MINNETONKA, Minn. - The Aviary in Minnetonka is the first gym in the midwest to offer bungee fitness classes.
It's one of the hottest exercise trends in the country. It began in Thailand a few years ago. Fly Bungee is the workout developed by The Aviary founder, Christine Longe. She worked with circus artists and fitness experts to develop the high-intensity cardiovascular workout that uses bungee cords to perform lunges, push-ups and other aerial maneuvers.
Classes are limited to eight students and each student wears a hip harness for a one-hour class.
The Aviary is currently offering Fly Bungee classes three days a week at its Minnetonka, Minn. studio. Classes are $30 each, with an introductory offer to new students of two classes for $45.
Participation in the Fly Bungee classes requires no previous experience, and the low impact, cardio classes are open to anyone 16 years or older, and under 200 pounds (due to weight restrictions of the bungee cords.