Health & Fitness Classes for May to August 2009

Adult Health/Fitness

 

NEW TOUGH TIME BOOT CAMP       $75 • 18 & UP

An extensive workout regime that allows people to enhance their physical abilities.  Each week of training provides principles which cause the individual to increase their endurance and to help in daily activities such as bending, walking, reaching, standing, or just having fun.  (12 mtgs) Taught by Certified Fitness Instructor: Kendrick

50756 • M/W/F• 6-7am • 7/6-7/31          Silverado

50758 • M/W/F• 6-7am • 8/3-8/21          Silverado

50757 • M/W/F• 6-7pm • 7/6-7/31          Silverado

50759 • M/W/F• 6-7pm • 8/3-8/21          Silverado

NEW FITNESS WALKING $30 • 18 & UP
Walking is one of the easiest ways someone can become physically fit because it can be done almost anytime and anywhere with no equipment. This makes it easier than most forms of exercise. Strollers welcome. Instructor: Jeri Carter
50075 • M/W• 9-10am • 7/1-7/29           El Dorado

50076 • M/W• 9-10am • 8/3-8/31           El Dorado

50077 • Tu/Th• 9-10am • 7/2-7/28         Whaley

50078 • Tu/Th• 9-10am • 8/4-8/27         Whaley

NEW L.E.A.N. Lifestyle/Exercise/Attitude/Nutrition Parent       $75 • 18 & UP

LEAN Start program is a FUN and practical workshop, developed by Dr. Sears, MD, "America's Pediatrician", for parents to learn more about proper nutrition to improve learning, behavior & attitude, and to avoid nutrition related diseases. Includes a parent's guide, kid friendly recipes, and tools to reduce grocery spending. *No class 5/23. Instructor: Brief

49833 • Sa• 9:30-10:30am • 5/2-6/13*          PR&M Admin

49834 • Sa• 9:30-10:30am • 6/20-7/25          PR&M Admin

 

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE  13yrs & up • $25               

A special class designed for women using the most simple, yet effective defense techniques. All techniques are taught in a fun and safe
atmosphere and do not require a lot of strength. Wear comfortable clothing. Fee includes workbook. Instructor: Kelton.

49835 • Sa • 9am-noon • 6/6  Stearns Champion

 

CPR TRAINING 10yrs & up • $31

American Heart Association “Heartsaver” course covering adult, child, infant CPR and Heimlich, recovery position, signs of angina, heart attack and (strokes) brain attacks. School age children must be accompanied by an enrolled adult. This class fulfills “Heartsaver,” Health Care Provider (re-certification) and Foster Care CPR. Wear loose, casual clothing. $3 material fee payable at class. Instructor: Burton

49836 • Sa • 9am-1pm • 5/16               Houghton

49837 • Sa • 9am-1pm • 6/13               Houghton

49838 • Sa • 9am-1pm • 7/11               Houghton

49839 • Sa • 9am-1pm • 8/8                 Houghton


CARDIO KICKBOXING 18yrs & up • $29

The power of kickboxing will help increase your cardiovascular fitness as you burn fat, tone and slim your body, and have fun using kicks, punches, knee strikes and more. Bring a mat for ab and floor exercises and water. (4-wks) *No class 5/21, 7/23, 8/13. Instructor: Santy.

49842 • Th • 5:45-6:45pm • 5/7-6/4*                  Whaley

49840 • Th • 5:45-6:45pm • 6/11-7/2                  Whaley

49841 • Th • 5:45-6:45pm •7/16-8/20*               Whaley

 

LOVELY LEGS, GORGEOUS GLUTES

AWESOME ARMS & ABS 18yrs & up • $35/29

Tone & shape your upper and lower body with body weight and resistance exercises, a variety of cardio intervals, and stretching to elongate your muscles. Bring mat, light dumbbells (2-5 lbs) & water. Instructor: Santy *No class 5/26, 7/7,

