Beginners Group
Exercise Classes
Level
I classes are for beginning exercisers as well as members who
like a no- or low-impact workout. These classes are easy to
follow, and instructors will offer modifications to meet your
specific exercise goals. Modifications may include higher or
lower intensity options or alternative moves. Unless otherwise
stated, these classes are free to members.
Strengthen
& Tone
This
class includes 30 minutes of muscular strength training with a
focus on range of motion and toning. You’ll do one set of
strength exercises for each of the major muscles. The class
concludes with stretching to increase flexibility and decrease
muscle soreness.
Core
Training
This
class is 30 minutes of abdominal and back exercises designed to
strengthen and tone your torso and develop your abdominal area
to its fullest potential. Beginner exercisers may do most
exercises on the mat.
Stretch
& Breathe
Using
Yoga principles, your instructor will encourage you to relax,
stretch and focus your mental energy into your physical being.
Stretch
& Flex
Learn
the fundamentals of flexibility training and improve your range
of motion with this 30-minute stretching and relaxation class.
Senior
Strength
Strength
Training for ages 50 and older.
Class includes 30 minutes of strength training in the gym
and 45 minutes of independent cardiovascular exercise on the
fitness floor.
Chair
Aerobics
This
is a class for those who have limited mobility, such as
individuals with polio, MS or other neuro-muscular impairments.
The class features a warm-up, 20 minutes of large muscle group
movement to a jazzy beat, 10 minutes of strength exercises, five
minutes of stretching and a cool-down.
Bone
Builders Osteoporosis Exercise Class
This
class is designed for individuals who have osteoporosis or
osteopenia, as well as those who are at risk for developing
osteoporosis.
BODYPUMP
®
BODYPUMP
is a weight training class done to music that delivers real
results, real fast. You’ll use a barbell with adjustable
weights – you will choose how light or how heavy. This class
works every major muscle group in the body.
Spinning®
Spinning
is a great exercise for all ages because you control your
workout by adjusting the resistance on your bike. Certified
instructors will motivate you as they guide you through hills
and other imagined challenges. You’ll improve your
cardiovascular endurance and burn fat!
Pilates
Pilates
incorporates gentle, yet challenging exercises to increase
strength and tone the back muscles and abdominals. It can help
improve your posture, flatten your stomach and strengthen your
back.
Hatha
Yoga
Yoga
will help you increase your flexibility, strength, endurance and
mental focus. It is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
T’ai
Chi
Improve
your balance and coordination through T’ai Chi’s slow,
deliberate movements and posture holding. It’s a great stress
reliever and a fantastic exercise for all ages and fitness
levels.
Ball,
Band, Bell
This
30-minute class will enhance your core body strength, improve
your coordination, and increase your flexibility using bands,
balls, dumbbells and/or Pilates based moves. During the class,
you will concentrate on your balance and coordination using the
smaller muscle groups of the core thus creating more abdominal
definition and strength
Aquatic Beginner Group
Exercise Classes
Aquatic exercise offers participants the opportunity
to stay fit with less impact to the joints. Exercising in the
water offers 12 times the resistance of air, therefore providing
the ability to train the cardiovascular, pulmonary and
musculoskeletal systems. Aquatic exercise is beneficial to all
individuals, including those who have contraindications to
exercising on land due to injuries or other limitations. Our
Aquatic classes are taught by nationally certified instructors
who offer multi-level classes that can challenge both the
advanced exerciser and the beginner. If you have any medical
problems, please let your instructor know. He or she will offer
modifications of specific exercises to meet your needs.
SPLISH
SPLASH
A
moderate-intensity water exercise class. This class focuses on
aerobic conditioning, overall toning and increased flexibility.
POWER
WALKING
A 30-minute water
walking session held in the shallow side of the pool. You’ll
do interval training and strength training while walking against
your own resistance.
WATER
WORKS
This is a great
class for aerobic training and body conditioning, since water
offers 12 times the resistance of air. The class format consists
of a warm- up, cardiovascular training, muscle strengthening and
a cool- down and stretch phase. Gain all the benefits of an
aerobic workout without the excessive impact on joints.
AQUA
JOGGING
This is a
deep-water class, although you do not have to be a swimmer to
participate. You will use Aqua Joggers; float belts, flippers,
kickboards or barbells to develop cardiovascular endurance,
muscle strength, and body toning.
AQUA
PUMP
This is a 30-
minute session in the shallow side of the pool that combines
intervals of cardiovascular training with strength training
segments.
AQUATIC
ARTHRITIS PROGRAM
An aquatic program
of the Arthritis Foundation, consisting of warm water activities
designed to maintain or increase range of motion, flexibility,
and muscle strength for anyone suffering from arthritis. The
class meets in the warm- water therapy pool and a physician
referral is required for attendance.
ADVANCED
ARTHRITIS
An aquatic program consisting of warm water
activities designed to increase range of motion, flexibility,
and muscle strength. The
class meets in the warm-water therapy pool and a physician
referral is required for attendance.
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