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150 classes
Congratulations to Birute for reaching 150 classes in 6 mos., she also received her Live Fit Live Green water bottle! Great job, Birute.
Our fabulous instructor Kristen was honored at work for her dedication to fitness!
Gallagher Go-Getters
“AJG’s Kristen Trigsted helps others
get in shape with Jazzercise”
AJG Corporate’s Payroll Tax Specialist Kristen Trigsted is a certified Jazzercise
instructor, and has been since December 2005. Jazzercise is a class that incorporates
cardio, strength and stretch moves for a total body workout. Each class is 60
minutes combining 40 minutes of aerobic training and 20 minutes of strength
training. Jazzercise offers a fusion of jazz dance, hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing
and resistance training, and bundles them into one workout. Designed to boost
cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility, these classes welcome people of all
ages, levels and sizes.
“I decided to teach based on the results I saw within my own body. It really works!”
Kristen exclaimed. “I have more energy and muscle definition. It’s fun and I love my
students.”
With a husband, four kids, a dog, a full-time job and a house to take care of, Kristen
is a busy woman, but she still manages to make time to teach Jazzercise. “If I can
do it, anyone can!” Kristen cheers, “The only thing I gave up was a little television
watching and I think it is all worth it.”
Keeping up with a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge sometimes. Some tips that
Kristen lives by include choosing natural, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables
and healthy whole grains. While Kristen does treat herself occasionally to foods that
may not be so healthy, she is sure to do it in moderation. “If you never give yourself a
reward, you will feel cheated, so indulge...just not too much,” Kristen explains.
Kristen also incorporated simple healthy changes into her lifestyle, such as parking
her car farther away so she has to walk or taking the stairs whenever possible.
“Look at different things to do as a way to challenge your body. Since your body
is a machine, think of exercise as the maintenance to keep the machine running in
balance,” says Kristen.
Kristen’s teaching schedule begins at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
She also teaches at 5:45 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m. on
Saturdays. Her classes are held in Glendale Heights and Carol Stream.
Edie Gajewski owns these Jazzercise classes. For more information, you can view her
website – www.shakinwithedie.com or call her at 630.290.4184. For information
on classes at other locations and general information about Jazzercise, you can also
visit the website – www.Jazzercise.com.
“The real benefit of Jazzercise is the whole workout for you body,” says Kristen.
“I think of it as the three Fs — Fitness, Fun and Friends.”
employee, Kristen Trigsted.
Jazzercise instructor and Gallagher
Glendale Heights 9:30AM class
Effective immediately, the GDH 9:30AM class is NO longer available.
New for 2008...Jazzercise Fit Club
Join us for a early class...
start your day off with a great workout. Join us at 5:45AM on Tues/Thurs & Fri.
