This year will all work out

Tri-ceps something new and shake up your routine

Rebecca Sinnhuber

Getting fit doesn’t have to be a chore: in fact, it can be quite fun.

Options like hitting the pool, dancing or even tapping into your inner burlesque persona can make getting strong just a positive byproduct of fun fitness.

Passion Flower Fitness & Dance LLC, is a new boutique fitness studio in Newport’s Deco District. Health coach, trainer and burlesque entertainer/educator Rebecca Sinnhuber, aka: Dixie DeLish, has opened a unique space to appeal to those looking for something a little more exciting for their fitness routine.

Options include one-on-one health coaching and personal training, TRX (total resistance training), dance fitness, morning HIIT/tabata, assisted stretching and yes, burlesque. All classes include elements of barre, pilates, strength, cardio and flexibility. 

Sinnhuber brings more than a decade of experience in the fitness industry and continues to elevate her practice. With a background in active aging and creating brain-healthy exercise programs and functional strength training, she loves helping others to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives.

Need a little assistance or accountability to help you stick to your fitness goals? Sinnhuber has got your back. With a holistic approach to health and wellness, she offers sessions to get you on a personalized routine that is right for your body. Call for a complimentary 30-minute session with the purchase of a coaching session. Sessions range from a single meeting to a one-year plan with weekly and monthly check-ins to keep you accountable and maintain your goals. Contact her today to sign up for the New Year, New You 2025 Fitness Challenge beginning on Monday, Jan. 6.

For a more traditional form of strength training check out the TRX class. TRX is a training tool that uses a canvas strap anchored overhead. The user holds the two handles and performs various body weight exercises. The level of difficulty changes easily depending on the position of the user's feet and the angle of the body. It’s a safe, supportive, and effective way to control the difficulty of your workout, and is appropriate for the novice user to the most advanced athlete.

Looking for something a little saucier? Step into one of the weekly burlesquercise classes. Turn down the lights, step into your body and let Dixie DeLish guide you through an hour of sensual dance moves, core strengthening and body lovin’ that will help you gain confidence, reclaim your inner passion and bring out the goddess within. Appropriate for all levels.

Want to take your burlesque fitness to the next level? Register now for the upcoming Beginning Burlesque class starting on Saturday, Feb. 25, Where you can learn to create your very own burlesque act from start to finish. If you still want more, join the Passion Flower Follies burlesque troupe, where you can get continued burlesque education and even opt to perform in a burlesque showcase.

Passion Flower Fitness is located in Newport at 817 SW Hurbert Street. For more information, go to passionflowerfitness.com or call 541-764-8221.

Dive into fitness

The Oregon Coast Community College partners with the Lincoln City Community Center and the Newport Aquatic Center with some great options for guided aquatic fitness. Both centers offer classes in their pools with a variety of formats to keep you moving and motivated. Workouts focus on cardiovascular training, muscle toning, flexibility and coordination. Aqua classes are low-impact but not low-intensity.

And as an added bonus, all participants registering for classes through the college will be entered to win an OCCC travel mug.

Newport Parks and Recreation

Aquatic Boot Camp: A fun, exciting and challenging water-fitness program that is for all ages and levels. New workouts at every class. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, drop-in fee is $9.50 or $8 for residents. 

The Newport Aquatic Center is located at 1212 NE Fogarty Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-7770.

Lincoln City Parks and Recreation

Aqua Shallow: Takes place in shallow water. Great for those new to aqua exercise. Mondays and Fridays.

Aqua Deep: Takes place in deep water with the use of a flotation belt. Wednesdays.

Fibromyalgia: Takes place in the shallow, warm-water pool and focuses on gentle range of motion and mobility exercises. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Lincoln City Community Center is located at 2150 NE Oar Place. For more information, go to lincolncity.org or call 541-994-2131.