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685 Metacom Avenue
Bristol, RI  02809
(
Next to Bristol Total Fitness)
401-396-9331
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Jen Morin
jen@evolutionri.com
Is Soy Healthy?

Thursday July 15th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Discover what foods contain soy, learn about soy's general effect on overall health, and find out
if soy foods are for you!

Cost:
$20

This class has been canceled.


Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration

Thursday June 17th
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn about the benefits of a plant based diet, receive creative recipes to help spice up your
diet, and try some meat alternatives to ensure adequate protein intake for meatless meals.

Cost: $30

This class has been canceled.


Summer Pilates Sculpt
with Jen Morin

Tuesdays   6/8/2010 - 7/27/2010
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A Pilates Equipment class to keep you on track as the warm weather hits! This series will
build upon one another each week to give your core, arms, ...
click here for more info.

Cost: $140 (8 classes for the price of 7!)


Summer Shape-Up
with Dawn Casella

Saturdays   6/5/2010 - 6/26/2010
8:00 am - 9:00 am

This invigorating workout will keep you moving from start to end. We'll start with essential
exercises on the reformer and mat and follow ...
click here for more info.

Cost: $75  - CANCELLED

**Due to the nature of this series & its reduced pricing structure, missed classes will not be refunded.

**There is a class maximum of 6 participants, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!


Summer Sculpt Series
with Clare Connelly

Tuesdays & Fridays  5/18/2010 - 6/11/2010
10 am  - 11 am

A four week intensive Pilates Mat series that will incorporate body sculpting using traditional
Pilates exercises along with a cardio component. While emphasis will be on the core
muscles; we will work legs, glutes, & arms as well to get you in shape ...
click here for more
info.

Cost: $70
(8 classes for the price of 7)

**Due to the nature of this series & its reduced pricing structure, missed classes will not be refunded.

**There is a class minimum of 5 participants, so be sure to register early to avoid class cancellation or postponement.


Yoga Cardio Sculpt
with Kate Hoffman

Wednesdays  6/2/2010 - 6/30/2010
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Maximize your fitness level, tone the entire body, and create a spacious peace of mind all in
one class. Prior yoga or fitness activity experience is not necessary, as Kate will guide you
step-by-step through this six-week workout ...
click here for more info.

Cost: $45

Cancelled


Get Moving Walk with Total Fitness
Saturday, May 15th 2010

The 12th Annual Get Moving Walk is a community fund raising event to raise money for the
St. Anne's Regional Cancer Care Program. Last year Total Fitness was the top fund raising
team...this year we are hoping to be even bigger and better! All money raised from this 3.5
mile walk goes directly to support St. Anne's Oncology Program! If you'd like to join our Total
Fitness team contact Karyl at
karyl.benoit@caritaschristi.org.


Gluten Free: What's the Deal?

Thursday May 13th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Learn about what gluten free really means, discover if going gluten free is right for you, and
sample some gluten free foods and products.

Cost: $20


Grocery Store Tour

Wednesday April 14th
5:30 - 6:30 pm

Follow one of our Registered Dietitians through the Bristol Stop & Shop to learn how to avoid
common marketing traps , have an opportunity to ask questions and get advice on how to
add variety to your diet.

Cost: $20

Nutrition Boot Camp
at EVOLUTION in Bristol, RI

Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 PM (5 week series)          
4/1/2009 - 4/29/2009

This workshop has been cancelled due to low enrollment.  Call our center for other
programming options for nutritional education.


March Special: Double rewards for your referral!

During the month of March only, for each referral you
bring to EVOLUTION we will give you a $10 gift card
to use toward any of the services we offer here.  
Bring a friend to a mat class, or tell a friend about
our fantastic dietitians.  We have so much to offer
here at EVOLUTION, we'd like you to spread the
word...and we'll pay you for it!!

Here at EVOLUTION we offer new clients the following to
try us out!

- A free Pilates Mat or Yoga class
-  A free Nutrition Consultation
-  A free 30 minute - Pilates or Yoga Demo.


Yoga Cardio Sculpt
with Kate Hoffman

Mondays 7:00 pm
Series runs 2/15 - 3/22

Cost: $55*

Maximize your fitness level, tone the entire body, and create a spacious peace of mind all in
one class. Prior yoga or fitness activity experience is not necessary... For more information
click here.


Pilates Circuit - Sculpt Series
with Jen Morin

Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Series runs 2/16-3/30

Cost: $126 (7 classes for the price of 6!)

