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Group Fitness
Achieving fitness is one thing. Sustaining it is another. As many people have discovered, regularly scheduled classes are one of the best ways to maintain a high level of physical well being—offering variety, discipline and a built-in support system. All our classes are taught by certified group fitness instructors. Choose from a wide array of group fitness classes. Pilates, yoga, and cardio-boxing classes are conducted in our specially equipped studios, including our popular cycling classes (our cycling studio features custom sound, lighting, and cooling systems). Group Fitness classes are complimentary with membership. Read more about specific classes below or download our Group Fitness PDF Schedule (link at right) for more information. H2O Fitness H2O Fitness works your body against the three-dimensional resistance of water. No swimming experience is necessary. You'll expend more energy and gain greater toning in this kind-to-your-joints format. Basic Training Basic Training is the ultimate cross-training workout for those who want intensity without complexity. This class includes cardio segments, calisthenics, fireman drills, etc. A great change of pace from regular aerobics, and an excellent challenge for athletic training. Cycling Cycling simulates a road biking experience through motivational and visualization techniques accompanied by music. You will climb hills and ride along the flat, incorporating jumps and changes in speed and intensity. This format is suitable for all levels of conditioning with emphasis upon individual goals. Classes are 50 minutes long unless otherwise noted, and a heart rate monitor is recommended. Gentle Fitness Gentle Fitness is geared toward beginning exercisers and those with neuromuscular tightness. Emphasizing proper stretching techniques and posture work, a variety of equipment is incorporated to improve muscle tone. Muscle Conditioning Muscle Conditioning builds strength by working entirely with weights. Muscle endurance is the goal. Step Step uses an adjustable platform to increase aerobic endurance. Tai Chi The slow, even movements practiced in this format increase balance, body awareness, and posture. Gentle progressions make it suitable for all levels and ages. Total Body Conditioning (TBC) TBC is designed to sculpt the body using high repetitions with lower weight and resistance. Focus is on the major muscle groups with hand-held weights, bars, bands, the step, and resist-a-ball. Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga literally 8-limbed yoga, is an athletic Vinyasa (flowing) style designed to promote a healthy spine by using an unchanging sequence of movements with a strong emphasis upon muscular balance and meditative breathing. This deliberate breath-movement technique distinguishes Ashtanga from other forms of yoga. Ashtanga is an intense, athletic form of yoga, inward focused and practiced without music. Iyengar Yoga Iyengar created by B.K.S. Iyengar, is a form of Hatha (no flow) yoga characterized by great attention to detail and precise focus on body alignment. Iyengar pioneered the use of “props” such as cushions, blankets, blocks, straps, and even chairs, which function as aids to allow participants to experience poses more easily. The Iyengar practice holds poses over a longer period of time, rather than moving quickly from one pose to another. Power Yoga Power Yoga is a vigorous, fitness-based style. Loosely modeled upon the Ashtanga form of yoga practice, this class focuses upon strength and flexibility but does not adhere to the consistent sequencing of Ashtanga. The format is accompanied by music, and, like Ashtanga, will provide a cardiovascular workout. Slow Flow Yoga Slow Flow Yoga integrates the whole body in a series of simple postures and restorative movements, with an emphasis on breath and posture. Poses are held longer than in an Ashtanga or power yoga format. Slow Flow is accompanied by music and appropriate for all levels. Yoga Latte Yoga Latte is a combination of Pilates-based movements and Power Yoga to enhance strength, flexibility and core stability. Be sure to review our policies related to these programs. |
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