grin was a video game developer based in stockholm , sweden .

founded by bo and ulf andersson in 1997 , grin worked on numerous titles for the pc , consoles and arcade .

the company became defunct in 2009 , and its founders/owners went on to create overkill software .

grin ( company )

part 1 . gamereactor interviews grin ceo , bo andersson , about the company ' s history . urltoken
the company then ventured into other drinks and juices . its entrance in the juice market was achieved when the company bought minute maid juice manufacturing company . the company also continued to spread worldwide and in 1970 , it was licensed as the only cold beverage company in india .
the company fatshark ab , where grin was a stakeholder , was not affected by the closure of grin and are continuing to develop lead & gold : gangs of the wild west using the well regarded grin technology , diesel .
grin started off with just a logo before the company even had a name , which naturally gave the company the name grin . throughout the years there have been several versions of the grin logo , with new gold teeth being added for every released game . by the time the company was closed down , the logo had eight gold teeth .
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the founding andersson brothers started their own company , overkill software , with a number former grin stockholm employees , including renowned composer simon viklund .
furthermore it will go on with the writers analysis of the company and end with the external factors which the company must react on in the future . this section will also address the writers recommendations to the management of the company .
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on 10 august 2015 the company announced its bankruptcy announced in a blog post .
from the remains of the gothenburg office peter björklund and a number of developers who were laid off from grin in may 2009 formed a new company , outbreak studios .
members of grin ' s sound design team formed a new audio house , fathom .
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the industrial centre of nokia . pictured here is the paper mill of the old nokia company , now owned by georgia - pacific , and the energy company nokian lämpövoima oy .
according to the report crysis developer crytek offered to step in and buy grin , but walked away from the deal after discovering the high asking price . in august 2009 grin filed for bankruptcy .
grin had many different offices around the world , including stockholm , barcelona , gothenburg and jakarta .
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the following essay deals with a detailed overview of the history of the finnish nokia company . but besides this , it is also mentioned the importance of this company for the finnish economy . at the end of the essay i will give an overview of the future challenges for the nokia company and its surroundings .
the company has also put in place a number of audit mechanisms to assist them in determining whether they are maintaining the correct level of safety standards . the audit ensures that the company has put in place enough internal and operational control mechanisms to boost employee safety . the company has also retained the services of various external auditors who will perform independent investigations into the operations of the company and submit a report . this report is particularly instrumental because the company uses it to benchmark itself against other similar companies in the industry .
spanish website anaitgames , which is run by our friends at urltoken , was told of the cancelled projects by sources at grin barcelona , the satellite studio of swedish developer grin , which closed its doors in 2009 .
developer of social networking platform . the company specializes in developing web - based mobile application for social networking .
in may last year bo and ulf andersson claimed grin closed because of a
betrayal
by square enix .
grin was a swedish game development studio , best known for their work on the pc versions of the ghost recon : advanced warfighter series and the two new bionic commando games . grin closed their doors august 12th , 2009 .
around this time , the company put up a competition for the design of the coca - cola bottle . an indiana company won the tender to manufacture the coca - cola bottle . their decision was convinced by the fact that the company manufactured a unique , decent looking bottle , which could be recognized in the dark . the shape is still retained by coca - cola company to date . this step was geared towards isolating the coca - cola company from other beverage companies because of its unique attributes . the bottle was to help the consumers identify the product .
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the oil crisis in the 1970s led cable business increase so that the company could expand to europe , usa and asia .
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the final fantasy title being worked on at grin before the studio collapsed is still in development by publisher square enix , urltoken understands .
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at first i start with the development of the nokia company ; from its roots as a forest industry to a world’s leading telecommunication enterprise .
in august of 2009 , gamasutra and a few other sites reported that grin was experiencing financial trouble . shortly thereafter , the company had to lay off several employees due to low sales for wanted : weapons of fate , terminator : salvation and the latest bionic commando games . grin ' s last hit came in 2008 with their remake of bionic commando : rearmed . it was their last game to gain critical success and to sell well .
the drink made the founder of the company dietrich mateschitz to the 2nd richest austrian and the number 208 in the world . ( forbes , 2010 )
while i was working on the two bionic commando games at grin , i realised i vastly preferred working on smaller projects rather than big budget retail games .
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rumors of grin ' s demise began popping up earlier this week , with studios barcelona and gothenburg shutting down and the imminent closure of the company ' s stockholm hq . that followed reports of cutbacks earlier in the year , not long after the developer ' s bionic commando and terminator games failed to inspire sales .
grin was reported to have filed for bankruptcy earlier today , with swedish news radio outlet sveriges radio citing the economic climate at the root cause of the closure .
develop also reports that some former grin employees have founded a new studio , outbreak studios , which plans to focus on downloadable titles for xbox live arcade , playstation network , iphone , games for windows live and pspgo . outbreak was founded by former grin lead programmer peter bjorklund , whose credits unfortunately include terminator : salvation .
grin barcelona helped with strider , developing assets for the first prototype of the game . the art team made the teaser video , below , with the help of animation studio 23lunes . strider was to be a reboot similar to pc , ps3 and xbox 360 bionic commando reboot grin made for capcom for release in 2009 .
artwork , screenshots and videos of a raft of cancelled grin games have been released . perhaps most eye - catching is a cgi teaser trailer of the strider reboot .
grin had been working on final fantasy : fortress but apparently received no money from square enix because agreed milestones weren ' t met , brothers andersson told swedish site aftonbladet .
bo and ulf andersson announced that grin had closed in august 2009 . they cited an
unbearable cashflow situation
caused by
too many
publishers delaying their payments .
the company changed hands again in 1919 when the company was sold to ernest woodruff for $ 25 . woodruff later entrusted the company to his son robert woodruff in 1923 . robert was a particularly smart man in business and he is entrusted with the honor of introducing the coca - cola to the world olympic games in 1928 . he also pioneered the packaging of the coca - cola drink in six packs and other easy to carry packages . the company received worldwide publicity due to the olympic games , and it expanded distribution to many countries outside the us and made two distribution lines in the us . another boost to the worldwide publicity of coca - cola was the fact that when the american government entered the world war ii , coca - cola company still under the leadership of woodruff , offered it for sale at a lower rate to uniformed soldiers and the company bore the costs . during this time , a lot of people tasted the drink all over the world , and when the war ended , coca - cola was better placed compared to the period before the war .
coca - cola company is highly strategic when it comes to the safety of their employees . they have adopted the coca - cola safety management system , which is a safety standard aligned to the international management standard , bsi oshas 18001 . this safety management system ensures that the company maintains a safe system for the working of the employees and the sustenance of the society . the standards ensure that quality , environmental and operational safety standards are kept . coca - cola company implements the safety standards by the use of manuals and trainings offered to employees . the employees are also made aware of the safety standards when they join the company for the first time , and then a follow up is done to inform them of arising developments .
when remembering the risky order for the kunststoffwerke förde he has to grin . what a great luck to stay now in the own production hall , equipped with two used milling machines and a boring machine . entex rust & mitschke gmbh is officially established , at the beginning still in partnership with the trained mechanical technician rolf mitschke . three staff members support the young company .
one of our biggest headaches is finding accurate information on influencers and managing day to day communication . grin has solved that problem for us . it ' s saved us tons of time .
in the first years of the company the main products were shoes , boots and some clothes for industrial use . in the 1920s and 30s sports shoes , rubber toys , bike and car tires were introduced . in the following years the rubber company could expand their business . in nearly every finnish household there was at least one product of the nokia rubber works . [ 6 ]
grin has been responsible for ballistics , bandits , ghost recon advanced warfighter i & ii ( multiplayer ) , bionic commando rearmed , wanted : weapons of fate , terminator : salvation and bionic commando .
grin opened their barcelona office in 2007 , housing about 70 employees . it was located on the barcelona beach strip in the torre mapfre building , overlooking the mediterranean sea . closed in may 2009 .
some of grin ' s former staff went on to found new studios , and some of these have already released their first games . grin founders bo and ulf andersson , for example , founded studio overkill software . its first game was downloadable game payday : the heist . some of the developers who worked on bionic commando : rearmed formed might and delight , the developer behind upcoming downloadable title pid .
in a letter from grin founders bo and ulf andersson , the ceo and director , respectively , write that
too many publishers have been delaying their payments
to the developer , ending the 12 - year - old company officially . the anderssons lament their
unreleased masterpiece that we weren ' t allowed to finish ,
going on to thank their partners and the publishers who apparently did pay them .
members of the team at grin behind bionic commando : rearmed formed a game development studio , might & delight , on april 16th , 2010 . they are currently working an an unannounced retro - inspired title .
