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Aerobics & Fitness Class Descriptions

20/20 - This class combines three workouts in one to give you the ultimate challenge and total body workout! Sweat through 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of strength training and 20 minutes of stretching and core work! All levels welcome.

BALANCED BODY(tm) - a combo of Pilates/Strength/Stretch - using a variety of tools, including the ball, weights, bands To stretch, strengthen, lengthen and elongate the muscles in a dynamic/fun way!!

BODY DESIGN - Body Design is a muscle conditioning class utilizing free weights and/or bands to develop overall muscle tone.Emphasis is also placed on strengthening the core muscle groups (i.e., abdominals and back) to improve posture, balance, andflexibility. All levels welcome.

BODY CONDITIONING - A class of total body sculpting and cardio combined. Sculpting. Is done using medium to heavy weights. Cardio intervals in between the sets of toning. 10 min. of core work at the end of class working abdominals and back muscles.  After this total body workout your muscles and heart will feel conditioned and satisfied!  Thanks! See you soon. Elizabeth

BODY SCULPTING(tm) - is a strength training full body workout that combines flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning using just dumbbells. It is designed to shape and tone the body without building muscular size or bulk. Sculpting is highly recommended to those enrolled in a weight loss program because it helps retain lean muscle tissue while boosting metabolism and preventing osteoporosis. Any fitness level can enroll.

BOOT CAMP - A high-intensity cardio and strength conditioning class that includes athletic and military-style drills. The instructor will emphasize correct movement technique and will show modifications for all levels.

CARDIO KICKBOXING - this workout is the hottest around! It blends your own hidden strength with the ancient art of self-defense, dance and boxing combined with today great music. Cardio Kick boxing is easy to learn because there no complicated choreography. You'll be looking forward to your workouts, from now on!

COMPLETE FITNESS- Energize your body, mind and spirit. Join Personal Trainer, Jen Meyer, for invigorating, full-body workouts -- featuring strength training, yoga postures and breathing techniques -- designed to help you develop a lean, fit body, increase flexibility and balance, and reduce stress.

CRUNCH PUNCH and JAB- Improve your overall fitness through this fun workout which includes traditional kick boxing moves, muscle conditioning & abdominal exercises. Recommended for all fitness levels.

EASY EXCERSIZE - Get started with those plans you keep putting off! This class is an introduction to movement and exercise for even the most out of shape - it's slower than aerobic, gentler than some yoga, less stressful than some pilates, yet it incorporates a little of each to put us in the right direction toward a healthier lifestyle. We get back to our offices before 8:30.

A.M. SCULPT -A class designed for the easy does it exerciser. Total body strength and tone are emphasized utilizing hand weights, bands, rings and balls. You will receive all the tools you need to keep you active and strong. Less stress on your joints but very effective, you will cultivate a good sense of well-being in this hour long class.

GUTS AND GLUTES-An intense, thirty minute class focusing on toning two problem areas: the abdomen and the gluteus! Exercises will vary every week so that you will find a new way to feel the burn!

HEALTHY LIVING 101- a class for women who desire to understand their bodies and reach a new sense of wellness. The basics of nutrition, exercise, preventative care, and alternative medicine will be discussed among other topics. The mysteries of food labels, "health lingo", and exercise trends will be explored. Session time will be spilt between lecture/ class discussion and movement labs. This 10-week course will equip you to make educated decisions regarding your health!

INDOOR CYCLING- this unique workout takes place on a stationary bike which was designed to simulate the feel of riding a real bicycle with such a wide range of adjustability that it gives everyone a comfortable fit. Like no other fitness class you've taken before

JAZZERCISE - This class combines cardio, strength, and stretch for a total body workout. By doing aerobic and jazz movement, working out becomes fun and energizing. The class is for all levels.

PIYO - PiYo is a challenging and engaging fusion of both Yoga and Pilates. This class will tone and strengthen you from head to toe! All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Be ready for a fun, different, and rewarding workout!

HIP HOP JAZZ FUSION - Get your blood flowing with an aerobic jazz warm-up. Move across the floor doing short jazz combinations. Then learn a hip-hop jazz dance routine. This class is for all levels. Come join the fun!

