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National Fitness DVD Star to Open Boutique Fitness Studio in Cool SpringsIntimate setting, whole-health approach re-invents workout experience for Nashville women

October 26, 2009 — Nashville, TN — Nationally acclaimed fitness DVD star, Suzanne Bowen, announces the opening of her new fitness studio, Seren Motus, in Cool Springs in early December 2009. Bowen is re-inventing the fitness studio by combining the most effective fitness classes and experienced instructors with nutrition and emotional health practitioners to sculpt the mind, body and spirit and eliminate barriers to whole body health.

“Physical, emotional and mental stress can prevent the body and the individual from experiencing the full benefits of a consistent fitness routine,” says Bowen. “By incorporating body transforming barre sculpting workouts with nutrition, counseling and life-coaching resources we help our clients release stress, which in turn, releases body fat, decreases health risks, improves self-esteem, slows aging and more.”

The studio, located in the D1 Medical Building in the heart of Cool Springs, will focus on barre sculpting workouts, which experts are touting as the next Pilates. Barre sculpting classes are based on the principles of classical and mod-ern dance, Pilates and yoga. The workouts have a unique ability to burn fat, elongate muscles, lift problem areas and enhance posture. De-stressing (stretching) classes that encourage the release of physical, emotional and mental stress will also be a regular part of the weekly class schedule.

With more than 10 years of fitness experience, including an apprenticeship at the renowned Lotte Berk Method Studio in New York, Bowen has a gift for putting together challenging, effective workouts that deliver variety and results. Her choreography and DVDs have been rated among the best in the industry by top fitness experts and pub-lications including Fitness, USA Today and Pilates Style.

In addition to the benefits of the classes and instructors, Seren Motus members will also benefit from intimate class sizes of 12-15 students of all fitness levels, green/organic cleaning supplies and germicides, organic and natural prod-uct lines and environmentally friendly building materials and equipment including cork flooring, low VOC paints and PVC free yoga mats.

Visit serenmotus.com for more information on class times and pricing or to print a voucher for a free class.

Team Bio

Suzanne BowenFounder/Creator & Co-Owner of Seren Motus Fitness Studios

Expertise:

Barre Sculpting, Group Fitness, Pilates, Ruah Mind Body Movement

Interesting Facts:

Three of her fitness DVDs have been selected as top exercise DVDs of the year by Fitness Magazine. Classically trained at the renowned Lotte Berk Method Studio in New York City.

Background:

Suzanne Bowen is an AFAA certified Group Fitness, Pilates and PiYo Gold instructor. In addition to originating Seren Motus Fitness Studios and co-creating Barre Body, she is co-founder of Ruah Mind Body Movement, a mind, body, fitness program based on postural movement and flow to achieve balance in the body, renewal of the mind and awak-ening of the spirit.

Suzanne’s workouts have been featured in numerous publications including Fitness Magazine and Pilates Style. Addi-tionally, she has created and starred in numerous internationally released fitness DVDs, including: Lotte Berk Method Hip Hugger Abs; 10 Minute Solutions: Blast off Belly Fat, Slim and Sculpt Pilates, and Pilates Perfect Body; and Ruah Mind Body Movement: Suzanne Bowen’s Long and Lean Prenatal Workout. 

Suzanne has also co-starred in Lotte Berk Method: Basic Essentials, High Round Assets, and Muscle Eats Fat, Ruah Mind Body Movement: Release and Ruah Mind Body Movement: Warrior.

Team Bio

Amy WeberInstructor of Barre Sculpting

Expertise:

NETA Group Fitness certified with an extensive background in dance

Interesting Fact:

Met her husband at the Billy Blanks Center of World Fitness

Background:

Amy is group fitness certified by the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA). She has trained extensively in barre sculpting classes and has been a dancer since the age of three, specializing in tap. Previously, Amy held a posi-tion with ABC as director of the network’s affiliate relations department. She earned a bachelor’s in interpersonal communications from Bowling Green State University.

Team Bio

Joanna KorberNutrition Counselor & Group Fitness Instructor

Expertise:

AFAA Group Fitness certified, Balanced Body Pilates Reformer certified, Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching

Interesting Fact:

Previously served as nutrition manager for young women dealing with life-controlling problems such as eating disorders and emotional difficulties

Background:

In addition to her roles at Seren Motus, Joanna manages her own company, HOLOS Wellness Counseling, where she helps individuals through nutrition counseling, fitness training and life coaching.