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in the 50s , the cable works extended its product range from telephone cables to coaxial cables used in radio and tv business . the company also exported to the middle east and other markets outside europe .
this paper will have a look on a short history of the company of red bull and the core sources of innovation . secondly it will try to identify and discuss the individual skillset of red bull .
after that setback , grin barcelona set upon a remake of streets of rage , to be published by sega . it was intended to be similar to grin ' s own bionic commando rearmed , and released as a download - only title . work on this game didn ' t last long , however . only a handful of screenshots and art , below , were unearthed , but apparently a build of the game exists somewhere .
in the 1960s the company expanded its business to foreign markets . the number one of the export goods were the winter tires under the branch name “hakkapeliitta” and footwear . the first winter tire was invented in 1938 in the finnish rubber works . the tire industry was de - merged in the 1980s with the new name nokian renkaat oy . renkaat oy found an ally in the far east , the sumitomo company in japan . this cooperation brought in the production of dunlop tires . the cooperation was extended in 1988 when the company became a shareholder of nokian renkaat oy . nokia maintained a minority shareholding until early 2003 when it sold its shares to bridgestone .
2 history of the nokia company 2 . 1 from a pulp mill to a paper industry 2 . 2 the finnish rubber works 2 . 3 cable industry 2 . 4 the merger 2 . 5 information technology and telecommunication
in the 1980’s , roberto goizueta became the chairman and ceo of the coca - cola company . roberto was a risk taker , and he moved the coca - cola company to a new level . at the time , people were beginning to be conscious of their weights and health and were keenly watching what to eat and what not to . roberto thought it was the best time to introduce a diet coke . the beverage was introduced , and it received a warm welcome from the consumers . roberto also made a move to consolidate all coca - cola bottling operations into coca - cola enterprises inc . this consolidation was useful because it created a strong distribution base for the company .
best of luck to the guys and gals at grin . we really would ' ve liked to see what became of that final
unreleased masterpiece .
and thanks to all of our tipsters—guendolin , khoi and johan—for the helpful info .
other titles supposedly in development at grin before it collapsed : a new silent hill for konami ; a wanted sequel called cult ; and a final fantasy spin - off called fortress for square enix . images for these games are below .
the nokia company is today one of the world’s leading high tech companies . its rapidly growth in the 1990s coincided with a basal structural change of the finnish economy and industry . in this restructuring process nokia played an important role . despite the fact that nokia is a leading multinational company , a major part of its business is located in finland . nokia plays a significantly role in the economic growth of finland , which has been one of the fastest in whole europe .
coca - cola company has a long history dating back to 1886 , when john pemberton made coca cola syrup at his back yard and carried them to jacob’s pharmacy for sale . in the year 1887 , the founder of the coca - cola , john pemberton sold the enterprise to another chemist ; asa chandelier . asa chandelier , through his efforts , turned the coca - cola company in an international path through aggressive advertisements and marketing . at the time , the company manufactured only one brand ; the coca - cola . however , over the years , it now manufactures about 400 brands in over 200 countries . during the early years of production , the company sold the beverages in glasses , from a fountain in the jacobs pharmacy . however , in late 19th century , two lawyers obtained permission from chandelier to sell the beverage in bottles . this was the beginning of the coca - cola bottled beverage , which is now carried anywhere all over the world .
shortly after julia rust and the guest are turning around the corner . julia rust , having a degree as a business economist and being responsible for marketing and controlling at entex , just informs the guest of the basic data of the company .
grin had previously worked with square enix ' fellow japan - based publisher capcom on a new instalment in the bionic commando franchise , and while critical reception and sales numbers were relatively modest , urltoken has been told that the japanese firm was pleased with the results .
but in the end the size of the developer ' s staff base meant that continuing indefinitely without concrete deals in the pipeline was impossible , and the company announced in august this year that is was shutting down due to an
unbearable cashflow situation
.
it ' s official . no more gold teeth will be added to that gruesome smile , as grin , the swedish developer responsible for games like bionic commando , wanted : weapons of fate and more is closing its doors due to
an unbearable cashflow situation .
in 1990 - 1991 , nokia sold off the rest of its paper industry holdings , thus ending its involvement in the forestry industry . the main reason for the sold out was the fact that the nokia company wanted to focus on consumer electronics . [ 4 ]
red bull gives you wings !
nearly nobody never heard this slogan in his life or saw it somewhere or at least tried a sip of red bull . the austrian company polarizes : its taste , its marketing or the supposed health harming ingredients in this drink .
the strider reboot was apparently cancelled by capcom a few weeks after the may 2009 release of bionic commando . grin barcelona , however , soldiered on , trying to build a prototype based on its work without the strider license . it pitched the project to ubisoft , but that deal fell through .
sources close to both parties have revealed that the game , initially signed off in tokyo in the second half of last year and codenamed fortress , was central to the collapse of the swedish developer – square took the project off grin after only six months of development due to concerns over quality issues .
on august 12 , 2009 , grin announced on their website that they were shutting down completely . on the official grin webpage the reason for the financial troubles were cited as being due to :
. . . too many publishers have been delaying their payments , causing an unbearable cashflow situation
. it is not known which publishers this was referring too , but it might be related to
our unreleased masterpiece that we weren’t allowed to finish
also referenced in their farewell letter . this ' masterpiece ' was probably a final fantasy xii spinoff codenamed fortress ( referenced in this kotaku article ) .
in may 2009 after failing to acquire any development contracts for their barcelona and gothenburg offices , possibly due to the poor reception of wanted : weapons of fate and terminator : salvation developed at these offices . grin was forced to shutdown the two offices as well as doing a significant cut in their stockholm staff .
also son sebastian rust is joining and introduces himself to the guest . since completing his studies as mechanical engineer at the ruhr university bochum he is busy at entex in the process technology . harald rust’s son - in - law , ralf kunitz , is working as well in the company as plant manager .
therefore , coca - cola has grown from humble beginnings being manufactured at a backyard , to the world most favorite drink . the company has also expanded its product base tremendously . a particular thing , which it puts it ahead of other companies , is the fact that it touches the needs of the community .
grin publishing , located in munich , germany , has specialized since its foundation in 1998 in the publication of academic ebooks and books . the publishing website urltoken offer students , graduates and university professors the ideal platform for the presentation of scientific papers , such as research projects , theses , dissertations , and academic essays to a wide audience .
thus the company has developed into a family - owned enterprise . who would have thought it when harald rust worked on the plans for his planetary roller extruder in his home attic 30 years ago ? with a smile harald rust says good - bye to the guest . “would you like to drink a coffee ? ” , he asks his two children . the future looks good .
in the 60s , the cable works expanded its business to include the manufacture and sales of computers . the established electronic department focused firstly the sales of computer products and secondly the r & d and production of nokia’s own products . after the merger of the three companies in 1967 , cable manufacturing was the main business , and the cable industry was the company ' s most profitable and independent business unit . [ 10 ]
2015 : long distances leap in time to the year 2015 . harald rust takes rapid steps across the factory premises . he is looking for a guest who is registered for a factory tour and who is now en route somewhere on the site together with daughter julia rust . at 25 . 000 m2 company ground and 12 . 000 m2 halls and offices only a short telephone call is helping : “julia , where are you ? ”“
nokia and serlachius became 100 % owners of british tissues ltd in 1977 ; two years later , nokia bought serlachius out . despite these successes nokia ' s management continued to disagree about the forestry business : on the one hand , the company wanted to sell it off , on the other , it was the target of large investments . because of this fact the forestry industry started to look forward for growth opportunities as well as new acquisitions .
kairamo presented in 1982 a business strategy for the paper industry . he preferred to raise the investments and to build up a second cellulose factory . but managing director simo vuorilehto favoured discontinuing it . this resulted in serious disagreements within the management . in the spring of 1989 , nokia sold off half of its paper industries . nokia ' s tissue paper business was merged with the american james river and the italian ferruzzi to become the largest tissue paper company in europe .
