EXERCISE LIFTS OUR SPIRITS
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Wendy teaches Beginner and Intermediate Yoga,
and has a background in Yoga, TaiChi, Tao Meditation, and Qigong.
Her passion is holistic healing and body-mind-spiritual wellbeing.
John Hinton teaches an electric and energizing
Zumba class Tuesday nights @ 5pm
NON MEMBERS can drop-in to
Monday and Tuesday night ZUMBA for only $5!
Luciana is our Saturday Kickboxing instructor. She has many years of experience working in the fitness industry, and in addition to kickboxing Luciana also teaches weight training, hip-hop, core training, yoga, belly dancing, pole fitness, and gymnastics.
Denise has been teaching at the YWCA for 14 years and is an experienced group exercise instructor. She enjoys teaching toning, floor aerobics, weight lifting, and core strength classes. Denise has impeccable attention for details and will assist you with your form for safe and smart exercising.
Kerry has been with the YWCA for almost 6 years, however she is a
seasoned group exercise instructor. Kerry teaches weight training,
sculping, ZUMBA, and core strength classes. Let Kerry help you find
your passion for fitness!
Meet Traci. January 2012 will be Traci's beginning at the YWCA, however shes been teaching for many years. Traci has a degree in Exercise Science and is a certified Personal Trainer. She will be teaching Beginner Step Aerobics and we want to welcome her to the YWCA!
Meet Gina. She has been an active substitute here at the YWCA and will be joining us as part of our group exercise staff to teach Pilates! Gina also teaches senior fitness, kickboxing, and weight lifting.
Nancy will be joining us this winter to teach Kickboxing and Pilates with Rings. She has many years of experience teaching group exercise, floor aerobics, pilates, and toning classes. She has previous experience filming fitness videos and enjoys sharing her passion for fitness with others.
Chris Kuzia has been with the YWCA for thirty years. She is currently the Performing Arts Director, however, Chris has excelled in many different roles here at the YWCA. Besides directing dance, she currently teaches our Young at Heart senior fitness classes. Seniors enjoy toning, cardio, and chair exercises expertly designed to increase occupational freedom.
Valerie is the Fitness Director at the YWCA. She has her Undergraduate Degree in Exercise Science from Central Connecticut State University, is a certified Personal Trainer, and is currently enrolled in Graduate School for Public Health. Valerie teaches a variety of classes including Pilates, Weightlifting, Stability Ball, Boot Camp, Body Bar, Core Strengthening, and Senior Fitness. Valerie has a passion for fitness and wellness programming and strives to make a difference in family health and disease prevention.
The YWCA Fitness Room is open:
Mon-Fri 6:30am-8:00pm
Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Beginner Step Aerobics (Beginner/Intermediate): We walk, run, sit and stand, but do we climb? Using the step benches is a challenging new way to change your regular form of cardio. If you’re hitting a plateau, changing the type of cardio you are doing is a fantastic way to break through and see results again! This class will use easy combinations allowing you to slowly learn how to step, even if you feel uncoordinated.
Cardio Machines (Intermediate/Advanced): Get ready to sweat! Members begin by choosing between the stair stepper, treadmills, elliptical, or recumbent bike. Taught 'circuit style', participants walk, jog, climb, step, and sprint to the beat of modern music. When cued by the instructor, participants will rotate to a different machine. Learn how to use the machines to your advantage while burning tons of calories!
Circuit Training (Intermediate): This full-body COMBO weights and cardio class utilizes a variety of equipment including: weighted bars, step bench, weighted balls, dumbbells, stability ball, jump ropes, etc. to help you lift and sculpt your body for that firm, tight look. Because this class is taught by a Personal Trainer, you will learn the correct body mechanics. Because the class format is in 'stations' you will move around the room and never get bored!
Core Chisel (All Levels): Jump in this 30 minute lightning speed ab class and get the most out of your time here at the gym! Sculpt and chisel your midsection, firm your abdominals and round out your regular routine. Build strength in your lower back, and obliques to reduce back pain from long hours of sitting. Hard work pays off!
Kickboxing (Beginner/Intermediate): An intense cardiovascular workout which blends athletic drills, martial arts, agility and strength in one hour! Techniques and skills can include: jumping, kicking, heavy bag punching, jabs, upper cuts, and combination moves which will get your hearts pumping, expand your lung capacity and burn major calories!
Midriff Monday (All Levels): Tired of just crunches? This class will inspire you to work those abdominal muscles in a different more exciting way. Standing, sitting, laying down, and using the stability ball, weighted bars, and resistance bands are just a few of the ways you can get a great midriff! Try it out!
