By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapists, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer
Yesterday I was at Gold Coast Whole Foods Market and got a fantastic 30-minute massage from Marcus Brent, one of my crew at our Working Well Massage chair station. Marcus’ massage had me so relaxed and feeling great I thought I’d grab a nice dinner. I went over to the hot food bar to look for some great eats and struck up a conversation with an interesting woman who was also waiting for the cooks to bring out some fresh pecan encrusted catfish (absolutely melt in your mouth yummy). Turns out, the woman is Pam Peterson, a fitness instructor, personal trainer and professional signer. And Pam has a new kind of exercise she’s created called ExerSong.
ExerSong is a combination exercise class and singing event! In her one hour class, you can sing and move to your favorite songs, while increasing your strength, flexibility, endurance and balance through a well-rounded exercise program. Songs are customized to the group’s preferences (show tunes, pop, oldies, etc.). You also learn basic breath control and how to vocalize from the core. (Which really helps for those unexpected karaoke events!)
Pam teaches her ExerSong classes at the Indigo Studio at 309 W. Chicago Ave, Suite #300 on Saturdays at 9am and on Sundays at 10am.
Who IS Pam Peterson and Why Should We Take Her Classes?
Pam Peterson, ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, has facilitated profound change in her many dedicated clients for over 20 years. A staunch believer in the transformational power of physical strength and movement, Pam has shared her enthusiasm with many groups in corporate settings and fitness clubs, as well as one-on-one.
She was awarded Best Trainer in Chicago by HG Magazine, and continues to effect winning results in the health, appearance and positive mental attitude of her clients.
In addition to her fitness background, Pam is an accomplished singer and now runs Custom Cabaret, a company that gives you a musical revue, complete with Spoofs, favorite tunes and anecdotes about the honoree.
Pam told me she created the class to make exercise more fun, help people improve their cardio vascular fitness and get a great workout. Pam is not only committed to fitness but she’s committed to song and fun. If you are fighting the winter blues and want to belt out a show tune while you workout, try Pam’s class!
You can reach Pam for more info at 773-525-6414 or pam@pampetersonfitness.com
You lit up my day when I just saw you for the first time. You are an amazing woman ! Keep up your work helping others as I am sure they are enjoying it in your marvelous approach ! I gave up my career as a known artist on 9-11 seeing the 2nd plane hit near my NYC studio to go back into the shadows and fight Al Quaeda and it’s a disaster right now… you were a wonderful break for this tired man living on the spine of Italy through a long, cold winter but often in Africa. I just wanted to say that your voice lifts me up !! Keep up the humor but you also have a very beautiful voice ! gt
Garner,
Thanks for your comment! However,if you are speaking to Pam Peterson, this is not her blog. I wrote a post about her in my blog (and I don’t sing so I doubt you’d be praising my voice!) . if you want to send your comment to Pam, go to her website linked in this blog and send her your nice message in an email.
Thanks so much,
Sue Shekut