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but the roots of the nokia company go back to the 19th century when in 1865 a forest industry enterprise in the small town nokia in south western finland was established by mining engineer fredrik idestam . at the turn of the 20th century technology came with the founding of the finnish rubber works in 1898 and the expansion of electricity into the homes and factories which led to the establishment of the finnish cable works in 1912 . with this development the manufacture of cables for the telegraph industry followed and supported so the new - fangled device , the telephone . the three companies ( paper , rubber and cables ) were merged to the nokia corporation in 1967 .
hörberg , like many small developers , isn ' t an inexperienced entrepreneur making his industry début with his own game , but rather a programmer that ' s previously experienced life at the coal - face of larger endeavours . he worked for
various studios
for a few years , working on titles such as bionic commando rearmed as well as the recently released pid , though he left that project after a year . his previous experience can be summed up by a continual desire to pursue his own path .
while i was working on the two bionic commando games ( rearmed and the 3rd person retail game ) at grin , i realised i vastly preferred working on smaller projects rather than big budget retail games
, he explained .
i also didn ' t really enjoy working at a big studio , so i ' ve been pretty much moved to smaller and smaller companies until i finally went solo in 2011 .
the 3ds eshop — along with its online store predecessors on wii and dsi — has attracted a number of small developers that would have likely remained anonymous in previous generations . the evolution of download gaming has transformed our consoles to include smaller , more diverse experiences at lower costs .
it ' s well known that nintendo made errors with its wii and dsi stores that led to controversy , whether the issues were related to technical limitations or punishing publication terms . in any case , and in the face of additional increasing and varied competition from the smartphone and tablet industry , nintendo has been delivering a turnaround with the 3ds eshop and — if reasonably positive early days are an indication — on the wii u eshop . improvement is still possible and needed , of course , but the 3ds platform in particular is showing signs of developing strength .
a recent indicator of that was the revelation from gunman clive developer , bertil hörberg , that his game has sold more copies in around one month on the 3ds eshop than in over eight months on the apple ios platform — google android has been the biggest selling market for the title since its release in april 2012 . precise figures weren ' t given , but it was nevertheless encouraging the the handheld ' s platform was serving a small developer so well .
since those revelations we ' ve spoken to hörberg , in order to learn more about the background of his development studio and his move onto the 3ds store .
in fact , development studios don ' t get much smaller than the self - named gunman clive publisher , with hörberg confirming that arne hörberg is perhaps a surprise appearance in the credits , with the music composition being an undertaking in the latter ' s spare time . amazingly , considering the praise for the soundtrack — it ' s even on sale for $ 1 if you like it enough — arne hörberg doesn ' t normally work with games or music .
i was somewhat sceptical at first but the results turned out much better than i expected , so that saved me the trouble of finding a composer .
aside from that , bertil hörberg tells us , he does everything himself .
though hindsight has proven to be a wonderful thing in terms of the title selling well on the platform and bringing welcome profits to the one man studio , we asked what brought hörberg from smartphone development to the 3ds eshop .
i ' ve always felt much more at home with dedicated gaming platforms , so after having released a few games on smartphones and started seeing some small profits , i thought i might be ready to branch out . 3ds eshop seemed like the easiest market to get into and the best suited for my type of games . plus i ' ve always had a thing for nintendo ' s portables as i did some of my first gaming on the original game boy ( and some of my first coding in the game boy homebrew scene ) .
when asked directly about the place in the market for devices such as the 3ds , the developer unsurprisingly voiced his support while acknowledging the emergence smartphone market .
i believe they are still , and hope they will remain , very important . i ' ve always enjoyed handheld gaming , but smartphone gaming is for the most part something completely different .
while naturally not willing to make sweeping generalisations , hörberg reiterated that he ' s a case where it seems as if the 3ds release will bring him greater financial success than the smartphone market ; no doubt there will be developers , however , with the reverse experience .
i ' ve always enjoyed handheld gaming , but smartphone gaming is for the most part something completely different .
in terms of becoming an approved developer for 3ds , it seems that the process wasn ' t too difficult ;
i basically just applied to become a licensed developer via warioworld , ordered a debug unit and started coding
— previous connections with nintendo of europe may have also helped . as an insight into the steadier , licensed approach from nintendo , hörberg explained the slower process of publishing to eshop , moving away from the more automated processes for google play and ios .
there ' s no denying that it ' s a lot longer process to get it published on the eshop , but it ' s not too bad
, he clarifed .
other than the obvious things like needing age ratings and much more thorough testing , it ' s a bit less automated and involves more emailing back and forth to different departments to get everything submitted and ready for release .
shifting the game itself to nintendo ' s hardware was an altogether simpler process , however , and we were given an insight into the speed with which initial porting of the title took place .
it wasn ' t very hard at all ; i had everything up and running after about two weeks . i hardly use any middleware in my engine so i could just move over all my code at once and just change the rendering and other hardware specific functionality . then it took a bit of extra optimising to get it to run at 60fps in 3d . you get to code a bit closer to the hardware than on smartphones , and also have to be a bit more careful with memory management . doing the stereoscopic rendering is pretty straight forward , you just render everything twice , but you have to find the most efficient way to set up the rendering order .
the attractive paper - filter effect apparently
took some tinkering
, while initial hesitation about employing the stereoscopic 3d was eased by the reaction from gamers .
the art style is kind of trying to fake a 2d look , so adding actual stereoscopic 3d to that felt a bit weird to me , so i was a bit surprised by the incredibly positive reactions to the 3d feature
. in a positive for the hardware itself , meanwhile , hörberg has been pleased with some of the tools at his disposal .
i ' m pretty impressed by the gpu . it ' s performing much better than most of the smartphones and tablets i ' ve tried the game on . obviously the screen resolution is much lower , but i ' m rendering with 2x2 fsaa on the 3ds version , which puts it in the range of smartphone resolutions , and it ' s still keeping up . it also has some pretty nice features despite using fixed funtion pixel shaders , and i didn ' t even touch on the lighting capabilities in gunman clive .
perhaps the simplest and most vital gameplay addition that 3ds offered was physical controls , with most smartphones and tablets only accommodating virtual buttons . the original design and prototypes of gunman clive were for systems with physical controls , which only specific phones such as icade and xperia play could deliver in the original release . the basic controls of 3ds allow it to be played
as it ' s meant to be played
, with the developer also telling us that mega man was the primary influence on the core gameplay , with other elements inspired by games ranging from
castlevania to mario and zelda 2
. it seems that gunman clive and the 3ds eshop are an ideal match .
hörberg , as the latest new developer to dive into the 3ds eshop , is actually a longer term supporter of nintendo ' s download stores , giving his take on the platforms and the currently library on the latest handheld ' s marketplace .
i ' ve actually always liked nintendo ' s online stores ; they ' re not quite as quick to navigate as some others , but there ' s a certain charm to it with the nice music and download animations ; they feel more like a game menu than a boring online web store . having trailers for every game also gives the 3ds eshop a pretty big advantage against some of the others , and it seems to do a good job in promoting various titles with the different categories added to the front page every week . the library still isn ' t that big but it ' s getting there ; there ' s a few gems on there , and as a picross junkie i can ' t complain .
