GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Arthritis Exercise – Land exercise class designed specifically for people with arthritis (who can walk independently) to help keep joints flexible, maintain muscular strength and build overall stamina. Many of the exercises have been developed by the Arthritis Foundation.
CardioBoxing – A high energy, fast-paced aerobic workout utilizing the drills & skills of kick boxing. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Cardio Hip Hop – A great opportunity to workout with a fun, funky dance style. Easy to learn for all levels. Ages 13 and up.
Cycling (indoor) – A self-paced group indoor cycling workout for all levels to improve cardiovascular endurance and cycling stamina. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Feldenkrais – Slow, gentle motions designed to increase awareness & ease of movement. Class formatted for participants to be seated or laying down.
Gentle Strength/Stretch – For the beginner or if you are just returning to exercise. Geared toward the 50+ crowed. Basic weight training for strength and endurance, flexibility training to release tension, gain shoulder mobility, and core strengthening which may reduce low-back stress.
Jazz Dance – Choreographed routines for the participant familiar with this style of movement and having a dance background.
Madness! – This total body conditioning class uses weights, bands, jump ropes, and exercise balls to improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Class ends with 7-10 minutes of stretching/relaxation. Adaptable to beginning levels.
Pilates (mat) – Based on the work of Joseph Pilates. Mat work is a combination of highly specialized strength work to empower and elongate muscles creating balance and correction in movement and posture. Must be able to get up & down from the floor.
Stay Fit Forever – Designed for anyone desiring a less strenuous aerobic workout for the 40+ crowd, this class offers 20-35 minutes of choreographed cardiovascular exercise then 15-20 minutes muscular toning & 5-10 minutes of stretching to improve posture and balance. **Friday Stay Fit is 40-50 minutes of dance–based interval choreography sometimes incorporating weights and stretches throughout the choreography.
Step – Low-impact movements performed on and off an adjustable step. Intensity is determined by speed, travel patterns, and choreography. Includes strength work and stretch at the end of class.
Straighten Up & Move – This class is designed to help correct posture and alignment to increase range of motion throughout the body. Includes restorative movement techniques based on the Egoscue methods. It is a unique and very effective program designed to treat musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or manipulation. No aerobic activity will be performed.
Tai Chi – Release physical & mental tension with this ancient Eastern breathing & moving technique. Improve flexibility, enhance strength. Learn special modifications for your unique abilities
Y's Way to Fitness – A national YMCA Adult Physical Fitness Program designed to utilize standard calisthenics- windmills, donkey kicks, bands, weights- suited equally for beginning to advanced participants. Includes core strengthening.
Yoga & Yoga Bugs- see Yoga flyer for class descriptions of different Yoga disciplines
Zumba - combines irresistible Latin and international dance music with easy-to-learn moves, borrowing steps from salsa, cumbia, cha cha, samba, reggaeton, and more! Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
For further information, call the Group Exercise Coordinator at 545-9622, ext. 3128
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