Group Exercise Classes

Drop-In Classes

50+ adults in a group exercise class stretching.

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:

  • Strengthen the entire body, including the core

  • Improve balance

  • Reduce the risk of falling during activities of daily living

  • Improve memory, reasoning, and problem solving skills

  

RPE intensity chart displaying light to moderate intensity.
Athletic shoe indicating low joint impact.

      Light-Moderate                          Low Impact

            Intensity                                     

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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:

  • notice daily activities/routine becoming challenging

  • are unable to stand for up to 30 minutes

  • are unable to get down to the floor and back up

 

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RPE intensity chart displaying light to moderate intensity.
Athletic shoe indicating low joint impact.

      Light-Moderate                          Low Impact

            Intensity                                     

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Female exercise instructor demonstrating a bridge while class follows along.

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:

  • Improved

    • balance and core strength

    • bladder and bowel control

    • sexual health

    • confidence and quality of life

    • surgery recovery: prostate (men);  gynecological (women)

  • Reduced risk of prolapse: rectal (both);  vaginal prolapse (women)

RPE intensity chart displaying light to moderate intensity.
Athletic shoe indicating low joint impact.

      Light-Moderate                          Low Impact

            Intensity                                     

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Dumbbell weights sitting on floor.

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:

  • Learn proper form

  • Work on improving flexibility 

  • Gain knowledge and strength to enhance participation in other classes 

RPE intensity chart displaying moderate intensity.
Athletic shoe indicating low joint impact.

             Moderate                                Low Impact

              Intensity                                     

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Senior man wearing goggles resting arms on pool side.

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:

  • Allow individuals with sore joints the opportunity to feel less pained during exercise

  • Strengthen the entire body

  • Provide cardiovascular exercise

RPE intensity chart displaying moderate intensity.
Athletic shoe indicating low joint impact.

             Moderate                                Low Impact

              Intensity                                     

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Senior man performing biceps curls with dumbbells and exercise ball.

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:

  • Builds physical endurance

  • Increases your metabolism

  • Maximizes your time and energy

RPE intensity chart displaying moderate to vigorous intensity.

       Moderate - Vigorous                 Medium Impact

               Intensity                                     

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Athletic shoe indicating medium joint impact.

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:

  • Rev up your metabolism

  • Improve your aerobic capacity so other activities won't feel as tiring

  • Prevent your body from falling into a plateau

A couple stepping up onto steps while exercise instuctor guides them.
RPE intensity chart displaying vigorous to very hard intensity.
Athletic shoe indicating high joint impact.

      Vigorous - Very Hard                    High Impact

               Intensity                                     

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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.

RPE key displaying all physical activity intensities.
Rate of Percieved Exertion Chart describing what intensites should feel like.