perhaps most encouragingly in nintendo ' s continuing efforts to establish a loyal group of small
indie
developers on its platforms , hörberg is
definitely
returning to the 3ds , telling us that his next game
will focus on the 3ds from the start
, with some potential ports to follow . although wii u development would be
fun
, nintendo ' s handheld is apparently
quite enough to handle at the moment
for this one man studio .
we ' d like to thank bertil hörberg for his time . gunman clive is currently available in the nintendo eshop in europe and north america for £1 . 99 / €1 . 99 / $ 1 . 99 , and you can read our full review for more details .
let us know what you think about this title and bertil hörberg ' s comments in the comments section below .
he has to be proud . he ' s a done a very fun game . i ' m very happy to hear that his next game will be for rhe 3ds , if he can keep the same quality , my money is his .
he is scared of big budget retail games ? i guess there goes my hope of a metroid prime - esque wii u version of gunman clive . haha , j / k also , great read ! i ' m glad i downloaded this game .
i ' m enjoying finding out the behind - the - scenes aspects to getting a game released on the eshop . there have been a lot of gunman clive stories in the nintendolife news lately , but i ' ve enjoyed them all . really cool to hear the experiences of the small developers . i hope horberg ' s success continues .
i ' ve always had a thing for nintendo ' s portables as well . then last night we got drunk and she made a total @ $ $ of herself in public . she ' s not so cute to me any more . . . lol jk i do and always will love nintendo portables ! i ' ll be paying video games until the end of my days . they make me happy happy , joy joy .
europe and north america for £1 . 79 / €1 . 99 / $ 1 . 99
@ c - olimar so it is , thanks . i ' ve updated the game page and the article .
wow . that ' s really encouraging to hear that he was able to port his game over in a just a couple weeks ! on a side note , i was curious as to what this
wario world
was that he was talking about . i did a search for it and found the website . . . urltoken haha , man , nintendo certainly doesn ' t add any frills to its websites if they don ' t have to worry about the consumer seeing it ! i love how the publisher application picture shows a gcn controller and memory cards .
i do agree with the nintendo charm part of then store . i haven ' t used the wii u eshop but i ' ve find that while all of nintendos other stores suck compared to say xbla they do have a charm about them
great read ! getting to know the stories behind creations always adds to the final product . i really enjoyed this game with all it ' s references . , just finished hard mode with ms . johnson and starting duck mode this week .
i am now considering getting this . 1 . 99 is not a bad price .
this is great stuff and it ' s great to see gunman clive getting the support . i certainly hope we see more gunman clive stories not only from bertil hörberg but other up and coming developers interested in developing for 3ds
i would not have known of this awesome game had it not been for nl . i love the music , art style and game play ! ! its so easy and pleasing to my eyes ! ^ _ _ ^ the 3d really pops out in this game ! ! i still think gunman clive should be @ least $ 2 . 99 cuz it ' s a steal for $ 1 . 99 . really !
i purchased gunman clive along with hydroventure : spin cycle last night and i gotta say that i ' m impressed with it . the platforming is fun , the art style and 3d are beautiful and the music is great as well . very glad i dropped the $ 2 . 50 for it !
very encouraging as to how easy it was to port his game to the eshop . hopefully we ' ll see a lot of quality titles from indies in the future .
sometimes it takes that extra person to say things like
hey , we should add some contrast to this game , i hear black lines look good when they are black
, lol okay , mean but the colors really bug me .
but where did he get duck mode from ? the most bizarre , awesome new game + ever .
boy , i still need to download this . i think i ' ll do that today or tomorrow . this was a fun read . it ' s always so cool to see interviews like these .
how did it take 7 years to make retro city rampage when this game looks way better and was made in 2 years max ? and both of them being made by one person .
i currently have 4 games on my 3ds sd card : gunman clive , super mario 3d land , escapevektor , and pushmo . so far , gunman clive is my most - played game . it ' s just so fun to play ( and i still need to play through with the female character ) !
btw , just curious but what ' s mr . horberg ' s nationality ? sounds german to me .
i ' m pretty impressed . . .
well , there we have it ; straight from the horse ' s mouth ( no offence , bertil ) . i ' m looking forward to seeing what his next project will be .
this article gets too many people excited about development , reality is it ' s very expensive and rigorous . $ 100 a year for ios , upwards of $ 5000 for eshop and no guarantee your app will ever be published . additionally , you must have a non subleased office , website , trademarks , business telephone and email . none of which is required on other platforms . this isn ' t indie .
@ dogpigfish i know i wouldn ' t want to be excited for future developments . please don ' t even consider bringing out anything in the future circle - bertil hörberg - or any other developers we sure don ' t need anything new or sequels . btw nintendo just dropped its requirements for an office for future developers .
this guy is a great developer , don ' t get me wrong . the big 3 sees the problem with independent talent , so they misconstrue what indie really is , because it ' s a threat to their bottom line . don ' t let them redefine what indie is . indie stands for independent developers , not independent studios .
now i understand a bit better . thanks for clearing that up . i can see a problem with that where the man ( the big 3 ) would label a game indie when it ' s not just to profit off the indie name itself . i sure wouldn ' t put it past the man . heck just look at the way the eshop and the playstation shop are run . at least the playstation shop understands that gamers own multiple systems and will let you download to all your systems . this is just greedy of nintendo not to allow downloads to multiple systems . i do love gunman clive though . it ' s been one of my favorites since the 3ds has been released . don ' t kill me guys but i had more fun with gunman clive than with kid ikarus 3d , i just couldnt get used to that numbing control scheme
@ dogpigfish sorry for gettin a little smart with you . i really didn ' t consider gunman clive indie or not indie . i just saw it as fun
@ qwikman _ n _ bass he comes from the same country as me . . . sweden .
@ windy do you have a link to confirmation ? that developers don ' t need a secure office outside of their residence , i mean . last i heard it was in the
rumor
phase . if it became fact , that would be great for smaller developers
@ metabble _ king yeah i believe it ' s a rumor at this point or in it ' s beginning phase . i don ' t really concern myself with that end of the business i just want a fun experience . i probably shouldn ' t have even involved myself with this part of the thread in my ignorance of these facts .
best two dollars i spent in a long time . i am glad that he is having a huge success on the 3ds . i would definitely be interested in any other games he may bring to the eshop .
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youfit health clubs is a chain of american health clubs .

founded in 2008 , youfit has over 100 locations across 14 states , predominantly in the south and west .

youfit primarily caters to casual gym-goers , and offers personal training at all locations and group exercise at select locations .

youfit

to learn more about youfit health clubs or to find the nearest youfit location , visit urltoken .
welcome to the youfit family . meet raphael konforti , national head of fitness education at youfit health clubs & youfit fitness expert . with the youfit 30 - day video workout series , each video will give you 3 simple routine exercises to help your gym workouts at youfit ! for more information on the 30 - day plan visit urltoken . show less
be sure to follow youfit on twitter , instagram and facebook for inspiration , healthy recipes and workout tips . you can also following youfit’s blog – youniverse .
maintain a cpr / aed certification . certification opportunities will be coordinated by youfit .
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youfit is more than a friendly space for fitness . youfit is about you . your opportunity , chance , reason to get off the couch and change your life .
by everything about a youfit health club caters to the first - time gym member .
at the celebration , each youfit club will raffle off a free one - year membership . in addition , a special offer from youfit will be revealed during the event .
