Event in Full Swing with Fitness Author

Toms River, NJ, February 03, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The pull-up with their body shaped like the letter L is just one of the swing exercises performed by the participants at the seminar given by author Karen Goeller on Thursday, 1/31/08.

Karen Goeller, author of the Swing Fitness books, offered a swing workout to a group of people attending the PhillyFit Retreat hosted by PhillyFit Magazine. This health and fitness retreat was for those in need of time to rejuvenate and get back into a fitness program. The participants spent their time in yoga classes, getting massages, and in Karen Goeller's Swing Workout.

This group ranged form stay at home moms who had not exercised in a very long time to those already in top shape including a bodybuilder, a tri-athlete, and a martial artist. Although the participants came from various backgrounds and were at various fitness levels, the swing workout was appropriate for all. That is because each exercise can be modified for those new to the workout scene and those who are already in great shape.

For example, the pull up can be modified to be performed above the swing or beneath the swing in a modified position. The person performing the modified pull up stands at a 45 degree angle holding the swing as they pull their chest toward the swing. With the modified pull up the person is only pulling a portion of their weight. That is very different from the more challenging pull-up where the person is pulling all of their weight. The modified pull-up is shown here.

This event was a hit. All of the participants had positive feedback, but the most common was, "Great workout!" When asked about the event Karen Goeller stated, "I was nervous before we started because this was the first group I have worked with in a long time. A group class is so much different from an individual training session. Once the workout was in full swing everyone seemed to be very pleased as they moved through each exercise." Since this group included so many fitness professionals the ideas continued to flow and the enthusiasm remained throughout the class. The people with exercise backgrounds helped those just starting to exercise and this helped keep things moving.

As Karen Goeller introduced each exercise the participants began to move with precision. Goeller reminded them to hold the chains securely and make sure they were comfortable before they started to move. There were leg exercises, chest exercises, core, and many additional exercises. As seen here, Karen Goeller has asked the participants to perform core exercises such as flutter kicks and knee lifts. The participants listened and then followed through, completing each exercise with success. This class lasted approximately one hour, but many workouts can be as short as 15 minutes. The benefits of this from of training are not only that the participant can gain strength or lose weight, but they can exercise outdoors, in their own yard or the local playground. There is no need to purchase fitness equipment and those with children can exercise while their child plays in the same general area. They predict this training will become more popular as the warm weather arrives because it is so unique, enjoyable, and very convenient for so many adults.

The authors, Karen Goeller and Brian Dowd, will be attending other events to teach those interested in their swing exercise methods. They will also be available to sign books and give personal training sessions.

For more information please visit www.SwingWorkouts.com or call 888-496-8749.

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