Classes

Group Fitness Classes At Basics

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Member Pricing:
$4.00 per class with purchase of 10 punch card. Valid for 3 months.
$8.00 per class drop-in.

Non-Member Pricing:
$8.00 per class with purchase of 10 punch card. Valid for 3 months.
$10.00 per class drop-in

Pilates

"If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."
J H Pilates

The Pilates Academy International method, headquartered in New York City, is elaborated thorough the understanding of Anatomy combined with modifications to develop a Pilates Method that can work with everyone. A simple definition of Pilates is a system of non-impact exercises with a focus on the deep muscles of the abdomen and spinal column. The abdominal muscles become strengthened while the lower back is protected, which helps prevent injury and increases the health of the spine. When muscles become strengthened Pilates goes further to lengthen these muscles resulting in a long and lean physique. Perhaps most beneficial is the improvement in posture one finds when gravity is taken from the equation and muscles become balanced. The breath in Pilates is added to keep the movements flowing, and to reduce stress and tension so by the end of a session one feels energetic and not tired. Pilates is great for everyone from the pure beginner to the dedicated athlete.

Zumba® Basic

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The goal of Zumba is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

 

Yoga

Yoga at Basics is not about accomplishing anything special or about perfection of poses or postural technique, and certainly not about turning yourself into a pretzel. It is not about how you look or any one way you are supposed to feel. You will be encouraged to start where you are, with an attitude of compassion and friendliness toward yourself, and to work at your own pace, usually with more ease than you are used to. All are welcome- those with shoulder pain, sore necks, arthritis. Come to relax and feel good.
- Sue Young, yoga instructor who also teaches stress reduction and meditation

SilverSneakers® – Muscular Strength & Range of Movement

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

SilverSneakers® - Cardio Circuit Class

Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises.

Lifeline Senior Fitness

This is an evidenced based group exercise fall prevention program designed for those 50 and over who are mindful of the need tostay healthy through regular physical activity.

Program Objectives

• Improve flexibility and muscular tone.
• Improve agility, reflexes, balance and coordination.
• Improve performance and enjoyment in recreational activities such as golf, gardening, hiking, tennis and many others.

• Maintain optimal functioning of the mind and body.

Program Description

Although all actiites are conducted in a group, new participants are given individual instruction in the following: (total class time is 60 minutes)

• Warm up stretches
• Optional chair stretches
• Nu-step, Schwinn biking
• Toning with hand held/ ankle weights
• Low level aerobics/ optional chair
• Balancing exercies
• Cool down stretching

• Relaxation