KETTLEBALL TRAINING- Accelerates the development of all purpose strength while creating a full body work utilizing Kettleballs

ZUMBA - A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements with dance steps mainly derived from Latin music. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. It targets areas such as the gluteals, legs, arms, abdominals, and the heart. Participants do not have to know how to dance to do Zumba. The move combinations and Latin rhythms strive to create a party-like atmosphere. A Zumba class is typically not formulaic in that instructors often add on their own music choices and choreographies to make their class presentation locally unique.

LIGHT & LIVELY - Designed with slow, flowing rhythmic moves to get your blood flowing and ease your joints. A mix of cardio, weight training, and stretching will strengthen muscles, build bone density, and increase flexibility.

PILATES - if a longer, leaner physique is what you're looking for.. you've found it with mat pilates. The pilates method helps to lengthen and strengthen muscles while building a uniformly developed body. Pilates focuses on core strength and practices moving from the "inside out." It helps with posture, body alignment, breathing, control, balance, flow and strength. Students will gain kinesthetic awareness of their own bodies so that they can integrate the ideas learned in class into their daily lives.

POWER SPINNING - An endurance-building ride through hill and flat terrain,with an emphasis on the climb. Increase your strength and stamina and FEEL the POWER -

YOGALATES - movement system that combines yoga and pilates. This is a strenuous technique that involves the stretching and strengthening of all the body's major muscle groups.

WILL POWER & GRACE - a dynamic fusion of the industry's most popular ( and most effective ) group exercise workouts.  Think: Pilates...meets...Bootcamp...equipment free!  All you need is our body weight and your bare feet.  The cardio segment is a fusion of dance principles, plyometrics, and old school calisthenics, based on a functional training philosophy.  The floor and mat portion focuses on flexibility and core strength as well as spinal mobility and stability. Through barefoot training we develop ankle, knee, and hip stabilization to keep us injury free! Over time willPower and grace will help us stand taller, walk with greater confidence, and function with agility.  This isn't your typical cardio sculpting class, its will Power and grace!

Martial Arts & Self Defense Class Descriptions

AIKIDO - Aikido is a Japanese martial art in which students train themselves to capture their opponent's action and redirect it with techniques of martial efficiency and power. There is much repetition to master the fundamentals of movement, timing and breathing. Most practice is done with a partner

CHI KUNG - literally translated as "energy work". The bodies vital energy "chi" is circulated by performing a series of postures in which respiration moves the energy and energy moves the body. Physically the muscles are loosened and stretched, the spine is gently compressed and then elongated and the joints are flexed. Considered a branch of the Chinese medicine, Chi Kung works on the principle of balancing yin and yang, hence the practitioner will feel both relaxed and energized, gaining strength without straining or sweating. The focus is on moving the whole body as an integrated unit using minimal effort, yet achieving maximum results.

TAI CHI - An "internal" martial art, which is practiced slowly, using soft and slight strength. It pivots on shifts of body weight from one leg to another, the balance between yin and yang (feminine and masculine) forces. Tai Chi has often been called "meditation in motion." Offered on a beginner level and also on an intermediate/advanced level

Dance Class Descriptions

BALLET - This one hour class will draw on the regimen and technique of classical ballet to sculpt the body and build strength and coordination. The progression of exercises will benefit dancers at every level as well as those with no previous dance experience.

HIP-HOP BEGINNER - If you're looking for a fun way to get some exercise or you've always wanted to try a dance class, come join fellow beginners in a totally un intimidating atmosphere! Learn a few new moves, practice choreography, and break a sweat to a Reggaeton, Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop soundtrack!

HIP -HOP BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - Set to popular music from the 80s through the 00s, this class will give you an intense aerobic workout and teach you how to shake your booty! Learn fun and challenging choreography inspired by contemporary pop and hip-hop artists, from Beyoncé to Britney.

JAZZ FUNK - This beginner/intermediate-level class combines classical jazz, funk, and hip-hop dance styles into a fun and high-energy workout. We begin with a warm-up that includes aerobic exercise, muscle conditioning, and flexibility training. In the remainder of the class students learn challenging choreography set to popular music, from Beyonce to Britney.

ZUMBA -Combines latin dance with international rhythms and cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow

Leisure Sports Class Descriptions

BEGINNING JUGGLING - Want too strengthen and tone your arms and develop your coordination, all while having lots of fun? Then come learn to juggle with us! This class will focus on teaching basic three- and four-ball juggling, plus club juggling and some tricks that will wow your friends. This class is intended for those who have little to no prior experience juggling.

