Group Fitness Class Descriptions:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER:
There are NO CLASSES (land & water) on Monday, September 6th.
There are NO CLASSES (land & water) on Saturday, October 2nd - Craft Show.
Numbered tickets for evening Boot Camp & Cycle classes will be given out 30 minutes prior to class start time. Members choosing to participate in an ongoing class while tickets are being handed out will be offered a ticket.
*The Tuesday 5:00pm Dance Cardio class will be on a call-in system for September/October. Members wanting to participate, must call in on each Monday night 7:00pm - 9:00pm to register - (704) 282-4681. The first 40 members to call each week will be able to pick up their ticket at the front desk anytime on Tuesday for that week's class.
**The Saturday Dance Cardio class will be in either Studio A or the Gymnasium, depending on the number of participants.
Description of each class below:
(For your convenience, each class has a fitness level recommendation; however, any adult member is welcome in any class and may work at their own pace and fitness level.)
Pilates
Make everyday life easier by improving your flexibility, posture and core body strength. Participants will perform a certain sequence of exercises while lying on a mat. In an emergency situation, an instructor substitution may cause a pilates class to become a yoga class.
All levels.
Half 'n' Half
Half of the time you will move all over participating in high-energy floor aerobics. The other half will be spend toning your muscles. Work at your own fitness level to burn calories and have fun along the way.
Abdominal and stretching included.
All Levels.
Combo
Work up a sweat in this class! The class time is split - half of the cardio time is spent participating in step aerobics and the other half is floor aerobics.
Intermediate and Advanced.
Cycle
Join our instructor on our StarTrac Spinners for a cardio class that will accomplish all your fitness needs. The 45 minute warm-up and ride will end with a stretch and abdominal work with time permitting. All levels.
Funk Aerobics/Hip Hop Cardio
Move and groove to the latest dance steps put together in a low-impact funk aerobics format.
All levels
Dance Cardio
Great for the mind and the body, ZUMBA utilizes a fusion of Latin and International music to motivate toning one's body. The routines combine fast and slow, easy and fun dance steps.
All levels
Introduction to Aerobics/Step/Combo/ Half 'n' Half / Weights
The any class beginning with the title "Intro" is the best class for someone starting an exercise program. Learn basic movements and terminology for each class. Each class will burn calories and get you started in the right direction. Great for beginners, seniors or those with health needs.
Beginners.
Interval/Step Interval
A high-energy fat burner. These classes involves short intervals of high intensity aerobic moves combined with a short recovery period. An effective way to increase your cardiovascular fitness as well as burn calories. Abdominal work included.
Intermediate and Advanced.
Step & Sculpt
After the instructor leads you through a warm-up/stretch, you will spend the first half of class participating in step aerobics and the second half utilizing equipment to sculpt your muscles.
Intermediate and Advanced
Kickboxing
A non-choreographed class to bring your athletic abilities. It includes basic punches, blocks, kicks, and self defense skills. Also includes power and plyometric moves to develop muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, coordination, and mental-development. Work to your limits but maximize your potential. Classes are offered for all three levels.
Intro to Kickboxing - Beginners / Kickboxing - Intermediate & Advanced
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