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Fitness Opportunities in West Reading
and Other Things I Learned at the Gym
By Denise Drobnick
hat yellow ball in the sky is finally back, and the thermometer is
staying north of 60 on most days
now. Did you take a gander in a full-length
mirror lately, horrified as you peaked over
your shoulder for a rear view? Did your
New Year's resolutions sink like a lead
balloon by week 2? Do you break out in a
cold sweat at the thought of donning your
bikini, or any swim attire for that matter?
Have no fear - fitness is waiting for you
in and around West Reading.

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It can be as simple as stepping out the
front door and moving your body. Walk,
or better yet, run! Go straight up Penn
Ave, hook a left at 7th Ave, and head over
to the museum and through the park. A
Running Start can fit you with the perfect
shoes, and you can even join the Saturday
morning running club there if you like

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to be with other humans. They will even
prep you for your first half marathon if
you so desire. But all you need to do is
take that first step out the front door, take
a deep breath, and go.
Did you know we have one of the best
yogis in Berks County and beyond right
here at I-Form Fitness Studio on Reading
Ave? Owners David Twiford and Melissa
Hummel have brought in Julie Bunnick to
challenge you with her vigorous vinyasa
flow class, but her teaching style is inclusive
to even day 1 novices. You will share in
a collective groan when she enthusiastically leads you through her "favorite hip
opener," because after all, the hips are
where we store all the coulda, shoulda,
woulda's. Julie also taught me that, like life,
any yoga pose is a practice not a perfect,
so just try for more up than down. When

you work through discomfort on the mat,
it's great training for managing real life
discomfort gracefully. Check out Julie,
along with co-teacher Benita, Satudays at
8:30am, and also check the schedule for
fun TRX classes. By the way, also located
on Reading Ave is Shri Yoga and Wellness
Center which offers classes for every skill
level, and occasionally hosts a family class
where even the youngins are encouraged
to get into the yoga groove.
Speaking of yoga, West Reading is also
lucky to be home to its very own Bikram
hot yoga studio, tucked away on the hill
across from Brewers. Owner Joel Pier is
head yogi and ring leader to a group of
skilled teachers who will lead you though
the 26 poses of Bikram, all done in a 100
degree-plus room. The first time you
will be happy to just make it through the



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