Four times a week at Millbrook Community Hall in Pikesville, the overhead lights are dimmed, the disco lights go on, the music starts and Dancematic Fitness gets the party started. Created by Patrick Parker, who leads each class from a stage at the end of the room so participants can easily see him, this is an hourlong workout that participants say is fun and addictive. And, they add, they're getting results.
How it got started: Parker, a personal trainer and fitness expert, brainstormed with his life coach on a way to motivate people to exercise. He wanted people to feel that working out was a party. He put together a musical program that combines R&B, reggae, Latin and hip-hop, and leads the class in a highly aerobic routine.
A typical class: Parker starts with about five minutes of stretching, then goes right into the cardio. Moves are easy to follow, and no dance experience is required. There are no routines to memorize, and every class is different. Class size ranges from 20 to about 50 people, and class members range from kids to seniors. On Mondays and Wednesdays, a 30-minute ab exercise class follows the cardio.
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