Country Cardio® is a branded fun-on-the-floor joint-safe fitness and longevity methodology optimized specifically for the needs of women navigating their wellness choices. Rather than high-intensity "boot camps," it offers low-intensity steady-state (LISS) rhythm cardio and a functional resistance targeted flow performed entirely in sneakers and Western hats.

Heather is one of the Original dancers in the iconic film, Dirty Dancing and has appeared on Broadway in the Revival of West Side Story and Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ and CATS on London’s West End. She’s taught and performed all over the world: Vienna, Japan, Italy, Germany, London, France, Chicago, New York … and she has stories to prove it!

Led by seasoned dance pro and certified Group Fitness Instructor, Heather Lea Gerdes, you can target value with her Senior Fitness Specialization added to the party.

Hats & sneaks

Proof of Concept : Tested for Longevity & Joy

Captured during our specialized community pilot sessions for Active Agers, this gallery highlights Country Cardio® in action. We optimized our classes to serve as a joint-safe, low-impact conditioning track for this demographic, and we learned that its rhythmic, fluid design is universally accessible—making it an ideal, vibrant, low-intensity full-body wellness addition for women of all ages, fitness backgrounds, and life stages.

Let’s Partner Up

for

an Exclusive First-time guest masterclass

Heather’s specialized program is engineered to complement your existing luxury retreat framework perfectly without creating internal competition:

• Zero Resource Competition: While your excellent programming features traditional evening line dancing and restorative yoga sound baths, Country Cardio® fills a completely distinct wellness gap. We offer flexibility in how this integrates into your itinerary:

  • A 45-Minute Pure Country Cardio® Standalone Group Session - (Rhythmic, low-impact, LISS cardio)

  • A 60-Minute Country Cardio® & Upper-Body | Functional Resistance - Standalone Workshop (Or as an add-on progression session)

• The Sourcing and Mat Solution: Our signature upper-body and floor-resistance tracks seamlessly utilizing your existing indoor studio or deck space and high-quality inventory of clean yoga mats, eliminating any logistical setup stress or extra equipment transport.

• The Country Cardio® Wellness Essentials Package: To elevate the guest experience, the functional resistance track includes a proprietary Country Cardio® physical asset package managed and provided entirely by the Instructor. This curated wellness amenity serves as the technical baseline for our active resistance sessions and remains a permanent, private brand takeaway for guests to retain post-retreat.

To honor this valuable regional exclusivity, our formal agreement will feature a standard B2B non-replication and brand licensing clause. This clause guarantees that the specific trademarked methodology, proprietary resistance tools usage, configurations, and specialized choreography remain the protected property of Heather Lea Gerdes and/or Country Cardio®, contractually barring local replication by outside gym or facility staff for a standard 12-month period following the retreat.

Let’s Bring the Fun to the Floor!

Country Cardio® isn't just about movement—it’s about camaraderie, music that moves the spirit, and celebrating the elegant flow of Western wellness. I am so excited about the possibility of kicking up our heels together at Alisal Ranch.

I would welcome the opportunity to connect briefly via phone to chat about scheduling, seamless on-ranch hosting integration, and how we can tailor this safe, elegant, and empowering movement track to delight your next circle of WILDWONDER™ women.

Again, thank you for your time, your dedication to women's wellness, and your consideration. Let’s make some magic happen!

Warm regards,

Heather Lea Gerdes

Founder, Country Cardio®

310-990-1386 info@countrycardio.com