Submitted by Diana Yu, Zumba Gold instructor
Did you know that there is a dance studio inside Capital Mall? b.Fit-b.Fab studios opened its doors in September 2015 and the place is hopping. The idea to open a studio in the mall involved creative thinking, opportunity and a desire to share a passion for fitness. Owner Lisa Bluhm, a local fitness instructor, is certified to teach 10 different programs including: MixxedFit®, Zumba®, Body Pump, Aqua Zumba®, Body Jam, Fierce Funk, Pilates and more.
Lisa has done many things aside from being a fitness instructor. She is a wife of 27 years, mother of two, business owner of Simply Swank, a published author, winner of Mrs. Washington America 2011, and the counter manager of Bare Minerals at Olympia Macy’s. Adding a fitness studio owner to the list was not such a big stretch.
How does this all work? There are many different classes and styles of fitness programs that share the studio space. The atmosphere is swanky and “clubby.” With the lights turned down low, a strobe light rotates, reflecting off the chandelier. The curtains are drawn and you could pretend to be inside a local dance club or at a party. You pay only for the classes you attend and online registration and check in make it very convenient. Cost is $5-7 per class and the first class is free.
Current dance offerings include Mixxed fit® many times during the week, a low impact
Zumba Gold® on Thursday morning, regular Zumba® fitness on Tuesday evening, and U Jam on Wednesday evening. Different classes offer a variety of options to fit your fitness level. Pilates, yoga, body sculp cross training are other fitness programs offered. Even mommies and babies are getting in on the fun with Stroller Striders. If your favorite classes are not currently offered, ask and perhaps we can find an instructor willing to try teaching their classes at the studio.
MixxedFit® is an explosive style of cardio dance with bootcamp style toning.
Zumba® is Latin inspired dance fitness program, an exercise class disguised as a party. Zumba Gold® is a modified version for folks who want a lower impact.
U Jam® is athletic cardio funky dance fitness with world beats and urban flavor.
This is a fitness studio focused only on group fitness classes at affordable prices with a boutique club type atmosphere. The studio is located at Capital Mall, in the concourse between Macy’s and the cinema, diagonally across from Old Navy. No need for monthly gym memberships.
Visit www.bFitbFab.net to learn more and sign up for your first class.