ICE SKATING - BEGINNER - Learn how to skate safely and confidently (Sorry, skates cannot be rented.)

ICE SKATING - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED - For those who would like to refine what they learned in the beginner class and learn a few neat skating tricks. You must be able to skate forwards and backwards and use all the edges of your skates to take this level.

POI - a fire performance art from New Zealand originally used to develop flexibility, coordination and strength in both men and women. Poi can be performed using more 'traditional' fire poi as well as with flag poi for a beautiful outside performance or LED glow poi for clubs and inside parties. The class will focus on building a sizable repertoire of beginning and intermediate poi moves, developing muscular strength and endurance in the upper body and core, and cultivating grace and fluidity with the poi. Optional classes will also be offered (at no extra cost) in fire safety and performance for those who wish to learn how to spin fire. Students need no previous knowledge of poi to take this class.

TENNIS/SQUASH - Instruction in tennis and squash from basic skill levels through intermediate and advanced levels. Some racquets are available for borrowing.

Yoga Class Descriptions

The Brown University yoga program offers classes taught by several instructors, each with their own teaching style and philosophy. For specific information on each course, please read the following descriptions.

INTRODUCTION TO VINYASA YOGA - Beginning and ongoing students are welcome. The focus of this class is to introduce the student to a vigorous, athletic practice of Yoga. Adapted from the practices of Astanga and Power Yoga (other forms of Vinyasa Yoga) this practice utilizes a flowing sequence of postures (asana) linked together with a form of active breathing (ujjayi). The first 3 weeks of class will be more moderately paced as we explore the details of alignment and breath. From here the pace will build in accordance with the needs, interest and progress of the class. As the semester unfolds you will watch your confidence grow as your body builds strength and flexibility. Detailed instruction with respect to traditional practices will be offered along with explanation of how to modify or vary the practice to meet your individual needs. It is recommended that you eat lightly prior to class and drink plenty of water before and after class. Dress comfortably (in layers as the room is often cool), bring a small towel and water bottle.

KUNDALINI - ALL LEVELS - Kundalini Yoga is a very powerful and positive practice designed to allow you to experience your own higher consciousness. Kundalini yoga combines mental focus, intentional breathing, movement, postures, body locks, sound currents, deep relaxation and meditation to work on every aspect of your body, mind and being.

No previous experience in yoga or related disciplines is required for you to begin to experience undeniable benefits almost immediately. These benefits include peace of mind, deeper sense of security and optimism, heightened sense of self, improved concentration, mental and emotional control, expanded awareness and sensitivity, and in general, a revitalized and balanced mind, body and spirit.

The postures and meditations of Kundalini Yoga induce and regularized the flow of breath, focus it in desired ways and give our minds an opportunity to observe ourselves and reflect on our lives. In this way, we release ourselves from old patterns of behavior and allow ourselves to live to our highest potential.

To facilitate this process, the yogic sets and meditations in Kundalini Yoga are varied and numerous, often targeting various aspects of ourselves. Some of these aspects include regulating and balancing our energy, energizing our system, controlling our thoughts and senses, releasing fear, anger and grief, conquering depression, removing body blocks, forgiveness and healing, intuition and inner guidance, and protection and projection. In short, the goal of yoga is to become consciously conscious through the strengthening of our mind and body systems so that our intentions and actions are wholehearted, balanced and supportive of our process toward our highest selves.

HATHA - Classical form of Hatha yoga, warming up with gentle breathing, stretching and centering exercises, then moving on to more strenuous stretching, standing and "flow" postures, and always ending the class with final relaxation and meditation . Students are reminded throughout the class that yoga is not competitive Each student should honor the wisdom of his/her body . With repetition and breathing, our muscles relax and elongate, and we are able to "surrender" into postures naturally and effortlessly

RELAX AND RENEW - Beginners and ongoing students are welcome. This one hour class will be a gentle to moderately paced class designated to help you return to your workday feeling refreshed and revitalized. We will begin with some quieting or centering exercises including pranayama (breathing exercises). We will continue with movements focused on releasing tension from the neck, shoulders, back and joints. The class will conclude with a brief guided relaxation.

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