The second annual “PULSE: A Health and Wellness Fest For All” is taking over Henry Maier Festival Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 13, with the aim of inspiring people to live fitter, happier and healthier lives.
The free community event includes over 40 group classes ranging from fitness to cooking demonstrations and more than 60 health and fitness organizations in attendance. With health and wellness at the center of its mission, there’s something for everyone at PULSE regardless of fitness level.
The abundance of fitness classes from PULSE partners — including Milwaukee Rec, Orangetheory Fitness, Revival Boxing Fitness & Wellness, Solidcore, Toned Body Fitness and the YMCA of Metro Milwaukee — allows visitors to try new workout forms while casting a light on fitness organizations within the area. Select classes are taught by prominent fitness personalities, such as five-time American Ninja Warrior Yarizett “Ninja Yari” Breunig.
In addition to group fitness classes, the festival park will include a “Ninja Warrior” obstacle course and six pickleball courts. PULSE will also offer engaging activities such as line and Salsa dancing, cooking demonstrations and kayaking.
Other local organizations will also be in attendance to promote access to wellness resources, including a destination of sorts called the Wheel and Sprocket Bike Village, where visitors can learn bike-safety tips while test-riding new children’s bikes and e-bikes. Attendees will also be able to ask one-on-one health- and wellness-related questions to clinicians and experts from Aurora Health Care.
Tickets to PULSE are free, with organizers encouraging attendees to register in advance. On-site registration will also be available. The full schedule of events can be found below, and you more information is available on the event’s webpage
PULSE schedule of events
Aurora Pavilion
- 10:15 a.m. — Welcome remarks and Girls on the Run check-in
- 10:30 a.m. — 1-Mile Walk with Girls on the Run
- 11:15 a.m. — Zumba with Dominique Johnson and the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
- Noon — Warm Up with Pat Giles
- 12:15 p.m. — Pat's Gym Fit Class
- 12:45 p.m. — Warm up with Laura Nevotny
- 1 p.m. — HIIT with Laura
- 1:30 p.m. — Warm up with Lex Banach
- 1:45 p.m. — Sculpt with Lex Banach
- 2:15 p.m. — Warm up with Ninja Yari
- 2:30 p.m. — Unleash Your Inner Warrior
Yoga Stage
- 10:15 a.m. — Lou Burnett, Sky Yoga School and the Journey House
- 11:15 a.m. — Elisa Albert, Tribal Yoga School
- 12:15 p.m. — SlowFlow with Vinyasa Class and Jess Chirchrillo, Collectiveflow Yoga
- 1 p.m. — Vibe and Flow with Daniela Thompson, Embody Yoga
- 2 p.m. — RxStrength Shayna Broadwell, Revival Boxing Fitness + Wellness
Cooking Stage presented by Pick 'n Save with Kroger Delivery
- 10:30 a.m. — Chef Ruta Kahate from Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare
- 11:15 a.m. — Chef Britta Kramer of Private Plate
- 12:00 p.m. — Chef Adam Pawlak from Egg & Flour
- 1 p.m. — Chef Imani Graham of Mentionable Eats
- 2 p.m. — Chef Sandra Madrigal of Pina Cocina & Cantina
Dance Stage
- 10:30 a.m. — Studio K Flamenco, Inc. Pop Up Dance
- 11:45 a.m. — Fitness 4U Line dancing
- 12:45 p.m. — Studio K Flamenco, Inc. Pop Up Dance
- 1 p.m. — Milwaukee Ballet Dance Fitness
- 2 p.m. — Xalaat African Drum and Dance for Life
Milwaukee Rec
- 10:30 a.m. — Sound Bath Yoga
- 11:15 a.m. — Family-Friendly Public Safety
- 12:15 p.m. — Flow Art Movement
- 1 p.m. — Yoga
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Experience
- 10:30 a.m. — Line Dancing with Jan Davie
- 11:15 a.m. — Bodyweight Circuit with Nadia Rivera
- 12:00 p.m. — Youth Ninja Challenge with Tamara Wess
- 12:45 p.m. — BODYCOMBAT with Dominique Johnson
- 1:30 p.m. — Urban Line Dancing with Jessica Steinbring
- 2:15 p.m. — Tai Chi with Kim Ellis
Toned Body Fitness
- 11:00 a.m. — PUMP
- Noon — PUMP
- 1 p.m. — PUMP
- 2 p.m. — PUMP
Revival Boxing Fitness + Wellness
- 10:30 a.m. — CampBOX
- 11:30 a.m. — CampBOX
- 12:30 p.m. — CampBOX
- 1:30 p.m. — CampBOX
ORANGETHEORY
- 10:00 a.m. — Orange45
- 11:15 a.m. — Orange45
- 12:30 p.m. — Orange45
- 1:45 p.m. — Orange45
[SOLIDCORE]
- 11 a.m. — Power30 [solidcore] at home
- Noon — Power30 [solidcore] at home
- 1 p.m. — Power30 [solidcore] at home
- 2 p.m. — Power30 [solidcore] at home
Wellness Room
- 11:00 a.m. — Chronic but Courageous: A discussion on managing chronic disease
- 12:30 p.m. — Eat Well, Move More: Connections between diet and fitness
The Shape Up Shoppe Fitness Club
- 11 a.m. — Women's Workout Complete 30
- 11:45 a.m. — Women's Workout Complete 30
- 12:30 p.m. — Women's Workout Complete 30
- 1:30 p.m. — Women's Workout Complete 30
- 2:15 p.m. — Women's Workout Complete 30
Powercycle
- 10 a.m. — Stationary Cycling Class
- 11:30 a.m. — Stationary Cycling Class
- 12:30 p.m. — Stationary Cycling Class
- 2 p.m. — Stationary Cycling Class
