A WOMAN who fell in love with an intense and uplifting workout has decided to bring the "first of its kind" fitness class to St Helens.

Helping people to "jump into their new year's resolution", Liz Smith, from Eccleston, is starting a new ((BOUNCE)) fitness class in January.

Founded in 2014, ((BOUNCE)) is the "world's leading mini trampoline fitness brand" that gets people jumping and moving in high-tempo sessions.

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St Helens Star: ((BOUNCE)) fitness sessions have become increasingly popular across the country((BOUNCE)) fitness sessions have become increasingly popular across the country (Image: ((BOUNCE)))

Liz, a public sector worker who also runs a Latin Dance class in St Helens, said she fell in love with the bounce sessions and has made it her mission to bring them to her hometown.

Liz said: "Bounce classes are basically fitness sessions that can feel like a night out.

"They are a high-intensity workout on mini trampolines, jumping to iconic dance tracks to get people moving. They have been very popular down south.

"I'm very into my fitness so it's been a bit of a dream of mine to run my own classes and share the fitness sessions that I love in St Helens."

St Helens Star: Liz with her Latin Dance fitness classLiz with her Latin Dance fitness class (Image: Liz Smith)

With the classes structured as a 40-minute bounce followed by a 20-minute toning workout, Liz said the physical and mental health benefits of ((BOUNCE)) is remarkable.

She added: "The classes have such a positive impact because you're moving around so much and can have a rapid weight loss.

"But there's also the social connection with everybody having a good time and bouncing to the music."

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With the classes designed for everyone to go at their own pace, including children, Liz said they will be kept affordable in the current climate at £6.50 a session.

Helping people to shake off the new year blues, the ((BOUNCE)) sessions will take place at De La Salle school from Wednesday, January 4.

There are then hopes to expand the fitness sessions into Rainhill and Newton-le-Willows.

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St Helens Star: Liz said she is excited to bring the sessions that feel like a night out into St HelensLiz said she is excited to bring the sessions that feel like a night out into St Helens (Image: Liz Smith)