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Group Fitness Classes Descriptions

 

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. 

 

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!

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.  Step Interval-Resistance intervals with step aerobics.

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.

Silver Sneakers® 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 and small balls.  Ends with stretching and relaxation. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing w/handles and a ball is used to increase endurance & strength for easier management of your daily activities.  A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises.

SilverSneakers®II - CardioCircuit:More challenging than SS I with intervals of resistance work & aerobic activity to make you sweat!  Participants must be able to stand without assistance throughout class.

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.

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.

Essential Core-Abdominal and back strengthening/conditioning-No matter what your sport or type of workout, this workout will enhance your output.  Drop in for this one every chance you get!

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.

Wee Gym - Parent/child (walking to 3 years) activity class.  Non-members may attend for fee.

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