Hi-Lo Recharge with Kristin Dowell

A very fast-paced blend of cardio dance and athletic combos, followed by core-focused toning. No slow repetitions or wasted downtime; this program keeps your body — and brain — relentlessly challenged. It's taught add-on style.

Kristin demos a base move, then quickly layers in a non-stop series of more advanced combinations (e.g. "chassé, mambo, pivot", "arabesque-knee", "step touch"...). You'll usually learn three patterns, then put them all together and "take it from the top." Most sequences include optional directional changes and level modifications (plus some balance exercises). The toning section is a straight-forward set of core routines like planks, crunches and torso lifts.

Kristin’s debut workout brings new and exciting energy to the style of aerobics that started the group fitness industry. Hi/Lo Recharge is a little bit dance, a little bit boot camp, and a lot of hard work! It appeals to the advanced exerciser who likes choreographed combinations with various levels of complexity and impact. It’s a juxtaposition of old-school classics such as hamstrings and grapevines, dance staples such as chases, and mambos, and athletic moves such as football squats, and climbing planks. Unique to this workout are the unexpected “balance challenges” incorporated in to the combos to keep your muscles guessing and the sweat pouring! An activity recovery segment tones the legs and trains your balance while bringing down the heart rate. Follow that up the a core segment and a thorough stretch to feel refreshed, restored, and revitalized!

Kristin hold certifications from ACE and AFAA. She is a Star 3 Spinning Instructor, ViPR Trainer, TRX Instructor, and holds a certificate in perinatal fitness. She also teaches Les Mills and Silver Sneakers programs, as well as various dance classes. While her passion lies with choreography, her company – Program Fit, Inc – has found its greatest success facilitating outdoor fitness boot camps since 2000.