GROUP FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

AQUATICS

Aqua Fitness- Recommended for men and women of any age! Enjoy our warm pool, improve joint flexibility, and reduce stiffness and pain. Increased muscle strength, coordination, endurance, stretching & aerobic work are included in this great total body workout. Give it a try!

CARDIO

Boot Camp- A circuit style class cycling through 1 minute of cardio, 1 minute of lower body emphasis, 1 minute emphasizing upper body, and 1 minute of core exercises.  A class consists of 7-8 cycles.

Drums Alive- This Cardio class combines movement with the powerful beat and rhythms of drumming for an amazing brain and body workout!

HiLo -  High/low-impact fitness classes consist of a traditional dance-inspired routine. With low-impact cardio, you always have one foot on the floor — you don’t do any jumping or hopping. High-impact cardio moves at a slower pace, but you jump around a lot. High/low combines the two types of routines.

Kickboxing- This class combines the traditions of martial arts with the fundamentals of boxing to condition the entire body. Participants will work on bags and off.

Cycle- A Cardio Cycling class held on stationary bikes, a 45 – 60 minute ride featuring flats, hills, jumps, and sprints.  First time riders should arrive 10 minutes early to get set up on their bikes. Bring a water bottle and a small towel.* See CYCLE schedule for more information.

Step- A low impact cardio workout using the adjustable step bench for a total body workout.

Tabata- High intensity interval training which is broken down into 4 sessions, each session is 4 minutes long and consists of 20 seconds of intense training and 10 seconds of rest for a total of 8 sessions or rounds.

Zumba- Join the Party!!  Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance.  The music’s beat and tempo changes transition the workout from toning to strengthening, or cardio move to another.  Zumba Gold for beginners and Seniors.

LES MILLS

BodyPump (Les Mills)- BODYPUMP™ is THE ORIGINAL BARBELL CLASS™, the ideal workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast.  Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. It will burn up to 540 calories**. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically-backed moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music – helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more.

BodyCombat (Les Mills)- BODYCOMBAT™ is a high-energy martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact. Punch and kick your way to fitness and burn up to 740 calories** in a class. No experience needed. Learn moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Kung Fu. Release stress, have a blast and feel like a champ. Bring your best fighter attitude and leave inhibitions at the door.

STRENGTH

Barre- Inspired by Dance, Barre combines Pilates, yoga and ballet moves to give you sculpted, lean muscles.

Core Plus- Full body strengthening, with focus on the core muscles.

HBT- Hips, Butt & Thighs, great for everything below the waist. Abs too!

Kettlebells- Resembling a cannonball with a handle, kettlebells are used to develop overall strength and endurance.  Their asymmetrical design allows for a dynamic range of motion with each repetition. Movements are explosive and target muscle groups used in everyday activities.  Participants looking for full body conditioning will find it in this “old school” method.

Pilates- Pilates teaches over 500 exercises most of which target the abdomen, back, and buttocks. With a strong stable core, the torso will take pressure off fragile limbs to improve breathing, balance, and posture.

PiYo- PiYo isn’t like standard Pilates and yoga classes that make you hold long, intense poses, or lead you through dozens of repetitive, microscopic core movements. PiYo speeds everything up—including your results—by introducing you to dynamic, flowing sequences that can burn serious calories at the same time as they lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your flexibility.

SilverSneakers Classic®- 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.

Suspension Training- Inspired by TRX (Total Body Resistance Cross Training), body weight maneuvers are used throughout this new and innovative class.   Suspend yourself at various angles to tone & blast away fat. *SIGNUP REQUIRED*

Toning- A 45 minute class using light hand-held weights.  Workout will include strengthening moves for abs, upper and lower body.

Upper Cuts- A class that provides a variety of exercises to firm the muscles of the upper body using hand-held weights.

YOGA

Harmony Yoga- This class brings harmony between breath, body, and mind. It includes Hatha yoga postures for flexibility, laughter yoga for stress reduction, breathing exercises (pranayama) to re-energize brain cells and meditation for relaxation.

Slow Vinyasa Flow - A beginner/intermediate class for students with either little or some yoga experience offering a slower pace with heavy cuing. 4-6 traditional Sun Salutations linking sequences using standing postures, balance and breath with an introduction to more intermediate style poses. Modifications will be  offered throughout the class.  

YIN Yoga- A slow and mindful approach to our traditional flow yoga.  Focus is on stretching, breath work and relaxation. Perfect for all levels including those recovering from injury.

Tai Chi Chih- A series of 19 gentle, fluid movements and 1 pose that activate, circulate and balance the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi.  The practice can be performed by individuals of most any age, ability or condition, while standing or sitting.

Vinyasa Flow – A beginner/intermediate class focused on linking sequences using 7-9 traditional Sun Salutations. Flow Yoga’s use of standing postures, balance and breath with movement will help you to build strength and endurance as you push the edge of your balance and flexibility. Modifications will be offered throughout the class.