
Zumba Basics Workshop
Saturday, March 18th at 11:30 am | With Kim, Christy, Yani, & Tony
Many people are intimidated to try Zumba because the routines can be complex. This Zumba workshop consists of our four instructors going through the four basic styles of Zumba: merengue, reggaeton, salsa, and cumbia.
Zumba is a fun fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves incorporating interval training – alternating fast and slow rhythms – to help improve cardiovascular fitness. This fun and addictive dance party will begin with a warm-up and end with a cool-down and some static stretching. Our excellent instructors will teach you the basics so you can easily learn the routines and keep up in class!
Grateful Aging Program
Wednesday, March 22nd at 12 pm | with Alina and Sydney
Full Distance owner & physical therapist Alina Dawson and Liaison Sydney Patterson will lead our, free Grateful Aging Program to encourage seniors to focus on the positive aspects of their lives. She will inform participants how Full Distance can help break down barriers and reach their goals.
Alina will touch on activities like meditation, yoga, mindfulness, or gratitude exercises, which help older adults to cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the things they have and where they are in life. This Grateful Aging Program will also allow people to connect with others with a similar interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Alina will share how full Distance can support older adults as they work towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our services, like physical therapy, personal training, occupational therapy, fitness classes, and massage therapy, can all help people to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Overall, this Grateful Aging Program is a holistic approach to aging that emphasizes positivity, gratitude, and healthy living. By embracing these principles, seniors can live fulfilling and joyful lives, even as they age, with the help and support of our team at Full Distance in Purcellville.

Introduction to Assisted Stretching
Wednesday, March 22nd at 3 pm | with Alina and Chuck
Do you wake up with low back pain and stiffness? Have trouble sleeping? Are you looking to lower your stress and increase your energy levels? Are you trying to improve your core strength and posture? Would you like to enhance your athletic performance while reducing recovery time and lowering your injury risk? Assisted stretching is your answer to these questions and is one of the most underutilized practices while being one of the most beneficial.
At Full Distance, our skilled personal trainers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists use stretching programs tailored to individuals and their goals with weekly visits and a customized daily home exercise program. We also offer group fitness classes, virtual instruction, and more. Our customers range from 8 to 90-plus and encompass people from those working behind a desk all day to elite athletes and those with movement disorders and neuromuscular disease.
This assisted stretching workshop is facilitated by Dr. Alina Dawson, Owner of Full Distance and Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer Chuck Owens will include an educational presentation, hands-on demonstration, and answering frequently asked questions. Wear loose clothing, bring a water bottle and maybe even a friend!
Senior Health and Fitness Education
Friday, March 24th, 10 am | With Alina
Hosted by Full Distance owner & physical therapist Alina Dawson, this complimentary workshop is designed to provide an overview of resources available at Full Distance with the primary goal of keeping older adults healthy and fit! This workshop includes education and instructor-led activities, including a demonstration on performing a stand-to-floor and floor-to-stand transfer (how to get off the floor if you have a fall) and promoting senior fitness testing.
What is senior fitness testing?
Fitness is important for everyone but is crucial for those in their senior years. Older adults must have adequate strength, flexibility, and endurance to accomplish everyday tasks. We use senior fitness testing to detect weaknesses that can be treated before resulting in severe functional limitations and loss of independence.
What is the Senior Fitness Test?
The Senior Fitness Test was developed as part of the LifeSpan Wellness Program at Fullerton University by Dr. Roberta Rikli and Dr. Jessie Jones. As such, the test is sometimes known as the Fullerton Functional Test. It is a simple, easy-to-use battery of test items that assess the functional fitness of older adults. Using minimal and inexpensive equipment, the test describes easy-to-understand and practical tests to measure aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility.
What are the tests?
The individual fitness test items involve everyday activities such as getting up from a chair, walking, lifting, bending, and stretching. The tests were developed to be safe and enjoyable for older adults while meeting scientific reliability and validity standards. Here is a list of the tests, with links to more details for each.
Chair Stand Test — testing lower body strength
Arm Curl Test — testing upper body strength
Chair Sit and Reach Test — lower body flexibility test
Back Scratch Test — upper body flexibility test
8-Foot Up and Go Test — agility test
Walk Test (6 minutes) or Step in Place Test (2 minutes) — The walk test assesses aerobic fitness


Aerial Yoga For Beginners
Sunday, March 26th at 2:30 pm | With Teresa
At Full Distance, we hold monthly Aerial Yoga Beginner’s Workshops for those looking to start taking Teresas Aerial Yoga classes. This workshop is mandatory for beginners and first-time Aerial Yoga attendees. We provide Aerial Yoga classes and workshops to people ages 13 and up.
During this workshop, Teresa will review the equipment and techniques to safely enjoy an Aerial Yoga class. After you have been introduced to all of the terminology and techniques, Teresa will begin to show you some basic stretches using the hammocks. After learning basic stretches and Increasing comfortability with the hammocks, Teresa will move into demonstrating some basic tricks for those who wish to give it a shot.
This class is for everyone, and our studio is a judgment-free space where we encourage learning and growth. Wear stretchy, comfortable clothing, and remove rings, bracelets, or watches. We encourage you to bring some water and a friend!