In its efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle, the Princess Juliana International Airport, SXM, is currently offering complimentary Zumba classes to employees interested in its fitness program. About 30 staff have enrolled in the program.
Conducted by Ms. Patricia Pantophlet of Patty’s Zumba, this form of exercise incorporates fun footwork and body movement set to the Caribbean rhythms of salsa, cumbia, soca, reggaeton, merengue, samba and zouk. In addition to the twice weekly Zumba classes, employees have also enjoyed outdoor activities.
Pantophlet explained that a walk was organized to kick off the fitness program. The walk was from the airport terminal building over the causeway and back to terminal building. SXM Airport employees also participated in a hike to the natural pool in Point Blanche. “There is a lot more on the program for them,” Pantophlet said.
Though it was initially planned to last one month, SXM has graciously extended the fitness program by two months, given the interest shown by the employees.
“A healthy body is home to a healthy mind, and the healthier our staff the more productive they will be,” noted Kalifa Hickinson, SXM’s Corporate Communications Specialist.