49843 • Tu • 6-7pm • 5/5-6/9    (5wk)*      El Dorado W

49844 • Tu • 6-7pm • 6/16-7/14(4wk)*      El Dorado W

49845 • Tu • 6-7pm • 7/28-8/18(4wk)        El Dorado W

 

STROLLER ROLLERS FITNESS                        18yrs & up • $30

The exercises taught include warm-up, walking, and stroller fitness exercises. This class focuses on keeping fit while spending quality time with your child. Handouts provided. Bring stroller, water bottle & blanket. (6-mtgs) Instructor: Kerry. *No class 7/29, 8/5

49846 • W • 10-11am • 5/6-6/10     Mothers Beach

49847 • W • 10-11am • 7/1-8/19     Mothers Beach

 

PREGNACY FITNESS   18yrs & up • $36

The exercises taught include breathing, stretching, walking, and gentle dance movements. Other relevant topics will be discussed and handouts provided. Students will be encouraged to form a strong support network in preparation for childbirth. Bring water bottle and mat. (6-mtgs) Instructor: Kerry. *No class 7/9, 7/30.

49850 • Th • 5:15-6:15pm • 5/7-6/11              Recreation

49853 • Th • 5:15-6:15pm • 7/2-8/20*            Recreation

 

POWER TAE AEROBICS 13yrs & up • $40/month

Power Tae, created by Grand Master J.G. Park (Olympic Taekwondo Coach), is the fitness weight loss energizer of the new millennium combining essential elements of Taekwondo, aerobics, and boxing. Classes held at U.S. Taekwondo Academy in Lakewood (near Long Beach Town Ctr, 12233 Centralia). Instructor: Cynthia Markopulos, 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo.

49854 • Tu • 7-8pm & Sa • 8:30-9:30am • 5/2-5/30

49855 • Tu • 7-8pm & Sa • 8:30-9:30am • 6/2-6/30

49856 • Tu • 7-8pm & Sa • 8:30-9:30am • 7/7-7/28

49857 • Tu • 7-8pm & Sa • 8:30-9:30am • 8/1-8/29

 

AEROBICS LITE         18yrs & up • $32/mo

Evelyn works you with 15 min. of fun  aerobics, 12 min. hand weights, 15 more min. of aerobics. Each class ends with “proven” ab toning and muscle stretching. Please bring a mat, light hand weights (1-5 lbs), elastic tubing and water to class. Continuous monthly sessions. $4 walk-in fee available. Instructor: Grauten. *No class 5/25.

49858 • M/W/F • 8:30-9:30am • 5/4-5/29*    Recreation

49859 • M/W/F • 8:30-9:30am • 6/1-/6/29     Recreation

49860 • M/W/F • 8:30-9:30am • 7/1-7/31      Recreation

49861 • M/W/F • 8:30-9:30am • 8/3-8/31      Recreation

 

FUSION BODY CONDITIONING   18yrs & up • $38                             

A combo mat class designed to get and keep your body in great shape! Includes therapeutic stretching, pilates core conditioning, beginning yoga, and an all over toning. Bring exercise mat. Instructor: Grauten. Recreation is located south of 7th street.

49862 • W/F • 9:45-10:45am • 5/6-6/3          Recreation

49863 • W/F • 9:45-10:45am • 6/17-7/17      Recreation

49864 • W/F • 9:45-10:45am • 7/29-8/28      Recreation

 

GOSPEL KICK AEROBICS 12yrs & up • $38/mo

A high-energy, fat-burning aerobics class with a beat that will focus on hips, thighs and abs with light weight toning. Join anytime. Bring steps, weights, towel, water and mat. *See instructor for no class dates.  Instructor: Latham.

