Winter 2012 Class Schedule
Winter Session of River House classes begin the week of January 9 – REGISTER NOW
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Class Descriptions
Group Training
Results-driven progressive training designed to take you to the next level. Enjoy the benefits of personal training combined with the motivation that comes from being part of a team.
Weekend Warriors
Small group training for those that want to have fun but workout hard. All equipment is utilized so you never get bored or your muscles get used to the same workout each week: the TRX, kettlebells, ropes, chains, balls and more…..
Family Training, NEW!
Here’s the children’s chance to workout with equipment like their parents use (treadmills, bikes, kettlebells, balls, and more) under the supervision of a personal trainer. Drop your child off or workout with them.
Athletes in Training
Hard core weight training under the watchful eye of a personal trainer and group members so no cheating goes on. It is fun but non-stop action utilizing ropes, chains, machines, barbells, and more…
Cardio & Train
Your personal trainer will lead you through 30 minutes of cardiovascular intervals on treadmills, ellipticals, and bikes followed by 30 minutes of weight training to tone and strengthen muscles.
Boot Camp (for all levels!)
Class members will visit various stations set up to increase strength and muscular endurance. The personal trainer who leads the class will modify each station according to the class member’s needs/level. Equipment includes kettlebells, dumbbells and your our own body weight in non stop action.
Spinning & Abs
40 minutes of non-stop calorie burning & heart strengthening followed by 10 minutes to tone the abdominals.
Weight Training
Muscle toning & strengthening for small groups for corporations lead by a personal trainer.
Spinning
Intervals of cardiovacular & muscular endurance on the bike to music taught by an instructor/entertainer who makes it fun by engaging the group in drills, games, and rambling rest periods.
Yoga
Onsite Yoga class for corporations.
Zumba®
Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive.

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“I worked with N2SHAPE at the River House apartment complex, where N2SHAPE provides personal training and group-exercise classes. Ellen and her team helped me reach very specific goals and targets that we laid out after a personal assessment of my fitness levels and expectations. Ellen and her team are great motivators, have a strong work ethic, and encourage you to dig deep when you want to stop and let the pain end!
I would love to work with N2SHAPE again!”
—Amit Choudri, Project Manager/Lead System Analyst at GEMS, Washington, D.C.
"I cannot say enough great things about N2SHAPE. Ellen is a superb motivator who genuinely cares for her clients. She is totally trustworthy and her high integrity is something I personally appreciate. Working out with Ellen is always challenging and frequently fun ~ you never know where her creativity will take you! Her knowledge of fitness is deep and unmatched in our gym community. She has a loyal following and we love her." -Debra Buccolo, Special Assistant at Farm Credit Bureau, McLean, VA
“N2SHAPE has amazing trainers for anyone looking to get in shape and have fun! Their workouts are NEVER the same, and they’re always finding new and different exercises. They are great with strengthening muscles weakened by injury as well. The trainers at N2SHAPE made me love going to the gym.” —Mollie Propes
My husband, Ed and I are thankful for you leading the fitness revolution around here...you inspire us, Ellen. -Teresa and Ed Paquette, Parents of five small children, Vienna, VA
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