Local Fitness Instructor Eileen Arsenault believes that exercise workouts should be both fun and inspiring so every few months she and her classes decide on a charity to support. They come up with a theme and dedicate an exercise session to helping their cause. On February 18th, the Treasure Island Jazzercise class participated in “Fairies for the Future” by donning fairy wings and ballet tutus for a dance-centered workout to support their second annual fundraiser for Ready for Life, a non-profit organization that supports children transitioning out of the foster care system. The sixty-minute exercise session raised over $870.00 through donations and a raffle. The group presented the funds to Kathy Mize-Plummer, a mentor with Ready for Life’s organization, who joined the group to explain the charity’s mission.
In addition to periodic fund raisers, Eileen’s exercise groups are known for combining their workouts with celebrations and the formation of friendships. Believing that participating in regular workouts is life-changing and essential in maintaining a happy and positive life outlook, she strives to make fitness both fun and attainable. Eileen, a certified Jazzercise and Sport Yoga instructor, leads a variety of different types of exercise classes which encompass all levels of ability at three locations, Redington Shores Town Hall, Treasure Island City Hall, and Clearwater Sun Watch on Island Estates. The classes include simple yoga for beginning and moderate exercisers, regular Jazzercise dance mix sessions for moderate to heavier workouts, and Jazzercise Strength60 for fat burning with muscle toning. All classes are moderately priced. For more information and to obtain the full class schedule email Eileen at eileen.fitnesssimple@gmail.com or contact her by phone at 727-481-3995.
For more information on Ready for Life, go to www.readyforlifepinellas.org.