Fitness Class Descriptions
(Last Updated 1/2/2009)

BODY BLAST: Focus is on muscular strength and endurance with the use of hand weights and weight bearing exercises. Excellent addition to your current program. A great place for a beginner weight trainer to start. Athletes are encouraged to add heavier strength training into their weekly routine. We supply equipment.

CIRCUIT: In a circuit class, you spend a few minutes doing one exercise and then move to another. It's a great format to keep your body guessing and to keep your attention. :)

EASY YOGA: Michell's class is designed to meet the needs of those who have never done yoga before, not done yoga in a while, or simply want a slow-paced class that is heavy on instruction and offers many modifications for poses. This is a great class to attend if you don't want to take yourself too seriously. We incorporate the styles of Flow and Hatha and focus on the basics of Yoga which are common to all types.

FUNCTIONALLY FIT 4 SENIORS: Formally known as Active Older Adults (AOA)...the focus is on keeping mobile with exercises that use the muscles YOU use for everyday activity.

GENTLE SPIN CYCLE: A kinder, more gentle and shorter duration version of Indoor Cycling.

GO-GO CARDIO: High-intensity class not for the faint of heart (or lungs). Class is boot-camp style with everything from kickboxing to running. Ben Gay not included.

INDOOR CYCLING: 1 part Tour d’ France, 1 part Yoga and 1 part 12th Century torture chamber PLUS… a great workout that you don’t need any coordination to do. Another nice part is that YOU are in control of how hard you work. Great non-impact for a healthy heart and lungs.

INSTRUCTOR’S CHOICE: Just as the name implies…a little bit of this and a little bit of that. What ever floats the instructor’s boat.

POWER HOUR: Group strength training class designed to build muscular strength (not big, bulky muscles). This class is appropriate for beginners and advanced members as you decide how much weight you are going to lift.

POWER 1/2 HOUR: Same as above but abbreviated to 30 minutes.

SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING: Warm up dumbbell strength training and a stretch for seniors in a group.

TABILITY BALL: Balance and strength...two fitness elements no one should be without. The use of stability balls creates an unstable platform that participants learn to control. An excellent cross-training tool for beginners and athletes alike.

STEP: An old favorite, step has been around for years and will continue to be a staple. Step class may not be a good choice for people who have knee problems. Choreographed, rhythmic movement on and off of a platform of your choice in height.

STEP/KICK: A step class with a little kickboxing mixed in.

STOTT PILATES: Developed by Joseph H. Pilates, this exercise format is recognized worldwide for its ability to strengthen and condition the abdominal and back muscles. It is renowned for increasing flexibility and strength, improving posture and coordination and synchronizing mind and body.

TOTAL BODY: A combination cardio (on the bikes), strength (free weights) and a whole lot of sweat. Conveniently placed on the schedule to fit into teachers' lives.

WORLD RHYTHMS:  It's time to shake your groove thang! Music from all decades and many different cultures. We groove to hip hop to Middle Eastern and everything in between. Coordination is helpful but not required as long as you have a sense of humor.

YOGA: Strength and balance through the practice of a combination of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga styles. A wonderful way to connect mind and body.


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