Press Enterprise - FONTANA - The weekend chores and errands can wait. The rest of the family can sleep in. The sun is just barely up, and it's time to lace up the running shoes and go to Exercise Boot Camp.

The four-week class, part of the Healthy Fontana campaign, meets every Saturday at Dr. Charles Koehler Park in the city's north end. Katherine Davis, who leads the one-hour workouts, said she set the 7 a.m. start time so participants could get their morning off to an energizing start before the rest of the day's obligations swallow them up.

"Once you start with the laundry, the kids, there's just no time," said Davis, playing the role of benevolent drill instructor to the 14 women who got their blood pumping in the cool, misty, morning air.

Classes are open to men and women, but this month's session is all female. That suits many of them just fine, since the classes are equal parts cardio and camaraderie -- female bonding in sneakers and cute workout wear.

"It does help you get motivated, because sometimes it's hard to do it on your own," said Kasandra Johnson, 39, of San Bernardino, who came to class with co-workers Valerie Snoddy and Noreen Astacio.

"People are here to really work out, not look good or smell good," said Astacio, 37, of Fontana.

She uses her treadmill at home, and Johnson said she sometimes sweats to her "Hip Hop Abs" video. Exercise Boot Camp fills the need for companionship, fresh air and group encouragement, the women said.

"This is good stress relief," added Johnson.

The city-sponsored class -- which costs $20 -- continues March 8, 15 and 22. Boot Camp sessions begin every month, offered by Davis under her company, KATz Outdoor Fitness.

They're designed as an affordable component of the city's Healthy Fontana philosophy, which stresses proper nutrition, balanced, active lifestyles and -- in partnerships with Kaiser Permanente and San Antonio Community Hospital -- medical wellness programs.

Mayor Pro Tem Acquanetta Warren conceived the Healthy Fontana campaign in 2003, shortly after she joined the Fontana City Council. She was alarmed about America's escalating rates of obesity and diabetes, and felt a civic attitude adjustment was in order -- starting with her own loss of 43 pounds during 2003.

Five years later, Healthy Fontana offers free cooking classes, sponsors walking clubs called Steps Along the Way, offers health-oriented seminars and lectures, and posts nutritious recipes on its city-run Web site, www.healthyfontana.org.

Exercise Boot Camp is the low-tech alternative to gyms with fancy workout machines and high dues.

Davis placed six ankle-high, orange hurdles on the park's basketball court, and the women hopped over them. They high-step through plastic rings laid on the asphalt, the same kind of agility drill that football players do with car tires.

During the cool-down phase, the class reclines on exercise mats for a round of abdominal crunches and slow-motion bicycle kicks. "Oh Lord, give me strength," one woman joked.

Snoddy, 37, of Fontana, was the first of her group to take the class, last summer. That was eight sessions ago.

Some sign up for Boot Camp to lose their pregnancy weight, Davis said. Most of the women are in their 30s and 40s.

"We're trying to get back what we had in our 20s," Johnson quipped.

After the workout, the healthy theme continues. "We're going to my house to eat fruit," Astacio said.
 

City of Corona - “Heart” of Dos Lagos will offer the Dos Lagos community, local residents and visitors a variety of outdoor fitness classes beginning February 1 by introducing its new Fit & Fun program.

Certified trainers will offer weekly classes at the Dos Lagos Amphitheater and Lakeside Garden Retreats. Classes include Get Fit Corona™ Fitness Boot Camp; Corona Outdoor Fitness Camp for Women by Xtreme Fitness; Zumba® Fitness; and Stroller Strides®.

“We offer unique fitness classes that participants will enjoy and can easily incorporate into their lifestyle,” said Tiffany Jones, Program and Event Manager for The “Heart” of Dos Lagos. “We plan to introduce senior and children classes into the Fit & Fun program in the near future.”

The Fit & Fun program kicks off at the Dos Lagos Amphitheater on Friday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m. with a free Zumba Fitness demonstration class sponsored by The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos. “We invite the public to come out and experience Zumba, which combines dance, fitness, and entertainment all in one dynamic and fun way,” said Katherine Davis, founder of KATz Outdoor Fitness and certified Zumba instructor.

All classes are approximately one hour and will be held at The “Heart” of Dos Lagos, north of The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos. Early registration is suggested as space is limited for each class. For an updated class schedule and directions, call (951) 277-7601 or visit http://www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com/.

Fontana City Council - The Mayor and City Council would like to invite residents to celebrate the 1990s with Healthy Fontana and the summer aquatics program at the weekly Variety Night event on Tuesday July 31, at Miller Park, located at 17004 Arrow Blvd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Healthy Fontana has invited families to sign up for a game of Family Feud with the winning family receiving a grand prize family fun pack. Participants who come dressed in a 90s costume will be eligible to enter a costume contest. Other activities include a Mr. Potato Head Contest, Mobile Recreation, Sports Game, Nutrition Decathlon, Boot Camp demo, Water Aerobics, and Zumba Performance by KATZ Outdoor Fitness.

