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Rapid Fitness To Offer ZumbAtomic® For Children Ages 5-12 At Its Glenwood LocationRaleigh Fitness Center Launches New Class For Children That Incorporates A Variety Of Movements, Dances And Games
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), powered by Triumph Group Management, has announced that the gym is offering ZumbAtomic®, a fun and healthy program designed for kids using the Zumba® concept, and incorporating a variety of movements, dances and games. The class also embeds social skills, discipline, respect and leadership skills in a fun but structured way. No previous experience is needed to participate in the class.
The ZumbaAtomic® classes begin Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 4:30 p.m. and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. at the Glenwood Avenue location at 7101 Glenwood Ave. Classes are open to all children and special discounts are available for parents who join Rapid Fitness with a kid's Zumba membership.
One out of every five American children is overweight, primarily due to inactivity and poor nutritional choices, and will face increasing health problems related to this as he or she matures. ZumbAtomic® is aimed to counteract these problems with a kid-friendly workout that is as much about fun as it is about fitness. Children will learn fitness dances, play fun motivational games, and learn new rhythms and styles of music and culture. All classes are taught to cultivate individuality and creativity, team work, pride, confidence, and responsibility.
It is recommended that children take part in structured exercise throughout the week. ZumbAtomic® classes are a great way to keep kids active and entertained. By taking part in structured exercise classes, children will be on their way to living a healthy life and are less likely to suffer from obesity and other health-related issues as an adult. Exercise is important for children's growth and development, not only for their body but also their minds. ZumbAtomic® helps to develop confidence, coordination, stamina, balance, discipline, memory and creativity.
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"Rapid Fitness is committed to helping reduce childhood obesity, which has become a significant dilemma in our country," said Michael Rattenni, owner of Rapid Fitness. "Our ZumbAtomic® classes will help kids stay active and participate in a program that is a lot of fun yet good for their physical well-being. The kids will be able to make new friends, gain confidence and improve their motor skills and coordination dramatically." -
Rapid Fitness Becomes First Gym In North Carolina To Host P90X® ProgramRaleigh Fitness Center Receives P90X® Certification At Glenwood Avenue Location
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), Raleigh's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that the gym has become the first fitness center in North Carolina to receive P90X® certification and will offer a P90X® training program at its 7101 Glenwood Ave. location beginning in January. P90X® is a complete 90-day fitness system designed to get participants in the best shape of their lives. Created by trainer Tony Horton, the program includes 12 intense workouts that use resistance and body-weight training, cardio, plyometrics, abdominal work, martial arts and yoga, along with a nutrition plan, fitness guide and workout calendar.
The P90X® program will be held at Rapid Fitness' Glenwood Avenue location and consist of five trainers leading the class. To introduce this popular program, Rapid Fitness is offering a one-month pilot with free classes to current members. A sign-up sheet is available at the front desk through the month of January to reserve a spot for the class, which will be held Monday through Wednesday at 6 p.m. each week. After one month, the program will be offered as an additional fee for Rapid Fitness members, and classes will expand to a Monday-through-Friday schedule.
Rapid Fitness trainers Matt Wellersdick, Jeff Piercy, Ayisham Guenes-Boyer, Lee White and Melissa Rouse all participated in a P90X® training work shop in November and received certification to teach the program.
The classes will consist of the following exercises in their correct order:
1) Chest & Back
2) Plyometrics
3) Shoulders & Arms
4) Yoga X
5) Legs & Back
6) Kenpo X
7) X Stretch
8) Core Synergistics
9) Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
10) Back & Biceps
11) Cardio X
12) Ab Ripper X
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"We are very excited to become P90X® certified and to be the first in North Carolina to offer this outstanding program to our members," said Michael Rattenni, Rapid Fitness owner. "Being able to enroll in the program at a gym will help participants stay motivated with guidance from our trainers rather than trying to finish the program haphazardly using DVDs at home. Our members who take advantage of the classes will see great results and will improve their health." -
Rapid Fitness Hosting Four-Week Boot Camp Program At Its North Ridge LocationRaleigh Fitness Center Offering Personal Training Program To Members And Non-Members Beginning Nov. 27
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), Raleigh's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that the gym will host "Rapid Fitness Boot Camp," a four-week training program designed to optimize fitness results, at its North Ridge location at 6150 Falls of Neuse Road. The program runs from Tuesday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 20, and both members and non-members can take part. Boot Camp participants will receive two personal training sessions, three hot yoga sessions and one nutritional consultation per week.
For more information, visit http://rapidfitness.com/bootcamp or call the Rapid Fitness North Ridge location at (919) 790-2400.
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"Boot Camp is an outstanding program that helps participants push their boundaries when exercising," said Michael Rattenni, Rapid Fitness owner. "Those who finish the program will have more energy, feel stronger, and lose inches all over. The program is challenging, but it is great for motivating fitness enthusiasts to achieve their personal goals." -
Rapid Fitness Offering Discount For New Members Who Sign Up During Thanksgiving And Black FridayRaleigh Fitness Center Offering Exclusive Special Of $29 Down Payment, With No Additional Payments Until March At All Locations
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), Raleigh's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that the gym is offering an exclusive Black Friday discount at all three of its locations for new members who sign up between Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Friday, Nov. 23. New members who sign up during the Thanksgiving holiday period will pay a $29 down payment and make no additional payments until March.