This series will use the reformer, Cadillac, chair & ladder barrel to define and sculpt. This is
a total body workout that is sure to challenge and invigorate any level of Pilates enthusiast!!


Take it to Heart:  Learn how modify your diet and
exercise to improve your blood pressure & cholesterol

Presented by Emily Gedney RD
& Jen Morin MS, RCEP

Thursday February 25th
6:00 - 7:00 PM

This lecture will include nutrition and exercise information to help you improve your risk for
heart disease & give you the tools you'll need to be pro-active against risk factors.  To learn
more & to register
click here.

Cost: $10



February Special:  2 for 1 Pilates!

Bring your Valentine or your friend along with you
for a Pilates duo and receive two for the price of one!  
That's right, the cost will be a total of $55.00 for you
both to have a private session together...a savings of $15!

Offer ends: 2/28/2010

Call us at 396-9331 or go to our
online store*, to purchase your 2-for-1 Pilates duo.

*In the online store use the promotion code:
2for1 to get your discounted duo rate!


Prenatal Yoga Series
with Kate Hoffman

Saturday December 6 - January 16th
(No class on December 26th)
1:30 - 2:45 pm

This is a 6 week Yoga series which will be an ideal preparation for labor and birth. This
class will help strengthen the body in preparation for birth & help alleviate many of the
discomforts of pregnancy. For more information
click here.

Cost: $75


Pilates Ski Series
with Jen Morin

Tuesdays 1/5 - 2/9
6 weeks
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Get your body in great shape for hitting the slopes!
Pilates is a great way to get strong, stay injury free,
and enjoy winter fun in the mountains.  This series
will utilize all Pilates apparatus in a combination of
Reformer classes & Group Circuit workouts specifically designed to benefit skiers.  For more
information
click here.

Cost: $105 (6 classes for the price of 5)


Express and De-stress
with Wabi Sabi Way

Saturday January 23rd
1:00 - 4:00 pm

Come relieve stress and have fun while exploring
the mind body spirit connection using meditation,
expressive movement and creative arts processes.  
Click here to learn more...

Cost: $45

This workshop has been cancelled.
 


Metta: Loving kindness meditation
with Wabi Sabi Way

Thursday December 17th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come join Wabi Sabi Way for a workshop to awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and
energizing effects of various meditation and breathing techniques. For more information
click
here.

Cost: $20

Healthy Holiday Appetizers and Desserts
with Kali Garges RD

Thursday December 10th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come sample healthy holiday appetizers and desserts.  
Learn easy substitutions to make your favorite recipes
healthier and get tips to help avoid holiday weight gain.  
Take home new recipes that will be a hit his holiday season!
For more information
click here.

Cost: $20


Kripalu Yogadance (Shake your Soul)
with Wabi Sabi Way

Thursday December 3rd
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality and
connection to others through a dynamic repertoire of energizing,
healing, and stress-reducing movements and world music. This
workshop will have you moving, so be ready to exercise and
have fun! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.  To learn
more
click here.

Cost: $20


EVOLUTION's Top 10 Weight Loss Tips
with Emily Gedney RD

Thursday November 12th  
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Join this interactive class taught by registered dietitian Emily Gedney. You will learn Emily’s
hand-picked top 10 weight loss tips for long term success.   For more information
click here.  

Cost: $15

Meditation in Motion: relax through the holidays!
Presented by Wabi Sabi Way

Thursday November  19th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come join Wabi Sabi Way for a workshop to awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and
energizing effects of various meditation and breathing techniques. To learn more
click here.

Cost: $20



Shake Your Soul with Wabi Sabi Way

Thursday November 5th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality
and connection to others through a dynamic
repertoire of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing
movements and world music.  For more on this
workshop
click here.

Cost: $20

The Pink Lecture: Nutrition and Fitness tips every woman needs to know!

Thursday October 29,  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: $5

You’ll Learn:
  • How nutrition plays a role in Breast Cancer Prevention.
  • Fitness: What it takes to stay healthy!
  • Posture: What every woman needs to know about improving, strengthening, and
    maintaining your posture.

Pilates Body Blitz with Erin Ward

Saturday's at 8:30 am
Series Runs 10/24 - 11/ 23

This six week workshop will take you through all  the different aspect of Pilates.  You could
do Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair or Mat Work with props...or  any combination of these!  
This workshop will show you how incredibly diverse the method of Pilates can be.  It
promises to be a workshop like no other!