Variety Nights are open to the public and held at a different park every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Citizens are invited to visit the parks, play games and have a fun time. To find out more, please call the Community Services Department at (909) 428-8360 or visit online at www.fontanarecreation.org.

Fontana City Council - The Mayor and City Council would like to invite women in the Fontana area to register for the popular Women’s Boot Camp beginning August 27 and running for four weeks at the Southridge Park, located next to the Don Day Center at 14501 Live Oak Avenue. Women’s Boot Camp meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m.

A Health and Fitness Boot Camp for men and women over 18 years of age, sponsored by Healthy Fontana, is also undergoing registration for Saturday morning classes beginning September 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. The program runs for four weeks at Miller Park located at 17004 Arrow Boulevard. Both programs are taught by Katherine Davis of KATZ Outdoor Fitness.

Cardio, calisthenics, and kick boxing are a few of the drills covered at the Boot Camps. By starting the day off with an intensive body building workout participants will see the benefits of feeling more energized and alert. They will also get a great cardio vascular and body toning workout through the motivational atmosphere that makes Boot Camps so unique to everyday training.

To find out more, please contact the Community Services Department at (909) 428-8360. To register for the Women’s Boot Camp, please call the Don Day Center at (909) 428-8383. To register for the Health and Fitness Boot Camp please call (909) 350-6542 or visit the Healthy Fontana website at www.healthyfontana.com to read more about the program.

Fontana City Council - The Mayor and City Council would like to invite citizens in the Fontana area to register for August Boot Camps taught by Katherine Davis of KATZ Outdoor Fitness.

The popular Women’s Boot Camp begins July 30 and runs for four weeks at the Southridge Park, located next to the Don Day Center at 14501 Live Oak Avenue. Women’s Boot Camp meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. and is available for $144. A Health and Fitness Boot Camp is also available beginning August 4.

The Health and Fitness Boot Camp for men and women over 18 years of age, sponsored by Healthy Fontana and KATZ Outdoor Fitness, is offered on Saturday mornings beginning August 4 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. The program is held at Miller Park located at 17004 Arrow Boulevard. The program is $20 for four weeks and participants are bound to be pleased with the results from this workout.

Cardio, calisthenics, and kick boxing are a few of the drills covered at the Boot Camps. By starting the day off with an intensive body building workout, participants will see the benefits of feeling more energized and alert. They will also get a great cardio vascular and body toning workout through the motivational atmosphere that makes Boot Camps so unique to everyday training.

To find out more, please contact the Community Services Department at (909) 428-8360. To register for the Women’s Boot Camp, please call the Don Day Center at (909) 428-8383. To register for the Health and Fitness Boot Camp please call (909) 350-6542 or visit the Healthy Fontana website at www.healthyfontana.com to read more about the program. 

Fontana City Council - The Mayor and City Council would like to invite residents to a FREE physical fitness Boot Camp session at Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Blvd., on Saturday, June 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 8 a.m. This one-time offer is an introduction to the regularly scheduled class that will start meeting weekly at Miller Park beginning Saturday, July 7 at 7:00 a.m. for $20 for four weeks. No matter the fitness level, the class participants will motivate each other to get moving and have fun.

The Boot Camp program is sponsored by Healthy Fontana and KATZ Outdoor Fitness and is designed to promote fit lifestyles and weight loss in an unconventional way. Class emphasis is placed on healthful living, team work, and body toning.

Boot Camp sessions are four-weeks and are $20 per session.  The session on June 30 is FREE, so curious individuals should plan to take advantage of this incredible offer and register immediately.  Participants must be eighteen or older.  To find out more or to register, contact Healthy Fontana at (909) 350-6542 or visit www.fontanarecreation.org

OurFontana.com - The City of Fontana and KATz Outdoor Fitness have partnered to bring you Fontana's only outdoor boot camps: If you are not active yet or are looking for a change in your fitness routine, here's a good class to challenge your body....and your mind. WomenOnly Outdoor BootCamp @ Southridge Park Co-Ed Outdoor BootCamp @ McDermott Park Health & Fitness Saturday BootCamp @ Miller Park Go ahead Fontana, choose your bootcamp. To get more info or to register please call Don Day Community Center 909.428.8383

County of San Bernardino Website - Supervisor Gonzales at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's Run or Walk to Better Health Community 5K. Over 300 residents participated in the event. Special thanks to the City of Colton, 24 Hour Fitness, Katz Outdoor Fitness and all of the staff and volunteers who made this event a success.

Healthy Partners Website - In recognition of KATz Outdoor Fitness and their ongoing commitment to physical fitness and keeping Fontana active the City of Fontana has added Katherine Davis and KATz Outdoor Fitness to their Healthy Partners Website as a listed Program Partner.

Fontana City Council - The Fontana City Council gives a Special Presentation during an open council meeting to Katz Outdoor Fitness for sponsorship in Fontana's Biggest Loser.

Fontana Herald News - To keep employees on task, physical trainer Katherine Davis of KATz Outdoor Fitness will help employees set up fitness programs. And Nutritionist Paula Thompson of the San Bernardino County Department of Health will give one-hour lectures on nutrition.