Fitness
Aerobic Circuit Training
Aerobic Conditioning
Core
General Conditioning
Resistance Training
Circuit Weight Training
Sports Performance Training
Step Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Yoga
Aerobic Circuit Training
Students perform a "circuit" of 10-15 exercises using jump ropes, steps, exercise bands/balls and hand weights designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength/toning. Students learn 1) the purpose and principles of warm-up, work-out, and cool-down; 2) the use of estimated target heart rates for cardiovascular improvement, and 3) prior techniques for a variety of aerobic and strength-building exercises. A primary objective of this class is to teach the student proper and safe exercise techniques along with the principles of aerobic conditioning. This class meets indoors with very few exceptions.
Aerobic Conditioning
Instruction and participation in a variety of progressively challenging indoor/outdoor aerobic activities (choreographed callisthenic movements, high/low impact aerobics, jump rope, power walking, jog/run, etc.) to develop, enhance and maintain cardiovascular endurance. Muscle endurance training using light-moderate weights for upper body strength and toning; floor work for back, abdominals and legs; and stretch/relaxation are included.
Core
Emphasis and instruction in isolated and compound exercises/movements responsible for core strength in human movement and activity: abdominal, back and gluteal muscle groups. Exercises/movements/stretches included to enhance flexibility.
General Conditioning
(Summer Only)
This course combines Aerobic Circuit Training with Resistance Training. Two days a week, students will perform a "circuit" of 10 exercises using jump ropes, steps, exercise bands/balls and hand weights designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength/toning. The other two days a week, students will receive instruction in the safe and appropriate use of weight training equipment, including machines and free weights, and participate in an individualized weight training program.
Resistance Training
(Weight Training)
Instruction in the safe and appropriate use of weight training equipment, including machines and free weights, and design of different weight training routines. Introduce the concepts of correct body position, concentric and eccentric contraction, complete range of motion of each joint, basic muscle and skeletal anatomy.
Circuit Weight Training
Circuit Weight Training is a fast-paced circuit where students will participate in a balanced strength training program that includes upper body, lower body,and core exercises using free weights, machine weights, resistance bands, and their own body weight. Student’s progress will be evaluated on their improvement in strength by testing with push-ups, pull-ups / supine rows, and the number of abdominal crunches completed in one minute.
Sports Performance Training
Emphasizes training in sport specific skills such as agility, functional strength, power and speed. Simple movements such as galloping, skipping, lateral movements, change of direction are practiced toward developing better mechanics and maximizing athletic potential.
Step Aerobics
Basic stepping movements at low to moderate intensities using adjustable platforms are performed continuously to music. Hand-held weights and stretch bands are used to provide resistance during the workout.
Water Aerobics
Specific routines combining arm and leg movements are designed to develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility using the buoyancy and resistance of water. Activity includes a variety of exercises in chest-deep water using large muscle groups while minimizing stress on the body's joints. Aquatic equipment such as buoys, paddles, and kickboards add variety and intensity to the workout.
Yoga
Yoga is the Sanskrit term, "to yoke". Our classes teach and embrace this 3,000-year old tradition and practice of harmonizing mind, body and spirit through two styles.
Vinyasa Yoga
This is a multi-faceted introduction to the study, practice, and discipline of Ashtanga-based yoga.
Students will be taught the components of the practice including breathing (ujjayi prananyama), gaze (drishti), poses (asanas), meditation, and mantra. The history, roots, and paths of yoga as well as the application of yoga to daily life will also be covered.
Gentle / Restorative Yoga
This course introduces the study and practice of yoga sequences to reduce overall stress from daily life. Students will learn set-up techniques and how to modify the basic poses for individual needs. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Using props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks and straps, restorative yoga encourages you to reach a state of deep relaxation. The poses will gently stretch the body in various supported backbends, twists, forward bends, inversions and ‘neutral’ poses. The main goal of this type of yoga is to encourage a clear mind and calm emotions.
After becoming acquainted with each of the restorative poses and how to sequence them, students will be encouraged to make choices as to what poses to do and how long to hold the pose.
Topics to be incorporated include restorative poses that may relieve or reduce the symptoms of headaches, jet lag, fatigue and insomnia.