ANGELA: Zumba, Clubbercise, Clubbercise: Combat + Tone
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“I had just discovered Zumba when I moved to Newcastle in 2014, thankfully my then Zumba instructor knew Katie covered the area I was moving to and put us in touch! I attended my first Zumba class with Katie within a week of moving, that was 10 years ago and I now go to 3 classes a week!
Although I was already pretty fit from doing Zumba regularly, Katie’s unique classes have really helped tone up my physique. Most importantly, my self confidence has sky rocketed and I have gone from being the shy one at the back to enjoying being in the front row!
I’ve made a wonderful group of friends and Katie goes way above and beyond the role of Instructor, organising regular nights out, Christmas parties, dance themed workshops, and even a clothing range. Fitmixx is such a huge part of my life, Katie has created an entire community and I’m so glad to be part of it!”
HAYLEY & STEPH: Clubbercise
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“We looked Clubbercise up online initially and have now been coming for about 5 months. We love the tunes from the clubbing days. Every time a song comes on we just look at each other and say “YEAAAH!!” because we absolutely love all the songs!!
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We are sweating and smiling every time we come along to class.
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No one judges you if you get the steps wrong…it’s just loads of fun!
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The instructor Katie is so lovely and upbeat which makes you put more into it.”
AVRIL: Zumba Gold & Strictly Dance
"I've attended Katie's classes for a number of years and I love them. Strictly is great fun, a chance to air your inner diva. Katie always teaches us the professional techniques of ballroom, and we can pretend we are on the Strictly dancefloor! Zumba Gold is a good, fast workout to great music and it would be impossible to NOT smile while you're doing it.
I've done other exercise classes but Katie's are the best. She is very professional, very rarely cancels a class, always starts and finishes on time.
As well as the classes, Katie gets us involved socially with fun party themes and outings where we all get to know each other better, making the classes friendly and welcoming.
Queen of Zumba, long may she reign!"
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LYNN (Zumba and Clubbercise)
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Although quite fit I was never a lover of cardio exercise, as I found it extremely boring. That is until I was taken along to a Zumba class by some friends and instantly fell in love with not only the music and dance moves but also the infectious personality and energy of our instructor Katie who seems to totally sum up what Zumba is all about.
This isn’t your usual, boring, aerobic workout. The music is fantastic and even when you feel exhausted you still manage to do more because it is just so infectious and fun. I also attend Clubbercise which is also so much fun.
The social events Katie runs are a huge bonus. People don't just come along, do the class and then leave, not giving it another thought until the next class. We come along, get welcomed into a fantastic community, make lifelong friendships and have great fun doing so.
EMMA: Zumba, Zumba Gold, Strictly Dance, Clubbercise and Clubbercise: Combat + Tone
"I love the confidence I have gained since starting Katie's classes over 10 years ago. I used to hide at the back of the room, worrying that I looked stupid being the biggest one there. But now, although I'm still one of the bigger ladies there, I'm a 'front row diva' and I love to show off my moves to everyone.
I have made so many great friends at classes, Katie being one of them! The hardest part is coming to your first class but once you're there you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner!"
SUE & KRISTINA: Clubbercise and Clubbercise: Combat + Tone
Sue & Kristina are one of the fabulous mother and daughter teams that attend FitMixx classes...
“We love club music and also love dancing and moving to music for exercise. It’s really lively and Katie the instructor is so full of energy. You don’t feel like you’re doing an actual workout because you’re dancing and enjoying yourself!
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I (Sue) have started to feel more toned up already and someone I hadn’t seen in a while had totally noticed this too! We feel like we have more energy when we leave as we have been coming consistently.
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Clubbercise is a great aerobic workout whereas Combat and tone is more about toning and strengthening, the two classes really complement each other!
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You’ll not regret coming along. The atmosphere is amazing, everyone is really friendly and it’s great value for money.”
JUDY : Zumba Gold
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“For the last 12 years I have been part of Katie’s Zumba Gold and Strictly Dance classes. I love the feel good factor that the classes give me. There are so many benefits to be gained - keeping fit, meeting different people as well as the laughs and the fabulous music the combination of all these things lead to a great sense of well being.
Katie is so enthusiastic about all her classes it shines through and because of her dance background her choreography is spot on. She changes her routines on a regular basis so I never get bored although sometimes we do ask her to bring back a particular favourite!
My daughter and I attend Strictly together and both absolutely love the Latin routines and it’s really good to learn the ‘proper’ steps. I always come home buzzing.
To anyone who has never danced but always wanted to and loves music I would recommend Katie’s classes. Zumba Gold is great for me as a slightly older lady as it is lower impact.
We are a friendly bunch so if you come alone you will be made to feel welcome. On top of her weekly classes Katie organises specially themed events and social outings.”
Vanessa: Strictly Dance, Zumba and Clubbercise: Combat + Tone
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"I have attended Katie's classes for 11 years now and I can't imagine life without Zumba or Strictly Dance. Every class has fitness, fun, infectious music and a huge feel good factor. Katie's dance background means her routines are perfectly choreographed and full of variety - the time flies by. 'Strictly Dance' is a particular highlight of my week. It's a great workout based on Ballroom and Latin dance steps but without the need for a partner. Having done some dancing as a child, this class has re-kindled my love of dance and I have thoroughly enjoyed learning the steps and techniques from Katie. I always leave feeling uplifted .... and usually continue waltzing around my kitchen when I get home!!!
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The atmosphere at Zumba and Strictly Dance is very relaxed and friendly. You can go along on your own and feel comfortable - you will soon get to know people there. We like to enjoy ourselves and Katie often organises social events and special theme nights alongside the regular classes. So, if you want to exercise and have a good time, come along to Katie's classes and join in!"
NICOLA & LAURA: Clubbercise
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“We were initially attracted to Clubbercise because we loved the idea of being able to dance without having to go out.
It’s high energy which we absolutely love and the songs are ones we used to dance to when we were younger.
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Everyone’s included, all different abilities and levels. You don’t have to be perfect, you can just get involved and just enjoy yourself. We laugh at ourselves when it goes wrong.
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The class is literally everything we love and we always feel really good afterwards! We also attended the Ibiza Clubbercise outdoor sessions in Summer which were great."