In a great finale to a week dedicated to health and fitness and hosted by the Jaguar Fitness Club, Charles Murray, the exercise physiologist, wellness coach and certified yoga instructor from New Lenox’s Silver Cross Hospital led a boot camp-style workout for staff and students on Aug. 18.

Earlier in the week, Mr. Murray had spoken to students and staff about the importance of diet and exercise to maintain good health. When he returned to Center a few days later, Mr. Murray promised an evening of fun, healthy living and relaxation combined with a full-body workout, and he did not disappoint! The students and staff learned the importance of pushing the body to the limits to improve overall health.

Each individual was encouraged to work hard as Mr. Murray said over and over again, “What’s stopping you? Nothing! Pushing yourself is the only way to achieve your goal.”

Utilizing many different fitness techniques, Mr. Murray brought the group together and taught them that machines are not needed to gain a great oblique. Want to be physically fit? All a person needs is gravity to obtain that goal.Mr. Murray plans to return to the Center sometime soon to work again with the Jag Fitness Club and Records Officer Ardrenna Dean, the leader of the workout group.

Fitness expert Charles Murray leads the work out class.