Your visit to this site means that you are taking the first steps toward achieving your personal health and fitness goals. This site is designed to educate and assist you with questions you may have about training options, transformation programs, Fun Fitness philosophy, and what it's like to train with Jaye. We hope you enjoy your visit!

Jaye has provided fitness instruction in Atlanta since 1999, working with satisfied clients, ages 20 to 65, from all walks of life and fitness levels. She is certified by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and specializes in:

Boot Camp is back! Jaye Crawford is excited to welcome you to the ninth year of spring boot camp in the park!

This exciting eight-week program is designed to challenge, motivate and get your bootie in tip-top shape.

A former Army Reservist, Jaye created this exercise class just like the morning PT (physical training) session she led over twenty years ago at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Unlike her drill sergeants who barked orders and used intimidation tactics, Jaye's teaching style is tough, yet supportive and encouraging.

Previous Boot Camps at Candler Park

Using good, old-fashioned grass drills and calisthenics, each 90 minute class will target all major groups and help you burn body fat, and increase strength, muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Then, dust off your competitive skills for some fun team races!

The last 30 minutes of each class is dedicated to cardiovascular training. Enjoy gorgeous green scenery on a winding 2-mile cardio course. Walk, jog or run at your own pace. Weekly class cards chart your timed improvements. Because the cornerstone of this program is exercising at your own pace, classes are ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels.

Destress as you congratulate your success and conclude class with a meditative stretching session under the Atlanta blue sky.

Program I: Fun Fitness Boot Camp: Traditional Style
When: Wednesdays at 10:00 am or 6:45 pm.
Saturdays at 10:00 am.
Class length: 90 minutes
Train one or two days per week.
Cost: $130 for 8 classes / $230 for 16 classes
Registration Deadline:Thursday, September 16
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BURN! Traveling PATH Interval at Candler Park
September 20 - November 8
8 Week Program

This class format will combine jogging / running with strength-building calisthenics at stop points. Campers jog or run at their own pace for several minutes, gather back together as a group at the next check point, recover, then perform the next strength-building drill before heading off again.

Campers will learn how to incorporate the fundamentals of interval training into their routines. Class concludes with stretching.

Participant Prerequisite: Participants of this class must be able to maintain a jogging pace for several minutes.

Ideal for intermediate and advanced fitness levels.

Program II: BURN! Traveling PATH Interval
When: Mondays at 6:45 pm.
Class length: 90 minutes
Cost: $130 for 8 classes
Registration Deadline:Thursday, September 16
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Want To Win FREE Boot Camp? For Real!

At Fun Fitness, we like to reward the folks who spread the word. We're saying "Thank You" by offering FREE Boot Camp! Use the savings for yourself, or pass it on to a friend without the funds to join. Cheers to nine years of Boot Camp at Candler Park!

Step I: Refer Two Friends and Receive FREE Boot Camp! Referrals can be made by new or returning campers. Simply refer two friends to the this seasons programs. Once registrations are confirmed, you'll receive FREE Boot Camp!

Step II: Register On-Line: Referral Friends and the person doing the referring can register easily online. Be sure to note Referral Program participation at the bottom of the registration form. Confirmations are normally issued within 72 hours of registration.

Step III: Receive Your FREE Boot Camp Credit! Once your Referral Friends have registered, are confirmed into the program with program fees received, a credit toward your program fees will be established. You'll receive a credit for 8 FREE classes, a $130.00 value! You can use this credit to participate in any one of our current programs.

The Scoop:

Referral Friends (the friends you refer) must be first-time Fun Fitness Boot Campers.

All Referral Program participants (Referral Friends and person doing the referring) must be confirmed into a program prior to FREE Boot Camp credit being issued.

Credits must be used toward the current programs. Referral Friends program fees must be received prior to FREE Boot Camp credit being issued.

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Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine Photo Shoot

Readers of ASFM know that page 17 of each issue is reserved to showcase the physique and story of Atlanta's finest fitness professionals. Jaye is honored to grace the page in the 2006 August issue.

"When ASFM contacted me to appear in the August issue, I saw an opportunity to inspire other women, especially mothers. We are all busy juggling a zillion responsibilities, but mothers (especially working and single) face even greater challenges. Being a good parent requires so much of our time and it's easy to fall off our own to-do list. After years of developing strategies with my mom clients to fit exercise into busy schedules, I am on a mission to tell moms everywhere that if I can do it, you can, too! I wanted the photo to show that I am more than just another toned woman in a fitness magazine. That's why I wanted my daughter Summer to accompany me. She's on the top of my list of priorities, but for an hour or so, several times a week, it's all about me," says Jaye.

Ever wonder how Americans experiencing financial challenges find the funds to participate in fitness programs?

We do. We know that personal health and fitness are benefits you can't afford to live without. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be fit.

At Fun Fitness, we are a community that cares. In these tough economic times, we know for a fact that some of you are struggling just to make ends meet, which probably means forgoing the price of fitness programs. This is why we created the Fun Fitness Scholarship Program.

Each season, we will award community scholarships to individuals in need. Our only requirement is that you "Pay It Forward" within one year of receiving your scholarship. We know these scholarships are going to make a difference in people's lives. As a fitness community, Fun Fitness is grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand and help make a difference.