New members who join Rapid Fitness will receive one free personal training session, one free hot yoga class (http://www.rapidfitness.com/raleigh-hot-yoga-north-carolina.php), one free boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) class (http://www.rapidfitness.com/raleigh-mixed-martial-arts-homepage-north-carolina-gym.php), one free cross training class and many more amenities. Additionally, members can take advantage of free Les Millsâ„¢ group fitness classes and participate in a referral program where members can receive up to three months of free membership.
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"The Black Friday special is a great opportunity to start getting back into shape with a membership at any Rapid Fitness locations," said Michael Rattenni, Rapid Fitness owner. "The discount makes joining the gym very affordable, and it basically allows for three months of free membership that is hard to beat." -
Rapid Fitness relocates to a new space in RaleighDecember 9, 2011
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COMPILED BY MARY CORNATZER, DAVID BRACKEN AND AMY RUE
Rapid Fitness has found a new home, and perhaps fittingly it's just down the street from Krispy Kreme.
The gym, which lost its downtown Raleigh location earlier this year when the building it was renting on North Street was sold, is moving to 800 N. Person St. in Raleigh. That's the space once occupied by Super Dollar. Renovations have started and so have presales.
Owner Mike Rattenni said about 500 people have signed up since the gym started selling memberships on Dec. 1. He hopes to open the gym between Feb. 15 and March 15. Among the features: personal training, group fitness, boot camp and a smoothie bar.
It will be the third Rapid Fitness in Raleigh; the others are on Glenwood Avenue near Crabtree Valley Mall and Falls of Neuse Road. A fourth is in the works for Morrisville, near the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
The new location is just down the street from the O2 Fitness in Seaboard Station, but Rattenni said there were enough people to go around.
Rattenni's original plan had been to move into the spot that once housed the Buckhead Saloon on Morgan Street, but complications arose and he walked away from the deal and into the open arms of James Goodnight, the son Jim Goodnight, the founder of the Cary software firm SAS. James Goodnight bought the Person Street property early last year through Patterson Holding LLC for $1.225 million. Rattenni said Goodnight wanted a gym for the spot, something that would fit in with the revitalization efforts under way on Person Street, and gave him a "phenomenal deal" on the rent.
Rattenni said he was working with community groups and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance on his plans for the gym and that Person Street Partnership was designing the front of the gym so it matched the surrounding area.
He expects the gym to bring 2,000 "potential retail clients" to the area each month. With that in mind, he's also considering turning the space last occupied by Rosie's Plate (a gluten-free takeout restaurant) into a bakery. "It's something my wife wants to do," he says. - Rapid Fitness Hosts Grand Opening Events for New Downtown LocationApril 23, 2010
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Fitness lovers and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)/boxing enthusiasts alike will not want to miss the Rapid Fitness grand opening celebration of its new downtown Raleigh location on Saturday, May 8. The "All Day Extravaganza" is a three-part event, beginning at the new Rapid Fitness location -- 509 West North Street. Guests can get training tips, enjoy music and participate in give-aways and raffles from over 25 area vendors. This is also the perfect opportunity to join the Rapid family of gyms at a reduced rate from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
These festivities are the lead up to Rapid Fitness' MMA/boxing event featuring Paul Marinaccio, a World Boxing Federation All America's Heavyweight Champion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, and fights will continue until 11:00 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
Guests can then continue on to an after-party at The Bassment and Pourch Bar, located at 407 Glenwood Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Each of Raleigh's three Rapid Fitness locations—Glenwood, North Raleigh and Downtown Raleigh—have undergone more than $2,000,000 in recent renovations and upgrades to offer state of the art cardio and weight training facilities. Rapid Fitness owner Michael Rattenni aims to create a fitness space that caters to all people and offers a luxury gym experience at an affordable price.
"We're excited to bring Rapid Fitness to downtown Raleigh," said Rattenni. "Our gym's cutting-edge facilities, welcoming atmosphere and value cannot be matched. We hope everyone will come out and celebrate with us on May 8."
The Rapid Fitness Downtown location is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary valet service is available from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m, Monday through Thursday. It is the only gym in Raleigh with full MMA/boxing facilities and also boasts the city's largest free weight floor and indoor cycling center. In addition, members can enjoy Rapid Fitness's yoga/pilates center, aerobics classes, spinning classes, kid aerobics center, chiropractic center, kids' club, business wi-fi lounge, sauna, deluxe locker rooms and smoothie café.
QUICK GUIDE of the grand opening All Day Extravaganza at Rapid Fitness:
Saturday, May 8, 2010
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
509 W. North Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Momma Said Knock You Out! Fight
Raleigh Convention Center
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The Bassment and Pourch Bar After Party
11:00 pm – 2:00 am
407 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603
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