Morton Grove Park District Activity Guide
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CLUB FITNESS GroupEx CLASSES CYCLE ^ = With the ability to control everything from speed and resistance to intensity level, this class is as easy or challenging as you want. Each class provides a warm-up, cardio workout and cool- down. EXERCISE FOR HEALTH = Do you have aches and pain, fi bromyalgia or arthritis? Are you done with rehab and want to gradually get back to exercising? Do you want to improve your fl exibility and muscle strength all while improving your balance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the class for you! Participants will use gentle fl uid move- ment to enhance muscular strength, increase joint fl exibility and promote overall physical stamina. Class runs September thru May. HATHA FLOW YOGA = + Hatha Flow emphasizes mindfulness in each asana with a focus on synchronizing the breath within each posture. By linking movement with breath, the health benefi ts of each pose are en- hanced. This includes greater muscular strength and tone, increased fl exibility and joint mobility, with improved circulation and hormonal balance. HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING = + High intensity training using dumbbells, kettle- bells and TRX equipment; and then end with a cool down. By incorporating intense periods of work with short recovery segments, interval training helps you give maximum intensity while still maintaining your exercise form. Your body continues burning fat even after you leave the gym. LINE DANCING ^ = Instructor will teach both classic and the hottest new dances throughout the session. Line danc- ing is a good way to burn calories and have fun. LONGEVITY WELLNESS ^ = This dynamic program is designed especially for older adults emphasizing non-vigorous exercise increasing joint mobility and fl exibility with fun music and a lot of laughs. STRENGTH TRAINING = Looking to lose weight, tone up and just look and feel better? This program is power-packed FUN! Workouts consist of aerobic strength, speed, power and agility exercises designed to challenge all fi tness levels. Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | (847) 965-1200 | mortongroveparks.com 22 GROUPEX CLASS SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK OR ONLINE AT mortongroveparks.com CLUB FITNESS GroupEx Classes Groupex Classes are included in all Club Fitness Memberships. Class schedule will range from 20 to 30 classes a week. Please note some classes have limited space, arrive early to hold your spot. STRONG AND LONG ^ = This class combines strength training, stretching and relaxation exercises to off set the eff ects of osteoporosis, manage weight, release stress and recover muscle mass lost due to aging or a sedentary lifestyle. Get a full body workout and leave feeling strong, long, relaxed and ready to face the day! TRX = From pro athletes to seniors, TRX is a great workout for any fi tness level! Leveraging your own body weight, this full-body workout im- proves strength, fl exibility and mobility. WERQ! = The fi ercely fun dance fi tness class based on pop, rock and hip-hop music. The warm-up previews the dance steps and the WERQ cool- down includes balance and yoga inspired poses. YOGA FOR ALIGNMENT = + Proper alignment improves circulation, creates inner space in the joints, good posture and helps avoid injuries. When the proper form is present, you can get the maximum benefi t from each asana for greater muscular strength, tone, and fl exibility. Additionally, proper alignment brings a balanced fl ow of energy through the body that creates well-being. ZUMBA ^ = Zumba is a fi tness program designed to strengthen the heart and lungs, trim and tone the entire body, increase fl exibility and improve coordination. GroupEX FITNESS CLASS LEVEL BEGINNER ^ ALL = ADVANCED +