Want help staying focused, motivated and inspired? The complimentary, quarterly Fun Fitness E-News letter includes a potpori of happening events, exercise tips, food ideas and recipies, inspiring stories and more.
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The Body Composition Challenge with Body Fat Mobile Testing

No, not "lean" as in "Leaning Tower of Pizza." Lean, as in "Lean, Mean, Exercising Machine!"

Since 2005, Fun Fitness has held the Body Composition Challenge. Each season, Boot Camp enlistee have the opportunity to compete in the Body Composition Challenge. Hydrostatic weighing is 98% accurate. It's a tangible way to measure your hard-earned results. You'll test at the beginning and end of the program. Whoever has the most significant body composition change wins! Enjoy a complimentary season of Boot Camp on Jaye!

The winner of the latest Fall Body Composition Challenge is Stephanie Milello from Kirkwood. She lost 3% total body fat in 8 weeks. Way to go!

Test Dates: Saturday, September 25
and Saturday, November 20

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Cost: $50 for two tests. (Special Fun Fitness Rate)

Location: Fun Fitness Studio
206 Rogers St. NE, Suite 203
Atlanta, GA 30317

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" In October 2004, I had the incredible opportunity to spend an inspiring evening with world renowned teacher, author, doctor, celebrity and one of the world's greatest spiritual leaders, Deepak Chopra, M.D. He presented his latest concepts on unlocking your inner source of ultimate wisdom from his new study: The Book of Secrets. Dr. Chopra is a pioneer in mind/body medicine. To hear him speak was such an extraordinary delight. His wisdom and capability to share are profound. I especially like his chapter, "The Universe Thinks Through You" from his new book. As such concepts apply to goals and fitness, I often remind my clients that in order for your body and mind to receive and experience the benefits of fitness, you must first believe that what you are asking for is possible. Believe! Ask and you shall receive. The universe, in its infinite wisdom, will then bring forth the result," says Jaye.

"Continuing my education and staying on top of the latest training information is very important to me. The more informed I am, the better I can assist my clients in reaching their full potential," Jaye said after joining personal training professionals from around the world in May for the New York Strength Performance Conference and meeting of the United States Master Trainers Association. Facilitated by nationally recognized strength coach and international lecturer
Dr. Jack Barnathan (left), who has been awarded the United States Presidential Certificate of Merit.

In the spring of 2004, Jaye spoke to Girl Scout Troop 3859 from Mary Lin Elementary in Candler Park about the importance of sports and fitness. "The girls were earning their GirlsSport 2004 patch. We talked about their favorite sports and which muscle groups are used, the importance of a healthy diet, how they can strive to eat healthy foods, and then we had a little exercise class. It was a lot of fun"

• COMMUNITY EVENTS •

In October 2006, campers from the Fall Boot Camp program had the opportunity to participate in the 7th Annual Fall Chill Duathlon in Hiawassee, Georgia, sponsored by The Great Smokey Mountains Triathlon Club. The duathlon consisted of a four mile run around Lake Chatuge, a sixteen mile road bike ride through the mountains, and another lakeside, two mile run.

"Along with feeling a sense of strength and accomplishment from boot camp graduation, I also wanted campers to have the opportunity to train and compete in a race. A number of campers had expressed interest, and I knew it would be a great way to boost confidences", said Jaye.

Congratulations to Jan Crofford who placed third in her age group as a solo female participant. Tremendous thanks to Jaye's relay teammate, Paula Girvan, for her stellar performance of the two mile leg. Jaye and Paula celebrated a third place victory in the relay category.

Training is currently under way for a spring duathlon or triathlon, location and date TBA. If you are interested in race training and participating as a solo or relay entry, contact Jaye for details.

Duathlon Photos

Primary Muscles Targeted: Shoulders (Deltoids), Upper Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Upper Trapezius, Rhomboids) and Biceps.

Jaye loves movements that do "double-duty". This is an excellent movement for sculpting beautifully, toned shoulders and defining the muscles of the upper back, especially the rear delt / lat tie-in.

Choose dumbbells that feel challenging, yet safe to use. Practice with a few different sizes until you feel comfortable with your selection.

It is important to choose weights that will exhaust your muscles within 8 to 12 repetitions, leaving you unable to perform another repetition. Aim for 2 to 3 sets each time you train arms and back.

Start / End Position: Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slightly bend your knees, standing tall to elongate the spine, with your core muscles tight (bringing navel to spine). Hold the dumbbells upright with your arms and elbows close to the sides of your torso with palms facing each other.	Movement Phase (up and down): Using an "arcking" motion with elbows bent, swiftly press the dumbbells up into an overhead position. Count "One, One- thousand". Continue to keep palms facing each other. Straighten your arms at the top of the movement.	Mid Point: Bend your elbows and slowly lower the dumbbells, again, making an "arcking" motion. Continue to keep palms facing. Keep your chest up. Stand tall, pulling your shoulders back. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and concentrate on the feeling of the upper back muscles working to lower the weight of the dumbbells. Count "one, two, three." Return to start position. Repeat

To learn more about transformation programs, rates and additional services, please call Jaye for a complimentary consultation: 404.378.5775, or contact her by e-mail: jaye@funfitnessonline.com.

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