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Contributed by: Jill Price on 10/28/2009

Physical Education Teacher Loses Weight "Ditching the Workout"
Chris 'Coach" Harrigan Loses Over 100 lbs Dancing with
CityFit Outdoor Fitness Camp's ZUMBA® Program

October 28, 2009 - Vero Beach, FL = Chris "Coach" Harrigan, Physical Education Teacher at J.A. Thompson Magnet School, has achieved a goal he never imagined he would be able to achieve by dancing and he's not afraid to admit it. Known throughout Indian River County as "Coach', Chris Harrigan has lost over 100 pounds in two years by simply dancing and changing his eating habits. With not enough time on his hands to frequent a gym, life weights and do cardio, Chris was looking for something that would compliment his nutrition program, when introduced to Zumba® by Jill Price, founder of CityFit Outdoor Fitness Camp, the weight began to melt off.

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Their goal is simple: They want people to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class! Not only was Chris hooked on Zumba® and ditching the workout, but he became a certified Zumba® instructor!

"I was fledgling along with different types of cardio courses such as kick boxing and step, and was enjoying it and these too were effective," said Chris "Coach" Harrigan. "I was just not as excited as the concept of a totally new style of music, which covers the fitness components we all need, with the idea of fun, and the 'exercise in disguise' model. The idea of listening to the music... FEEL THE MUSIC, is what really put in touch with the steps with ease and enjoyment. I have over the past two years lost over 100lbs. I worked closely with a nutritionist and introduced this overall body composition workout Zumba® and the weight just melted off!"

"CityFit is using Zumba® dance for more than just fitness - Price has organized a monthly fundraiser using Zumba® as the backdrop and as a way to raise money for The Education Foundation of IRC, Inc. "The program is nothing like I've ever seen before. Not only is it a great way to burn calories, also fun for the entire family and contributes to education."

CityFit holds its' monthly ZUMBA Party in the Park fundraiser to benefit The Education Foundation of IRC, Inc. every 1st Friday of the month from 6:00- 7:30 PM. Taking place at Riverside Park in Vero Beach, the cost to ditch the workout is only $7.00 per person or $12.00 for a couple with portions of the proceeds going directly to The Education Foundation of IRC. CityFit has already raised $1050 from its Zumba® efforts and will continue to assist The Education Foundation in meeting its funding needs through 2010.

CityFit can be reached at cityfitflorida@gmail.com or (772) 713-7938.

About CityFitFlorida:
Founded in 2008, CityFit, LLC is a fitness organization dedicated to helping people achieve their wellness goals and to making a genuine contribution to community health. Jill Price is a mother of three and has been working in the health and wellness industry for over twenty years. Jill began her career in fitness and nutrition while living in Pacific Beach, California back in 1981. Ten years ago, while the Worksite Wellness industry was beginning to take shape, Jill had already begun to work with companies across the U.S. to assist them in reducing health care costs by getting their employees fit and healthy. Two years ago, Jill developed a tele-weight loss and detoxification program, METABOCleanse that has swept the globe. Jill's programs extend to Canada and Taiwan. Jill is a speaker for the American Heart Association, American Lung Association. She is a Certified Weight Loss Counselor and a Certified Wellness Coach. She also holds her certifications in personal and group fitness training through AFAA.

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