Cost: $105


Pilates for Pink at EVOLUTION

Come attend a "Pink" Pilates Mat class & help us
raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Pink Classes:
10/20 Tuesday 6:30 pm Pilates Mat Plus
10/22 Thursday 10 am Pilates Mat Sculpt
10/24 Saturday 10 am Pilates Mat Flow

All participants who donate $10 or more will be entered to win Private Pilates sessions,
Pilates Mat classes, or Group Reformer classes.

Come help us work towards a cure & strengthen your core in the process!

No registration necessary!
 

AIS One Day Intensive - Elbows to Finger Tips
with Marjorie Brook, LMT

Pre-Requisite: 2-Day Lower Body Seminar

Sunday  10/4/2009    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

These one day classes start off with a review of the anatomy followed by a Q & A session.

Learn
more

This event has been CANCELLED.  Please visit www.brookseminars.com for other workshops
with Marjorie Brook.


Discovery with Wabi Sabi Way

Come join Rachel and Kim of Wabi Sabi Way for this one day workshop, in exploring ways to
unmask your true self beyond the roles you play throughout your life.  For more
information on this one day workshop
click here.   

Sunday October 25th     10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presented by Wabi Sabi Way

Cost: $125 per person (lunch included)

This workshop has been cancelled - please check out our Wabi Sabi workshops coming up
in November!


Fall - Nutrition Boot Camp
Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 PM (5 week series)          
9/17/2009 - 10/15/2009

EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet  including
why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to  eat for the rest of
your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual  sessions with an Registered
Dietitian and all course materials.

You’ll Learn:
o        Effective ways to lose weight without being hungry.
o        How to create permanent lifestyle changes that will get your metabolism running.
o        About paring certain foods to avoid cravings.
o        About new foods and new recipes to make healthy food taste great.  
o        How to eat for the rest of your life!

Early Bird Rate: $199   Early bird cut-off September 1st!
Regular Rate: $225

Sign-up
online, call 396-9331, or email info@evolutionri.com.


Cardio Challenge Reformer Series with Erin Ward
Saturdays August 29 - October 10
8:30 am - 9:20 am

Cost: $105

Come join Erin and see just how Pilates Reformer
work can be a cardio challenge  using the
Jump Boards.  A great way to get that heart rate
going while working on your core muscles!

Sign-up
online, call 396-9331, or email info@evolutionri.com.

Back to School Pilates Mat Sculpt Series with Clare
Tuesdays & Fridays  September 15 - October 23
10 am - 11 am

The kids are back in school...now it's time for you to get back into a workout routine. Come
join us for this  six-week  Pilates Mat series
that will use Pilates props (bands,  light
weights, Magic Circle, Gliders & Pilates
balls)...  For more on this series
click here.

Cost: $110

Sign-up
online, call 396-9331, or email
info@evolutionri.com.



Shake Your Soul
Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality
and connection to others through a dynamic
repertoire of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing
movements and world music.  For more on this
workshop
click here.

Tuesday September 15th     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Presented by Wabi Sabi Way

Cost: $20 per person

This event has been
CANCELLED.

Evolution Monthly Seminar

How to Look Younger, Feel Younger & Have More Energy
Presented by: The Center for Preventative Medicine, Providence RI

Come learn natural lifestyle alternatives that will
positively impact your life.

You will learn about:
o The origin of classical Chinese medicine, the
different modalities and its benefits over (and in
conjunction with) Western medicine.
o How stress, the environment, food and lifestyles
are aging us both inside and out.
o How to preserve beauty and health, naturally.

Cost: $5*

* This fee will be donated to the Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties.

This event has been
CANCELLED.


Summer Chill: The Wabi Sabi Way
Awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and energizing
effects of various meditation and breathing techniques.
Learn More

Thursday   8/20/2009    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Presented by: Wabi Sabi Way

Cost: $15 per person

Sign-up
online, call 396-9331, or email info@evolutionri.com.

Specialty Class Series

Cardio Challenge Reformer Series with Erin Ward

Saturdays July 18 - August 22nd
8:30 am - 9:20 am

Come join Erin and see just how Pilates Reformer work can be a cardio challenge using the
Jump Boards.  A great way to get that heart rate going while working on your core muscles!

Sign-up
online, call 396-9331, or email info@evolutionri.com.