Muscle Mania (All Levels): In this class, you will use a variety of techniques to strengthen those weak areas, as well as firm and lift your entire body. With a different routine every class, your body will never hit that 'plateau' which causes so many of us to abandon our exercise programs. Learn how to use dumbbells properly so that you can utilize them in your own personal workouts.
Power Pilates (All Levels): This 'all levels' class incorporates basic mat Pilates moves with options to add intermediate poses and advanced poses. Each week will become more complex as balance is challenged in a range of positions and muscular endurance and flexibility is emphasized. The modern twist on this class adds floor toning to the beat of modern music, making it fun and energizing!
Pilates with Rings (All Levels): This 'all levels' class incorporates basic mat Pilates while utilizing the ‘Pilates rings’ which is a circular shaped toning tool which can add resistance to moves by squeezing the ring with your hands, arms, and legs. By adding this toning method, your Pilates routine will give you more advanced toning, strength and endurance while still providing you with the flexibility and core strength you crave!
Sculpt and Tone (Beginner/Intermediate): All fitness levels and experiences are welcome to join this total body floor toning class utilizing various pieces of fitness equipment including: dumbbells, resistance bands, weighted bars, stability balls, mini-ball, step benches, chair, and floor mats. Learn how to use these tools to increase the quality of your workouts.
Stability Ball (Intermediate/Advanced): This class was designed as an aerobic cardio challenge to burn body fat, break through fitness plateaus, and increase your overall aerobic capacity. The stability ball forces postural equilibrium, which means better coordination, better posture, a more whole-body workout and increased calories burned. Squats, lunges, scissor jumps, jumping jacks, all with or on the ball!
Weight Training (Beginner/Intermediate): A quick lunch time weight lifting class taught by a personal trainer. Learn how to put together a lifting workout which will focus on one area of the body per class. Using weighted bars, dumbbells, and your own body weight, you will learn proper form to achieve that sculpted lean look.
Power Yoga (Intermediate/Advanced): Power yoga is an advanced yoga class which incorporates poses with longer holds, challenging stretches, more up and down actions, and balance and endurance moves. Gain strength, power, concentration, flexibility, and increase blood flow and stimulation.
Wellbeing Yoga (Beginner/Intermediate): Whether you’re just starting out, or have been taking Yoga for years, these classes can benefit you. Learn physical poses, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Each person will gain different personal benefits from Yoga. What will you gain?
Young @ Heart (Seniors Beginner/Intermediate): Seniors can enjoy using a variety of fitness equipment from exercise bands, to weights, to mini rubber balls. This class focuses on increasing balance, coordination, strength, and range of motion for the whole body.
(Beginner/Intermediate): Fun and flirty, this Latin inspired dance-fitness craze will help you burn calories while learning all the rhythms in Latin music. Zumba applies dance moves from Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Rumba, Mambo, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Samba, Tango, Reggatone and of course Hip Hop.
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Group Exercise Schedule
January 3rd - February 25th, 2012
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BootCamp/Kickboxing Combo 9:00-10:00am
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Young @ Heart 11:15-12:15pm |
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Young @ Heart 10:15-11:15am |
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Young @ Heart 10:15-11:15am |
Pilates 10:00-11:00am |
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Cardio Machines 12:00-12:45pm 1st Flr. Studio |
PowerPilates 12:00-12:45pm 1st Flr. Studio |
Weight Training 12:00-12:45pm 1st Flr. Studio |
Stability Ball Calorie Burn 12:00-12:45pm 1st Flr. Studio |
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Zumba 5:00-6:00pm 1st Flr. Studio Kerry M |
Zumba 5:15-6:15pm 1st Floor Studio John Hinton |
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Core Chisel 5:30-6:00pm 1st Flr. Studio |
Salsa Dancing 5:00-9:00pm 1st Flr. Studio |
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Muscle Mania 6:00-6:30pm 1st Flr. Studio
Midriff Monday 6:30-7:00pm 1st Flr. Studio |
Circuit Training 6:15-7:00pm 1st Flr. Studio
Power Pilates 7:00-7:45pm 1st Flr. Studio |
Pilates With Rings 5:00-6:00pm 1st Flr. Studio
Power Yoga 6:00-7:00pm Goss Lounge
Kickboxing 6:00-7:00pm 1st Flr. Studio |
Totally Toned 6:00-7:00pm 1st Flr. Studio
Wellbeing Yoga 6:00-7:00pm Goss Lounge
Beginner Step Aerobics 7:00-7:45pm 1st Flr. Studio
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Salsa 1st Flr. Studio |
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