Compound vs. Isolation Exercises

The SHIFT Method uses compound exercises and targeted isolated training to work several muscles at the same time. Unique combinations of both compound and isolation exercises developed by creator, Dana Perri focus on getting students the best results possible. A compound exercise involves more than one major muscle group and more than one joint at a time.  The squat is …

SHIFT’S Circuit Training Inspired Approach

The SHIFT Method uses a circuit training-inspired approach to full body workouts. With circuit training, students move from one exercise to another in continuous and repetitive motions. A SHIFT class starts with a warm-up phase and moves through cardio and strength training and finishes with a cool down. Dozens of different exercises are combined to seamlessly move the student through …

SHIFT’s One and Only Spring Floor

One of the pillars of Dana Perri’s SHIFT method is the Olympic-rated spring floor. It’s the only floor of its kind in the world and adds tremendous benefit to the SHIFT experience. The floor is 25ft X 25ft and is a one of a kind hybrid that Dana created. It contains more than 400 individual springs. When you’re exercising on …

The SHIFT Community Is the Power

Dana Perri’s concept of SHIFT as a force of change in fitness hinges on an unsung hero – the SHIFT Community. Every student who joins SHIFT by Dana Perri becomes a vaulted member of the SHIFT Community.  The barrier of entry isn’t high but it’s an exclusive group. Students not only participate in  classes, they share the common experience of …

Why Full Body Workouts?

SHIFT by Dana Perri is known for its challenging, high energy, group fitness classes in a unique community setting. Full body workouts with cardiovascular and strength training are at the core of the SHIFT methodology.  Why work your whole body in one class? In a full body workout, all the major muscle groups are used during cardiovascular training to keep …

7 Fun Facts On The Health Benefits Of Red Wine

Discussion over the health benefits of red wine have been well documented. Studies have revealed that those who drink a glass of red wine a day are less likely to develop dementia or cancer.  Red wine is also good for your heart, anti-aging and can regulate blood sugar.  Here are some fun facts about how wine enhances your fitness regimen …

#Fitness

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Do You Have to Cut Calories to Lose Weight?

It’s true.  You do have to reduce the number of calories you consume to lose weight. It doesn’t make sense that you can consume a surplus of energy and not gain some weight. Reducing calories doesn’t have to be torture. It doesn’t have to mean doom and gloom for your social plans.  It just means you should be a little …