Chicago Health and Fitness

With today’s side deal, $55 gets you three power hour classes and two circuit-training classes at One Mind, Body and Being (a $124 value). It should be made clear upfront that the power hours being offered at OMBB are not the kind you attempted that one night in the basement of Beta House. That said, you'll never know what to expect from a OMBB power hour; the workout changes every class. But whether it’s personal training, Pilates, yoga, or an hour of cardio, be sure to bring plenty of water and a towel or two. To boost your strength and flexibility, OMBB also offers circuit training, a fast-paced group workout that involves the studio’s props and equipment, blending strength training and cardio activity while increasing your flexibility and working all your muscle groups (note: requires a working knowledge of Pilates). If you feel like your muscle groups are just coasting by on their wit and good looks, OMBB will challenge them at their core.

Since she was a teenager, Sandy Davenport’s determination to stay physically fit has earned her a resumé full of accomplishments, which include authoring her own fitness and lifestyle manual, designing corporate-wellness programs, and winning the Ms. Alabama Bodybuilding Championship twice. After a car accident left her injured, she discovered Zumba's invigorating, low-impact fitness system to keep herself in shape while she recuperated. Her fascination with the fun, energetic workout inspired her to become a dance-fitness instructor, seeking out training from Zumba architect Beto Perez.

Today, Sandy calls upon her extensive training and experience in Latin and ballroom dance to lead exercisers of all abilities through Zumba's fun, easy-to-follow dance moves. In her studio's friendly, judgment-free environment, students feed off the contagious energy of pulsing music with Latin and international dance moves while cutting rugs to reach their fitness goals.