FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation’s health and well-beingShotokan Karate ♥ ≡ øTraditional Japanese Karate with foci on balance,coordination, endurance and strength.Step Classes ♥ ≡ES/WSWe offer a level just right <strong>for</strong> you. Choose from beginneror intermediate levels.Step Interval ♥ ≡ESStep up <strong>for</strong> a high calorie burning workout! Utilizing avariety of strength training equipment, we willincorporate short yet intense intervals of muscle buildingexercises. Cardio portion will be executed on the step.Stronger Longer ♥ ≡ øESA class designed to help older adults improve theirmuscular strength, cardiovascular strength and flexibility.Good <strong>for</strong> beginners.Total Body Conditioning ø ♥ ≡WSMuscular strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility…One class, one goal: a balanced approach to fitness.Tread ♥WSImprove balance, agility and endurance through intervaltraining on the treadmill. This class will warm you up withlight jogging and have you power walking at variousspeeds and inclines with added intervals of sprints,running drills and climbs.TurboKick ♥WSA combo of kicking and punching techniques designed toimprove cardio fitness!Krav MagaEASY TO LEARN – REALISTIC -- PRACTICALKrav Maga is one of the best self-defense systemsavailable today. This class provides a great cardioworkout while you learn to defend yourself from potentialattacks and situations using natural and instinctiveresponses. Participants train with as much realism aspossible and still maintain a high level of safety.No previous experience is necessary, open to males andfemales 15 years old and up. You will get a workout inthis program. Flexible punch cards allow students togenerate their own schedule and come as often as theyare able. Mandatory equipment purchase of $55 includesgrappling gloves and <strong>for</strong>earm guards <strong>for</strong> student safety.M/W 6:30-8:00PM East SideSA 9:45-11:15AM East Side1 Class: $205 Classes: $6510 Classes: $10520 Classes: $180ESLes Mills International ClassesBODYPUMP ♥ ≡WSThe original barbell class,will sculpt, tone andstrengthen your entirebody, fast! Great bodiesaren't born, they aretrans<strong>for</strong>med, using the proven BODYPUMP <strong>for</strong>mula:THE REP EFFECT a breakthrough in resistance workouttraining. Focusing on low weight loads and highrepetition movements, you'll burn fat, gain strength andquickly produce lean body muscle conditioning.BODYPUMP is one of the world's fastest ways to get inshape as it challenges all of your major muscle groupswhile you squat, press, lift and curl.The cutting-edge BODYPUMP choreography, andchart-topping music is refreshed every three months, sowith your choice of weight and highly-trained instructorsyou can get the group effect and the results you've beenlooking <strong>for</strong>!BODYCOMBAT ♥ ≡WSThis is the empoweringcardio workout where youare totally unleashed. Thisfiercely energetic programis inspired by martial artsand draws from a wide array of disciplines such askarate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.Supported by driving music and powerful role modelinstructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your waythrough calories to superior cardio fitness. Like all theLES MILLS programs, a new BODYCOMBAT class isproduced every three months with new music andchoreography.SilverSneakers®Looking <strong>for</strong> a terrific fitness program designedspecifically <strong>for</strong> older adults? Want to build and maintainmuscle tone, bone density, mobility, range of movement,cardiovascular fitness and functional strength? Theaward-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program is thenation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively<strong>for</strong> older adults. SilverSneakers Muscular Strength classesare offered 4 times a week.Get fit …have fun …make friends!Spinning® Indoor CyclingCome check out our Spinning Indoor Cycling Bikes! Weoffer classes from early morning through evening, sevendays a week at both of our branches.Spinning Indoor Cycling provides a terrific cardioworkout, which offers countless health benefits,including: weight loss, increased energy levels, strongerheart & lungs, decreased risk <strong>for</strong> heart disease, increasedbone density, better sleep and improved cholesterol &triglyceride levels. Sign-ups <strong>for</strong> Cycling classes start 24hours prior to the class.22
FOR HEALTHY LIVINGImproving the nation’s health and well-beingYogaTry one of our many Yoga class and work on yourflexibility & relaxation techniques.Flowga øWSA gentle rhythmic flow yoga class designed to coax thetension and stress out of your muscles and mind, set to aplaylist designed to nurture your inner cool vibe!Forrest Yoga øWSPays special attention to abdominal work and breathing.Vigorous sequences of poses are intended to build heatin order to sweat out toxins and release emotions storedin the body.Gentle Yoga Tune Up ø ♥WSA conscious conditioning program designed to improveflexibility, relieve muscle tension and build strength.Techniques used vary from classical yoga poses,calisthenics, therapeutic exercises and massagetechniques using YTU balls.Vinyasa Yoga øWSA flowing, fluid style of yoga linked from one pose to thenext.Yoga øESThis class begins with self awareness centering by meansof breath work and/or visualization to begin therelaxation process. The class progresses with gentlestretching to warm up the muscles be<strong>for</strong>e moving on tomore challenging positions.Yoga Core Fusion ø ≡WSCore fitness techniques within a yoga practice - benefitsincludes strength, flexibility & balance.HEALTHY LIFESTYLESCPR TrainingOur American Red Cross CPR Classes will be taught bycertified instructors here at the <strong>YMCA</strong>. In order to receivecertification card, participant must be able to pass boththe written and the hands-on test with 80% or better.Great <strong>for</strong> coaches, parents, scouts and <strong>youth</strong> leaders.Class sizes are limited. Pre-registration is required.Re-certifications classes are also available. These classesare offered throughout the year.Members: $75Program Members: $100Lifeguard TrainingThis is an American Red Cress program. Participants mustbe 15 years and older to take this course. CPR/AED, FirstAid and Oxygen are included in this package. Participantsmust attend all classes as scheduled and pass both thewritten & physical exams with a score of 80% or higherto receive certification. Swimmers must complete a 300yd swim, 2 minutes of treading water with legs only and atimed event on the first night of class or they will not beable to continue. Course will be offered during Aprilschool vacation with exact dates and times TBA. Pleasecall the Aquatics Director <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation at 203-269-4497 x20.Full Course (includes manual)Members: $295Program Members: $315Full Course (participant responsible <strong>for</strong> manual)Members: $265Program Members: $285Zumba® ClassesZumba ♥ES/WSThe newest, freshest addition to the world of cardio!Zumba incorporates Latin and International dance stylesto get your heart racing! So much fun, you’ll <strong>for</strong>getyou’re exercising!Zumba Toning ♥WSZumba Toning is an innovative muscle training programwith the addition of light weight toning sticks. Thischallenging workout help in building coordination andmuscle endurance. Now that you’ve worked on your lowerbody rhythm, it’s time to perfect the upper body!23
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