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Group Exercise Class Descriptions

Aerobics – Traditional fitness dance type class that keeps feet on the floor and impact to a minimum. The focus is on cardiovascular work followed by strength / toning work.
 
Basic Step – Same as the regular step classes, but the choreography and movements are kept more basic and easy to follow.

Body Sculpting
– Focus is on toning and strengthening muscles throughout the body using weights, tubing, stability balls, body weight, etc. 
 
Boot Camp – Kickboxing in addition to basic calisthenics, jumping jacks, jumping rope, and resistance work combined to give your body a great cardiovascular workout as well as muscular strength and endurance.

Cardio Line Dancing
– Various dances are taught and performed with the goal of keeping your feet moving and getting a workout as you learn new dances and review the old. Various music styles are used including pop, Latin, country, and more. No dancing experience required.
 
Chair Yoga - complete series of seated and standing yoga poses geared toward older adults or anyone having difficulty getting up and down from the floor. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Family Classes –
Zumba® and Line Dancing classes where the entire family is encouraged to work out together. Ages 8 and older are welcome to join Mom & Dad for these classes.

Interval (Step or Low Impact): Cardiovascular work interspersed with strength work. The heart rate stays elevated as you do the resistance work.

Kickboxing
– Incorporate martial arts with large movements to raise your heart rate and increase cardiovascular fitness. Punching bags are available to enhance the workout.  
 
Parent/Child Yoga: Elementary aged children, with a parent, practicing yoga poses, breathing techniques, and postures. Class is modified for young minds.
 
Pilates – The focus is to strengthen the core through breathing techniques and mental awareness. You will improve posture, flexibility, and overall strength.
 
Power Sculpting – Very similar to Body Sculpting but some movements are done faster or in a more advanced way. Several body parts are often working in unison for a very efficient workout.
 
SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement (Level I) - Variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills in older, active adults. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
 
SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit (Level II) – Fun and fitness combined to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for stretching in a relaxed and comfortable position.
 
Stability Ball –Working with stability balls improves proprioceptive awareness and balance as you stretch and strengthen all muscles of the body, especially the core (torso).
 
Step – Moving up and down on an adjustable height platform in choreographed routines. The primary goal is cardiovascular conditioning. A toning segment is also included.
 
YogaLates – The best of both worlds; combine the core stabilization of Pilates with flexibility of yoga. 
 
Yoga – Traditional yoga poses utilizing breathing techniques for muscular endurance, flexibility, and relaxation. Yoga is defined as the “union of breath, body and spirit”.
 
Zumba® -- Various music styles and dance moves from around the globe combine to create a Latin party atmosphere where the primary objective is fun and a cardiovascular workout too!

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