Aerobic/Group Wellness Class Descriptions

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
 
MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’
Beginning line dance. A fun & exciting work-out. Uses varied music & many different dance moves. Perfect for all ages & fitness levels
 
MOVIN' & GROOVIN' II
Faster pace & more complicated steps than Movin’ & Groovin’ I.
 
ZUMBA
An aerobic exercise class based on Latin inspired dance moves and/or "Salsa" and is easy to learn and fun to do.
 
INTRO TO STEP!
A class designed to teach the basics of STEP aerobics to the student who has no or very little experience w/STEP.  Includes muscle conditioning & stretching. (offered seasonally)
 
CHROGA 
 A class which approaches yoga from a Christian perspective…includes balance, stretching,  strengthening, flexibility, relaxation, etc.
 
YOGA 
 Yoga approached from a Chris tian perspective.  Includes poses & stretches that require flexibility, strength, balance, & concentration.
 
MIXED LEVEL YOGA (Beginner/Intermediate)
Yoga approached from a Chris tian perspective.  Includes poses & stretches that require flexibility, strength, balance, & concentration.
 
PILATES
A class which focuses on “core training”, ie- using your abdominal & other trunk muscles to tone the whole body.  Movements are slow & controlled & help develop strength, flexibility, & balance.  For all ages & fitness levels.
 
SPORTS CONDITIONING STEP
An athletic type class which utilizes calisthenics, sports simulations, STEP, & muscle conditioning.  Suitable for all fitness levels.
 
STEP
Aerobic exercise that consists of stepping up & down on a 4" to 10" adjustable step.  Movements are coordinated to music &  choreographed.  Intensity may be low, medium, or high depending on student ability & effort.  Class includes:  1) warm-up & aerobic stepping (30 - 40 minutes)   2) muscle conditioning of upper and/or lower body & abdominal work (15 – 20 minutes),   3) cool-down & stretching (5 – 10 minutes).
 
SCULPT/TONING ONLY
Concentrated muscle conditioning that focuses on toning, definition, & strength building. Uses weights and/or resistance bands.
 
CLASSIC STEP
Aerobic exercise that consists of stepping up and down on a 4" to 10" (adjustable) step.  Movements are coordinated & choreographed to music.  Class includes: 1) warm-up & aerobic stepping (40 - 45 minutes) and 2) muscle conditioning of upper and/or lower body, abdominal work, and cool-down (15 - 20 minutes).  Modifications are offered to accommodate variable fitness levels.
 
STEP SPRINT
A Classic Step Class interspersed with higher intensity moves such as jumping jacks, lunges, squats, sprints, etc.
 
BASIC SCULPT
 30 minutes of muscle conditioning and strengthening offered at a basic level.
 
BASIC or SUPER SCULPT
A muscle conditioning & strengthening class that works every muscle in sets choreographed to music.
Uses weights and/or resistance bands & stability and/or medicine balls.  SUPER is more challenging &
involves some more complicated exercises than BASIC.
 
KICKBOXING
A cardio intense class that borrows from martial arts with aerobic kicking, punching , etc.
 
GROUP CYCLING
A class on a stationary bike set to music. Bikes are adjustable to various levels of difficulty. Beginners to advanced are welcome. 
 
SilverSneakers ® I – Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
 
SilverSneakers ® II – Cardio Circuit
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.    
 
SilverSneakers ® YogaStretch
A beginning level class that offers stretching, balance, concentration, and relaxation.  A chair is used for seated and/or standing support as needed. 
 
BODY RECALL
A cardio intense class that borrows from martial arts with aerobic kicking, punching , etc.
 
BELLY DANCING
Come work your core muscles in a fun and creative way. Learn to Belly Dance or practice what you already know (Women Only Please).
 
OUTDOOR BIKING CLINIC
Bring your bike and participate in a certified instructor led group ride.
 
 SWIMMING CLINIC
Perfect your technique and practice laps.
 
 RUNNING CLINIC
Train as a group on our trail and fields.
 
 
 (Children ages 8 and up who are members may attend classes if they are accompanied by a parent. Certain rules apply for children to participate in the classes. Please check with the instructor for further information.)
                                
 
 
 
 
 
 
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