Business Details
15 Years
experience
Transform Your Fitness Journey with Expert Guidance & Community Support
Brickhouse Cardio Club was founded in 2011 with a mission to transform fitness into an inclusive, joyful experience. Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined expertise in dance, martial arts, and holistic wellness to create innovative workout programs tailored to all fitness levels. We prioritize community-building through high-energy classes like Zumba, Aerial Yoga, and Kickboxing, while offering personalized training to address individual goals.Our facility in Ellicott City fosters a non-judgmental environment where members celebrate progress over perfection. With flexible scheduling, nutritional guidance, and a focus on mental well-being, we empower clients to achieve sustainable results through movement they genuinely enjoy.
Services
Aerial Yoga
Zumba Fitness
Kickboxing
Personal Training
Group Classes
Nutrition Coaching
Private Parties
VIP Transformation Program
Aerial Yoga Kids
HIIT Workouts
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined fitness instruction expertise
- Innovative hybrid classes combining dance, strength, and mindfulness
- Supportive community with 4.9/5 member satisfaction ratings
- Certified instructors specializing in trauma-informed movement
- Flexible scheduling with 40+ weekly classes for all fitness levels
What people say
Life-changing workouts
Supportive community
Expert instructors
Visible results
Non-judgmental space
Services
Aerial Yoga
Aerial Yoga combines traditional yoga poses with suspended hammock support to build strength, improve flexibility, and decompress the spine. This low-impact practice reduces anxiety while creating playful movement patterns. Classes accommodate all levels, with progressions from basic poses to advanced inversions. The unique apparatus-based approach makes challenging postures accessible while emphasizing core engagement and body awareness.
Zumba Fitness
Zumba classes blend Latin rhythms with international music for calorie-burning dance workouts. Certified instructors modify movements to suit all fitness levels while maintaining high-energy party atmospheres. The choreography improves cardiovascular health, coordination, and muscular endurance through continuous rhythmic patterns. Participants report significant weight loss results alongside improved mood from the social, music-driven format.
Personal Training
Customized personal training programs address individual fitness goals through tailored exercise selection and progressive overload. Sessions combine strength training, metabolic conditioning, and mobility work with nutritional accountability. Certified trainers provide real-time form corrections and motivational support for sustainable behavior change. Clients receive regular progress assessments and program adjustments to optimize results.
Group Classes
Over 40 weekly group classes include Kickboxing, HIIT, and strength training formats for comprehensive fitness development. Small-group settings maintain instructor-to-participant ratios that ensure proper technique guidance. Class structures vary between timed intervals, circuit training, and skill-building sequences to prevent plateaus. Members benefit from peer motivation while working at personalized intensity levels.
Nutrition Coaching
Registered dietitians create personalized meal plans aligned with fitness objectives and dietary preferences. Coaching addresses portion control, macronutrient balance, and anti-inflammatory eating patterns. Participants receive grocery lists, recipe guides, and habit-tracking tools to support sustainable lifestyle changes. The program emphasizes whole foods and practical strategies for real-world implementation.
People
Karen Taitano
Owner / Operator
Certified Zumba instructor and former software engineer with 20+ years dance instruction experience. Developed Brickhouse Cardio Club to combine technical precision with joyful movement. Holds RYT-200 yoga certification and specializes in creating inclusive fitness environments.
Heidy McCarthy
Group Fitness Instructor
Certified elementary educator turned fitness professional with decade-long Zumba instruction expertise. Creates engaging class environments that balance technical accuracy with fun. Specializes in adapting movements for diverse ability levels while maintaining energetic motivation.
Dana Cala
Zumba Instructor
Certified Zumba trainer since 2010 with extensive Latin dance background. Combines salsa and flamenco expertise with fitness instruction to create dynamic workout experiences. Maintains active involvement in local dance communities while serving as social worker advocate.
Questions
What fitness levels do your classes accommodate?
All classes offer modifications for beginners through advanced participants. Instructors provide progressions to match individual capabilities while maintaining group cohesion.
How do I start with personal training?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss goals, then begin with our 2-week unlimited trial. Trainers create customized plans based on initial assessments and preferences.
Are childcare services available?
We offer Kids Aerial Yoga classes during select adult sessions. Private babysitting arrangements require 24-hour advance notice through our front desk.
What equipment should I bring?
Wear form-fitting workout clothes and bring a water bottle. Yoga mats provided for ground-based classes. Avoid jewelry during aerial or high-impact sessions.
Do you offer virtual class options?
Pre-recorded workouts available for members. Live-streamed classes require personal equipment setup. Contact us for current schedule and access details.
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