Evolution Monthly Seminar

Shake Your Soul
Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality
and connection to others through a dynamic repertoire
of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing
movements and world music.  For more on this
workshop
click here.

Tuesday July 21st     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Presented by Wabi Sabi Way

Cost: $15 per person

Sign-up
online, call 396-9331, or email info@evolutionri.com.


Nutrition Boot Camp  at EVOLUTION

Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 PM (5 week series)          
7/9/2009 – 8/6/2009

Instructors: Kali Garges RD

EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet  including
why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to  eat for the rest of
your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual  sessions with an RD and all
course materials.

You’ll Learn:
o        Effective ways to lose weight without being hungry.
o        How to create permanent lifestyle changes that will get your metabolism
running.
o        About paring certain foods to avoid cravings.
o        About new foods and new recipes to make healthy food taste great.  
o        How to eat for the rest of your life!

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Please see below for our next Nutrition Boot Camp scheduled in September.

EVOLUTION Monthly Seminar

Girl Meets Grill: Pull up a seat and get ready to eat!  Join us on a culinary
adventure as we explore the endless possibilities of cooking on the grill.

Thursday June 11th 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cost: $20

Presented by Emily Gedney RD

You’ll Learn:

•        About healthy grilling techniques.
•        Receive a packet of healthy recipes and enjoy samples.
•        Learn some basic techniques for creating a marinade and a rub.
•        Discover a variety of ways to make healthy burgers, veggies and
seafood while cooking on the grill.

Sign Up online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com


2-Day Upper Body Seminar with Marjorie Brook  (16 CEU’s)
Dates: Sat. &  Sun June 13-14, 2009 Times: 8:30 am - 6:00 PM

Cost:  
Early Bird Rate - $245  (cut off date 5/30/09)
Regular Rate - $345

This course centers on the physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, the
increasing of lymphatic and venous circulation to the tissue.....Learn More

Sign Up
online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com



Jump Board Cardio Challenge w/ Erin
Saturday, June 20th at 8:30AM

Come join Erin and see just how Pilates Reformer work can be a Cardio Challenge using the
using Jump Boards.  This is a great way to get that heart rate going while working on your
core muscles!

Sign Up online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com


EVOLUTION's Grand Re-Opening
Thursday  5/14 5:30 pm - 8:30 p
m

We have undergone some changes an we want to re-introduce you to all of the great
programs, services, and events going on!   If you are new or a long-time client of ours come
for this night of:

  • Open house - come in to view our new studio set-up and new Personal Training area.

  • Come enjoy heart healthy snacks prepared by our chef trained Registered Dietitian.

  • One Night Only Specials - on class, private, and starter packages for Pilates,
    Personal Training, and Yoga!   Get up to $50 off!

  • FREE Mini-Seminars -  Come for one of our free sessions on the following:

Come meet the Evolution staff and have all your questions answered by our team of
Registered Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Pilates and Yoga instructors.

To reserve your spot in the Mini-Seminars that require pre-registration: o        Call 396-9331
o       Online
o       Email
info@evolutionri.com


Prenatal Yoga Series with Karen Booth
8 Week Series
Wednesdays  6:00 - 7:00 PM    4/1/2009 - 5/20/2009
Cost: $80

Yoga is an ideal preparation for labor and birth. This class will help strengthen the body in
preparation for birth & help alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy. It is a safe and
effective form of exercise that allows you to connect to the wonderful experience of
pregnancy. You may start at any time during your pregnancy. Postures are modified for all
three trimesters of pregnancy
.

Reserve your spot today
o        Call 396-9331
o        
Online
o        Email info@evolutionri.com


American Heart Association Heart Walk at Colt State Park

Saturday May 2nd
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Evolution as we walk to get people to increase their physical activity and raise funds to
support cardiovascular disease and stroke research.   Evolution will be running the pre-walk
warm up & a Pilates Mat class on the lawn!   Come join us for the fun!

Email Jen Morin at
jen@evolutionri.com if you are interested joining our team or log onto the
American Heart Association's web site to register and start increasing your physical activity
today!   

American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk


Mother's Day Special

Give mom the gift of fitness this Mother's Day!  10% off al Personal Training, Pilates and
Yoga packages.  Use Promotion code: MOM09 in the retail screen to take advantage of this
offer.

Offer expires 5/10/09


EVOLUTION Monthly Education Seminar:

Spring Awakening
Awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and energizing effects of various meditation and
breathing techniques.  