She holds a masters degree in social work and has been counseling individuals and families for more than ten years. A certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Joanna specializes in various forms of training from Kickbox-ing to Pilates Reformer. Joanna helps individuals design personalized plans covering diet, nutrition, body movement, fitness and spiritual and emotional health. Her whole-health approach helps clients regain balance while restoring vitality in areas of need.

Team Bio

Levi BowenCo-Owner of Seren Motus Fitness Studios

Expertise:

General Contracting, Green Design

Interesting Fact:

Winner of Treasure Island, New Zealand’s version of Survivor, in 2000

Background:

Levi is a LEED AP certified general contractor and co-founder of B&B Design Build, LLC, a Nashville-based firm that focuses on Green design projects. His company designs and constructs buildings which are highly efficient and have minimal impact on the environment. By virtue of his winning performance in Treasure Island, Levi has been featured in several leading media venues, including E!, The Early Show and the Oxygen Channel. Levi is a native of New Zealand.

About Seren Motu s

Seren Motus Fitness Studios is owned and operated by fitness DVD star, Suzanne Bowen and her husband, Levi. Bowen has re-invented the fitness studio by combining the most body changing barre sculpting classes with expert fitness, nutrition and emotional health practitioners to shape the mind, body and spirit and eliminate barriers to whole body health. Located in Cool Springs, Tennessee, Seren Motus Fitness Studios offers clients a body changing experience in an intimate, green boutique studio setting. Seren Motus is the premier fitness studio in Williamson County for those looking to enhance their health and physique.

Cu st omer & Media Test imonial s

“Training with Suzanne is such a bright spot in my day. Her amazing spirit and awesome methods of training help motivate me to work hard at becoming a better, healthier “me”. I’m not only more toned but most impor-tantly, so much stronger than when I first started Suzanne’s classes. Attending her classes has changed my whole perspective on what “working-out” means.”

—Jennifer Vickery Smith, Jennifer has been in broadcasting for 14 years, working as a television news reporter and anchor. She was recently named one of Nashville’s 25 Most Beautiful by Nashville Lifestyle Magazine.

“Not only has Suzanne’s method of training proven to be the most effective approach I’ve encountered, it is by far the least intimidating. I feel stronger and more confident in my body.”

—Meghann Roberts, Meghann is an ADDY® Award-winning, freelance print designer and illustrator out of Nashville, Tennessee.

“Taking class with Suzanne feels like a spa workout. Every muscle group is taken to the limit, maybe even a little beyond, but then stretched—all in sync—with fantastic music. I leave feeling like I’ve earned a deep tissue massage. It’s the only workout I’ve ever looked forward to.”

—Shacina Beard, Shacina is a long-time client of Suzanne Bowen.

“It makes you feel dancer-like and fluid, even if you’re really not!”—Fitness Magazine, Review of 10-Minute Solution: Pilates Perfect Body, January 2009

“Short yet intense mat-based segments keep your body lean, targeting the belly, buns, thighs, arms and general silhouette.”—Pilates Style, Featured layout of Suzanne Bowen, November 2008

“Best for: trimming tummy. From pilates to crunches. I get bored easily, so the variety was perfect.”—Fitness Magazine, Review of 10 Minute Solution: Blast Off Belly Fat, February 2007

“Suzanne Bowen gives the ultimate ab workout.”—Woman’s Day, 2006

“Top 10 DVDs [of 2007]! Best for: Trimming Your Tummy!”—Fitness Magazine, Review of 10 Minute Solutions: Blast off Belly Fat, June 2007

“Best Long-and-Lean Workout DVD”—Fitness Magazine, Awarded to 10 Minute Solutions: Pilates Perfect Body, January 2009

“Top 8 Fitness DVDs of the Year”—USA Today, Awarded to 10 Minute Solutions: Pilates Perfect Body, January 2009

Su zanne Bowen : Discography

Ruah Mind Body Movement:Warrior

Release Date: Fall 2009

10 Minute Solution:Slim & Sculpt Pilates

Release Date: 09/04/2007

10 Minute Solution:Blast Off Belly Fat

Release Date: 02/06/2007

The Lotte Berk Method:Hip Hugger Abs

Release Date: 04/03/2003

Ruah Mind Body Movement:Long & Lean Prenatal Workout

Release Date: January 2009

Ruah Mind Body Movement:Release

Release Date: January 2009

10 Minute Solution:Pilates Perfect Body

Release Date: 09/09/2008