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Park District of Oak Park Winter Program Guide 2017-18

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9 www.pdop.org Class Name Description BARRE ABOVE ® Barre Above® is a totally unique approach to barre workouts as you've seen them. Fusing the best of pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strengthening exercises dancers do, Barre Above® delivers a results-driven workout that is not only fun and dynamic, but it will sculpt your body and get you into absolutely amazing shape. BARRE FITNESS This fusion class consists of Pilates, ballet and strength training. Exercises will focus on the core, bottom and inner thighs to achieve long, lean muscle tone and also give that booty a pop! Class is done in bare feet, socks with grips or ballet shoes. BEG/CONT YOGA This class is for those who have begun their exploration of yoga and would like to learn more challenging poses. Class includes a wider range of poses that focus on balance, abdominal/core strength, breathing techniques, lengthening and toning the entire body. As various poses are mastered, student awareness of the body grows, guiding toward a healthy body and a more centered state of consciousness. BODY SCULPT High intensity strength training class for the entire body using weights, bands and other fitness equipment. Workouts will focus on high repetitions and light weights to maximize the burn. The Les Mills original barbell class focused on total body training, choreographed to great music while using light weights and high reps. High "fat burning" weight training. CARDIO HIIT This class is about taking your body out of its comfort zone to work harder than normal to burn more calories than a standard workout. If fat burning and increasing muscle tone is your goal, this is the class for you. CORE CYCLE Combine the heart pumping cardio from Cycle with exercises designed to strengthen your abs and low back and you have an exercise experience leaving you ready to conquer the day! This class is designed for all abilities, especially those who need to work on stretching and/ or strengthening your core muscles. CYCLE There's something for everyone in these classes: Intervals, rolling hills, sprints and climbs all to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire! This is a great workout if you want to burn calories and increase endurance. Come on in for the ride! FIT FUN It's all about variety in this cardio/strength class. Your heart rate will increase with low to medium impact aerobics as you strengthen your muscles with weights, resistance bands and medicine balls. Class ends with an important stretch session. HIIT CYCLE HIIT Cycle is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) session on the spin bikes. HIIT is about mixing high speed/high intensity intervals with moderate recovery periods. HIIT has been said to be 9 times more effective for fat loss than the average cardio workout. INFERNO FITNESS Looking to torch calories or to break out of your workout plateau? Look no further! Fitness Inferno is a high intensity interval training class that combines both cardio with strength/resistance training to burn as many calories as possible! It's a high energy class that will definitely jumpstart both your metabolism and weekend! NIA Nia blends dance, martial arts and healing in an aerobic, movement-based class. Classes are conducted barefoot. Appropriate for all fitness levels; no dance or martial arts experience necessary. PILATES BOOTCAMP Pilates utilizes a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises which work the entire body, toning muscles, developing one's stability, improving posture, increasing flexibility and training the mind and body to work together to improve overall fitness. Pilates Bootcamp is a fusion of Pilates exercises and faster-paced movements to achieve these goals. POWER VINYASA Improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and mental stillness with this challenging yet accessible yoga class. Explore breathe to movement and learn more about your personal yoga practice. WERQ® Dance Fitness WERQ® is the fiercely fun dance fitness class based on pop, rock, and hip hop music. If you're looking to learn new moves, or just love to dance, you'll want to check out this class! YOGA STRENGTH This total body vinyasa flow workout will sculpt and strengthen every muscle in your body as you move through poses and engage all muscle groups. Dumbbells will be used to increase intensity and difficulty level for participants looking for a intense yoga class. YOGA W/ WEIGHTS This class features a blend of yoga and weights to increase muscle mass, improve metabolism, flexibility and strength. High energy music will keep the momentum going and you'll leave class with a complete full body workout. ZUMBA® ZUMBA® is a fusion of Latin and International music / dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, and based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO." The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Active Adult Classes (50+): Punch passes are available in 10, 20 & 35 punch increments. Each visit to one of the classes listed counts as one punch. Punch passes expire 6 months aer the date of purchase and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Buy your pass at either of our Registration Sites (RCRC or GRC). CODE: FITNESPP *BASIC FITNESS Build strong bones and muscles while developing cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Individual modifications provided as needed. For more information and to register, go to: www.pdop.org/fitness Wellness Class Listings Stay up-to-date with Wellness Updates. Like us on Facebook: Park District of Oak Park Wellness

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