. join the conversation online using the hashtag # gymhappy . follow youfit on twitter at
i applied in - person . i interviewed at youfit ( tampa , fl ) .
youfit health clubs coo j . j . creegan receives
40 under 40
honor
create and maintain the staff schedule according to youfit standards and the club ' s needs .
a youfit health clubs location is now open in boca raton at 23072 sandalfoot plaza drive .
i applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at youfit in january 2014 .
per month . youfit places a great emphasis on environmental responsibility . its gym floors are made from
per month . all new youfit members also receive a free personal training assessment with a youcoach .
youfit health clubs , founded in 2008 , is a chain of budget - friendly fitness centers with over 115 locations across the us , predominantly in the south and western regions . youfit was founded by
ask a question about working or interviewing at youfit health clubs . our community is ready to answer .
, all youfit locations will offer workouts and lime card privileges for all members and non - members .
for more information about youfit health clubs or to find the nearest youfit location , visit urltoken , and to view a complete list of the 2017 south florida business journal 40 under 40 honorees , click here .
* youfit also offers child care membership options at select locations . visit your nearest location for more details .
youfit health clubs is a gym that’s about one thing only : you . youfit not only offers affordable gym memberships and state of the art facilities but is dedicated to helping our members get the most out of life !
as a youfit member , we want to make sure you have access to everything you need to enjoy your youfit membership for years to come . if you ever have a question or need to speak to us about anything at all , you can contact us at 888 - youfit - 1 or by filling out our contact form .
interview candidates at youfit rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for youfit is easy . some recently asked youfit interview questions were ,
if i will be able to adapt to change
and
name one of your weaknesses
. 53 % of the interview applicants applied online .
hi beata , we regret to hear that youfit did not live up to your expectations . memberships policies & …
the entire youfit family is joining me in celebrating j . j . and this prestigious honor ,
says
youfit doesn ' t thrive in all markets and as it expands you see some of the struggles it has in smaller towns . i went from a large city to small city and youfit does not do well in the country .
youfit strives to be the
greenest
gym in america . treadmills line the perimeter of the new midlothian location .
and other recycled rubber materials , and each youfit location practices additional eco - friendly initiatives . for more information , visit
i applied online . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at youfit ( miami , fl ) in december 2013 .
i applied online . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at youfit ( chandler , az ) in february 2013 .
must participate in the quality and management of the youfit location . must maintain all records per local and federal legal requirements .
berks grew up in pompano beach and ran several health clubs before launching youfit in 2008 , according to sun sentinel archives .
, chief operating officer , youfit health clubs .
at youfit , we ' re ready when you are ready – summer , fall , winter or spring . any time of year is a good time of year to focus on your health .
i applied online . the process took 3 + months . i interviewed at youfit ( tampa , fl ) in march 2015 .
for a local gym in the georgia area . our georgia locations in offer gym memberships as low as $ 10 . try youfit health clubs in alpharetta , buford , douglasville , kennesaw , norcross , riverdale & suwanee . youfit is where you fit in !
i applied through other source . the process took 4 days . i interviewed at youfit ( austin , tx ) in november 2014 .
i applied in - person . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at youfit ( denver , co ) in february 2015 .
i applied in - person . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at youfit ( orlando , fl ) in january 2014 .
if you have any questions , comments or concerns regarding youfit health clubs privacy policy and / or practices , write us at youfit health clubs , 6161 9th ave . north , st . petersburg , fl 33710 or contact us by phone : 727 - 209 - 6161
happy monday ! it ' s time to get a fresh start to your week . see you soon # youfit # mondaymotivation # justbeyou urltoken
happy 4th of july youfitters ! be sure to stop by your local youfit health clubs from 8 - 4 today to celebrate with us .
i applied in - person . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at youfit ( tampa , fl ) in may 2011 .
i applied in - person . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at youfit ( deerfield beach , fl ) in february 2015 .
youfit health clubs was founded in 2008 by rick berks with the philosophy that fitness clubs should be welcoming , not intimidating . youfit is one of the fastest - growing fitness companies in america , with an average of three to four clubs opening per month . youfit is dedicated to using recycled materials in gym construction and aims to be the
greenest
gym in america . for more information , visit our website .
youfit health clubs is a gym that’s about one thing only : you . feel empowered to make a great choice for your health and choose from one of our high value , low cost membership options * starting at $ 10 . stop by your local youfit for a complimentary trial !
“it’s a good place for people to start , ” said john stehura jr . , regional manager for the youfit clubs in the richmond area .
in celebration of independence day , here are our standard club hours tomorrow . have a fun and safe 4th everyone ! # youfit # independenceday urltoken
there are more than 60 youfit clubs in florida , according to the company ' s website . the company lists clubs in 14 other states .
, founder and ceo of youfit health clubs .
i have witnessed him first - hand develop as a professional and he has truly been an integral part of growing this company . his genuine passion for helping people feel better and live better is seen and felt throughout the youfit brand .
at the time creegan joined the youfit team , there were just three locations . now , the national brand boasts 115 locations extending across 14 states .
youfit is a good part time job to have if you are currently enrolled in school and looking for a relatively straightforward position to give you supplemental income .
youfit has a lot of potential as a new company . they are owned by the former corporate officials as planet fitness and cater to more intermediate gym patrons .
john stehura jr . , regional manager for the youfit clubs in the richmond area , shown here at the midlothian club in the 30 - minute express circuit area .
day 1 in the books ! congrats to your first time gym - goers . we ' re looking forward to many more visits # youfit # fridayfeeling # everyvisitisavictory urltoken
youfit touts itself as an environmentally conscious gym , boasting floors made of recycled tires or sneakers , and energy - efficient heating and cooling systems . on earth day in april , youfit clubs around the country opened their doors to the public and encouraged people to bring in old electronics , which were recycled with the help of best buy and staples .
during my tour i learned a bit of background about youfit . youfit health club was founded in 2008 by rick berks with the philosophy that fitness clubs should be welcoming , not intimidating . seven years later , the company is opening its 100 th location in north providence , rhode island . ( a full list of locations can be found here )
linda : “i think it would have to be yoga , as well as total sculpt . it’s a weight class that youfit has that involves no cardio , just weights . ”
personally identifiable data is shared with third party servicers for the sole purpose of customer and member management , completing online orders and web requests . at no time does youfit health clubs sell personal data , for any reason . e - mail addresses are collected only from those who initiate communications with youfit health clubs through urltoken or by stand alone email applications .
by the way , youfit’s lime card comes with additional local perks . i’ve recently been flashing it at a select group of local restaurants / smoothie shops for various discounts . score .
our youcoach trainers must have team spirit with a dynamic personality that absolutely encourages their clients to achieve their goals of weight loss and general fitness . as the face of of youfit our youcoaches are out going , approachable , constantly branding youfit through their personalities . if you are truly looking to make a difference in peoples life , the we want you ! ! !
older youfit than most and does not have all the extra amenities that other locations might ( spray tan , child care , smoothie shop ) . good for a quick workout though .
youfit is one of the new alternative gym chains offering memberships for as low as $ 10 a month with no contract . personal training sessions and group exercise classes bear an extra charge .
youfit clubs don ' t require long - term contracts ; users pay as they go month - to - month . the fitness center has personal trainers and includes treadmills , . . .
heard about youfit through a friend , applied online and set up and an interview with the general manager . interview was short , sweet , and to the point . very easy . be yourself .
welcome to youfit health clubs in hollywood , florida . with over 100 locations nationwide , our gyms are tailored just for you with state - of - the - art fitness equipment for every workout …
we are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the information contained in the site is accurate . however , we cannot guarantee its accuracy . thank you for checking all details at your youfit location .
