Programs

Chair Yoga Ages 15+

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Gentle yoga classes use basic yoga poses in a slow, low-impact way, flowing from pose to pose or staying with one pose for a longer amount of time for a slower paced and gentle practice. Gentle yoga does not necessarily mean that it is an easy class. The intensity may be lower, but the focus and commitment are high. This gentle yoga class moves at a steady pace, slowly cycling though a series of floor based or seated asanas and standing poses to balance strength and steadiness in body and mind. It is appropriate for all levels and ages of practitioners. A gentle yoga practice is a great choice for anyone who is afraid they are not flexible or fit enough to do the yoga poses. NB

Location: Recreation Center Group Fitness Room

Instructor: Patricia Ebelt

151444-1C Tu 8/1-9/5 11:00-11:50A $36 $42

251444-1A Tu 9/12-10/17 11:00-11:50A $36 $42

251444-1B Tu 10/24-11/28 11:00-11:50A $36 $42

251444-1C Tu 12/5-1/9 11:00-11:50A $36 $42

Tracey’s Food for Thought Ages 14+

Come join us in a one-hour long seminar taught by nutrition expert and fitness enthusiast, Tracey Zegiel, as this course is meant to teach you how much you should eat, how to create a meal plan based on that amount, turn that meal plan into a shopping list and stick to it. This is Ideal for people who want to cook most of their food at home and avoid eating out, the healthy way. Meal planning is certainly a learning experience, and an easy one at most. Learn basic calculations of calories and how staying focused on a meal plan will treat you to success. Join in and take control of your nutrition and food finances back into your own hands! NB

Location: Recreation Center Upper Level Multipurpose Room

Instructor: Tracey Zeigel 151445-1C

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Tai Chi for Health Ages 14+

Welcome to Tai Chi for beginners taught by Master Troy Walzak, where his own martial arts career has encompassed both the martial and health aspects of Chinese Martial Arts and he is able to share his knowledge of by offering a class Tai Chi for Health. What is Tai Chi? It is a fitness method that follows the principles of Chinese Medicine, a fitness exercise that is excellent for developing balance, and a fitness method that has been proven to reduce stress. How does it work? By using one of the main principles of Chinese Medicine which is to open the major energy channels of the body, (also called meridians). The treatment using acupuncture is an example of this. The movements of tai chi are designed to open these energy channels as you exercise. This class format is taught to capture Neigong’s (internal strengthening), which is a unique way to develop strength, stamina and focus. Qi Gongs: (breath energy exercises), that is to focus on breath while doing movements designed to open up the body’s energy channels. Poison Hands: (soft elbows) that is a short routine that helps to build strength and dexterity in the wrist, elbows and shoulders. And Simple Tai Chi (Taiji), which is a Tai Chi method of neigong + qi gongs that concentrates its movements on centering. NB

Location: Recreation Center Group Fitness Room

Instructor: Troy Walzak

Reasons We Love Fitness Now

FitnessNOW at the Warrenville Park District is by far one of the best communities I have ever belonged to. When you walk through the door you are greeted and treated like family. The staff is extremely friendly and will go out of their way to do anything they can to help you, and answer any questions you may have. Being a member of FitnessNOW gives you a feeling of empowerment and motivation, and I truly believe that each one of the personal trainers wants to see you succeed and achieve your goals. The level of dedication and compassion expressed by the personal trainers and staff is one that I have never seen before from a gym/fitness center. They will motivate you on your hardest days and celebrate with you on your successful ones.

FitnessNOW also has some of the most friendly and accepting patrons that I have ever witnessed in a gym/ fitness center. They are friendly, fun, and willing to share - this is definitely a non-judgemental zone!

I’m proud to be able to call myself a member of the FitnessNOW community and I would STRONGLY recommend them to my friends and family.

- Michael F.

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Daphne Briggs

Daphne graduated from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Exercise Science and is currently a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE. Being active is very important to her and she's been involved in many team sports including basketball, softball, volleyball, and kickball. Currently, she enjoys playing a variety of sports with her three children, as well as, biking, and softball. She's open and honest with her clients about what they need to do to accomplish their goals, while making it fun and challenging. She is in the process of becoming a Fitness Nutrition Specialist.

Nora Schroedter

Nora has been coaching at the high school and college level for 30+ years and is a founding coach of the Maverick Swim Club. Fitness, coaching and teaching have always been her passion. Nora is currently on a weight loss and fitness journey and along the way has obtained her NASM Personal Training Certification. She understands the daily effort it takes to achieve fitness and weight loss goals. Nora’s focus is to pass on her excitement for fitness and help each client reach their individual goals with the proper knowledge, discipline and encouragement based around a personalized program.