Warsaw’s Secret Fitness Studio is not a gym. But it does offer the “softer side of fitness,” according to member-owner Susan Grossman. The studio – located at 601 E. Smith St., Suite A, Warsaw – doesn’t use a lot of equipment. There are kettlebells, Swiss balls and Bosu, but most of the fitness is yoga based. “Everything we do has a yoga blend to it,” Grossman said. She started personal training in 2009. For the last three years, she has had her own studio without someone else. She was located on Center Street before. “It was only 400 square feet there, so this (location) doubled our space but it’s still nice,” she said. Grossman is the only trainer, but she has five different instructors come in to teach small group classes. Classes may include PiYo, kettlebell, belly dancing and Turbo Kick. “I’m pretty particular what I bring in here because I want it to be harmonious,” she said. Previously, Grossman said, Renea Salyer taught a Barre Tone class and will do a Body Fusion class, which is primarily for body toning. Occasionally the studio offers workshops. There will be a yoga retreat in Mishawaka April 18-19, she said. It’s an overnight experience her studio does once a year. “We offer a bit of everything, but are staying with that holistic type of movement,” she said. Grossman is looking for an evening trainer. Training is by appointment only, but scheduling for classes is online. People can sign up or purchase classes all online, she said. The cost may vary, but generally classes are $8 or $9 for a pass. The drop-in price is $12 for a class. “We do mostly personal training here and that probably counts for 80 percent of our business. Most who come here want one-on-one in a private setting,” Grossman said. “We focus a lot on form and working with beginners. I would say that’s what we specialize in.” The website is www.WarsawSecretFitness.com and the telephone number is 574-453-6323.
