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Group Fitness

Always work at your fitness level—Ask instructor for modifications

You can download the schedule here.

 

Available Classes

Aerobic Dance

A non-stop dance inspired workout designed to increase cardio, strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Learn fun choreography set to a variety of music styles. 6:30pm class is Latin-style Dance Aerobics!

Lite N Lively & Lite N Lively +

A light impact, moderate intensity class incorporating fat-burning aerobic activity and resistance work with bands or hand held weights. Great for new or returning exerciser! The ‘plus’ is Pilates segment on Thurs!

Aerobic Cross-Training

The ideal class for people who love variety in their workouts. Activities may include: step aerobics, kick-boxing, hi/lo impact aerobics and resistance work using body weight, bands and dumbbells.

Step

An intense aerobic class using an adjustable step to raise and lower your body to increase your cardio workout and strengthen your legs.

TurboKick

Fun, fast and easy fat-blasting moves that work every part of your body with phenomenal focus on fabulous abdominals without even hitting the floor.

Muscle Conditioning

A true weight-training class involving the use of dumbbells and body weight as resistance to help increase muscle strength & definition and even bone density. No aerobics.

Pilates

A core stability and body conditioning mat based class which combines correct breathing, body alignment and form to accomplish goals of improving strength, flexibility, posture and uniting body and mind in a stress-free atmosphere.

SilverSneakers® I- Muscular Strength & Range of Movement

Enjoy a variety of exercises while moving to the music in this chair based class! Designed to increase endurance and strength for easier daily function. Activities include exercises using hand-held weights, elastic tubing w/handles and a ball is used to increase endurance & strength for

SilverSneakers® II-Cardio Circuit

Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles & a SS ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. Chair may be used for balance & standing support.

Tai Chi

Slow-motion Chinese exercise that focuses on increasing balance & awareness while improving posture and reducing stress. The health benefits range from lower blood pressure to memory enhancement, detoxification and improved joint health. Held in the gym.

Yoga

Learn and master movements that serve to increase blood flow, balance, flexibility, strength, relaxation and mind-body connection. Meditation is not a component of this class.

Studio Cycle

An intense cardio workout on a stationary bike that is adjustable to provide a custom fit. Instructor provides motivating music and instruction. Participants can control the level of intensity on bike.
New “cyclers”: Please arrive 10 minutes early for setup instruction.

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