49867 • M/Tu/F • 7-8pm • 5/1-5/29               DeForest

49868 • M/Tu/F • 7-8pm • 6/1-6/30               DeForest

49865 • M/Tu/F • 7-8pm • 7/3-7/31               DeForest

49866 • M/Tu/F • 7-8pm • 8/3-8/31               DeForest

 

LO-IMPACT AEROBICS 18yrs & up • $24/mo

A fun, high-energy class with variations for all fitness levels. Use pilates mat exercises, sculpting and toning with weights to build strength and tone muscles. Circuit training format on Wed, combines aerobics and toning to increase cardiovascular endurance. Bring weights, mat and water. Continuous monthly sessions. Instructor: Bodnar.

49871 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 5/4-5/27     El Dorado W

49872 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 6/1-6/29     El Dorado W

49869 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 7/1-7/29     El Dorado W

49870 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 8/3-8/31     El Dorado W

 

INTRO TO THE CHAKRA SYSTEM   18yrs & up • $59                             

Begin self-discovery and self-healing while exploring these energy centers. Learn how to recognize where and why a disease has manifested in the physical, emotional, and/or spiritual body. Discussion and sharing in a group setting provide a space in which everyone participating can benefit.

49873 • Sa •2-5pm • 5/9       El Dorado

49874 • Sa •2-5pm • 6/6       El Dorado

49875 • Sa •2-5pm • 7/11     El Dorado

49876 • Sa •2-5pm • 8/1       El Dorado

 

ZUMBA    15yrs & up • $35/mo

With exciting up-tempo music and high energy dance moves, you'll almost forget it's a workout. Zumba utilizes the principles of aerobic intervals and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Instructor: Zachua

49882 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 5/2-5/30             Recreation                             

49883 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 6/6-6/27             Recreation

49884 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 7/11-7/25           Recreation

49885 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 8/1-8/29             Recreation

 

TAI CHI-CHI KUNG 18yrs & up • $48

Ancient form of exercise developed to strengthen and connect mind and body through a series of movements called a form. When done daily you will reduce stress, increase strength and range of motion, and improve posture, balance and circulation. Instructor: Ahrend/Barnhart

49890 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 5/5-6/16                    Recreation

49887 • Tu • 8:45-10:15am • 5/5-6/16             Recreation

49888 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 6/30-8/11                  Recreation

49889 • Tu • 8:45-10:15am • 6/30-8/11           Recreation

49891 • Th • 7-8:30pm • 5/7-6/18                    Whaley

49892 • Th • 7-8:30pm • 7/2-8/13                    Whaley

49893 • Sa • 10:45-Noon • 7/11-8/22               Recreation

 

TAI CHI-YANG FORM 18yrs & up • $35/mo

Join in and experience Tai Chi’s healing benefits through this popular form. You will be introduced to techniques for relaxing the mind & body, improving balance, flexibility & memory, and enhancing vitality. Instructor: Ahrend 

49896 • Sa • 10:45-Noon • 5/2-5/30             Recreation

49897 • Sa • 10:45-Noon • 6/6-6/27             Recreation

 

TAI CHI/CHI KUNG 18yrs & up • $49

Discover and activate your internal energy (chi), through soft, flowing movements, meditation, breathing, and posture and mind intent. Reduce stress, tone muscles, improve flexibility, increase energy and develop a greater sense of well-being. (7-wks) Instructor: Winsberg.

49894 • Th • 7:30-8:30pm • 5/7-6/18                     Bixby

49895 • Th • 7:30-8:30pm • 7/2-8/13                     Bixby

 

PILATES  16yrs & up • $40

Pilates is a total body workout system that lengthens and strengthens muscles and develops flexibility and stamina. Along with traditional mat work, we recreate many exercises done on famous Pilates equipment, like the Reformer. A fun class for all fitness levels. Please bring mat and long belt or strap.  (4-wks) *No class 7/4, 7/6, 7/8.Instructor: Markley.

