, rain or shine.

West Loop FitCamp will host a free preview week of classes beginning Tuesday, May 10 at Mary Bartelme Park. The complimentary hour-long fitness classes will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. A complimentary 60-minute yoga class will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Cost: $12/class for fitness package (fitness or yoga combination)

$15/class for drop in

Sign-up: www.trainingbysteph.com or call Fitness Training by Stephanie Turner at 312.523.3131 to reserve a spot.

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