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Group Exercise Descriptions

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Level 1: Perfect for those new to exercise, those wanting to strengthen muscles, and establish a routine while having a chair or machine for assistance and support.

Level 2: Suitable for all skill levels. By increasing movement and intensity options, participants can adapt

~*Aqua Fit (Lvl 2) – This class provides a water workout that includes cardio conditioning and muscle strengthening exercises using a variety of equipment with the water’s natural resistance.

~*Aqua Kickboxing (Lvl 2) - Shallow Aqua Kick Boxing will challenge your fitness with combat style full body movements. This class utilizes the water resistance to increase power, cardio, coordination, strength, and balance.

~* Fight Back Boxing (Lvl 3) - This noncontact class is based on the Rocksteady Boxing for Parkinson’s program. It will improve cardio fitness, balance, agility, motor skill & coordination, and functional strength conditioning. You will need to provide your own gloves and hand wraps.

~*Forever Fit (Lvl 2) - This class incorporates low impact cardio intervals with weight bearing exercises to increase strength and bone density for a full body workout including balance challenges and flexibility. You will also learn how to successfully get on and off the floor with or without a chair as needed.

~*Functional Circuit (Lvl 4) – An interval type of physical training (cardio and strength) that involves high intensity exercise alternated with rest periods. This is highly effective in conditioning the cardiovascular system. Must be able to easily get up and down from the floor.

~*Hustle & Muscle (Lvl 3) Enjoy low impact cardio aerobics utilizing full range of motion exercises for joint movement for the first part of the class. Followed by a focus of strength and toning for a total body workout. This class will get the heart rate up and build muscle tone. Must be able to get on and off the floor.

*HydroRider® (Lvl 2) – Aqua cycling has become a fitness phenomenon because of the many incredible benefits – high caloric burn, lean muscle-building, increased circulation, with low impact on the joints. Aqua shoes required.

~*Latin Dance & Tone (Lvl 3) - Learn how to do the Mambo, Merengue, Salsa and other dances. This class combines body-sculpting exercises with these dance moves to create a fun & effective cardio workout. You will also use light weights to enhance rhythm and incorporate toning for a totally body experience.

~* LIIT & Fit (Lvl 3) - Low Impact Interval Training (LIIT) is a full body work out with emphasis on full body exercises and cardio movements. This class will challenge your cardio capacity with low impact movements.

~* Master the Machines (Lvl 1) -This beginner class teaches proper technique, customized seat settings, starting weights, number of repetitions and sets, & help you learn how to progress a strength training program. This class is designed to get you workouts to their levels started, build strength, and gives you tools to build your fitness program.

Level 3: These classes focus on increasing muscle strength & endurance, cardiovascular and core fitness.

Level 4: Designed for the advance level exerciser who wants to refine their skills and improve their strength and conditioning.

~*Mat Pilates (Lvl 3) – This class is based on Joseph Pilates principles focusing on connecting breath and core activation. It’s designed to build core strength, abdominal endurance, and tone muscles. You must be able to get on and off the floor.

~*Strength & Balance (Lvl 1) - Classes will concentrate on range of motion from head to toe along with lifting hand-held weights and using one’s own body weight to improve stability and strength.

~* Tai Chi Chih (Lvl 1) - Tai Chi is a Chinese form of exercise suitable to people of all ages. It’s often called a moving meditation. Students learn a series of graceful, flowing movements which look a bit like karate in slow-motion. Tai Chi teaches balance, coordination, body awareness, deep breathing and concentration. Tai Chi Chih is a form of Tai Chi which consists of 19 movements and one pose. This style is great for beginners and is not a walking form.

~*TRU Strength (Lvl 4) - This functional strength training class is designed to counter many of the physically adverse effects of aging by improving muscle tone, connective tissue strength, enhancing metabolism, and development of both daily and athletic performance while teaching you proper form & mechanics.

~* TRX® Fit (Lvl 3) - Enjoy a suspension training body-weight workout that develops strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. This advanced TRX class will introduce progressions for the exercises learned in TRX Fundamentals. This class will also include TRX exercises on the floor.

~*TRX® Fundamentals (Lvl 2) – This class is designed to teach you how to properly use the TRX suspension trainer. This tool is excellent for increasing strength and improving body awareness. Your instructor will break down form, technique, and introduce exercises that will improve daily function.

~*TRX® Sport (Lvl 4) – This Level 4 TRX class will focus on full body continual motion, concentrating on core, balance, and aerobic conditioning. Exercises will progress and challenge your athleticism.

~* Yoga Flow (Lvl 2) – This class starts with breathing and poses to warm up and move through poses that flow, one to the next; holding postures to build strength. Yoga is a practice, without competition, expectation, or judgement. It is for everybody. Modifications for poses will be provided. Learn to manage stress and anxiety by using breath work. You must be able to get up and down from the floor.

~ FLEX Approved

* Silver & Fit/Renew Active Approved

We are so excited to be in our busiest time of the year in the Fitness Center! A new season is the perfect time to share some standard gym etiquette in the Fitness Center that is hopefully common sense. Simply stated, we need to be aware of how our own behavior affects other people. The goal is to keep everyone safe and practice healthy habits in an area that is full of moving bodies and heavy equipment.

Fitness Center etiquette is more important than ever to keep our members safe and our space clean.

• Clean up after yourself

• Be safe & prevent the spread of germs

• Share with others

• Be nice

When everyone follows these guidelines, it creates an environment of comfort and safety, allowing everyone to exercise

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