“we have 15 - inch , flat - screen tvs on the machines , ” he said . the local gyms , like others with the youfit brand , are open all night during the work week .
join us all day today for yougx beat the heat ! we will have free group exercise classes available to all members and guests . bring your friends and family ! # youfit # yougx # beattheheat urltoken
i worked for youfit healthclubs for 1 year . during this year i had over 50 clients . i made 17 , 000 in a year while working at youfit . youfit was making thousands of dollars off of my knowledge , hard work and retention with my clients . i loved my clients and it made it hard for me to leave but here in colorado a 17 , 000 salary does not pay the bill with no benefits . i have had multiple of my clients cancel their personal training with 30 day notice and you fit still charged them for the next 4 months and wouldn ' t refund their money .
with gyms across miami , fort lauderdale , tampa , jacksonville , orlando , sarasota and the surrounding areas . our florida gym locations offer memberships as low as $ 10 . join youfit health clubs in florida today !
the opening of the richmond - area gyms marks youfit’s first appearance in virginia . the florida - based chain has more than 100 gyms in more than a dozen states . it started in 2008 in st . petersburg .
youfit’s personal trainers are referred to as “youcoaches” and actually start at fairly reasonable rates . they come with all the fancy certifications and can walk you through the equipment or design specific training plans to reach your goals and needs .
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youfit overall is not a great place to work . the management does not care about the employees . compensation is not very good either . there is no room for growth within the company . i would not suggest working here .
youfit is hands down one of the worst companies i have ever worked for . they bring in people from outside versus promoting from within , even when you exceed the standards they have set . higher management only cares about themselves .
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with the philosophy that fitness clubs should be welcoming , not intimidating . youfit is one of the fastest - growing fitness companies in america , with an average of 3–4 clubs opening per month . the company ' s clubs cater to the average person who simply wants to be fit rather than to bodybuilders or
gym rats .
youfit is dedicated to using recycled materials in gym construction and aims to be the
greenest
gym in america . for more information , visit
i have been with youfit for about 3 weeks now . i enjoy my job and the people i work with . our members are really great . i feel confident with my position and am looking forward to learning more in my position .
yougx group exercise classes – including yoga , zumba and pilates – will also be free where available , and members and guests can work out with a youcoach personal trainer in specially crafted mini - classes to showcase all youfit has to offer .
my spring intern was actually the first person i heard rave about youfit . i had mentioned months ago that i was looking for a gym and she had nothing but great things to say about it . low fees . new equipment . no contracts . unlimited guest passes ( which essentially creates a two - for - one deal ) . she could really go on and on . she was a former collegiate athlete who loved to run and lift weights – for her , youfit was a winner .
creegan began his youfit career when he was just 15 years old , working as a part - time employee . from his minimum - wage position , he has risen through multiple management positions , while also earning a dual - degree in marketing and management from
the attorney general ' s office received more than 140 complaints against the company , according to a news release . complaints said youfit did not give enough information on its cancellation policies and that it charged people even after receiving cancellation notices , the agreement said .
we are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the information contained in the site is accurate . however , we cannot guarantee its accuracy . thank you for checking all details at your youfit location . * pricing may vary by location . see location for details .
thank you for your feedback , monica . we ' re glad you enjoy coming to our gym . we will talk to our management team to make sure all of our front desk employees are friendly and attentive as all youfit employees should be . thank you !
nationwide , youfit has been opening three to four clubs per month , generally entering a market with multiple locations opening within a short period of time . several clubs are slated to open soon in texas ; the chain has been spreading to multiple cities within that state .
berks was one of the first to test a no - frills fitness center market when he started youfit . he cut out gym perks like day - care centers and juice bars , allowing membership fees to be as low as $ 10 a month with no annual commitment .
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we are always so grateful for the awesome groups of hunger heroes that come in each week and help us serve our community . thank you to youfit health clubs and cobblestone on palmer ranch who came in this week and each packed enough food for 38 , 000 meals ! urltoken
deerfield beach - based youfit health clubs agreed to better display its cancellation policies on its website , disclose if membership plans have extra obligations or commitments , and cancel memberships on request as part of an agreement with the florida attorney general ' s office , state officials announced tuesday .
welcome to youfit health clubs in hollywood , florida . with over 100 locations nationwide , our gyms are tailored just for you with state - of - the - art fitness equipment for every workout level , spotless facilities and welcoming spaces . get a free guest pass online or join today !
from the youngest local member , who is 13 , to the 93 - year - old who’s a regular at the hull street gym , youfit attracts a broad range of individuals with varying fitness goals , he said . teenagers younger than 18 need a parent’s or guardian’s permission to set up a membership .
overall i’ve been really impressed with youfit . the equipment is great , the gym is clean , and they have pretty much everything i need ( minus spin classes and a pool – i mean , if i really wanted to be picky ) . and really for the price , that’s hard to beat .
for general inquiries please enter your information in the fields below and one of our associates will contact you . if you need immediate assistance please call 888 - 968 - 3481 or email us using the form below . if you are interested in becoming part of the youfit team , please visit our employment page .
youfit health clubs is growing fast ! with over 100 + locations . our gyms are designed to provide you the best fitness club amenities at low costs . find your nearest location now and locate a gym in your area today . our friendly staff will make you feel right at home . every visit is a victory !
the gym membership really could not have come at a better time because if there’s one thing every pregnant runner needs it’s a bathroom nearby ! thank you , youfit , for placing the treadmills right in front of the restrooms ! it’s really convenient when that got - to - go - now moment strikes out of nowhere .
select locations of youfit offers group personal training classes like yougx , zumba , yoga , turbo kick , etc . i’ve been taking a weekly yoga class , which has been really great . it’s a flow class that concentrates on stretching and is aimed towards beginners . i love it , because that’s exactly what i need right now .
2015 by opening all clubs to the public and encouraging individuals to bring old electronics to recycle . youfit will team up with best buy and staples to recycle these items . approved materials to recycle include cameras , camcorders , rechargeable batteries , mobile phones , computers , video games , mps players , gps devices , and cd and dvd players .
. reflecting on his early youfit experience and his educational background , creegan created many of the systems and services that exist in the company today . additionally , he is also responsible for molding strong leaders and engaged teams throughout the company . his efforts have made a lasting impression on individuals , local communities and the fitness industry as a whole .
with gyms across dallas / fort worth , houston , mesquite and the surrounding areas , youfit is where you fit in . our gyms offer memberships as low as $ 10 , which includes a free fitness assessment with a certified personal trainer . select locations also feature : child care , group classes , saunas and more ! visit us today .
hi beata , we regret to hear that youfit did not live up to your expectations . memberships policies & fees are disclosed to our members during sign ups and can be found on our website . we encourage our members to review their signed agreements and to ask our staff for additional help . kindly advise how we can further assist you , thank you .
why is everything so “green” ? well , it’s more than a nod to the fun , bright color . youfit strives to be the “greenest” gym in america by being dedicated to using recycled materials in its clubs . floors are made of recycled tires or nike “grind” ( recycled sneakers ) . heating , cooling , water and power systems are all energy - efficient .
i ' ve been going to youfit for over a year now and can ' t say i ' ve found a single thing wrong with the place . they maintain a clean environment and the employees at the front create a welcoming atmosphere every time you go in . they have all the equipment you need to get a quick , efficient workout . bathrooms and exercising area are kept sanitary . my only desire is that the gym stay 24 hours on weekends , not only weekdays . i can ' t count the times that i ' ve gone to youfit on a saturday night just to pull a locked door and see the employees mouth through the door that they are closed - - completely my fault , i ' m very forgetful lol .
our goal is to have the greenest clubs in america ,
says berks , founder of youfit .
for example , when you walk in , you ' ll be walking on floors made of recycled tires or nike ( nke ) ' grind ' ( recycled sneakers ) . our heating , cooling , water and power systems are also all energy - efficient .