Thursday   5/21/2009    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Presented by: Wabi Sabi Way
Cost: $15 per person

Reserve your spot today
o        Sign up at the EVOLUTION
o        Call 396-9331
o      
  Online
o        Email info@evolutionri.com  

EVOLUTION Monthly Education Seminar:

Getting Started in the Garden
One hour learning about local gardening, and how to keep yourself in shape for the garden.  

Tuesday   4/28/2009    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
With Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP  
Cost: $10 per person

You'll Learn:
o        Tips on how to start a garden.
o        What grows best in our area.
o       Local Farmer's Markets and why it's important to buy locally.
o        The moving meditation of gardening.
o       How to protect your body by working to counteract any imbalances and stretch to avoid
injury .

Reserve your spot today
o        Sign up at the EVOLUTION
o        Call 396-9331
o        
Online
o        Email info@evolutionri.com   


Nutrition Boot Camp Express at EVOLUTION
Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 PM    4/2/2009 - 4/30/2009
Instructors: Emily Gedney & Kali Garges

EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet including
why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to eat for the rest of
your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual sessions with an RD and all
course materials.

Cost:  $225.
Sign Up
online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com


(Encore Presentation) Take it to Heart:  Learn how modify your diet and
exercise to improve your blood pressure & cholesterol
Presented by Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP

Date: Tues March 3rd, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at EVOLUTION
Cost: $5

You'll Learn:
o        How much exercise is needed to positively affect your Blood pressure and cholesterol
levels.
o        What it takes to improve your heart function.
o        Improve your cholesterol numbers by implementing some simple changes in your
eating habits.
o        What specific foods to eat to keep your heart healthy
o        The different types of fats; which ones will boost your health and which ones are
harmful.

Reserve your spot today
o        Sign up at the EVOLUTION or Bristol Total Fitness front desks
o        Call 396-9331
o       
 Online
o        Email info@evolutionri.com


Nutrition Boot Camp Express at Liberty Travel (Barrington)
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM   
3/3/2009 - 3/31/2009
Instructors: Kali Garges  RD

EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet including
why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to eat for the rest of
your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual sessions with an RD and all
course materials.

Cost:  $225. Sign Up
online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com


Scar Tissue Release with Marjorie Brook, LMT
Saturday   3/21/2009   
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM  

The workshop centers on physiological and anatomical principles of fascial restrictions.

Learn
more

Cost:  $100.
Sign Up
online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com



AIS One Day Intensive - Lower Body with Marjorie Brook, LMT
Pre-Requisite: 2-Day Lower Body Seminar

Sunday   3/22/2009    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM   
These one day classes start off with a review of the anatomy followed by a Q & A session.
Learn more

Cost:  $200.
Sign Up
online, call 396-9331 or email info@evolutionri.com

Taste Test - Discover and sample new healthy foods to add some variety to
your current meals and snacks.

Tuesday   3/24/2009   
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
With Emily Gedney RD & Kali Garges RD

Cost: $15 per person

You'll Learn:
o        About different foods that you may have been eager to
try in the past but were afraid that you might not like them.
o        Some mindful eating techniques to help you slow down and
appreciate the food that you’re eating.
o        The new science behind retraining your taste buds.
o        That your way of eating doesn't have to be boring, it can
contain a lot of variety!

Reserve your spot today
o        Sign up at the EVOLUTION or Bristol Total Fitness front desks
o        Call 396-9331
o       
 Online
o        Email info@evolutionri.com

Take it to Heart:  Learn how modifiy your diet and exercise to improve your blood
pressure & cholesterol Presented by Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP  Date: Tues
Feb 17th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at EVOLUTION Cost: $5

You'll Learn:
o        How much exercise is needed to positively affect your Blood pressure and cholesterol
levels.
o        What it takes to improve your heart function.
o        Improve your cholesterol numbers by implementing some simple changes in your
eating habits.
o        What specific foods to eat to keep your heart healthy
o        The different types of fats; which ones will boost your health and which ones are
harmful.

Reserve your spot today
o        Sign up at the EVOLUTION or Bristol Total Fitness front desks
o        Call 396-9331
o        Online
o        Email
info@evolutionri.com

Certifications - YogaFit Level 1
February 21-22 (Sat,Sun), 2009
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuition: $369
***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION*** $339 ON OR BEFORE January 21, 2009
This informative two-day workshop gives instructors the tools to create
dynamic, user-friendly, fitness-oriented yoga classes.  
Learn More





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