49900 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 4/27-5/18       Bixby

49904 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 6/1-6/22         Bixby

49905 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 6/29-7/27*     Bixby

49910 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 8/3-8/24         Bixby

49906 • W • 6-7pm • 4/29-5/20                 Bixby

49907 • W • 6-7pm • 6/3-6/24                   Bixby

49908 • W • 6-7pm • 7/1-7/29*                 Bixby

49911 • W • 6-7pm • 8/5-8/26                   Bixby

49901 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 4/25-5/16    Bixby

49902 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 5/30-6/20    Bixby

49903 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 6/27-7/25*  Bixby

49909 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 8/1-8/22      Bixby

 

PILATES ON THE BALL 16yrs & up • $40

Prerequisite: At least 4 of the regular Pilates mat class sessions. Take your Pilates further by using the balance ball. Mat work exercises and exercises from the various Pilates equipment can all be done at new and challenging levels with the balance ball. Exercises will emphasize core strength and stability, as well as flexibility. Bring an inflated, size appropriate balance ball, a yoga sticky mat, a long strap or belt, towel and a sense of humor to class. (4-wks) *No class 7/6 Instructor: Markley.

49914 • M • 7:35-8:35pm • 4/27-5/18                     Bixby

49912 • M • 7:35-8:35pm • 6/1-6/22                       Bixby

49913 • M • 7:35-8:35pm • 6/29-7/27*                   Bixby

49915 • M • 7:35-8:35pm • 8/3-8/24                       Bixby

 

YOGA FOR ENERGY (Beg) 18yrs & up • $70

Hatha yoga, stretching for greater flexibility, breathing techniques to strengthen and purify lungs. Meditation for peace of mind to release your stress and tension. Bring mat or blanket. (8-wks) Instructor: Irene.

49920 • M • 6:45-7:45pm • 5/4-6/22            El Dorado W

49917 • M • 6:45-7:45pm • 6/29-8/17          El Dorado W

49921 • M • 8-9pm • 5/4-6/22                      El Dorado W

49916 • M • 8-9pm • 6/29-8/17                    El Dorado W

49919 • W • 6:45-7:45pm • 5/6-6/24           El Dorado W

49918 • W • 6:45-7:45pm • 7/1-8/19           El Dorado W

 

NEW FLOWING YOGA: Int-Adv 18yrs & up • $70

The breath will be synchronized with each yoga pose, bringing warmth and heat into the body for greater flexibility and strength. This session concludes with relaxation. (8-wks) Instructor: Irene.

49942 • W • 8-9pm • 5/6-6/24     El Dorado W                          

49943 • W • 8-9pm • 7/1-8/19     El Dorado W

 

YOGA (Beg-Int)         18yrs & up • $40/60

Class begins with Kundalini breathing and focusing. Then moves into simple, classical and Iyengar techniques to stretch, build stamina, breathe deep & relax mind & body. Tones & strengthens the entire body from the inside out. Bring your mat & cloth strap and blocks. (4/6-wks) Instructor: Rosanne.

49952 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 5/5-5/26(4wk)      Whaley

49955 • Th • 9-10:30am • 5/7-5/28(4wk)    Whaley

49956 • Th • 5:30-7pm • 5/7-5/28(4wk)      Bixby

49960 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 6/9-7/14(6wk)      Whaley

49958 • Th • 9-10:30am • 6/11-7/16(6wk)  Recreation

49953 • Th • 5:30-7pm • 6/11-7/9(6wk)      Bixby

49954 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 7/21-8/25(6wk)    Whaley

49957 • Th • 9-10:30am • 7/23-8/27(6wk)  Recreation

49959 • Th • 5:30-7pm • 7/23-8/27(6wk)    Bixby

 

HATHA YOGA (Beg-Adv) 16yrs & up • $85

Stretch, strengthen, relax and enjoy yoga postures in a peaceful setting. Bring a yoga mat or thick blanket. All classes are 10-wk. Attend only the class/es in which you are enrolled. Classes held at Los Altos,Yoga World, 5508 Britton Ave, 2nd floor. Instructor: Hall & staff. No class 7/4