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new to working out or on a time crunch ? the express circuit , featured in every youfit , is the place to go . the exercises and format that the express circuit follows will help you build a strong foundation for you to learn and achieve results from day one . learn how to use the machines and get in a full body workout in minimal time . bring water and a towel and as always , comfortable athletic wear and sneakers will do the trick .
great place i love coming here to get a good workout on . the staff members are all friendly , the bathrooms are usually clean and everything is kept well maintained and tidy . the manager tommy provided me with excellent customer service . everyone at this location is helpful and happy . i highly recommend this youfit . its also in a great plaza ( oakwood ) and the membership fee is very low i pay $ 20 a month and can bring a guest everytime . . . definitely worth it !
i had a youfit membership a while back when i didn’t have any access to a gym ( now i just use the one at our clubhouse ) . i loved it and kinda miss it ! i usually don’t like the typical gym environment , but i always felt pretty comfortable there . i happened to love the bright colors - it woke me up ! ! the one i went to didn’t have classes , but that’s awesome that some of the clubs are adding them ! glad you found a yoga class you like 🙂
i must have driven by my local youfit over a thousand times before i finally stepped in for the first time a month ago . i’ve always been curious about the “green” gym with the bright logo and colorful interior , but the low membership rates honestly made me a little nervous . it was sort of one of those instances where i thought the deal must be too good to be true . with membership fees starting at $ 10 for a standard membership and only going to $ 19 . 99 for the top tier ( which includes unlimited access to other locations , as well as unlimited guest passes ) , there had to be a catch , right ? old equipment ? crazy contracts ? something !
a 30 - minute circuit center beckons newcomers to address upper - body , lower - body and cardiovascular health with numbered stations and a red - light , green - light cue for switching .
but the express circuit is not just for beginners , he added . “my wife and i did it recently and at the end , i was panting , ” stehura said with a laugh .
throughout the gym , the equipment is color - coded — lower - body machines are green while upper - body machines are purple — so members can find what they need .
“we’re all about general fitness and a lot of our members are first - time gym members , ” stehura said .
another gym with a similar fee setup , crunch , opened gyms in the richmond area recently as well .
during a recent visit to the midlothian club , manager paul smith pointed out the cardiovascular equipment .
“we open at 5 a . m . monday and close at 10 p . m . friday , ” smith said , “then we’re open from 8 to 8 on weekends . ”
the 30 - minute express circuit area is always a popular spot in the one - floor , brightly colored gym , smith said .
“even after you get your own routine set up , it’s a good thing to do . ”
maria howard is a group exercise instructor for the ymca of greater richmond and the university of richmond weinstein center . her column runs every other week in sunday flair .
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all classes yougx - sweat & sculpt yougx 30 - g - 6 glutes silver sneakers classic cardio kickbox cycle yougx total sculpt bodyshred yoga zumba r . i . p . p . e . d yoga sculpt yougx 30 - core conditioning step yougx cardio blast
whether you are looking for a class that focuses on cardio , mind - body , weights or active aging , yougx offers a group exercise class to suit your preference and fitness level ! be sure to introduce yourself to the instructor , so they can help you get acquainted with the class format and other members .
want to work out and party at the same time ? featuring exotic rhythms set to high - energy latin and international beats , zumba is easy to do , effective and totally exhilarating . you just might lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape !
choose the piyo workout to increase your strength and flexibility through a blend of yoga and mat pilates . this is the best workout if you want to sculpt your abdominals , increase overall core strength , and general stability .
kick out stress with this aerobics class that blends kickboxing and dance moves all perfectly choreographed to lively , motivational beats ! turbo kick is sure to raise your heart rate and burn calories with the guidance of our professional , friendly instructors . challenge your cardiovascular limits during this high - energy class , then enjoy the relaxing cool - down session .
transform your body and mind with this cardio conditioning class that is a fun challenge for any level of fitness . our experienced instructors modify moves for all abilities to help you push past your limits with plyometric drills . this cardio workout is based on max interval training that combines intervals of strength , power , resistance and core training for maximum results without equipment or weights . bring your water , a towel and get ready to get committed to better health !
move to the music as you increase muscular strength , range of movement and stamina for daily living activities . the silver sneakers class uses hand - held weights , elastic tubing with handles , and a ball for resistance training . a chair is used for seated and / or standing support .
work off some steam in this high - energy class that consists of cardio and martial arts movements ! cardio kickbox will improve your strength , heart health , speed , flexibility , and coordination . wear flexible clothes , pop on your sneakers , and bring gloves if you want to feel like you ' re in a ring . you ' ll jab , kick , uppercut and
get hooked
on this dynamic class !
empower your mind while you stretch and strengthen your body as you flow through poses rooted in decades of tradition . yoga offers a balancing workout to enhance your vitality and sense of well - being while also improving flexibility , strength and posture . this time is for you ! bring a towel and water as well as your own mat if you have it , otherwise we ' ll have one on standby for you .
a yougx signature class , this workout combines sculpting and compound toning exercises that will have you burning calories from head to toe . perfect if you ' re looking for some motivational guidance and a whole body workout . this weight - bearing group fitness class prevents the development of osteoporosis while firing up your metabolism , helping you to lose weight and achieve a total sculpt !
get lost riding to the rhythm of powerful music and take on the terrain through hills , flats , mountain peaks , time trials , and interval training . there ' s never a dull moment with this indoor cycling workout . this isn ' t just for your legs , it ' s a total body workout ! try to wear fitted pants ( baggy may get in the way ) and sneakers . wear cycle shoes if you have them ( but they ' re certainly not mandatory ) . bring a water bottle , a small towel for the handle bars , and a smile !
love zumba ? mix it up with zumba step ! we blend step aerobics with the effectiveness of zumba , so put on your brightest , fun gym clothes and sneakers . expect all the great music that comes with any zumba group class with a focus on your legs , core and glutes . it ' s a great way to step up your dance party !
get your heart pumping , work up a little sweat and burn through calories with yougx30 cardio blast ! benefits of regular cardio exercise includes a stronger heart , more confidence , and less feelings of stress . put on your favorite flexible gym attire and sneakers , then get ready to have fun .
yougx30 core conditioning ' s 30 minute class targets abdominal , back and functional core training to help you improve core strength and prevent injury .
don ' t let your backside take a backseat during your workouts ! most of us find ourselves sitting for a large portion of the day , yougx30 g - 6 glutes gives your gluteal muscles the attention they deserve in 30 minutes . with this class , our professional instructors focus on targeted gravity - defying glute muscle training for an asset heightening experience !
take your mind and body to a state of pure bliss with slow lengthening / strengthening yoga poses and positive meditative affirmations . make this 30 minute class a daily practice to bring more well - being and mindfulness into your life . dress in your favorite yoga pants , comfiest shirt , and a light zip - up jacket or sweater and find your zen here .
step up your workout with this heart pumping , mind challenging aerobic exercise class . with a height adjustable step and choreographed routines that will move you up , onto , down and around for strong legs and an effective calorie burn !
bodypump is for anyone looking to get lean , toned and fit . . . fast . using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition , bodypump gives you a total body workout and burn lots of calories along the way . instructors will coach you through the scientifically proven moves and techniques pumping out encouragement , motivation and great music . . . helping you achieve much more than on your own !
punch , kick and jab your way to living better with this powerful martial - arts inspired workout ! bodycombat is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed . this fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate , boxing , taekwondo , tai chi and muay thai . supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors , you strike through calories to superior health . wear flexible clothes and feel free to bring your gloves so you really feel like you ' re in the ring !
this is not your everyday cardio dance class ! learn professionally choreographed dance routines that focus on cardiovascular conditioning , core strengthening , and overall muscle toning . moves are broken down step - by - step so you and your new dance crew can bust out the whole routine at the end of each class ! wear flexible clothes and comfortable shoes so you can step , swerve and clap non - stop !
perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower - intensity .
total - body conditioning classes designed to increase muscular strength , endurance , range of movement , flexibility , balance , agility and coordination . this class is a fun , energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity .
in the hustle and bustle of everyday life , here ' s your chance to slow down . this class will guide you through a gentle practice where you can journey into the body , stretch and tone the muscles , calm the mind , and soothe the entire system . a perfect class for the beginning yoga student or for those wishing to go back to basics . we have mats ready for you , but feel free to bring your own and wear comfortable but fitted clothing .
