Class Descriptions
Pilates (Alicia)
Building on the essential mat-work, this class covers intermediate mat-work and incorporates the use of stability balls and resistance bands in a more challenging workout.
Spinning/Bike (Luke, Erika, and Brett)
An all levels training program that utilizes motivation, mental training techniques, and thorough cycling and instructional techniques. This is a great cardio workout that will leave you wanting more.
Life Movement (Erin)
A low impact cardio, strength training and flexibility class designed for the aging adult, 60+. The class is designed with the thought of teaching sound movement in everyday life. Uses light weights, and physio-ball work exercises.
Yoga (Ginger, Nadege)
These classes are designed to serve a diverse population in achieving higher levels of strength, stamina, balance and flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Students of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come prepared to work hard and move your body with your breath in these dynamic, meditative classes which will challenge and support you in reaching your fitness goals as well as help you to relax and reduce stress.
Zumba (Rhona)
I love sharing zumba an awesome way to exercise by dancing to great Latin music, and it is so much fun, using my dance, ballet, jazz and folk dance background I create most of my own routines to match the workout needs to participants.
Circuit Training (Erin)
A class designed to spice up your workout with a diverse set of stations split between cardio and strength training. It does include some high impact exercises but a great place to sweat it out.
Resorative Yoga (GINGER)
Learn to connect the breath and body with gentle movement that flows into Level I yoga poses, gradually building strength and flexibility. Slowly we'll develop a sequence that continually integrates the beginning "breath movement" between each pose and accesses the rejuvinating power of prana, (breath/energy). Be ready to end each class with restorative poses that use props to support the body releasing and letting go into deep relaxation.
Meditation (Jackie)
Learn to quiet your mind through guided imagry, walking and dancing movements too. This is a great stress reducer and can be a great class to implement in your weekly workouts. Can help reduce physical stresses as well as mental.
Functional (Erika)
One hour class focusing on muscle toning, improving strength and balance, and increasing kinesthetic awareness. Medicine ball, tubing and other equipment will be used along with athletic body movements. Appropriate for msot levels. This class will get you moving and may let you discover muscles you never knew you had.
Qi Gong (Sarah)
An ancient form of exercise, including stretches and simple spiral patterned movement. It is used with breath and intention to maintain and vitalize health. Qi gong is used as the warm up for most martial arts and in longer forms such as tai chi. We will be using stretches similar to yoga and simple spiral patterned movements that can be modified to improve any fitness level.
