IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8-16-05 CONTACT: EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

SILVER CITY--Cardio Kickboxing will be offered through the Western New Mexico University Extended University office beginning in September. Cardio Kickboxing is an intense cardiovascular and strength conditioning class incorporating non-contact boxing and karate techniques using jabs, kicks, and punches and focusing on improving core strength and to reshape your body.

Instructor Aurelia Ford-Carey comes to New Mexico from the Cleveland, Ohio area with over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry as a group exercise instructor. She is certified through the National Exercise Trainer's Association (NETA) for both Group Exercise and Personal Training as well as her current CPR certification. In Ohio, Aurelia taught at six health club facilities ranging from 5,000 to over 10,000 membership base. She taught classes that included Bootcamp, Kickboxing, Interval, Circuit, High and Low Impact Aerobics, Spinning, Yoga, Aqua, Pilates, Stability Ball, Strength Training, Power Pump as well as One-On-One Personal Training.

Classes will be offered on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. beginning September 12 through December 7. Cost is $45 per month or $146 for the 13 weeks. To sign up for classes, register at the Extended University office located in Bowden Hall Room 234 or call 538-6149. Students should wear comfortable clothes, supportive shoes, and bring a mat and water bottle.

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