Boca Magazine Article Feature Story

Check out the below article about Boca's Hottest new fitness concept. Cutting Edge Fitness features Boca Raton's best Pilates, Spinning, Aerobics, and cardio classes all under one roof.

Family Fitness
Chelsea Greenwood

Trainer Dorene Hofberg has been in the fitness industry for 30 years, so her daughter, Brooke Friedman-Meltzer, grew up with fitness on the brain. After years of talking about going into business together, the mother-daughter team opened Cutting Edge Fitness (21184 Saint Andrews Blvd., 561/368-6588) in fall 2008.
“We are not only mother and daughter, we’re best friends,” says Friedman-Meltzer. “We always said we wanted to make a difference and help people.”
After attending workshops and doing research around the country, the duo decided to create a class-centric fitness studio without membership fees. They found a spot in Boca Raton, gutted it and created three studios for Pilates, Spinning and cardio/functional training. Then, Friedman-Meltzer, an interior designer, gave the space an industrial-modern makeover. In addition to accents like steel-bead curtains and exposed ductwork, the studio features details meant to enliven the exercise experience, such as disco balls and a large video projection screen (in the Spinning room).
“Your body doesn’t get bored,” says Friedman-Meltzer.
Her mother chimes in: “And your mind doesn’t get bored.”
Friedman-Meltzer and Hofberg encourage customers to alternate among disciplines—a practice they call “fusion”—to get a comprehensive workout, and small class sizes offer the attention of personal training without the cost.
“Boutique is back,” says Friedman-Meltzer. “People get intimidated when they go into a big gym. We want to create a feeling of warmth and personalization.”

Spinning Nation Sun Sentinel Article

Cutting Edge Fitness, 21184 St. Andrews Blvd., is the official Palm Beach County host for Spinning Nation ’09, a nationwide event designed to raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Athletes for a Cure. Dozens of spinners will hit the cycles at 9 a.m. and Noon Feb. 28, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the nonprofit organizations. Cutting Edge Fitness is a group class facility, and owner Ari Meltzer said the location was created with cost and accessibility in mind. “We created Cutting Edge so that people of all ages and abilities could get an amazing workout in a small group setting at an affordable price point,” he said. The cost for the Feb. 28 charity event is $55 per person. For more information, visit www.yourhealthyaddiction.com or call 561-368-6588.POSTED IN: None

Summer Healthy Eating Tips

Healthy Eating Tips for the Summer


Summer may bring to mind outdoor picnics with hot dogs and chips, but the season also provides the perfect opportunity to plan delicious, healthy meals.-- Be meat savvy. Choose lean cuts of beef, including round, sirloin and loin cuts. Tenderize the meat to increase flavor and texture without adding fat. Marinate in salsa, low-calorie salad dressing, wine or citrus juices.Grilled chicken breasts, turkey tenders and lamb kabobs also make great alternatives to high-sodium hot dogs and hamburgers.-- Aim for variety. Kick up the health factor of grilling with vegetables and fruits. Cooking vegetables on the grill adds flavor. Make kabobs with fruit and grill on low heat until the fruit is hot and slightly golden. These healthy snacks also make consuming the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake simple.-- Don't forget to stay hydrated. Summer heat can cause dehydration. Water is the best option when temperatures soar, but you can add slices of lemons or strawberries for natural flavor.
-- Make eating healthy a priority this summer by focusing on simple snacks that don't take much prep work. Keep fresh berries in the refrigerator to add to salads, yogurt and ice creams. Wash fresh green beans to dip in yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese. Keep healthy extras, like lettuce and tomatoes, in your produce bin. Try homemade popsicles by freezing 100 percent juice. Cut up raw vegetables to serve with low-fat dips.

Remember to eat small snacks in between meals so that you do not over eat during meal times. These small snacks keep your metabolism going and help keep up energy levels throughout the day.

Power Plate Benefits

Cutting Edge Fitness of Boca Raton is the first Studio in Boca Raton to offer Group Training on the Power Plate. This revolutionary piece of fitness equipment has dozens of proven medical, beauty, and fitness benefits and has been used by celebrities and athletes for several years now. Cutting Edge Fitness will feature various workouts involving the Power Plate while also involving the TRX, Bodylastics, as well as many other functional training tools. To read more about the Power Plate and its numerous benefits, please visit http://www.yourhealthyaddiction.com/classes/power-plate.