Business Details
Your Premier Fitness Studio in Libertyville, IL
Orinoco Fitness is an intimate group fitness studio dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where individuals can achieve holistic wellness through diverse movement practices. Founded by Ana Santos Gitzinger, a former engineer and marketing professional, the studio blends yoga, barre, pilates, tai chi, and dance fitness into a cohesive program designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Our mission emphasizes accessible, contract-free fitness with a focus on physical strength, mental clarity, and community connection.We offer both in-person and virtual classes to ensure flexibility for our members, prioritizing personalized attention and safe, technique-driven instruction. With experienced instructors and a commitment to continuous wellness education, Orinoco Fitness empowers individuals to build sustainable fitness habits in a supportive setting.
Services
Yoga Flow
Barre
Pilates
Tai Chi
Cardio
Latin Dance
Wellness Coaching
Private Sessions
Corporate Wellness
Trim & Tone
Highlights and features
- We offer 6+ fitness disciplines taught by certified instructors with specialized expertise
- Our pay-as-you-go model eliminates mandatory contracts for flexible participation
- We provide both in-person and virtual class options for maximum accessibility
- Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and form correction
- We combine physical fitness with holistic wellness coaching and nutrition guidance
What people say
Super friendly staff
Great variety of classes
Intimate gym atmosphere
Personalized form correction
Holistic wellness focus
Services
Yoga Flow
Dynamic yoga sequences linking breath and movement to build strength and flexibility. This class improves core stability, posture, and cardiovascular health while accommodating all skill levels through modifications. Regular practice reduces stress and enhances body awareness through continuous flowing motions.
Barre
Low-impact total-body workout combining pilates, yoga, and ballet techniques. Using a ballet bar or chair, this class tones muscles, improves posture, and enhances balance through isometric holds and small-range movements. Ideal for building lean muscle and joint stability.
Tai Chi
Gentle martial arts practice featuring slow, controlled movements and deep breathing. This class improves balance, reduces stress, and enhances joint mobility through Yang-style forms. Clinically proven to benefit cardiovascular health and fall prevention for all ages.
Latin Dance
High-energy dance fitness combining authentic Latin rhythms with calorie-burning movements. This class improves cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and mood through accessible dance patterns. No prior experience required, focusing on joyful self-expression.
Private Pilates
One-on-one sessions focusing on Joseph Pilates' mat-based method for core strength and postural alignment. Tailored instruction improves muscle control, flexibility, and body awareness through precise, equipment-free exercises. Ideal for injury prevention and movement rehabilitation.
People
Ana Santos Gitzinger
Founder & CEO
Ana combines 15+ years of engineering and marketing experience with advanced yoga teacher training. She created Orinoco Fitness to merge her passion for movement with accessible wellness education, holding degrees from Procter & Gamble scholarship and MBA programs.
Cindy Poland
Yoga Instructor
Certified yoga teacher specializing in alignment-based practices. Cindy provides personalized form adjustments and accessible modifications, helping students achieve safe progress through mindful movement sequences and breath awareness techniques.
Ken Ning
Tai Chi Instructor
Experienced martial arts practitioner teaching Yang-style Tai Chi forms. Ken emphasizes proper body mechanics and traditional principles to improve balance, joint health, and stress management through meditative movement patterns.
Alana Halsne
Barre Instructor
Barre specialist with advanced training in functional movement patterns. Alana focuses on core engagement and muscle endurance through precise, ballet-inspired exercises that improve posture and body alignment.
Colleen Weiglein
Fitness Coach
Certified group fitness instructor offering personalized attention in strength training and mobility work. Colleen adapts exercises for diverse abilities, emphasizing proper form and progressive challenge in all fitness modalities.
Questions
What fitness levels are welcome at Orinoco Fitness?
All classes accommodate beginners through advanced participants with modifications available for every exercise.
Do you require membership contracts?
We offer flexible pay-as-you-go pricing with no mandatory contracts for any class format.
Are virtual classes available?
Yes, we provide live-streamed and on-demand virtual classes for yoga, barre, and pilates disciplines.
What should I wear to classes?
Comfortable workout clothing with bare feet or grippy socks recommended for most floor-based classes.
Can I try a single class before committing?
Yes, single drop-in sessions are available for all group classes with advance registration required.
Do you offer private training sessions?
Private yoga and pilates instruction available with experienced instructors for personalized attention.
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