FITPRO holds ‘HipHop’ Masterclass – The Gym Team wears ‘Pink’ in Zumba class

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17: The Fitness Professionals and Body Builders Committee of Kuwait (FITPRO) held on Friday the first “HipHop” masterclass in Kuwait at the Failaka Hall of the Radisson Blu Hotel The two-hour cass was spearheaded by choreographer, dancer and certified fitness instructor Adrian Tiomico of Oxygen Gym. A number of fitness instructors and dance enthusiasts attended the event.

FITPRO President Noel Galicia in his opening remarks cited that the master class stemmed from the popular demand of the instructors from various gyms, hence, FITPRO organised it for them.

“The two-hour class intends to provide information on the dance and further appreciate its form and executions. With a full house attendance today, it encourages us to organize further different special classes such as this to continue further the education for our instructors and clients to benefit from us,” pointed out Galicia.

The participants commended Tiomico for his systematic approach to breaking down routines during the class.

“His knowledge as fitness instructor definitely helped in bringing out the skills in everyone. He breaks down routines orderly and step by step this gives the opportunity even for a non dancer to pick up routines and further enjoy the full choreography. We hope that FITPRO brings him back for another set of master class, so I can invite my other friends who missed this chance,” stated Shireen Davies.

Tiomico has taken active participation with G-Force, Maneuvers, and Philippine All Stars and is a member of the Association of Fitness Professionals of the Philippines (AFPP). He is a also a certified Spinning, TRX and Personal Training.

Two groups of instructors also showcased their talents during the event namely Blance Bravo of Holiday Inn, Janicla Capili of Pilates and More and Sam Malit a personal Trainer performed a dance routine combining Latin grooves and hip hop moves. Instructors from Oxygen Aeron Pilola, Adrian Tiomico, Jonathan Lobo and Jeremiah James Masangcay also gave a dance routine sample.

Galicia also announced that another master class will be held in November as thanked The Gym Team for its support to the project, The Radisson Blu Hotel and La Cocinera for the snacks and certificates for the participants.

Meanwhile, members of The Gym Team held its Friday Zumba class at the Radisson Blu Hotel with Pink as its colour theme for the week in commemoration of breast cancer awareness month. Three instructors and mentors took center stage and led the class to an hour and half class of fun workout and dance routines.

ZIN and fitness certified Janice Capili kicked off the workout with a progression of mid tempo to fast music paired with fusion of contemporary and traditional Latin music. Zin and certified fitness personal trainer Sam Malit delivered a half hour combination of Zumba routines and one of kind Masala Banghra cardio workout to the delight of the crowd. ZIN and certified personal trainer Blanche Bravo showcased her series of Zumba moves cut in half with successive drum beats to the tune of Arabic rhythms.

By Michelle Fe Santiago

Arab Times Staff

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