Group Exercise Classes
Drop-In Classes
Balance & Brains™ 1 hour
Designed for the unique needs of older adults who desire to remain active and value being agile and mentally sharp. Exercises are aimed to:
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Strengthen the entire body, including the core
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Improve balance
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Reduce the risk of falling during activities of daily living
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Improve memory, reasoning, and problem solving skills
Light-Moderate Low Impact
Intensity
Mobility and Balance™ 1 hour
Strength, balance and physical endurance are sure to improve with this class. Class components include exercises to: prevent falls; build strength to remain independent; improve flexibility, posture, and core stability. You are an ideal candidate for this class if you:
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notice daily activities/routine becoming challenging
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are unable to stand for up to 30 minutes
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are unable to get down to the floor and back up
Light-Moderate Low Impact
Intensity
Core and Pelvic Floor™ 1 hour
Designed for both men and women in mind, this class will help strengthen your abdominals, lower back and pelvic floor muscles. Men and women are at risk of weak pelvic floor muscles and this class aims to improve. Benefits of a strong pelvic floor include:
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Improved
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balance and core strength
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bladder and bowel control
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sexual health
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confidence and quality of life
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surgery recovery: prostate (men); gynecological (women)
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Reduced risk of prolapse: rectal (both); vaginal prolapse (women)
Light-Moderate Low Impact
Intensity
Strength Training 1 hour
Designed for individuals who are new to exercising, have not exercised for an extended period of time, and the experienced lifter. This class focuses on strength training to build muscle for the entire body. A great class to:
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Learn proper form
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Work on improving flexibility
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Gain knowledge and strength to enhance participation in other classes
Moderate Low Impact
Intensity
Circuit Training 1 hour
Moving in a fast pace from exercise to exercise, you complete a full circuit. Classes can be all strength training or a combination of strength and cardiovascular training. With so many possible options, this class:
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Builds physical endurance
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Increases your metabolism
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Maximizes your time and energy
Moderate - Vigorous Medium Impact
Intensity
Interval Training 1 hour
Alternating between high and low bursts of energy, this class is a good way to improve your cardiovascular health. This class aims to:
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Rev up your metabolism
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Improve your aerobic capacity so other activities won't feel as tiring
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Prevent your body from falling into a plateau
Aquacise 1 hour
An alternative to land based classes. Using the water's natural buoyancy and resistance, this class is designed with joint disordered individuals in mind. Exercises are aimed to:
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Allow individuals with sore joints the opportunity to feel less pained during exercise
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Strengthen the entire body
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Provide cardiovascular exercise
Moderate Low Impact
Intensity
Vigorous - Very Hard High Impact
Intensity
Selecting Your Class
Class Intensity Rating System
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
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A class's RPE reflects the effort or intensity you should put into the class.
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Use our RPE meter to identify class intensity.
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Use the RPE chart below to identify how each RPE should feel to you.