49963 • M • 9-10:15am • 5/18-7/20                   Basic

49964 • M • 7-8:15pm • 5/18-7/20                     Basic

49965 • Tu • 12:15-1:30pm • 5/19-7/21            Gentle

49966 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 5/19-7/21                    Kids

49967 • W • 9am-10:15 • 5/20-7/22                   Basic

49968 • W • 7pm-8:15pm • 5/20-7/22                Basic

49971 • Th • 12:15-1:30pm • 5/21-7/23            Gentle

49969 • Th • 4-5pm • 5/21-7/23                         Pilates Mat

49973 • F • 12:15-1:30pm• 5/22-7/24               Theraputic

49970 • Sa • 9:30-10:45am • 5/23-7/25*          Pilates Mat

49962 • Sa • 3-4:15pm • 5/23-7/25                   Prenatal

49985 • Su • 2-3:15pm • 5/24-7/26                   Basic

                             

HATHA YOGA (Beg-Adv) 16yrs & up • $85

Stretch, strengthen, relax and enjoy yoga postures in a peaceful
setting. Bring a yoga mat or thick blanket. All classes are 10-wk. Attend only the class/es in which you are enrolled. Classes held at Downtown, Yoga World, 250 W. Ocean Blvd, Free underground parking w/validation. Instructor: Hall & staff. * No class 7/4.

49988 • M • 9-10:15am • 5/18-7/20                   Basic

49987 • M • 7-8:15pm • 5/18-7/20                     Mixed

49989 • Tu • 8:30-9:45am • 5/19-7/21              Pilates Mat

49996 • Tu • 7:30-8:45pm • 5/19-7/21              Basic

49990 • W • 9-10:15am • 5/20-7/22                  Basic

49991 • W • 7-8:15pm • 5/20-7/22                    Mixed

49992 • Th • 8:30-9:45am • 5/21-7/23              Pilates Mat

49997 • Th • 7:30-8:45pm • 5/21-7/23              Basic

49993 • F • 9-10:15am• 5/22-7/24                    Basic

49999 • Fr • 12-12:50 • 5/22-7/24                    Pilates

49994 • Sa • 10-11:15am • 5/23-7/25*             Basic

49995 • Su • 10-11:15am • 5/24-7/26               Basic

49998 • Su • 6-7:15pm • 5/24-7/26                   Gentle

                             

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION 16yrs & up • $40

Enjoy the serenity of the El Dorado Nature Center and experience the yoga awareness through posture, movement, breath & meditation. We will practice yoga sets and meditations for health, mental vitality and inner peace. (4-wks) Instructor: Gobind. *No class 5/24

50000 • Su • 3-4:30pm • 5/3-5/31*            Nature Ctr

50001 • Su • 3-4:30pm • 6/7-6/28              Nature Ctr

50002 • Su • 3-4:30pm • 7/5-7/26              Nature Ctr

50003 • Su • 3-4:30pm • 8/2-8/23              Nature Ctr

 

NEW CIRCUIT TRAINING    18yrs-up • $55

A High enery workout with a Certified Personal Trainer, geared to tone your upper body, lean out your legs, and tighten your stomach!! A Combo class with the latest in cutting edge, Cardio, Strength-training, and flexibility workouts. Includes interval training which combines strength and aerobic exercises for a great cardiovascular and strength training workout. This class is for anyone looking for a fun, result focused class that will take them to the next level of Health and Fitness. Bring a mat, water bottle, towel, great attitude, and any 2 or 5 lbs weights (optional). Instructor: Cooper

50037 • M • 7:15-8:15pm  • 6/1-6/22             Pan Am Gym                                                               

50038 • M • 7:15-8:15pm  • 7/6-7/27             Pan Am Gym

50039 • M • 7:15-8:15pm  • 8/10-8/31           Pan Am Gym