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Aerobic / Exercise classes are included in your racquet
club membership free of charge. We offer over 123
classes per week, including yoga and pilates classes. The floor in the aerobics room is a
"Gerstung" floor (wood suspended over 4" foam
blocks) to absorb shock. Classes are offered every day
but may be different on holidays. All classes are 55 minutes long except Yoga.
Aerobics Class Descriptions
AB CLASS
An advanced class that focuses on strengthening the
core (abdominals and back)
area.
BALL CLASS
Strength and stretching exercises using the large resistaball.
(no aerobics)
BODY CONDITIONING (BC)
A great way to strengthen and reshape your muscles using
hand weights, bands, balls, and body bars. No intense
aerobics, but this class uses the steps for twelve minute
warm ups. This class is recommended for persons just
starting back into exercise, and for those who want to
supplement their cardiovascular workout with resistance
training and flexibility work.
PILATES
This class teaches exercises that focus on strengthening and
stretching the body without weights. It works to
improve posture and flatten the abdominal area. You
must start with a beginning class if you have never done it
before. (Pilates
Class Schedules)
POSTURAL FITNESS (PF)
This class is based
on the Egoscue Method and is structured to improve your
posture, balance and core strength to help alleviate chronic
back pain, enhance circulation and increase sports
performance. this class is for people who want a gentle, but
deep workout that brings balance to the body.
SPORTS CONDITIONING (SC)
A concentrated 45
minute class for both strength and moderate cardio workout.
STEP AEROBICS (STEP)
A high intensity aerobic work out using steps.
Your choice 4", 6", or 8" steps to
appropriately match your fitness level. Abdominal work
& stretching is also included.
TAI CHI
A traditional martial arts
class with no contact. An excellent class for focus and
balance.
Water Aerobics
A cardio workout using float
belts, noodles and aqua belts for deep water exercises
ZUMBA
Exercise to Cuban style music
using a combination of Latin dance steps and hip hop.
Aerobics / Exercise Class Policies
- Classes are open to members, and their guests, over 14
years of age. Babies, strollers, kids going in and
out or children sitting in the back are NOT allowed.
- You may attend any class you wish. The
class schedule is published monthly in the
newsletter. Any changes are posted on the aerobics
room door.
- Proper sneakers and clothing must be worn.
(except for yoga classes)
- Please do not enter aerobics room until previous class
is finished.
- The warm up and cool down
for aerobics classes are important for injury
prevention. Please warm up by yourself if you come
in late and stretch if you leave early.
- Please notify the instructor of any physical
limitations, if you are taking medication, or suffer
from a health problem that might be complicated by
exercise.
- Please follow the class routine.
Yoga - Class Information
click here class schedule
ANUSARA YOGA
Yoga in general
and Anusara yoga in particular provides one with an enhanced
sense of well-being and stress reduction as well as
increased flexibility. Anusara emphasizes body alignment for
injury prevention and as therapy for sports injury. Strength
and endurance are built by practicing the standing poses and
arm balances. You should expect continuous movement with
varying intensity and a few time-outs. We practice headstand
and shoulder stand. Expect partner work and the use of yoga
props. Students are not mute; we laugh, talk and socialize.
Room temperature is set at approximately 75`F with fans
turned on for fresh air circulation; however, you may feel
quite warm. Individual instruction and modifications are
given and participants are encouraged to ask questions. You
are under no pressure to complete all poses and are welcome
to observe any class prior to participation. Generally 10
minutes is provide per class for contemplative practice. Mark Fleming, Instructor
IYENGAR YOGA
The standing asana are emphasized to
develop foundation, balance, strength, poise, and equanimity
within the poses. Other asana -- inversions, backbends,
forward bends, and twists are also taught. Students first
learn to see and move the gross aspects of the body, the
limbs, and then to see the body interrelated. Iyengar yoga
involves the yoking (integration of the mind, the body and
the spirit. It seek to magnify the life force, the
capabilities, and the uniqueness of each person.
The path of yoga leads to liberation - Samadhi. These classes
are taught based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar.
KRIPALU - A gentle class for a beginner or OLDER
yoga student.
Called the Yoga of
consciousness, Kripalu puts great emphasis on proper
breath, alignment, coordinating breath and movement, and
"honoring the wisdom of the body" -- you work
according to the limits of your individual flexibility and
strength. Alignment follows awareness. Students learn to
focus on the physical and psychological reactions caused
by various postures to develop their awareness of mind,
body, emotion and spirit. There are three stages in
Kripalu yoga. Stage One focuses on learning the postures
and exploring your bodies abilities. Stage Two involves
holding the postures for an extended time, developing
concentration and inner awareness. Stage Three is like a
meditation in motion in which the movement from one
posture to another arises unconsciously and spontaneously.
Anyone
with a back problem or other physical concerns
should consult with either Marie or Marianne. Marie
and Marianne are both nurse practitioners. Both Katherine
& Karen have many years of experience. They have studied
Iyenger, both
abroad and within the United States. Both studied
under Manouso Manos, a senior Iyengar instructor. New students should always introduce themselves
to the instructor as "new".
VINYASA
Uses conscious, rhythmic
breathing to connect yoga poses in a flowing sequence to build
heat, strengthen, and flexibility. Classes start with a
warm-up posture and layer in more difficult postures working
towards a specific physical goal and the goal of mindful
meditation. Classes include sun salutations, breath control or
pranayama, dristi or meditative gaze, twisting, back bending,
forward bending and balancing poses, inversions, and focused
relaxation, or Savasana. Postures are adapted to individual
limitations
Other Yoga Classes
Most other yoga classes are a blend of Hatha, Kripalu, and Iyengar
& Anusara
Kristi's class features lots of breathing
techniques and is considered to be intermediate.
Karen's class is an Iyengar class. Karen has
studied Iyengar yoga since 1988 and has taught for over 12
years. Wed. night class is more advances than Tues.
Marianne's Is a
gentle class and is great for beginners or persons with
physical limitations.
Tom Beal's class is for the
intermediate and advanced yoga student. T-Th Power Yoga is a
strenuous advanced class, while the T-Th 12:15is a yoga class
focused on back care.
Mark's class are
Anasara Yoga classes. These are at an intermediate level with
emphasis on upper body strength ( arm Balances and
inversions), injury prevention and partner work.
Elise's classes are Vinyasa style linking breath to prana and
movement. These intermediate classes create a safe but
adventurous atmosphere for practicing Yoga.
Ross' class is a Yin Yoga class.. It emphasizes
joint flexibility and relaxation. All postures are held for 4
to 5 minutes and we will use pillows for support. This class
is meant to be peaceful, meditative and relaxing.
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