move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses . chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility , balance and range of movement . restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity .
jillian michaels bodyshred™ is a revolutionary 30 - minute interval workout consisting of three minutes of strength , two minutes of cardio , and one minute of core work . each exercise in each category lasts 30 seconds and the full circuit is repeated until you hit 30 minutes .
with controlled , precise movements performed on a floor mat , pilates is designed to lengthen , strengthen and stretch muscle without adding bulk . it ' s the perfect class to tone and strengthen your mind and body . the pilates method requires concentration and coordinated breathing so you can focus on what matters , you .
tae bo fitness features ground breaking workouts that integrate kicks , punches , and defensive techniques used in martial arts . join this fun group class and you ' ll gain more self - awareness , self - confidence as well as enhance your skills in martial arts and boxing techniques .
high intensity interval training ( or just
hiit
for our regulars ) is a system of organizing cardio respiratory training into short bursts of hard work , intensity is key . this calls for repeated bouts of short , high - intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery . hiit can be an effective way to burn fat and improve athletic capacity and overall condition . put on your favorite sneakers and comfortable gym clothes and get ready to work !
find your calm and get centered , all while you get long and strong . bodyflow is the yoga - based class that will improve your mind , your body and your life . during bodyflow an inspired soundtrack plays as you bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves and embrace elements of tai chi and pilates . bring a towel and your mat , or borrow one from us , and wear fitted , comfortable gym attire .
bodyattack is the sports - inspired cardio workout catered for everyone from total beginners to total regulars . with a focus on building strength and stamina , this high - energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements like jumping and lunging with strength exercises such as squats and push - ups . dig up your comfortable , fitted gym attire to get ready for this class !
bodystep is the energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive . using a height - adjustable step and simple movements on , over and around the step you get huge motivation from sing - a - long music and approachable instructors .
alignment meets power . yoga sculpt aids each person in transforming stress into sweat . challenge meets change by connecting the breath with weighted body stabilization , flow , and proper posture alignment .
ditch to workout . . . it ' s time to party ! your favorite zumba rockstars need all their best backup dancers in the house so they can throw down their favorite beats and burn , burn , burn those calories away .
get up and go with an aerobics class that ' s safe , heart - healthy , and gentle on the joints . the workout includes easy - to - follow low - impact movement and upper - body strength , abdominal conditioning , stretching , and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle . a chair is available if needed for seated or standing support .
this explosive workout is a mix of high - energy dancing and boot camp toning with easy to follow repetitive moves . as you ' re getting lost dancing , your certified instructor will keep the focus on toning all areas of the body . no special equipment needed for a great class , just bring your sneakers , a towel , and don ' t forget water !
whether you’re just getting started , need help getting back on track , or just looking for a solid workout buddy , our personal trainers are here to provide the guidance and motivation you ' re looking for to hit your personal health goals . they will target specific areas and keep you motivated so that you can reach your potential more effectively . find your new friend in fitness today to help you work smarter , not harder !
this is your warm welcome to indoor group cycling ! curious about trying those popular cycle classes ? these classes are recommended and designed for those who are new to cycling . intro to cycle will familiarize new riders on how to properly set up their bikes , spinning techniques and terms , and how to monitor exercise intensity . it ' s great for people who want a motivating workout with control of your own intensity and pace . it ' s free for all members , try it out today !
dance your way to feeling and living better ! cardio dance blast class includes a warm - up to get your body primed , then transitions into a medium to high - intensity cardio routine . our easy - to - follow moves and high - energy beats make this dance fitness class suitable for all levels and so much fun ! the class includes stretching along with body and core strengthening .
combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout . upper - body strength work with hand - held weights , elastic tubing with handles , and a silversneakers ball is alternated with low - impact aerobics choreography . a chair is used for standing support , stretching and relaxation exercises .
this isn ' t your classic zumba class ! strong by zumba is a one - hour group fitness class that utilizes a combination of high intensity interval training , body weight exercises and strength conditioning led by music crafted to match every move . anticipate an overall body transformation with improved muscular definition and high caloric burn . wear comfortable , flexible gym clothing and expect a group fitness experience unlike any other !
barre is designed to trim , tighten and tone your entire body with emphasis on defining your glutes and legs . it concentrates on using small , controlled movements , isometric holds and high repetition . wear fitted but flexible clothing and don ' t forget your water and towel . see you at the barre !
circuit training is a fun way to lose weight and tone your body quickly . circuit training combines resistance training and aerobics in short intervals to help maximize results in less time . it helps to develop strength , endurance , coordination as well as flexibility .
join us for the ultimate flexibility and strengthening 30 - minute class ! power stretch yougx30 is directly associated with injury prevention , body alignment and creating the perfect balance between strength and flexibility . once you ' re guided through the warm - up , you ' ll flow through a series of low - impact movements using your own body weight to build flexibility , balance and strength !
sweat & sculpt is a class that combines cardio ( sweat ) with strength training ( sculpt ) using various tools such as weights , bands , and body weight for an optimal fat burning workout .
fit body circuit is a fun , creative approach to group fitness sure to leave you feeling stronger ! our motivational instructor will have the room set up with various exercise stations to work out all your different muscle groups . your clothing should be comfortable but fitted for weight bearing exercises . you ' ll work hard and test both your cardio and strength for an all - around effective workout !
with great music pumping and the group spinning as one , your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs , sprints and flat riding with the motivation of a team atmosphere ! wear fitted pants and bring your own cycle shoes if you have them , but not required as your favorite sneakers work great too . in an rpm workout you repeatedly spin the pedals to reach your cardio peak then ease back down , keeping pace with the pack to lift your personal performance and boost your cardio fitness .
thirty minutes of getting lost riding to the rhythm of powerful music and take on the terrain through hills , flats , mountain peaks , time trials , and interval training . there ' s never a dull moment with this indoor cycling workout . this isn ' t just for your legs , it ' s a total body workout ! try to wear fitted pants ( baggy may get in the way ) and sneakers . wear cycle shoes if you have them ( but they ' re certainly not mandatory ) . bring a water bottle , a small towel for the handle bars , and a smile !
in efforts to better serve our members , group exercise classes are cancelled due to renovations .
30 minute option - barre is designed to trim , tighten and tone your entire body with emphasis on defining your glutes and legs . it concentrates on using small , controlled movements , isometric holds and high repetition . wear fitted but flexible clothing and don ' t forget your water and towel . see you at the barre !
30 minute option - work off some steam in this high - energy class that consists of cardio and martial arts movements ! cardio kickbox will improve your strength , heart health , speed , flexibility , and coordination . wear flexible clothes , pop on your sneakers , and bring gloves if you want to feel like you ' re in a ring . you ' ll jab , kick , uppercut and
get hooked
on this dynamic class ! 30 minute option -
30 minute option - fit body circuit is a fun , creative approach to group fitness sure to leave you feeling stronger ! our motivational instructor will have the room set up with various exercise stations to work out all your different muscle groups . your clothing should be comfortable but fitted for weight bearing exercises . you ' ll work hard and test both your cardio and strength for an all - around effective workout !
30 minute option - high intensity interval training ( or just
hiit
for our regulars ) is a system of organizing cardio respiratory training into short bursts of hard work , intensity is key . this calls for repeated bouts of short , high - intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery . hiit can be an effective way to burn fat and improve athletic capacity and overall condition . put on your favorite sneakers and comfortable gym clothes and get ready to work ! high intensity interval training ( or just
hiit
for our regulars ) is a system of organizing cardio respiratory training into short bursts of hard work , intensity is key . this calls for repeated bouts of short , high - intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery . hiit can be an effective way to burn fat and improve athletic capacity and overall condition . put on your favorite sneakers and comfortable gym clothes and get ready to work !