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Local Woman Chooses Healthy Lifestyle, Sheds 62 Pounds in 1 Year

Chiquita Crutcher found inspiration—and instruction—at the Bolingbrook Park District. Now, she's teaching Zumba classes herself.

At the Bolingbrook Park District, the Lifestyles Fitness staff operates by the motto, “Making Fitness Fun.”

For one Lifestyles Fitness club member, the fun has turned into a life-altering experience.

Chiquita Crutcher credits instruction and inspiration provided by the park district staff for losing 62 pounds during the past year. She is eating healthier foods and feeling like a new woman. Her knee pain has gone away. And her confidence is soaring.

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Crutcher recently became a certified Zumba class instructor and now is sharing some of her “fun” ideas with others. Listen to her talk about her transformation in this YouTube video provided by Dan Leahy at the Bolingbrook Park District.

The district operates Lifestyles Fitness Centers at two locations—inside the Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive; and inside the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex, 200 S. Lindsey Ave.

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For more information, visit bolingbrookparks.org



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